Spend less on an off the rack jacket. That's more legit IMHO.Or, find one in your size from one of the big makers used. A totally customized WWII era jacket is not a real representation of what a serviceman got. We're just in an era of being a little spoiled by the likes of Aero, GW, BK, etc.
I will be too. I'm sure he can do something. Otherwise, I need to look at other options. M-422/ G-1 is not out of the question. But I'm going to try for the A-2.A-2s won't fit me. I'm out of size with most of the makers. I talked to GW and he told me he can do an A-2 jacket for me but we didn't discuss tapering. I suspect he's not going to like it
But that's normal. Add ~4" to your jacket size and divide by two. It's the cut that matters more. Early war jackets fit slimmer. By design.
What is the basis of this assertion Scott? What do you mean by early War jackets? Did the design really change later in the War?
. Dunno. Depends on their skills I'd wager. Your body is not "normal" in the sense that they don't make jackets for that build. The generic "male" isn't built like that these days. The "mall fit” is a safer bet for makers. Talk to JC at Good Wear. If your build is due to working out, you can only expect so much out of clothing. Hulkwear is going to be hard to find, especially in off the rack.Well, maybe it is normal but my shoulders fit tight in this BK 48 and then it is gigantic under armpits for me!
