A2 shoulder width - advice needed

[Turtle77]

Hi, which original contract/maker models currently offered by the usual suspects (Aero, Eastman, etc) have the shortest shoulder width? I do not like drooping shoulders on my A2 (inasmuch that is possible with that type of jacket). Thanks!

 

[AdeeC]

Hi, which original contract/maker models currently offered by the usual suspects (Aero, Eastman, etc) have the shortest shoulder width? I do not like drooping shoulders on my A2 (inasmuch that is possible with that type of jacket). Thanks!

I believe the earlier pre or early war contract designs from both were much slimmer including the shoulders. Something like an Aero 1711-P perhaps?

 

[rocketeer]

Very early Eastman jackets have an 'Off the shoulder' look, by early I mean 1980s-90s.

 

[Technonut]

Click on to Good Wear's site, and go through the descriptions of the various contracts offered. Take part of the Rough Wear W535-AC-18091 description for example:

http://www.goodwearleather.com/pages/a2_rw18091.html

Easy fitting torso and somewhat tight shoulders

Between the descriptions and pics, you should get a good idea of which contract will work for you the best..

 

[aswatland]

The last Werber contract had narrow shoulders and you might consider Bill Kelso's reproduction.

http://www.billkelsomfg.com/store/en.php?p=productview&prod=33

 

[ButteMT61]

Depends on your build too. You can't ask for an off the shelf jacket not to droop if you have narrow shoulders.
And if you go custom, you'll need to work with the maker to get your sizing correct.
Shoulders that droop some (esp on jackets with no bi-swing back) can make it more comfortable.
OTOH, if they droop too much, it looks like crap.
Good luck.

 

[Justhandguns]

I suggest you look at some of the Japanese offerings, Real McCoys, Toys, Rainbow Country. Some people say that their house A-2 jackets are cut for the Asian slimmer figures, especially the narrower shoulder and sleeve widths.

 

[aswatland]

You might consider the ELC "Slender" A2.
http://www.eastmanleather.com/type-eastman-slender-p-265.html