ELC M422a - questions

[Marv]

I am considering purchasing an ELC M422a (I already own an ELC G1 whic is a great quality jacket) probably pick on up at the ELC tent at Flying Legends this year, so I can try it on before I buy as there may be sizing issues between the two repros.

Just wondering if any of you chaps currently own a M422a and also G1 and if so how do there compare with each other.

I know that ELC based their G1 on a LW Foster and their M422a on a Gordon & Ferguson but how accurate in terms of cut, pattern and mouton colour/quality are ELCs repros.

Any photos and info would be greatly appreciated............

 

[Marv]

You can have G&F label on ELC M422a!
Call them you can have one!
I got my ELC M422a with G7F label couple years ago!

Really, I didn't know they even had repro G&F labels let alone stitching one into their M422a repros on your request (probably for an extra charge I guess ?).

 

[airfrogusmc]

I had a G&F Eastman and the one I had the back was cut wrong wide like a G-1 and the gap at the top shoulder bi swing seam was way to wide (an inch or so) as compared to most originals and the mouton was not the greatest.

 

[Roughwear]

For the price of an Eastman M422A you can buy a decent wearable original, or for far less money buy a BK repro.

 

[Marv]

For the price of an Eastman M422A you can buy a decent wearable original, or for far less money buy a BK repro.

I know what you are saying Andrew but I would need at least a wartime size 48" and it would have to be in pretty decent condition as it would be a wearer.

An original would always be preferable but I just don't see them come up very often and in large sizes are almost impossible to find so a repro would probably be the way to go.

The BK M422a does look good and for the price does seem like an option but isn't it just the W&G version being produced at present, I do prefer the G&F contract over the two.

With no production start date mentioned by BK as of yet I guess I have some time to decide yet.