asiamiles
Well-Known Member
I've never really seen the appeal of the M-1941. For some it has historical importance, even iconic status, but never has for me, registering neither through real life or in the movies...though I do think Combat! is great. 
I've never thought it looked a particularly stylish jacket either, and when I've tried them on in the past my feelings have only been confirmed. A while back I picked up a patch BR M-1941 and offered it for sale here as it didn't suit me at all...it's still available and will be relisted on eBay soon. However, I still (foolishly it would seem) went ahead and picked up a plain Buzz M-1941. Neither are the current model being offered by the company and both differ from each other as well; the outer shell is slightly different as are the buttons, while the patched one has contrasting stitching; the patched one has a regular label while the plain one seems to be an exclusive made for Tokyo Phantom.
It was a bit on the cold side yesterday and for some reason I picked the M-1941 to wear even though it seemed it really wasn't the best jacket for the job...but it seemed to go with what I was wearing. Surprisingly for a such a lightweight and seemingly almost flimsy jacket, it did keep me warm and accordingly I began to warm to it. Suddenly it didn't seem so lacking in style. I really enjoyed the extra length it offered in comparison with most flight, deck and tanker jackets. My main (only?) complaint would be the cuffs; I find them too loose if worn unbuttoned, but a little too tight if buttoned (and requiring unbuttoning just to take off the jacket); I'm curious why there isn't a third button in the middle, which would seemingly be an ideal position, and am wondering if I decide to keep the jacket if I should consider moving one of the buttons accordingly? Any thoughts on this? The photos below were taken by the seller.
I've never thought it looked a particularly stylish jacket either, and when I've tried them on in the past my feelings have only been confirmed. A while back I picked up a patch BR M-1941 and offered it for sale here as it didn't suit me at all...it's still available and will be relisted on eBay soon. However, I still (foolishly it would seem) went ahead and picked up a plain Buzz M-1941. Neither are the current model being offered by the company and both differ from each other as well; the outer shell is slightly different as are the buttons, while the patched one has contrasting stitching; the patched one has a regular label while the plain one seems to be an exclusive made for Tokyo Phantom.It was a bit on the cold side yesterday and for some reason I picked the M-1941 to wear even though it seemed it really wasn't the best jacket for the job...but it seemed to go with what I was wearing. Surprisingly for a such a lightweight and seemingly almost flimsy jacket, it did keep me warm and accordingly I began to warm to it. Suddenly it didn't seem so lacking in style. I really enjoyed the extra length it offered in comparison with most flight, deck and tanker jackets. My main (only?) complaint would be the cuffs; I find them too loose if worn unbuttoned, but a little too tight if buttoned (and requiring unbuttoning just to take off the jacket); I'm curious why there isn't a third button in the middle, which would seemingly be an ideal position, and am wondering if I decide to keep the jacket if I should consider moving one of the buttons accordingly? Any thoughts on this? The photos below were taken by the seller.
