Description
The HighCom 4S17M™ is one of our top selling rifle armor solutions. The 4S17M is a level IV stand alone multi curve plate that provides armor-piercing protection at an affordable cost. Engineered with a ceramic strike face and PE backing, the 4S17M is DEA compliant and is NIJ 0101.06 compliant.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Protection: Level IV Stand Alone Armor Piercing
- NIJ Standard-0101.06 compliant: this model (HighCom 4S17M, Level IV) is listed on the NIJ Compliant Products List. Check the CPL
- DEA: Hard Armor Protocol Compliant
- RST: Rifle Special Threats Validated
- Material: Ceramic strike face composite backing
- Exterior Cover: 1000D CORDURA®, Textured Nylon
- Cut: Available in Shooters and SAPI (10” x 12” shooters cut is considered nominal 9.5” x 11.5” dimensions)
- Thinness: 0.95”
- Warranty: 10 years on all ballistic material excluding exterior cover and 1 year on exterior cover material and workmanship
SIZE & WEIGHT
| Size | Curvature | Cut | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 x 12 | Multi Curve | Shooters | 7.2 lbs / 3.3 kg |
| 7¼ x 11½ | Multi Curve | SAPI (XS) | 6.0 lbs / 2.7 kg |
| 8¾ x 11¾ | Multi Curve | SAPI (S) | 7.4 lbs / 3.4 kg |
| 9½ x 12½ | Multi Curve | SAPI (M) | 8.6 lbs / 3.9 kg |
| 10 x 13¼ | Multi Curve | SAPI (L) | 9.9 lbs / 4.5 kg |
| 11 x 14 | Multi Curve | SAPI (XL) | 11.3 lbs / 5.1 kg |
BALLISTIC ROUNDS TESTED
| Standard | Weapon | Projectile | GR | VEL FT/S | VEL M/S | (+/- ft/s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIJ 0101.06 | Rifle | .30 Caliber Armor Piercing (AP) Bullets (M2 AP) | 166 | 2880 | 878 | (+/- 30) |
| DEA 2017 | Rifle | .223 Remington Tactical Bonded Soft Point | 62 | 2600 | 792 | (+/- 50) |
| DEA 2017 | Rifle | 5.56 x 45mm M855 (Green Tip) | 62 | 3100 | 945 | (+/- 50) |
| DEA 2017 | Rifle | 7.62 x 39mm Mild Steel Core | 123 | 2400 | 731 | (+/- 50) |
| DEA 2017 | Rifle | 7.62 mm FMJ, Steel Jacketed Bullets (M80) | 147 | 2750 | 838 | (+/- 50) |
| DEA 2017 | Rifle | .308 Winchester PSPB Core-Lokt Ultra Bonded | 150 | 2600 | 792 | (+/- 50) |
| Special | Rifle | .223 SCS Brush Hog | 55 | 3150 | 960 | (+/- 50) |
| Special | Rifle | 5.56 x 45mm M193 FMJ | 55 | 3250 | 991 | (+/- 50) |
| Special | Rifle | 7.62 x 39mm (BZ API) | 122 | 2380 | 725 | (+/- 50) |
| Special | Rifle | 7.62 x 51mm (M61 AP) | 150,5 | 2750 | 838 | (+/- 50) |
| Special | Rifle | 7.62 x 54R (LPS) | 148 | 2880 | 878 | (+/- 50) |
| Special | Rifle | 7.62 x 54R-b-32 API | 155 | 2800 | 853 | (+/- 50) |
| Special | Rifle | 7.62 x 63mm-JSP | 150 | 2780 | 847 | (+/- 50) |
| Special | Rifle | Rifle AK-47, M, SKS 7.62 x 39mm Ball | 123 | 2380 | 725 | (+/- 50) |
| Special | Rifle | 12-gauge, 2 ¾ -in mag., 1oz. Slug | 437,5 | 1145 | 349 | (+/- 50) |
| Special | Rifle | 5.56 x 45mm M855A1 | 62 | 3100 | 945 | (+/- 50) |
Product Resources
Guardian 4S17M Product Spec
External file Download
Guardian Hard Armor Plates Overview
External file Download
Guardian Hard Armor Threat Chart
External file Download
Questions & Answers
- Protection: Level IV Stand Alone Armor Piercing
- NIJ Standard-0101.06 compliant: this model (HighCom 4S17M, Level IV) is listed on the NIJ Compliant Products List. Check the CPL
- DEA: Hard Armor Protocol Compliant
- RST: Rifle Special Threats Validated
- Material: Ceramic strike face composite backing
- Exterior Cover: 1000D CORDURA®, Textured Nylon
- Cut: Available in Shooters and SAPI (10” x 12” shooters cut is considered nominal 9.5” x 11.5” dimensions)
- Thinness: 0.95”
- Warranty: 10 years on all ballistic material excluding exterior cover and 1 year on exterior cover material and workmanship
| Size | Curvature | Cut | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 x 12 | Multi Curve | Shooters | 7.2 lbs / 3.3 kg |
| 7¼ x 11½ | Multi Curve | SAPI (XS) | 6.0 lbs / 2.7 kg |
| 8¾ x 11¾ | Multi Curve | SAPI (S) | 7.4 lbs / 3.4 kg |
| 9½ x 12½ | Multi Curve | SAPI (M) | 8.6 lbs / 3.9 kg |
| 10 x 13¼ | Multi Curve | SAPI (L) | 9.9 lbs / 4.5 kg |
| 11 x 14 | Multi Curve | SAPI (XL) | 11.3 lbs / 5.1 kg |
| Standard | Weapon | Projectile | GR | VEL FT/S | VEL M/S | (+/- ft/s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIJ 0101.06 | Rifle | .30 Caliber Armor Piercing (AP) Bullets (M2 AP) | 166 | 2880 | 878 | (+/- 30) |
| DEA 2017 | Rifle | .223 Remington Tactical Bonded Soft Point | 62 | 2600 | 792 | (+/- 50) |
| DEA 2017 | Rifle | 5.56 x 45mm M855 (Green Tip) | 62 | 3100 | 945 | (+/- 50) |
| DEA 2017 | Rifle | 7.62 x 39mm Mild Steel Core | 123 | 2400 | 731 | (+/- 50) |
| DEA 2017 | Rifle | 7.62 mm FMJ, Steel Jacketed Bullets (M80) | 147 | 2750 | 838 | (+/- 50) |
| DEA 2017 | Rifle | .308 Winchester PSPB Core-Lokt Ultra Bonded | 150 | 2600 | 792 | (+/- 50) |
| Special | Rifle | .223 SCS Brush Hog | 55 | 3150 | 960 | (+/- 50) |
| Special | Rifle | 5.56 x 45mm M193 FMJ | 55 | 3250 | 991 | (+/- 50) |
| Special | Rifle | 7.62 x 39mm (BZ API) | 122 | 2380 | 725 | (+/- 50) |
| Special | Rifle | 7.62 x 51mm (M61 AP) | 150,5 | 2750 | 838 | (+/- 50) |
| Special | Rifle | 7.62 x 54R (LPS) | 148 | 2880 | 878 | (+/- 50) |
| Special | Rifle | 7.62 x 54R-b-32 API | 155 | 2800 | 853 | (+/- 50) |
| Special | Rifle | 7.62 x 63mm-JSP | 150 | 2780 | 847 | (+/- 50) |
| Special | Rifle | Rifle AK-47, M, SKS 7.62 x 39mm Ball | 123 | 2380 | 725 | (+/- 50) |
| Special | Rifle | 12-gauge, 2 ¾ -in mag., 1oz. Slug | 437,5 | 1145 | 349 | (+/- 50) |
| Special | Rifle | 5.56 x 45mm M855A1 | 62 | 3100 | 945 | (+/- 50) |
