HESCO 3100 Level III Standalone Side Plate

The HESCO 3100 provides Level III standalone rifle protection at 1.0 lb in the 6×6 size. Its documented threat matrix includes M193, M80, .30-06 / 7.62×63 JSP, M43, and 5.45×39 7N6.

We typically sell the 3100 with the HESCO 3802C, our stocking Level III torso plate. At 1.0 lb in 6×6, the 3100 is also an option for users looking to strip weight from their armor and who don’t require the additional threats covered by the III+ side plate options.

Where the 3100 Fits

Threat entries reflect HESCO’s documented threat matrices. “Not listed” means the threat is not listed in the supplied matrix for that plate. It does not mean the plate is documented to fail that threat.

Things to Consider

At 1.0 lb in 6×6, the 3100 is the lightest rifle protection option in this group. It is 0.6 lb lighter than the 3110 and 0.7 lb lighter than the L110.

The 3100’s documented Level III threat matrix includes M193, M80, .30-06 / 7.62×63 JSP, M43, and 5.45×39 7N6. M855 / SS109, M855A1, LPS, and API are not listed in its supplied threat matrix.

The L110 and 3110 address additional rifle threats. The 4100 and 4101 provide Level IV protection.

HESCO 3100 Specifications

• Protection: Level III
• Configuration: Standalone, no soft armor required
• Curve: Single curve
• Buoyant: Yes
• Thickness: 1.20″ / 31 mm
• 6×6: 1.0 lb / 0.5 kg
• 6×8: 1.3 lb / 0.6 kg

Documented Ballistic Threats

• 5.56×45 M193 at 3280 ft/s
• 7.62×39 M67 at 2410 ft/s
• 7.62×51 M80 at 2810 ft/s
• .30-06 / 7.62×63 JSP at 2794 ft/s
• 7.62×39 M43 at 2410 ft/s
• 5.45×39 7N6 at 2980 ft/s

HESCO 3100 Technical Sheet
HESCO Armor Fit Guide

About SierraTac

SierraTac has years of experience with body armor and is one of HESCO’s top law enforcement dealers. We work with agencies, professional users, and individual customers every day. If you need help navigating the options or selecting armor for your requirements, contact us.