OK, so I bit the bullet and ordered one of these. Let me preface this by saying I have a Buzz 1st model deck zip with the stencil on the back, a Buzz deck blue N1, and a Real McCoy's OD N1. I have handled originals and know the texture, weight and colors of the real things. I wanted a non-stenciled version (the REAL first model) and figured that seeing as how virtually no one is making these, I would give it a shot.
First: The color is dead-on accurate. Gorgeous deck blue color that will fade right as time goes on.
Second: The jungle cloth is thin and light. That's not meant to be a compliment though. This in no way holds up to the weight and feel of either of the Buzz deck jackets I have and isn't even close to the RM. I could see this tearing easily if snagged on something.
Third: The zipper is ok. It's a China repop Talon. Not bad, not great either.
Fourth: The sizing is big. As we all know, different manufacturers mark their jackets in weird ways. My Buzz 1st model is a size 40, my Buzz deck blue N1 is a 42 and my RM OD N1 is also a 42. I normally wear a 44. I bought the large in this jacket and it looked like a tent on me. I figured, for the price, I can give her a spin in the washer and drier. I did so, twice. Hot water and high heat. She shrunk up nice and now fits me very well. Got a bit of a fade to it now too.
Fifth: The lining is fleece. While cheaper than wool and warmer, it's not even remotely close to accurate. Enough said here.
Overall: This is a decent reproduction of a jacket that is extremely hard to find on the market now. It's cheap enough that if you don't "love it" you will still "like it" if you want to do a few modifications to it.
Hope this helps anyone on the fence.
Seth