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The Real McCoys 30's Sport/Mobster black leather jacket review (with pictures)

Roger_af

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21
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UWS, NY
Purchased this jacket from the classifieds here at FL from AgentSmith77 who only wore it a few times (previously from Knakorn Piulueangsawat) - and wanted to post a few pictures and thoughts.

It's The Real McCoys 30's Sport/Mobster Black Leather Jacket. Notably this one seems to have been purchased through Japanese retail based on the hang tag and instructions in Japanese - and, despite being labelled as a size 40, the size specs match the equivalent size specs of a US size 38 from Standard and Strange. I was a bit nervous on the size as I tried a size 42 on at Standard and Strange (the smallest they had) and couldn't tell if I would want a size 40 vs a size 38 in the US sizing (although Gen is roughly the same size as me and said I should get a size 38).

TRM lists these features:
Shinki vegetable tanned horsehide
Black wool serge lining
Talon zipper
Ball chain pocket zippers
DOT snap buttons
Urea wrist buttons

I personally love the style of this jacket. It's simple, but interesting - and it has that beautiful whole-back panel.

The leather on this jacket is beautiful with excellent grain from the get go. I'm excited to see how that develops over time/usage. The stitching looks great - nice straight lines and high stitch per inch. If I'm being really critical, there are 2 or 3 spots where the stitches aren't perfect (a very small stitch or a slightly long stitch), but it's the best stitched leather jacket I've owned.

After only 7 wears, the arms are creasing nicely. The fit is just what I was looking for - trim, but I still have enough room for a sweatshirt underneath. I'm really loving this and looking forward to developing some patina.
 

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Tom71

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Great pick-up! You wear this well. I very much like this model and have often mused if it´s not the better "Mulholland". let´s call it a draw...
 

Roger_af

New in Town
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21
Location
UWS, NY
I really like the Mulholland, too. It's kind of a toss up between the two for me. I prefer the waist on the Mulholland, but I prefer the lack of an upper pocket and the buttons rather than snaps on this one. They're both beautiful in my opinion.
 

jonesy86

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4,610
Location
Kauai
Purchased this jacket from the classifieds here at FL from AgentSmith77 who only wore it a few times (previously from Knakorn Piulueangsawat) - and wanted to post a few pictures and thoughts.

It's The Real McCoys 30's Sport/Mobster Black Leather Jacket. Notably this one seems to have been purchased through Japanese retail based on the hang tag and instructions in Japanese - and, despite being labelled as a size 40, the size specs match the equivalent size specs of a US size 38 from Standard and Strange. I was a bit nervous on the size as I tried a size 42 on at Standard and Strange (the smallest they had) and couldn't tell if I would want a size 40 vs a size 38 in the US sizing (although Gen is roughly the same size as me and said I should get a size 38).

TRM lists these features:
Shinki vegetable tanned horsehide
Black wool serge lining
Talon zipper
Ball chain pocket zippers
DOT snap buttons
Urea wrist buttons

I personally love the style of this jacket. It's simple, but interesting - and it has that beautiful whole-back panel.

The leather on this jacket is beautiful with excellent grain from the get go. I'm excited to see how that develops over time/usage. The stitching looks great - nice straight lines and high stitch per inch. If I'm being really critical, there are 2 or 3 spots where the stitches aren't perfect (a very small stitch or a slightly long stitch), but it's the best stitched leather jacket I've owned.

After only 7 wears, the arms are creasing nicely. The fit is just what I was looking for - trim, but I still have enough room for a sweatshirt underneath. I'm really loving this and looking forward to developing some patina.
Looks really nice, Congratulations!
 

Blackadder

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3,816
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China
I have the old version JM mobster as well as the original Californian it is based on. I like the Muholland better but I can't fit into the FW V shaped anymore.
 

sweetfights

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3,222
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Canada
Nice jacket, nice fit too.
I really want to try a jacket with this design of underarm gussets, i wonder how well it works.
I love these gussets. More shoulder than underarm. My son's LW Roadhouse and my Langlitz have the underarm "football" type gussets and I really like them for mobility. The Mulholland has gussets like this RM, another great design I love. Between the two designs I do not even have a preference.
 
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AeroFan_07

I'll Lock Up
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5,314
Location
Iowa
Really nice jacket there and good review too. Timeless style as many others said.

Your Daughter seems to enjoy it as well! Nice photos with family included. :)
 

Cornelius

Practically Family
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715
Location
Great Lakes
I love these gussets. More shoulder than underarm. My son's LW Roadhouse and my Langlitz has the underarm "football" type gussets and I really like them for mobility. The Mulholland has gussets like this RM, another great design I love. Between the two designs I do not even have a preference.

Anyone have detailed photos of tbis particular gusset design? I wonder if it's a feature JL could functionally imitate on a custom job.
 

dwilson

A-List Customer
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320
Location
LA
I wonder how similar the freewheelers and RealMcCoys leather for these jackets is. They look the same to my eyes but I have never handled a RealMcCoys

Guess I'm on the opposite side where I have an RMC in this leather but never handled Freewheelers. I will say though I'm only so-so on this leather. It isn't bad but I'd take my Flat Head black leather over the RMC any day of the week. I just prefer the feel and the look. Visually from pictures TFH looks more similar to FW than RMC.
 

Tom71

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Location
Europe
I wonder how similar the freewheelers and RealMcCoys leather for these jackets is. They look the same to my eyes but I have never handled a RealMcCoys

I don´t know if its safe to generalize, but I do have the Mulholland and an RMC A2 in veg-tan horse. Between the two, the FW´s hide is very similar to the HH, GoodWear uses, with a rather "musty" odor and a pronounced grain right from the start. It´s also a bit like the grainier samples from Greg Fields earlier jackets.
The RMC is slightyl heavier to the hand, without much grain and a rather smooth, clean surface. It reminds me very much of the pigemnt dyed shinki, Himel uses.

Of the two, I do actually do prefer the RMC. This is very much personal taste, but too me it looks and feels slightly more luxurious.
 

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