"Ordered a testudo gen 2 with the full ouch package. Great price, amazing product. The fed ex shipping is garbage though."
"Got a freeman plate carrier a few months ago and I love the size and weight with the lightweight plates. Got it quicker than the lead time so that is great. Seems like AR500 is working hard to get us the gear we are wanting an need."
“Thank you! We appreciate the review, and are glad you are enjoying your order!”
"I've bought three sets of III Plates from these guys. First was just a pair of flat plates. Second and third were the Freeman and Invictus with ASC plates. Both the Freeman and Invictus plates are "multi-curve." The Freeman and ASC plates are single curve, that is, curved along the long axis. I confirmed this by calling AR500.
The Invictus carrier came in black. Thought I ordered Coyote, so I gave them a call. AR500 sent me a return label that same day.
I wear the Freeman daily to get used to it and iron out the kinks. Will do the same when the Coyote Invictus carrier arrives.
I also purchased their small of the back Trauma Kit. Had to look on youtube to see how it all went together. I'm not a first responder, but am very happy with my purchase.
AR500 provides a good (and IMO, essential) product with excellent customer support. Will continue to do business with them.
My only gripe is with their shopping cart. The Credit Card expiration date selector is very confusing and hard to work with. Choose a month/year and it seems to revert back to the current month/year. Had to select this about five times until I got it to work. This interface should be much more intuitive than it is."
“Thank you! We appreciate the review, and thank you for your patience while we made the exchange. We will forward the issue with the expiration date. We thank you for you your business. ”
"From customer service to quality of the products everything is just amazing. Will 100% buy from them again!"
“Thank you! We are glad you are enjoying your order, and thank you for your continued support!”
"Cooper Singer did an excellent job helping me with my request. My problem was a little complicated but he went step by step and resolved it. The items my husband ordered are good quality and price. Thank you Cooper"
“You're welcome! We are happy to help, and thank you for your support!”
"I have purchased at least a dozen sets. The carriers hold up to strenuous use, and the plates (+III light weight) have sustainability over ceramic, when resupply is problematic. "
“Thank you! We appreciate the review, and are glad your order is to your satisfaction. ”
"I ordered some mag pouches and a couple of IFAK refills. They quoted me 8 weeks, but shipped after 3. Great company to deal with."
“Glad to hear it! We appreciate the review, and thank you for your business. ”
"Well I felt it was taking a long time to fulfill my order. But once I received it I was 110% satisfied. Thanks for taking the time and making it right! "
“You're welcome! We will never put speed over quality, and thank you for your patience an support!”
"While it is true that I waited 8 months and 1 day to receive my body armor this was not AR500Armor's fault! I understand there are some material and supply chain issues. I contacted customer support twice and they stated they stated the problems with manufacturing. Both times they offered me a $25.00 gift certificate, which I only took them up on once. Great service!
When I put my package together and wore it for the first time every minute I waited and every penny I spent was well worth it! After talking with others on my team they also have ordered or looked into purchasing from AR500 and I will continue to be a loyal customer as well as recommending this company to others.
Thank you to this company for providing protection for myself and my team!"
“You're welcome, and thank you for the review! We appreciate your patience, and your continued support. ”
"I been looking for a quality armor vest forever. Thank you thank you thank you"
“You're welcome! We thank you for the review, and for your business. ”
"Very happy with my purchases. I now have protection for my whole family. It's good to know that we will be safe if needed. Thank you Ar-500 team."
“You're welcome! We thank you for the review, and for your support. ”
"I love the backpack armor soft armor, I feel better knowing my kids are safe with the armor in their backpack. "
“Glad to hear it! We thank you for the review, and hope you and your kids continue to enjoy your order”
"Good quality, great deals have bought 4 different sets from y'all. Yet to be disappointed. "
“Great! We appreciate the review, and thank you for your continued business!”
"Got a plate carrier bundle with all the bells and whistles. Looks great and well made. Would definitely recommend."
“Thank you! We are glad you are enjoying your order, and thank you for your recommendation”
"Got a great "on-sale" deal...took awhile but I have lots of patience. The product arrived in good shape, fits my carrier like it was made for it and affords me a little peace of mind should I even employ this vest for it's intended use."
“Thank you! We appreciate the review, and hope you continue to enjoy your order ”
A rep from AR500 Armor, ArmoredRepublic, has responded:
“Thank you! We appreciate the review, and are sorry to hear there was an issue in shipping. We thank you for your patience and support”