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Metropolitan Uniform Co - Detroit...any info?

lucky23

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Im looking at a cool police jacket made by Metropolitan Uniform Co. out of Detroit. Not sure the date of manufacture, but it looks a bit like a Buco J-27. Anyone have any info on this company? Did they make decent leather jackets?
 

Corky Corcovado

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I almost bought that jacket!
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Carlos840

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I just bought the same jacket (I think?) for under a $100 on eBay. Only bummer is it doesn't include the fur collar like the one you bought): I hope it fits!
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Is that the one with the tear on the lining on the pocket side?
I think i saw that one too.
 

lucky23

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Is that the one with the tear on the lining on the pocket side?
I think i saw that one too.
Yes, i think so. I looked at a few of them and they all had similar tears/wear marks. Im assuming from the sidearm? I got mine for $90 but as I said, it doesn't have the elusive fur collar like yours):
 

Carlos840

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I have just received mine, a little disappointing...
It fits well, but the leather is very thin and shiny with a vinyl feel to it, not very nice at all.
On the other hand i don't think i will find another PJ-27 in that condition, at that price that fits me.

Not sure what to do with it yet...
 

lucky23

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I have just received mine, a little disappointing...
It fits well, but the leather is very thin and shiny with a vinyl feel to it, not very nice at all.
On the other hand i don't think i will find another PJ-27 in that condition, at that price that fits me.

Not sure what to do with it yet...
Thats funny, I emailed him asking about the leather quality/thickness. Looked a bit suspect in the photos. Post some fit pix?
 

lucky23

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portland, oregon
I have just received mine, a little disappointing...
It fits well, but the leather is very thin and shiny with a vinyl feel to it, not very nice at all.
On the other hand i don't think i will find another PJ-27 in that condition, at that price that fits me.

Not sure what to do with it yet...
I doubt its that bad if its anything like mine. Id love to see some pix of yours:)
 

Bluechel

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I just bought the same jacket (I think?) for under a $100 on eBay. Only bummer is it doesn't include the fur collar like the one you bought): I hope it fits!
iA2mfJj.jpg
Doesn't Taylor's Leather make/import all of these?
 

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