Chandler
Well-Known Member
I've been meaning to post this query for a while now. Let me preface by saying I've been drawn to the U.S. M-43 since I first saw "Battleground" back in the mid-70s and that's why I bought an M-65 in high school.
I've since gotten my hands on a Norwegian knock-off that I wear once in awhile, and I'm always tempted when ATF has a sale on their repro.
But back to my question, and a big reason I don't always grab the M-43, why didn't the military choose to use a zipper on that particular item?
The M-41 had a zip. The Tanker had a zip. The parachutist coat had a zip. Even subsequent models of the field jacket used zippers -- so why not the M-43?
Anyone know?
I've since gotten my hands on a Norwegian knock-off that I wear once in awhile, and I'm always tempted when ATF has a sale on their repro.
But back to my question, and a big reason I don't always grab the M-43, why didn't the military choose to use a zipper on that particular item?
The M-41 had a zip. The Tanker had a zip. The parachutist coat had a zip. Even subsequent models of the field jacket used zippers -- so why not the M-43?
Anyone know?