Recent content by JimmyD51

I didn't know that either. Thanks for that bit of info. Jim

Could someone please tell me which label is correct for the Star A2 contract? Thank you in advance

I have a Cooper from Sporty's from 1990. It also has the 2" side panels between the front and back panels. It has the most beautiful leather and is the most comfortable A2 I've ever worn. No inside pockets though...

Side entry hand warmer pockets to boot....everyone knows that's 100% military issue.

I agree Mikey. I'd rather have the reddish color than a grey or yellow coming through. I guess I'll keep wearing it and see what happens. I really like the character the leather is developing. I used to wipe down my jackets when they got wet from rain. Now I just rub it in and let it dry on it's...

Hello all, Just wondering what color the scuff marks or leather underneath a seal goatskin jacket should be. I have some nice wear marks from shoulder harness happening on my jacket but the marks are a reddish color. Does this have to do with the way the leather was tanned or dyed? If the...

Thank you for all the responses. Very informative. I knew I could count on this forum for accurate information!. Jim

Quick questions. Were any original M422a jackets made with A2 style knits or were the all the single ply rib-rack style? If so, what contract and or manufacturer used the 2-ply style? Thanks in advance.

Tigers, Looks great. Just ordered the M422a myself. Ordered the rib rack knits and was told they were $30 extra. Aren't all M422 and M422a jackets made with single ply rib rack knits in original contracts? Seems odd to me that I have to pay extra for knits that original jackets came with. Maybe...

B-man2, I got a good set of knits (rib-rack) from Gibson & Barnes and then sent them and the jacket to Shaul Dover at US Authentic (flightjacket,com) for replacement. He does great work and turn around time is pretty fast. Price is reasonable too. Good luck, Jim

The G1 is worth $1200... if it comes with $1100 cash in the pockets. Jim

Alcon, The one jacket I had from US A. was an A2. Horsehide was very heavy. It was also dark brown, almost black under the top finish color. When it got some wear on the high spots it showed this dark leather in these spots. I prefer wear to be lighter in color than the finish so I sold the...

Chad, I am 6' even and weigh 201 lbs. I have broad shoulders and not too much extra around the waist. I have a ELC RW 1401 size 46 and it fit perfectly. My first ELC was a Star, size 46, and it was the most comfortable jacket I have ever tried on. When I got the 1401, I thought I had made a...

You're right David, I would lose the hook. Plus the zipper would end too high and would have to be shortened too. After looking at the back of the collar on the Star, it was cut a bit longer to make up for not having a collar stand. The RW would need a whole new collar and then it wouldn't...

Hey Guys, I've been reading the earlier posts about the high collar on the ELC RW 1401-P. I have an ELC Star, size 46, and love the way it fits. Really comfortable. I have since purchased The ELC RW 1401 from a member here about a year ago. It is the older version, pre-warhorse. I wasn't...