Custom Armor Technologies Failures

[rchen404]

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but DBT has a further response, where they test a vest from the same lot as the failed one in accordance with NIJ 0101.04:

http://www.diamondbacktactical.com/w...ATE-073112.pdf

Has there been anymore news that would answer Dr. Roberts unanswered questions (did the .40 hit the carrier or the actual panel, details on bullet that penetrated on the OBL test, etc)?

DocGKR, what do you make of the conflicting reports where OBL had a penetration, but HP White says the vest stopped a .44 cal? Both are NIJ certified labs right?

Perhaps there was an issue with maintenance? One vest was left in the car under the hot AZ sun, while the other was properly maintained? In your opinion, would something like this cause the divergent test results?

thanks