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Who Makes the Best M-422A?

PaulGT3

New Member
Yes if he doesnt want the wait then getting a real G-1 or buying to Custom from Kelso would be the best bet.
The others have longer lead times right?
 

airfrogusmc

Well-Known Member
M422 I would say Goodwear or Kelso...

Kelso W&G m422

When it was new
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Now after a year of wear
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chamboid

Member
Here are some pictures of my two originals and the BK M-422a all of the same contract. from left to right G&F 36, 'BK' G&F 38 (custom), G&F 38

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The BK has lighter tones showing through the dark seal which will show trough more and more.

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Note the similarity in grain of goat skin in the top two jackets, the BK and original 38

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And below label comparison.

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The original 36 in pretty much unworn, but has had the fur on the collar cut of leaving the suede underneath. And original 38 is names to a Royald Navy Volunteer Reserve crewman a
 
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Anonymous

Guest
Looking a little like...

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isn't he quite popular these days? The whole cinema cheered when he made his appearance in Expendables 2
 

chamboid

Member
No that was me in Expendables 2, (but were're meant to keep it hush), clever things with photography so I don;t look 5ft6 and skinny as a broom
 
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Anonymous

Guest
yeah good fit,
but you should move backwards a little
away from the camera because I think the picture is a bit distorted.
If you take a photo maybe 20 ft away from the lens we will see better
 

chamboid

Member
Ironically I work in a burger bar in london, I eat a lot of burgers, too many, but due to the fact i'm running around all day serving the damn things I don't enjoy them or put on weight, a sort of catch 22.

I lift weights when I can, but work so many damn hours I couldn;t call it a regeim, so the protein i'm taking in adds nothing to me.

But it means i pick up some bargains from time to time.
 
If you are a size 42 or smaller, finding an original in good shape is fairly easy. I know you said you like the russet color, so custom maybe the only way to go.
 
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