I think I'm pretty much sold and I'm leaning towards the new russet. I'll email them tomorrow. Thanks to you and Flightengineer for the great reviews, pics, and info.Just an update for anyone who is interested. AVI LTHR has a russet version of their Bronco imminent, will be available in about 2 weeks.
Besides the russet goatskin, I've been informed that this version will feature an 'upgraded' zipper... Talon have reproduced an M-39 Triple-Marked zipper, especially for AVI. I'm sure this will be std on all A-2s going forward. An exciting addition.
Also, I've told that they have looked even more closely at the label and have it darn near perfect.
These 'updates', promise to make an already great jacket, even better.
Watch this space, I hope to get some fit pics and do a review of this one also, comparing to the seal version.
I'm really looking forward to it. I emailed them last night but haven't heard anything yet. Still wondering if I should order my regular size (38) or go up one. The details look about right and I'd like a good fit, but the last thing I need is another jacket that's just a tiny bit too small.Absolute pleasure. Should be receiving the russet Bronco soon and will review it here.
Well, I usually wear a 40 or a 40 Long in top tier repro jackets (Eastman, Goodwear, Aero etc...) I went up one size with AVI, to a 42... which funny enough makes sense. I generally wear a 42 original WW2 A-2 jacket (owned a couple) and as AVI's Bronco is copied off their original... Then a 42 should fit me better. And it does. In fact, I ordered a 40 and a 42, as I was not sure myself and the 40 was nice, snug, but the 42 just fit like a glove. Returned the 40.I'm really looking forward to it. I emailed them last night but haven't heard anything yet. Still wondering if I should order my regular size (38) or go up one. The details look about right and I'd like a good fit, but the last thing I need is another jacket that's just a tiny bit too small.
Very excited about these jackets, thanks for the excellent review, discussion and info! Looking at either a Russet Bronco, or The A-1 capeskin. Anyone have any comparison between the goat and capeskin, or more info on the A-1? Trying to pin down sizing. I'm 6'-1", 200 Lb. 42" chest. I usually go 44 or 44L in order to get length. I have trouble finding a 26" or preferably 27" sleeve that isn't hanging on me. Probably look at a 44 if I go with the Bronco. Anyone have experienceWell, I usually wear a 40 or a 40 Long in top tier repro jackets (Eastman, Goodwear, Aero etc...) I went up one size with AVI, to a 42... which funny enough makes sense. I generally wear a 42 original WW2 A-2 jacket (owned a couple) and as AVI's Bronco is copied off their original... Then a 42 should fit me better. And it does. In fact, I ordered a 40 and a 42, as I was not sure myself and the 40 was nice, snug, but the 42 just fit like a glove. Returned the 40.
I would contact them and check current prices, maybe order two and return the smaller one... Or err on the side of one size up.
Very excited about these jackets, thanks for the excellent review, discussion and info! Looking at either a Russet Bronco, or The A-1 capeskin. Anyone have any comparison between the goat and capeskin, or more info on the A-1? Trying to pin down sizing. I'm 6'-1", 200 Lb. 42" chest. I usually go 44 or 44L in order to get length. I have trouble finding a 26" or preferably 27" sleeve that isn't hanging on me. Probably look at a 44 if I go with the Bronco. Anyone have experience
with the cut of the A-1?
Peace