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Hardwire® 57 Ballistic Panel
The collaboration between Safariland and Hardwire began in 2016, paving the way for a new generation of innovative, ultra-lightweight ballistic panels. This partnership has driven continuous advancements in soft armor technology—culminating in the launch of the Hardwire Level IIIA .57 PPSF system.
Today, it remains the lightest and thinnest ballistic panel on the market—significantly lighter than its predecessor. Built with a stitch-less design, advanced shock absorption, and high-pressure construction, this latest version is powered by a stronger, next-generation fiber from Avient Protective Materials.
Backed by fully automated robotic production, every panel delivers unmatched consistency, performance, and precision. When every ounce matters, choose the lightest armor trusted to perform.
Features
- Weight: 0.57 lbs / ft2
- Materials: Dyneema®
- NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA compliant
- Lightest, thinnest armor ever developed
- Vacuum-laminated and fused under 25 million pounds of force at precise temperatures then softened for a flexible fit
- Dissipates impact energy more quickly and efficiently than any other armor on the market
- Absorbs shock, reduces trauma
- Designed using technology developed for the U.S. military
- Positive buoyancy (it floats!)
- 100% Made in USA
- PFAS-Free
| PERFORMANCE | |
|---|---|
AREAL DENSITY | 0.57 lbs/ft2 |
THINESS | 0.20 in (4.57 mm) |
NEW V50 - .357 SIG FMJ (FN) 125 gr. | 1972 ft/s (534.9 m/s) |
CONDITIONED V50 - .357 SIG FMJ (FN) 125 gr. | 1901 ft/s (540.1 m/s) |
NEW V50 – .44 Mag SJHP 240 gr. | 1850 ft/s (506.3 m/s) |
CONDITIONED V50 – .44 Mag SJHP 240 gr. | 1812 ft/s (545.6 m/s) |
BACKFACE AVERAGE – .357 SIG FMJ (FN) 125 gr. | 28.7 mm |
BACKFACE AVERAGE – .44 Mag SJHP 240 gr. | 38.0 mm |
