Generally, plate shape is a matter of personal preference. For some using plates in a professional capacity, it may be a choice made at department/unit levels.
- Shooter Cuts with more severe shoulder angles offer an increased range of motion over the older, now discontinued “full cut”.
- SAPI Cuts with slightly less severe angles are a military cut now available for law enforcement and other use.
- Some users prefer SAPI Cut (and maybe even up one size) with slightly more coverage for use as a backplate. Often a larger plate on the back will not interfere with presenting your weapons, or limit your mobility like it might if worn on the front (plus it can counterbalance all the extra gear weighing down the front of the plate carrier…)
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