PilatusPilot
Well-Known Member
Hey everyone, I was digging around the forum and I found a list of all the reputable a2 repro brands. I know some of them also make g1's. Now I've been wondering if there's any companies I missed? I'm not necessarily looking for a new g1, but if I find an interesting repro, I know I won't resist.
To start off, there is five star and I think they can scratch the itch, but I'm not sure if I want to go with a second 55j14 repro (because it's very tight around the waist, which looks good but not as comfortable as the 7823 models.)
There's Eastman, but not sure I want to sell my kidney for one of those.
Aeroleather, which is also a little out of my price range.
Gibson and Barnes makes a very nice g1.
Cockpit USA (if you consider them to be g1's, I know some don't see cockpit as a reputable repro).
Us wings makes a few g1's
Shcott still makes them too.
I think I named quite a few? I'm sure I'm missing a few brands and this is why I wanted your input. I haven't seen any g1 repros that actually look like g1's from back in the days? Most companies have a very thick pointy collar (now I'm sure theres some contracts that did have this feature), but based on all the pictures of original g1's, there's not many airmen that I've seen with those big and thick fur collars... Maybe it's just me and I'm not educated enough on the matter? Basically what I'm asking is, if there's a company that makes a descent g1 7823 replica with a small rounded honey colored fur collar in the 500-600us price range? Because after all that research I have a feeling I'm back to fivestar, Eastman or aero. Correct me if I'm wrong on any of this, I'm still very new to the jacket world.
Also you might say that I'd need to go for an original. And you'd be right... However I already have a size 44 and it fits me small... Ideally I'd need a 48 or 46.. I'm tall and those old jackets just can't do it for my size. I'm actually giving away my original Ralph Edwards to a pilot colleague of mine because he's shorter and it fits him like a glove.
To start off, there is five star and I think they can scratch the itch, but I'm not sure if I want to go with a second 55j14 repro (because it's very tight around the waist, which looks good but not as comfortable as the 7823 models.)
There's Eastman, but not sure I want to sell my kidney for one of those.
Aeroleather, which is also a little out of my price range.
Gibson and Barnes makes a very nice g1.
Cockpit USA (if you consider them to be g1's, I know some don't see cockpit as a reputable repro).
Us wings makes a few g1's
Shcott still makes them too.
I think I named quite a few? I'm sure I'm missing a few brands and this is why I wanted your input. I haven't seen any g1 repros that actually look like g1's from back in the days? Most companies have a very thick pointy collar (now I'm sure theres some contracts that did have this feature), but based on all the pictures of original g1's, there's not many airmen that I've seen with those big and thick fur collars... Maybe it's just me and I'm not educated enough on the matter? Basically what I'm asking is, if there's a company that makes a descent g1 7823 replica with a small rounded honey colored fur collar in the 500-600us price range? Because after all that research I have a feeling I'm back to fivestar, Eastman or aero. Correct me if I'm wrong on any of this, I'm still very new to the jacket world.
Also you might say that I'd need to go for an original. And you'd be right... However I already have a size 44 and it fits me small... Ideally I'd need a 48 or 46.. I'm tall and those old jackets just can't do it for my size. I'm actually giving away my original Ralph Edwards to a pilot colleague of mine because he's shorter and it fits him like a glove.
