not sure if the topic of pc fits in accessories, but here's my question. let's say i decide that a standard 10x12 plate is the size i want/need, and that i want a mayflower apc carrier in s/m. if i decide to get trauma pads for the plates, would they still fit in the s/m carrier, or would i have to bump it up in size? do people even buy/recommend trauma pads? i'm worried about fit in a small/med carrier, and i'm worried if i get a large the 10x12 plates will swim around in there even with the pads

What kind of plates are you getting?  AR500 steel or ceramic?

yeah ar500 or patriot level III steel. i'll likely go for the max anti-spall coating as well, or at least the base level coat

The plate carrier should have enough room for the trauma pads to go in with the armor plates themselves.  It's going to be a little thicker but should still fit.

ar500 steel plates with buildup coating is not very thick at all (much thinner than ceramic lvl 4).  shouldn't be a problem to fit with trauma pads

great! thanks!

I'd recommend the added Paxcon buildup if you're going with AR 500 brand armor. It really should be standard since their base coat isn't effective for its intended purpose. Spartan Armor uses a much thicker coating for a base coat.

 

http://theshootersblog.com/2014/02/the-target-man-vs-ar500-armor-review-comparison/

thanks for that info. i was looking at the spartan too. originally wanted the ar500, but the 11 week lead time is annoying. spartan looks like a very viable option. was also looking at highcom, but they seem outrageously overpriced