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Old 04-21-2009, 05:24 AM
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Fantastic answer C, made me smile thinking of good old days.

From what I hear, the Dragon scale is really nice, but has a design flaw, some report, and that is if you are shot at an angle, a bullet may penetrate without being stopped by the ceramic disks. Most tests are performed shooting straight at the vest from front and back, but not at angles. Some feel this makes the armor unsafe, while others claim it's not a problem. I have not yet seen a test where the armor has been shot at from angles. The ceramic disks by them selves are great.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Skin_body_armor
http://www.pinnaclearmor.com/ maker's website


After checking the web a little, I think I badmouthed the dragon scale a little too soon:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNY1MtsVwG8
http://www.defensereview.com/dragon-...year-warranty/
http://www.defensereview.com/why-the...armor-testing/

I apologize for not researching better before opening my mouth..
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