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What I worry about is sizing
I will go out on a limb.
A2 uniform jackets issued to a soldier is sort of "here, try this on, it fits okay?". The Quartermaster isn't taking measurements or making alterations. You get what they have at that moment. Some guys have different bodies, and they get to wear what they get. Nobody gets a bespoke jacket. If your arms are shorter, then you still get the same jacket. If you have a short torso, then your jacket will go a few inches lower.
We are about the same height. I have a 50" chest, weigh about 40 lbs more. Shoulder and bicep is tight in any off the rack jacket. And the belly part of the torso is always baggy.
I own 1 made to order leather jacket. It was made to fit over my body armor, while I sit on my motorcycle, cut to ride over my gun belt, with longer arms to accommodate reaching the handlebars. It doesn't fit well if I am not wearing a bulletproof vest, and just walking around.
An A2 is made to be worn in a cockpit while flying. Which makes sense that the traditional cut does not have side entry handwarmer pockets or inside pocket.
Buy what you can afford. My own opinion is that you are not wearing this into a cockpit for combat. Don't worry so much about perceived brand prestige. If the jacket is comfortable, enjoy it. You don't need to spend that much unless you feel good that you spent it.Are there any other jackets to consider sub $2000? (lower, better..
There are plenty of great jackets at 1/4 of that price. My own opinion, crafted from years of practical use, is that some of my less expensive leather works just as well as a high priced jacket. I have lower cost leather jackets which I wear, which keep the wind and rain off my back. I try it on in the store. Maybe my neighborhood tailor makes an adjustment if needed. That's it.