Hesco is a household name in hard armor for a reason. They have built their reputation on consistent performance, tight quality control, and plates that get trusted when it matters. The 4403MC is a stand alone, multi-curve Level IV option designed to balance protection, wearability, and cost for real-world use.
The Hesco 4403MC Level IV Plate is a shooter cut, multi-curve rifle plate and certified to the NIJ 0101.06 Level IV standard. The shooter cut design and 10"x12" size is a common fit for many standard plate carriers.
KEY PLATE SPECS
- Model: 4403MC (Shooter Cut Multi-Curve)
- Protection Level: NIJ Level IV (stand alone)
- Size: 10.00" x 12.00" shooter cut
- Weight: 7.7 lb
- Thickness: 0.83" (21 mm)
- Warranty: 5 years
Key Features:
- Trusted Hesco platform: A proven name in rifle armor, with a long track record across professional and prepared civilian use.
- NIJ Level IV certified: Level IV is tested to stop .30-06 M2 AP under NIJ 0101.06.
- Shooter cut, multi-curve: A more ergonomic profile that helps with comfort, shoulder pocket placement, and mobility.
- Thin for Level IV: Listed at 0.83" thickness.
Specifications:
- Cut / Curve: Shooter Cut / Multi-Curve
- Size: 10" x 12" (254 x 305 mm)
- Weight: 7.7 lb (3.5 kg)
- Thickness: 0.83" (21 mm)
- Areal Density: 11.05 lb/ft2
- Warranty: 5 years
Rating & Testing
NIJ Level IV standard test threat
| Round | Velocity (ft/s) |
|---|---|
| .30-06 M2 AP (Type IV) | 2880 ± 30 |
In addition to stopping penetration, NIJ testing also limits backface deformation to help reduce blunt trauma.
Threat performance matrix (shooter cut)
The matrix below reflects the minimum number of shots shown for the Hesco 4403MC Level IV Plate under NIJ-style testing methods, along with the listed max velocities for each threat.
| Threat (as listed) | Max velocity (ft/s) | Min shots shown |
|---|---|---|
| 5.56 x 45 mm M193 (Lead Core) | 3280 | 6 |
| 7.62 x 39 mm M67 (Lead Core) | 2410 | 6 |
| 7.62 x 51 mm M80 (Lead Core) | 2810 | 3 |
| 7.62 x 63 mm JSP (Lead Core) | 2794 | 1 |
| 5.56 x 45 mm M855/SS109 (Mild Steel Core) | 3150 | 6 |
| 7.62 x 39 mm M43 (Mild Steel Core) | 2410 | 3 |
| 7.62 x 54R LPS (Mild Steel Core) | 2832 | 1 |
| 5.56 x 45 mm M855A1 (Enhanced Performance) | 3180 | 3 |
| 7.62 x 39 mm API (Armor Piercing Core) | 2410 | 3 |
| 7.62 x 54R B-32 API (Armor Piercing Core) | 2850 | 1 |
| 7.62 x 51 mm M61 (Armor Piercing Core) | 2830 | 1 |
| 7.62 x 63 mm AP M2 (Armor Piercing Core) | 2910 | 1 |
Why Choose the Hesco 4403MC Level IV Plate?
You want a name people recognize.
When you are buying Level IV, trust matters. Hesco is one of the most widely recognized brands in the category, and the 4403MC is one of their most popular entry points into Level IV protection.
You want Level IV protection without a bulky setup.
This plate is listed at 0.83" thick, and the multi-curve shape helps it carry better on the body than a flat plate.
You want clear, published performance info.
Hesco publishes a threat performance matrix with minimum shots shown across common lead core, mild steel core, enhanced performance, and armor piercing core threats.
Shipping
- Quick fulfillment. All in stock orders leave our facility within 1-3 business days
- No international shipping at this time
- We cannot ship body armor to Connecticut or New York
- Easy returns and exchanges per our policy
