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thanks for that. Makes sense. What I've been doing is looking at fit pics basically. There was a great one on WAYWT thread the other night of size 38 enfield. Messaged the member, he gave me his height and weight and it's close. But like with the Schotts, I'm either going to be on the outer edge of the smaller size, or lower edge of the bigger size.
There is a 38 Enfield on Ebay where the measurements look good for me. 22.5 ptp, almost 18 shoulder. But it's a little banged up and I think he's asking too much for it. I'd risk that if it came down in price.
Luckily in Los Angeles, it's pretty much tshirt or thin hoodie kind of thing, or I can go the other way and just decide that I have enough snug fitting jackets and just go the other direction.
I think I'm going to try the Enfield 40 and take it from there. Thought about even just ordering a new one from Vanson to see how it fits and then return it. I definitely want to get a used one that's at least started the break in journey and of course the grail is to get some of those 90s models or if lucky one of the horsehide. BTW, what are the giveaways for the 90s stuff. I'm guessing Talon zips? I remember seeing something about the serial numbers too. Like you wanted a 4 digit or lower 5 digit number to be in the sweet spot.
My sweet spot for a jacket like the Chopper is a size 43. In between, like you. It can be a tough place to live. But it’s not the case with other Vanson jackets. Since you are buying used, not really applicable, but Vanson will work with you on new jackets.