RTS Tactical Level IIIA Special Threat Ballistic Mini Shield Test & Review

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RTS Tactical Level IIIA Special Threat Ballistic Mini Shield Test & Review

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We take the RTS Tactical Level IIIA special threat mini shield to the range to see what it will, and won't, stop 😎
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@1911GreaterThanALL 2 жыл бұрын

This is hilarious. It looks like an IDPA target with some padded straps on it.

@DillonWaffles 2 жыл бұрын

Lol it does! Also those bolts to hold the straps look like 4 pretty decent size weak points (I would assume)

@withoutfurtheradoforever 2 жыл бұрын

One of these tests, I'd like to see what s 22-250 does to armor vs. 5.56/223.

@chaimafaghet7343 2 жыл бұрын

It's not retarded if it works, and if it resists bullets well enough as a target...

@NoNo_IStay 2 жыл бұрын

@@withoutfurtheradoforever there are other channels who have done this. It blasts right through it. Construction of the bullet itself does matter though

@NoNo_IStay 2 жыл бұрын

@@withoutfurtheradoforever the problem is the neck of the casing is Angled too steep to reliably feed in a semi auto platform. So it is usually only bolt actions that see that chambering.

@RTTGunsGear 2 жыл бұрын

They took a steel pistol target, glued a pillow to it, and screwed what appears to be maybe a cheap Amazon bungee sling to the bottom. I mean, I'm glad it worked-ish. But between pretty crappy customer service, and a general distrust in their quality control, I'd say that's a hard pass. But good video none the less!

@derek3154 2 жыл бұрын

C’mon man😅

@boldie24 2 жыл бұрын

Can you elaborate on your experience with customer service? I ask as mine has been good.

@RTTGunsGear 2 жыл бұрын

@@boldie24 Emailed about some issues and after monthly emails for 7 months I still had no response. And then after finally being able to talk to them on Instagram..when I pointed out the issue with failing to return emails...they also stopped returning IG messages. They're just a super crappy company.

@boldie24 2 жыл бұрын

@@RTTGunsGear Like I said, my experience has been different but I also picked up the phone and worked with them vs. email and social media..

@thisissparta8884 2 жыл бұрын

Crappy customer service is right! Shield is a joke as well. Also they are liars.

@dudleybrown7030 2 жыл бұрын

Always professional, and honest.

@CedarTwigs2 2 жыл бұрын

thanks dudley brown

@juliusevolvere6835 11 ай бұрын

Yeah nothing shows honesty like conveniently not testing the most common round (m193/55grain)

@The5As7 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review. Mellow and easy going as usual.

@warrenharrison9490 2 жыл бұрын

The most mellow and easy going individual is Ivan from Kit Badger.

@The5As7 2 жыл бұрын

@@warrenharrison9490 Need to check into that.

@Mrgunsngear 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@robertsimmons1653 2 жыл бұрын

Mrgunsngear went gangsta there for a second, "Let's see what it do."

@livelife69420 2 жыл бұрын

Love all of the bulletproof testing as of late. This shield was cool to see! Do more shields if you can.

@diefirstthenquit6802 2 жыл бұрын

He said “what it do” 😂

@DanielBoone337 2 жыл бұрын

That's pretty cool... I wonder if m855 out of the longer barrel would've blown through it as well?? Either way great video as always keepem coming brother!!!

@Mrgunsngear 2 жыл бұрын

unlikely. M193 through a 20'' likely would though

@Super-Kuper 2 жыл бұрын

M193 is better at penetrating steel than M855. Velocity is primarily what defeats steel. The penetrator core in M855 is a very soft mild steel, designed to not break up as much as lead when hitting light cover like foliage or wood. That’s why it’s called LAP not AP

@NoNo_IStay 2 жыл бұрын

@@Super-Kuper correct. More intended for getting through concealment. Concrete, car doors. Etc. I do believe it was originally created to punch through an enemy's helmet at 300 yards.

@noizychild 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, about what I'd expect. Much appreciated.

@OhioGentlemenArms 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool armor shield. Thanks for showing it.

@Mrgunsngear 2 жыл бұрын

You bet

@kimbellbush1857 2 жыл бұрын

Ar500 companies etc. should get out of the business of making body armor and get into the business of making shields like this.

@arrad77 2 жыл бұрын

I saw a review on that 45 grain stuff and the guy said absolutely no for self defense and ok for varmits. However after watching what that light weight round does one has to consider that round in their tactical toolbox.

@UponGiantsShoulders Ай бұрын

Would love to see this same test on the new Ballistic Armor AR500 shield. The Hardcore Defense says its rated for M855 and M193 at 3100 fps.

@DillonWaffles 2 жыл бұрын

Don't think i'd ever use a ballistic shield, or would ever want to be in a position where I'd have to rely on one...I still liked to see it get shot and what it'd stop tho lol.

@chaimafaghet7343 2 жыл бұрын

Faster and easier to grab for bumps in the night than getting into a vest.

@DillonWaffles 2 жыл бұрын

@@chaimafaghet7343 Idk man, I can slip my vest on in seconds...and I'd like to have my hands free to actually be able to manipulate my weapon and lights properly. If I have time to prep, i'm grabbing my 4" AR, not a pistol I could see it possibly being useful in that situation for some people..not me though..also a ballistic shield isn't going to always be over your vital points so that's a huge factor as well..usually ballistic shields are used in conjunction with body armor.

@Bluenote1985 2 жыл бұрын

@@DillonWaffles jesus, 4" ? Better grab some ear pro too..

@thisissparta8884 2 жыл бұрын

@@DillonWaffles So when you get in a gun fight you would rather take them full on then have a shield in front of you? Your arms are going to be the first to take hits as they will be in front of your carrier. Carriers are nice but when bullets fly I would rather be safe behind a shield. Real gun fights are not like John whick where he kills 80 and takes one hit to the chest and his vest stops it. Chances are you will take hits and it will be in your arms. Now if they do get hit, manipulating your gun will be quite difficult. A poly shield is where its at. I have both and the poly is setup far better and weights far less. Stops rifle rounds as well. That added to your kit is where its at.

@DillonWaffles 2 жыл бұрын

@@thisissparta8884 good luck effectively manipulating a rifle and a shield in the combat situation you just described without getting pinned down though. I prefer the ability to shoot and scoot before I’m pinned down then shot because I thought my shield will save me. Exactly, it’s not John wick, and a ballistic shield isn’t going to be your saving grace, especially if you have no one behind you providing covering fire so you can move up together. Which is how ballistic shields are most effectively used.. Without support you’re a cumbersome, slow, target with poor weapon manipulation and lack the ability to return fire as accurately and effectively than if you had both hands free and a rifle. It’s just too niche to be an effective piece of gear unless you’re storming buildings with a team supporting you, it’s not really that useful for a singular person or small family around the house. You’d be much more combat effective returning fire than trying to hide behind the shield. I still thinks it’s pretty cool and has its place, but I think that place is in a squad role in which you are provided cover so you and another small team can close the gap between the threat. Just my 2 cents.

@nsob8897 2 жыл бұрын

That was pretty cool seeing those two .45 bullets bouncing back. Wouldn't want anything that size gettin past my armor no matter how slow its goin. If it got to ya and was still parallel to the ground it's gonna hurt. I'm curious to see how much different .45acp and that bigger(cased) "45 magnum" type round rate against each other. What do they call it anyway? Was it .45 super?

@podsmpsg1 2 жыл бұрын

It can withstand buckshot and shotgun slugs too.

@torranceparsons5216 2 жыл бұрын

Next time there’s a spalling issue you should wrap a cardboard hood around the top and side just to get an idea. Keep up the good work

@webb658 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't even care about the steel bro, you have some badass guns. That's what I was focused on

@guardianminifarm8005 2 жыл бұрын

Great option. Thank you. I thought you were just shooting a steel target on thumbnail.

@Mrgunsngear 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@Desperado3248 2 жыл бұрын

45 gr not common but is a flaw. Would make sense to line that back pad with a layer of 7.62x51 stopping Kevlar as added protection

@JohnDoe-wz7lw 2 жыл бұрын

The frag shot downward will slice the bones of your feet in half

@Mrgunsngear 2 жыл бұрын

possible i suppose

@gl0bal7474 2 жыл бұрын

excellent review

@reallife3338 2 жыл бұрын

So they took a ar500 silhouette Target and put a handle on it?

@chaimafaghet7343 2 жыл бұрын

"you call throwing dynamite around a martial art?" "hey, as long as it works"

@billskinner623 2 жыл бұрын

Would M193 from a 20 inch barrel crack it? That would be real M193, most civilian XM193 is usually well under 2900.

@Mrgunsngear 2 жыл бұрын

possible for sure

@Megames2012 2 жыл бұрын

Could you actually do some ballistics gel testing on frag? Surround a level 3+ Caliber Armor steel plate with their build up coating, and see how deep the frag goes into the gel, if it escapes the coating.

@joecentral-o9984 2 жыл бұрын

KZfaq your own answers. People are so dense

@Megames2012 2 жыл бұрын

@@joecentral-o9984 Nobody has done a ballistics gel test on frag.

@joecentral-o9984 2 жыл бұрын

@@Megames2012 just saw, a video by a guy who did frag testing on a dummy head. Bones and all. Don't even argue with me. It wasn't a back and forth, it was a sit and listen. Frag from steel HURTS. It will break your jaw. It will eviscerate your jugular. Don't wear steel armor. But steel ARM armor like this is fine. Did you not notice that even in Australia back in the day they made sure to make a necklace of Armor? They knew spalling was a thing from wood spalling. Thank you for coming to my GUN based TALK .

@cGHunt3r 2 жыл бұрын

The small shield is $4oo. The one tested is $55o and the large is $7oo.

@tmbxd3469 2 жыл бұрын

Is you 0 key ok?

@TUKByV 2 жыл бұрын

@@tmbxd3469 Al Gore doesn't like doll hair amounts in the comments.

@TUKByV 2 жыл бұрын

Ouch.

@asura8236 Жыл бұрын

Yeah the small is 11 lbs medium is 16 the large is 23

@Super-Kuper 2 жыл бұрын

Can you chrono that 45gr stuff out of the 18” barrel? Just curious how much that’s cooking

@ninjascout468 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent testing sir

@hambone7777777 2 жыл бұрын

I like...I didn't hear or see a weight indication from you, or their site...??

@danielmacdonald8358 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@thoughtsfromaidiot5928 2 жыл бұрын

I mean it is a cool idea, i wonder how much cheaper you could make one.

@d_lollol524 Жыл бұрын

will this shield be useful to protect civilian in case of mortar attack ?

@ranger5309 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think spray in bed liner would help as far as the coating gos ?

@11ccom 2 жыл бұрын

Glock kung fu or (sig kung fu) and krav maga jitsu = "glock kung maga jitsu" classes start next week.

@Mrgunsngear 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@thedonuteater5474 2 жыл бұрын

3:03 almost broke your window 😬

@JMGeranimo 2 жыл бұрын

Why not an ar500 silhouette plate as a shield?

@matthuber1333 2 жыл бұрын

So we're are going to watch a video about a shaped piece of tempered steel with handles, and truck bed liner sprayed on it... Cool..... If you see this coming at you, aim 2 moa lower and poke holes at the femoral and call it a day...

@Mrgunsngear 2 жыл бұрын

fair enough

@x11baker 2 жыл бұрын

What about at a 30 degree angle? How would it affect penetration?

@chuckdoom7665 2 жыл бұрын

Second test I've seen this shield fail on.

@Mrgunsngear 2 жыл бұрын

it didn't fail FWIW

@billstevens5277 2 жыл бұрын

Does that 45 gr stuff go through ceramic or composite armor like it did that steel?

@jlooseround 2 жыл бұрын

Just make it round and put a big star on it

@Mrgunsngear 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@thepowerofasinglethought Жыл бұрын

I aint even gon say nun but one day when y'all ready tho

@brandenfiles5050 2 жыл бұрын

What primary arms optic were you running on your m249 for this test??

@Mrgunsngear 2 жыл бұрын

1x prism

@Sam-iw6te 2 жыл бұрын

Why didn't they put a curve to the surface? Even the smallest curve would help and make it stronger, as well as more ergonomical. It's a neat idea that I might get behind if they'd take it a bit more seriously. The spall coating is silly, the shape doesn't make much sense. It's literally just a sized up target with a handle.

@nsob8897 2 жыл бұрын

It would be cool to see somebody make one with a convex shape that can safely deflect bullets or absorb the energy without them splattering off the edge of the shield and hitting the holder or their team mates. There's gotta be at least a few companies that are working on something like that. Or maybe they've tried it and abandoned it already. Still seems like it could be workable with the right enginerding done to the edges of it.

@mopesrus7266 2 жыл бұрын

I was concerned you'd damage your truck with that shield. Glad all is well. Thanks for the vid but I'll pass on the shield.

@R0mans13 2 жыл бұрын

Lol what does your garage look like with all this stuff 😂

@Mrgunsngear 2 жыл бұрын

this went in the trash after the video

@navseal345 2 жыл бұрын

🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

@joecentral-o9984 2 жыл бұрын

Way too expensive for way too little protection

@Mrgunsngear 2 жыл бұрын

what's cheaper and offers more?

@joecentral-o9984 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mrgunsngear I can see how you'd ask that. It's a $80 IDPA with a grip and knee pad. Almost $400 is dumb when it won't stop rifle rounds. I'm saying I wouldn't buy it. They had it close, for $150-200 I'd have probably been interested

@robertsimmons1653 2 жыл бұрын

So it's truly level 4?

@JackNCoke2008 9 ай бұрын

Sorry, but these ballistic shields give their owners/bearers a false sense of security. If I was in a gun fight with someone carrying a shield, I would automatically aim for the legs. The average individual’s bottom half usually is longer than the top half making it a better target choice anyways.

@vinceanderson4320 2 жыл бұрын

Because the camera is not a person. The More You Know.

@checkthenutz Жыл бұрын

Commies use aks Rwds uses 223 Fail

@MaddieLivingston42069 Жыл бұрын

We lost gun rights under Trump, Trump is not Pro-2A #SilentMinority

@thisissparta8884 2 жыл бұрын

Pass. Their customer service is a joke. Poly shields are better and do stop rifle rounds unlike their false claims. Their setup is primitive as shit as well.

@shawnsanders9450 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't be surprised if M855 would have gone through if you used a 16" barrel.

@SOJ51. 2 жыл бұрын

When RTS Tactical decided they were going to "Stand with Ukraine" they lost this customer.

@Mrgunsngear 2 жыл бұрын

fair enough

@gregchamberlain7554 2 жыл бұрын

Mr G&G that plate failed.. TWICE and is being called RTS Tactical All new Mini Shield LvL IIIa by RTS. Now you come along and call it Special Threat? And you are able to stab two holes in it and yet still call it the only "BUDGET OPTION FOR AMERICAN CONSUMERS"?!?!?! You know as we do there is no way to know what someone is shooting at you. So I'm a bit disappointed that you are trying to approve this plate based on budget friendly and not you testing if it will stop all the rounds they claimed. It fail yet you seem to be trying to give it a pass so that RST can sell us UNSAFE?