Need Help and Advice! Zip for M421A

[ZuZu]

No- not that kind of help! I know what you're thinking!

I have ordered a Bronson M421A- they're back in stock now! I need advice on how to remove the zipper pul and then install a WW2 Talon pull I have. I know some of you guys have done this. Any advice? A How To pictorial?

Anything would be appreciated!

 

[mulceber]

Y’know you have a friend who’s *something of an expert* at this kind of thing….

I kid. It’s pretty doable though: you just use a pair of pliers to rip the zipper stop at the top of the zipper off, slid the new slider on, and crimp a new zipper stop on with those same pliers to replace it.

 

[ZuZu]

Yeah- hopefully there is a removable stop at the top of the zipper. I had an ATF or WPG M421 a couple of years ago which proved to have an impossible zipper to alter. I ruined it.

 

[mulceber]

IIRC, the Bronson version has the inaccurate tighter, smaller stop, but it’s still removable. It might be a little messier, but it won’t be noticeable after you affix a new stop.

 

[mulceber]

FWIW, I've found the M-421A is wearable in weather where I could NEVER wear an A-2 or G-1. Anything short of 80 degrees is fine. Are you planning to patch it, or just wear it plain?

 

[coolhandluke]

I've found its best to use a cutting plier tool (I use a set of front cutting pliers/ dikes) to cut the folded edge of the factory zipper stop. As long as you cut outside of the edge of the zipper tape, this prevents any damage to the zipper tape, like you'll get if trying to pry the zipper stop open.

I'd also suggest using a set of smooth jaw pliers to set/ crimp the replacement zipper stops. This keeps from marring or damaging the plated finish.

 

[ZuZu]

I've found its best to use a cutting plier tool (I use a set of front cutting pliers/ dikes) to cut the folded edge of the factory zipper stop. As long as you cut outside of the edge of the zipper tape, this prevents any damage to the zipper tape, like you'll get if trying to pry the zipper stop open.

I'd also suggest using a set of smooth jaw pliers to set/ crimp the replacement zipper stops. This keeps from marring or damaging the plated finish.

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Beautiful- exactly what I needed! Thanks much!

 

[coolhandluke]

Beautiful- exactly what I needed! Thanks much!

Not a problem Jeff. Happy to help. Even if you don't make a cut all the way through the folded edge of the zipper stop, it will cause the arms of the stop to cam open and release from the zipper tape.

 

[Enigma1938]

No- not that kind of help! I know what you're thinking!

I have ordered a Bronson M421A- they're back in stock now! I need advice on how to remove the zipper pul and then install a WW2 Talon pull I have. I know some of you guys have done this. Any advice? A How To pictorial?

Anything would be appreciated!

You have ordered WHAT? A Bronson?? Not a M421 replica from JC for 3 times the price?
Man... a ordinary Bronson....

 

[LV426]

Hey ! Thanks for the thread !!! I just bought one too ( back in stock ) !!! really good advices !!! I will ask to J Chapman , thanks everybody here.
must say , everybody's got is opinion , BrMFG is the best price / value / customer service on the market place. Got a lot from them , all in double ahahaha ... I just don't want to spend too much money for casual wears repros , or , for just one piece , a 1942 chino from Japan or other stuff US made . reserving my money on leather jackets _ got a roughwear GW on his way to fabric , very excited !!( except for fivestar , just a try and good one ) and shoes / boots. Just my opinion !

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