HESCO Rifle Rated Side Plates:  4101 Stand Alone Designs

The HESCO 4101 Level 4 Stand Alone Side Armor Plate is made with the most advanced technology HESCO Armor has developed, it incorporates the SPECTRA composite technology to provide the best possible armor plate while keeping it as light as possible.

HESCO side plates are expertly engineered with intention to be worn alongside HESCO torso plates.  These plates protect vulnerable areas under the arms that may become exposed when drawing, aiming or discharging your weapon. Side Plates can significantly increase survival rates, and side plates can be elevated to cover heart against side shots.

HESCO 100 Series – 4101 Single Curve Side Plate Features.

• Honeywell SPECTRA material, SPECTRA is pound-for-pound 15 times stronger than steel
• SPECTRA reduces overall weight by as much as 40% while still maintaining its strength and flexibility
• Ceramic and SPECTRA Design
• Highly durable, water resistant Polyurethane coated Cordura fabric finish
• Precision quality control
• Level 4 Rated
• May be paired with any Hesco torso plate
• Stand Alone: requiring no additional ballistic backing for rating

Technical and Sizing Data:

Ballistic Data:  All shots tested at Maximum Velocity

See Hesco supplied data sheet for details.

Sizing Data 1.19″ Thick

A properly fitted side plate should not interfere with the comfortable movement of the arms and shoulders. If a plate is too large, it can impede mobility and result in difficulty holding, aiming or discharging a weapon which can result in fatigue and inaccuracy.

Have sizing questions? Here is a link to the HESCO Armor Fit Guide.

About HESCO Armor

HESCO products have been protecting brave men and women in the military for more than 20 years. HESCO products are engineered to exceed the rigorous National Institute of Justice (NIJ) standards.

Tests are conducted at world-class laboratories under the most stringent protocols to ensure your armor provides complete protection.

Tests Include:

1. KINETIC IMPACT INCLUDING BALLISTIC, BLAST, FRAGMENT, STAB
2. OPERATIONAL DURABILITY INCLUDING DROP IMPACT, VIBRATION, SHOCK
3. UV AND TEMPERATURE EXTREMES
4. CHEMICAL, FUNGUS AND FLUID RESISTANCE
5. ALTITUDE
6. X-RAY INSPECTION
7. BUOYANCY
8. COMFORT AND ERGONOMICS

Only The Best Cutting-Edge Materials

HESCO Ballistic Inserts are manufactured to the highest quality standards at our state-of-the-art facility in Aberdeen, Washington, USA. HESCO specializes in the research, engineering, design, production and fulfillment of body armor solutions, using only the finest materials available, so you can rely on the performance you expect when it counts the most.

Administrative Notes:

Note: Federal Export and other Federal regulations apply, sold only to verified purchasers.

Please read our Armor Orders Page prior to initiating an armor order.