HighCom Guardian 3S9 Level III+ Single-Curve Hard Armor Plate – Heavy-Duty Special Threat Protection
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HighCom Guardian 3S9 Level III+ Single-Curve Hard Armor Plate for High-Threat Patrol and Tactical Operations
The HighCom Guardian 3S9 is an NIJ 0101.06 Level III Compliant and Level III+ special threat tested hard armor plate engineered to safeguard law enforcement officers, tactical entry teams, and private security forces from high-velocity rifle threats. Designed as a stand-alone protection system, the 3S9 neutralizes intermediate rifle rounds—including 5.56x45mm M855/SS109 green tip and 7.62x39mm Mild Steel Core (MSC)—without requiring additional soft armor backing inserts.
Constructed with a monolithic ceramic strike face integrated into a high-performance composite matrix, the Guardian 3S9 provides robust multi-hit structural integrity and reliable energy absorption. Its traditional single-curve geometry offers a straightforward, economical profile that seamlessly fits into standard outer tactical carriers, chest rigs, and side plate pouches across active duty deployments.
Key Benefits:
- Special Threat Rifle Neutralization: NIJ 0101.06 Level III listed performance enhanced to defeat aggressive threats including 5.56mm M855 green tip and 7.62mm MSC.
- Stand-Alone Architecture: Provides full ballistic performance independently without requiring supplementary soft armor trauma backing.
- Single-Curve Geometry: Traditional contoured profile provides seamless fitment into standard plate carriers and utility gear setups.
- Multi-Hit Capability: Built to maintain structural core integrity across repeated adjacent rifle impacts within standard NIJ testing parameters.
- Durable Exterior Shell: Encased in 1000D Cordura textured nylon with a water-resistant finish to protect internal ceramic layers from abrasion and moisture.
- Institutional Procurement Standard: Made in the USA under ISO 9001 and BA 9000 certified manufacturing quality systems with a 10-year ballistic warranty.
Specifications:
- Protection Level: NIJ 0101.06 Level III Compliant (Listed on CPL) / Level III+ Special Threat Defeating
- Threat Profile: 7.62x51mm M80 NATO, 7.62x39mm MSC, 5.56x45mm M855/SS109 Green Tip, 5.56x45mm M193
- Armor Type: Hard Armor Plate (Stand-Alone)
- Strike Face Material: Monolithic ceramic tile architecture
- Backing Material: Proprietary ballistic composite matrix
- Exterior Cover: 1000D Cordura ballistic textured cover
- Thickness/Profile: 1.0 inch (25 mm)
- Swimmer Cut Sizes & Weights: 10" x 12" (7.6 lbs / 3.4 kg)
- Country of Origin: Made in the USA
- Warranty: 10-Year Manufacturer Ballistic Warranty
Sizing Chart
| Size | Shape | Cut | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5" x 7" | Single Curve | Full Cut | 1.9 lbs / 0.9 kg |
| 5" x 8" | Single Curve | Full Cut | 2.2 lbs / 1.0 kg |
| 6" x 6" | Single Curve | Full Cut | 1.8 lbs / 0.8 kg |
| 6" x 8" | Single Curve | Full Cut | 2.6 lbs / 1.2 kg |
| 8" x 10" | Single Curve | Full Cut | 4.2 lbs / 1.9 kg |
| 8" x 10" | Single Curve | Shooters Cut | 4.1 lbs / 1.9 kg |
| 10" x 12" | Single Curve | Full Cut | 6.3 lbs / 2.9 kg |
| 10" x 12" | Single Curve | Shooters Cut | 5.3 lbs / 2.4 kg |
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