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Good morning all, Just wanted to see how ELC house A-2s tend to fit, versus other ELC jackets, and versus other manufacturer's A-2? I have a Lost Worlds Dubow contract A-2 in 42 and it fits quite well (although very heavy). My other ELC jackets (B-3, B-6, B-10) are all 44 Long and fit well...

I like B-15As, but like Paddy said, originals pop up for far less. I picked up an original in excellent condition for $300; less than half of the ELC B-10 I had bought recently. To be fair, I like the B-10 look better (I think I must be a little OCD, but the zipper not being EXACTLY centered...

Yeah, its already too hot to wear any jacket in Texas, but we're moving to Germany in about ten days so hopefully can use my jackets more there.

I got my ELC B-10 in size 44 Long, and its perfect. I love it! I second what others said previously about upsizing; I'm normally a 42 wearer, and my 44 is perfect. Comfy comfy comfy!!! A little itchy when worn with a collarless shirt due to the alpaca, but that was expected. Here I am in...

I know you sort of see it all, but how about an officer's bullion 8th AF patch on a leather jacket? Yes? No? Possible but not likely? I just picked up a beauty of a bullion 8th, but don't want to create a 'Yeah, it coulda happened, but probably not' Jacket. Thanks, Drew

Me thinks I'll use a tiny little dab in the armpit where it'll never show if its an epic fail. Then go from there. Dmar836 is probably right on the flaky; I hadn't thought about that, but the A-2's should just wear down the over-finish and fade the top dye layer.

Okay, so their light brown dye will work for a dark over-dye? I'll give that a try, then seal it. Thanks for the advice! Drew

What can I use to coat an Avirex goatskin A-2 that I have in order to get a similar effect as what ELC is doing for their 'Escape' A-2? I don't expect a perfect result, obviously, which is why I'm using a $100 Avirex rather than a great jacket. I'm just quite curious about trying one, and...

I bought one of the ELC B-6s last fall and am very happy with it. Granted, I did not get the .50 cal type, just the standard one, but its great. The fleece is not very thick, but that's a B-6. It was a medium jacket, not a heavy like a B-3 or Irvin. It wears a lot lighter than I would have...

Yeah, Gary says I'm right on the border of 42 Long and 44 Long, and recommended the 44, so that's what I went with. I'm just always terrified of those over-huge modern fits!

Guys, I'm interested in an ELC B-10, but not sure to do a 42 Long or a 44 Long. I have a ELC B-6 in 44 and it fits pretty well, but normally I'm a 42 Long. I saw several folks saying to upsize one size on ELC B-10s. I like a fairly snug fit (the correct fit, sorta like the A-2), not a big...