M-41 HBT jacket and trousers, Bronson’s

[Erwin]

Hmm, I have a 1968 M65 original which is in such a great condition that I don't dare to wear it because I don't want to spoil it, so a repro as a all day beater could be an option

Try to enjoy and wear it [especially if it is in good condition]. I say a massive no to any military reproductions that imitate genuine contract items, just don't like this idea at all. It is like a fake watch etc. A copy, even a good one is only an imitation, without any historical value. That's why I don't like reproductions [especially these badly replicated, like this DSA-1-8666].

 

[Enigma1938]

Try to enjoy and wear it [especially if it is in good condition]. I say a massive no to any military reproductions that imitate genuine contract items, just don't like this idea at all. It is like a fake watch etc. A copy, even a good one is only an imitation, without any historical value. That's why I don't like reproductions [especially these badly replicated, like this DSA-1-8666].

Interesting point of view.
Well I'm not only a guy who likes wearing vintage jackets, I'm a collector also and one of my themes is vietnam war gear, so I want to preserve this M65 cause I'll probably never find one that nice again.

 

[Erwin]

Well I'm not only a guy who likes wearing vintage jackets, I'm a collector also and one of my themes is vietnam war gear, so I want to preserve this M65 cause I'll probably never find one that nice again.

Very nice, collecting genuine items is a cool hobby, fully agree with You, that genuine pieces are great, especially when used.

OK, looks like I started drifting off-topic here... Just to finish, in my opinion, this DSA-1-8666 is an ugly attempt to replicate this fantastic and very rare third contract of the one of earliest m65.

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

Just for the zipper, china made Talon is relatively cheap, if Bronson want to improve his product radically, and order period correct brand and type of zipper, only source available is Japanese manufacturer, as result they double up the price.

 

[Erwin]

The wrong zipper is not the main issue here, looks like this company didn't even check pictures of DSA-1-8666 available on some collector's forums dedicated to m65.

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

The wrong zipper is not the main issue here, looks like this company didn't even check pictures of DSA-1-8666 available on some collector's forums dedicated to m65.

It's all about $$$$

 

[Erwin]

It's all about $$$$

It always is, but here customers pay for low-quality "replica" of a decent DSA contract

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

It always is, but here customers pay for low-quality "replica" of a decent DSA contract

If I order a ‘field jacket’ in the future, the only reason will be, I need a platform to attach a hood.

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

Finally, they starting use better zipper (Japanese made Univeral) , on their new piles lined vest.

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

M421A in the future?

 

[Thomas Koehle]

i recently purchased a pair of jacket and pants in selvadge denim at BRONSON for a reasonable price - jacket70 bucks - pants 63 bucks

the quality is surprisingly good and i'm highly satisifed with both the service (BRONSON sent a reminder after the order to eventually size up due to the difference in asian vs american/european sizing) - shipping time was less 1 week and free

will send some fitpics during the week

i think they run "black friday" this weekend

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

Their new product, AL-1 , release 3 days later.

 

[CombatWombat]

I'm definitely a fan of the M51 jacket......got an original one that is in fairly good condition and ended up buying some Minty Norwegian versions to wear when going to War and Peace

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

M421A in the future?
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After five months waiting , it gonna arrive in three days.

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

placed an order , let see what I would receive.

 

[Thomas Koehle]

placed an order , let see what I would receive.

tried to find it on their homepage????

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

tried to find it on their homepage????

Thomas, their website didn’t work here, I am not sure if they already list the 421A on their homepage or not.

 

[mulceber]

I checked as well, and it's not listed yet.

 

[Ritchy]

It'is now !

USN M-421A Summer Flight Jacket

This is a replica of the USN M-421A summer flight jacket. The jacket is made of combed twill with a natural gloss finish and features a nickel-plated Talon #5 zipper, cowhide side, and vintage bottom stop. The slightly curved sleeve body is cut, and the triangular cut under the arm and the...

bronsonshop.com

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

Jacket received, it Is light weight twill fabric, suppose to be good for summer and early autumn, I would check carefully tomorrow under sunlight.