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What is the difference between PGD plates?
 

PGD U-line*

PGD-Berserker*

PGD-LW

Price

Average

Lowest

Low

Weight

Light

Average

Lightest

Edge-to-edge protection **

Yes, ceramic

Yes, ceramic

Yes, Polyethylene

Single curved

No

Yes

No

Multi curved

Yes

No

Yes

Sideplate add-on

Yes

No

Yes

 

 

Which plate is best for you depends on whether you prioritize price, weight or protection the most and which sharp situations you expect to be in.

  • PGD U-line is a light plate that provides high protection. It has ceramic edge-to-edge protection, is multi curved and side plates can be added. The downside is that all that protection and flexibility makes it a little more expensive than the others. Buy U-line here.

  • PGD Berserker is the cheapest plate. It also provides high protection and has ceramic edge-to-edge protection, just like the U-line. On the other hand, it is heavier (weighs 3.4 kg) than the other plates, is only single curved and has no possibility of side plates. Buy Berserker here.

  • PGD LW is a cheap vest with very low weight and good protection. It is multi curved and side panels can be purchased, but it does not protect NIJ level 4 threats. Buy LW here.

 

* If you choose a PGD U-line or PGD Berserker plate, they both come in both NIJ level 3 and NIJ level 4. You can compare which shots the different vests stop here and you can read about what the difference is between NIJ level 3 and level 4 here.

 

** Edge-to-edge protection (edge-to-edge) means that the plate protects all the way to the edge of the plate, which means the entire area you can see. There is a lot of money to be saved for the manufacturer by not making the plate edge-to-edge protected, but it will make the plate cover approx. ⅓ less of your body because the edge is just foam. Protection Group Denmark's boards all have edge-to-edge protection and both U-line and Berserker are made of ceramic, which protects extra well.

What shots do PGD plates stop?

The list below shows some of the calibres that PGD plates stop. The list is not exhaustive.

What shots do PGD plates stop?

Kaliber

NIJ Level 1, 2 og 2A, 2 & 3a

PGD U-line

NIJ Level 3

PGD U-line NIJ Level 4

PGD Berserker

NIJ Level 3

PGD Berserker

NIJ Level 4

PGD LW

7.62x51 Nato, M80 (NIJ level 3 0101.06)

n/a

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

7.62x39 MSC, AK47

n/a

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

5.56x45 M193

n/a

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

5.56x45 mm SS109/M855

n/a

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

7.62x63 AP / .30-06 Springfield (NIJ level 4 0101.06)

n/a

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

 

  • 7.62x51 NATO, M80 (NIJ level 3 0101.06) is the standard caliber for rifles in NATO.

  • 7.62x39 MSC, AK47 is also known as 7.62 Soviet and former .30 Soviet short. The projectile was designed during World War II by the Soviets. After World War II, the AK47 became the most widely used weapon in the world and is used today by both the military and civilians.

  • The 5.56x45 M193 is the second standard caliber in NATO and has been so since 1980.

  • 5.56x45 mm SS109 / M855 is related to M193 and can penetrate 3mm steel at a distance of 600 m.

  • 7.62x63 AP / .30-06 Springfield (NIJ level 4 0101.06) is an older caliber from the US Army, which is still very popular for hunting and is produced in a myriad of variants by almost all manufacturers.

What is the difference between NIJ level 3 (III) and NIJ level 4 (IV)?

The NIJ standard is the only nationally accepted standard for protective vests and helmets in the United States. NIJ tests whether the equipment meets their minimum standards in terms of shots, stabs, blows and fragments.

 

NIJ is a standard for how powerful projectiles, the bulletproof vest or the plate can stop. The higher the level, the more powerful the projectiles are stopped. The highest NIJ level is level 4. There is no level 5, although some online stores try to make it look like this. 

 

NIJ level 3 stops projectiles of the type:

  • 7.62x51 NATO, M80 (NEW level 3 0101.06)

  • 7.62x39 MSC, AK47

  • 5.56x45 M193

  • 5.56x45 mm SS109 / M855 (PE plates cannot stop these)

 

NIJ level 4 stops projectiles of the type:

  • The same as NIJ level 3 (though not always 6 shots)

  • 7.62x63 AP / .30-06 Springfield (NEW level 4 0101.06)

 

The advantage of an NIJ level 4 plate is that it stops Armor Piercing bullets, which a hard armor in steel or 100% PE cannot stop.