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Old May 21st, 2006, 07:50 PM   #1
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New 9mm wetpack tests 5/21/06 *pics*

Same as always....
Newsprint sorted and soaked for 3hrs,shot at 10ft through a G17.
Click pics to enlarge

Bare wetpack (front):


Bare wetpack (rear):


4 Layer denim:


Fully expanded manually (the DPX avaeraged .81" :


Ranger vs. DPX:
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Old May 21st, 2006, 07:59 PM   #2
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Good stuff thanks as always
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Old May 21st, 2006, 08:54 PM   #3
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Excellent photos and test...thanks much.
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Good Stuff JP, Thnx!
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Thanks for taking the time to do those tests. It is very useful info

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Excellent J.P. - my thx too for your troubles.

One small mention - and not a complaint please note! I do find when photographing the expanded results, that a slightly high side view can be most informative - this is an example of what I mean - just my opinion, no more


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Good information. Thanks much.
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Hello and thanks so much for a most interesting report. I appreciate your taking the time to not only do the tests but to photograph them as well.

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thanks for the tip,i'll use it next time. ;)
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Thanks J.P.

Thanks for posting the pics J.P.

There are a few interesting things that I noticed in your tests. Especially with the penetration results.
hummmmmmm...Interesting.
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