[Fox_Mulder77]

Here you go:

“The SOV-2000™ Level III, with our large standard tactical front and back panel configuration weighs 16.5 lbs. and varies depending on the level of coverage needed. The SOV-2000™ is manufactured with a ceramic composite.

The SOV-3000™ Level IV, with our large standard tactical front and back panel configuration weighs approximately 17.2 lbs. and varies depending on the level of coverage needed. The SOV-3000™ is manufactured with a ceramic composite.”

“Ballistic Capability
MIL-STD SOV-2000™
The MIL-STD SOV-2000™ Level III flexible body armor system will defeat the following rifle rounds that normally fall into the Level IV category and all lesser threats.

7.62 x 39 mm 122 GR, steel case mild steel core: 2300 - 2400 fps.
5.56 x 45 mm 65 GR, M855 (SS109 Green tip): 3200 - 3300 fps.

Additionally, the SOV™ - D.O.D. 2000 flexible Level III system exceeds the MIL-P-46593A fragmentation requirements around the high power rifle defeating areas.”

[Lurker]

I stand corrected. I should have checked the Pinnacle Armor site before I posted. What I read said it's 17.2 pounds.

I'll need to check the weight on my Safariland Level II, but I think it's around 6 pounds or so. It gets heavy enough and on a hot day.....

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