tactical tailor fight light plate carrier sizing question

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sendit15

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This rig appears to be sized to ESAPI plate sizes.

Trying to translate ESAPI sizes to actual measurements for civy armor (e.g. 10" x 12"). Is wiki-crappia info GTG regarding measurements for ESAPI (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_Arms_Protective_Insert)? If yes, why are civy plates different measurements? Is there a 'nominal' consideration, similiar to how a 2 x 4 isn't really 2" by 4" ?

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The link didnt work for me. However, there are several sizes of plates, and different cuts. Plus, flat or radiused, and plates with multiple contours.
I believe the dod uses a basic standard sized plate, and civilian plates are made in that size. But, i havent exactly studied the sizing that much. I have plates that fit my carrier, but they are not dod esapi plates.
10x12 is a pretty standard size, but there are larger and smaller plates, for bigger or smaller statured people.
You could go on gunbroker or a similar site, and email a question for actual measurements to a seller selling esapi plates. Get real measurements.
 
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