C-2 Vest/Sweater

[Grant]

If only I had $600 for a sweater. Jeez!

Keep an eye out on eBay. A couple years ago I bought mine second hand for less than a Bronson.

 

[mulceber]

Yep, that's how I got my Buzz as well. Yahoo Auctions Japan and eBay are really the way to go for this stuff.

 

[taiAtari]

Yeah, I haven't paid retail for any of mine, all eBay, Yahoo Auctions Japan and Vinted.

 

[gunnarthefeisty]

Yeah, I haven't paid retail for any of mine, all eBay, Yahoo Auctions Japan and Vinted.

I guess it's time to look on Vinted and Yahoo. I've only ever looked on ebay.

 

[taiAtari]

Thought I'd make a picture in daylight so the colors are better, with added civilian blue version from RMC (which as I mentioned has a very different waistband set up, in that it has a strong, separate internal elastic band within the knit, at least in de version I have. The military version I have just has the knit waistband, with no added elastic band).

 

[stephen210]

It's not perfect, but a little easier pill to swallow as far as the price is concerned. I would gladly pay an extra $25-$35 for a 100% wool product. My only criticisms of the Bronson C-2 are the blended material, which makes it not as warm and a bit scratchy to the touch. It's definitely something to be worn over full sleeves. The collar is also a bit tall for my liking, which leads right back to the first criticism. It's not the most comfortable thing on your neck, when you're not wearing a collared shirt. Photos below are prior to installing the M-42 Talon and correct zipper stops.

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It's not perfect, but a little easier pill to swallow as far as the price is concerned. I would gladly pay an extra $25-$35 for a 100% wool product. My only criticisms of the Bronson C-2 are the blended material, which makes it not as warm and a bit scratchy to the touch. It's definitely something to be worn over full sleeves. The collar is also a bit tall for my liking, which leads right back to the first criticism. It's not the most comfortable thing on your neck, when you're not wearing a collared shirt. Photos below are prior to installing the M-42 Talon and correct zipper stops.

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What size if that on you? Fit looks great. I am a 43 Chest.

 

[Grant]

Thought I'd make a picture in daylight so the colors are better, with added civilian blue version from RMC (which as I mentioned has a very different waistband set up, in that it has a strong, separate internal elastic band within the knit, at least in de version I have. The military version I have just has the knit waistband, with no added elastic band).

Damn, that blue Real McCoy's sure is nice looking! I have to get on the hunt for one of those! Thanks for posting.

 

[coolhandluke]

What size if that on you? Fit looks great. I am a 43 Chest.

I am a 39.5" chest and sized down to a 38. I normally wear a 40 in everything else from Bronson.

 

[Griffon_301]

I got a BR C-2 last year and went for a size 42 after trying out a 44 and 40 as well.
In jackets I am usually a size 46, at least my ELC A-2s are all size 46 for comparison

the size 40 C-2 felt a bit too tight while the 44 was way too big. the 42 is not perfect, but a good comfortable fit.

 

[B-Man2]

Many of us older guys were around when
Willis and Geiger released their repro of the C2 Sweater. It’s wool and about twice as thick as all the above repros listed . I was fortunate to snag one . I think that it’s one of the best repros made .

 

[gunnarthefeisty]

Many of us older guys were around when
Willis and Geiger released their repro of the C2 Sweater. It’s wool and about twice as thick as all the above repros listed . I was fortunate to snag one . I think that it’s one of the best repros made .

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That one looks sharp. Maybe someone has one in my size laying around.

 

[B-Man2]

Here’s a couple more photos

 

[B-Man2]

They fit on the large size . A medium fits my 46-48 frame perfectly .