Spearhead B-10 Jacket, eBay

[Guns3]

Hi,
I'm wondering if anyone here has 1st-hand experience with this jacket? $279.00 + shipping. Easy to find with 'B-10 jacket' on an eBay search.
Thanks, G3

 

[Guns3]

My own reply:

Well,
I'm going to take the 50 views and no replys as, "No personal experience with this jacket..." from the members.
R, G3

 

[BellyTank]

I have no experience of this particular jacket, although I have had other
B-10s. From what I can see, his one does not appear to be a fantastic replica.


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[Guns3]

If you have other B-10s, which one is the one you like best, and why? R, G3

 

[BellyTank]

I have had Buzz Rickson and Real McCoys B-10s, the so-called premium repros.
Both are excellent but the RM was a little more accurate, in my opinion.
But- I think the best one available right now, is that from Eastman Leather Clothing. It has all the details and the fit. Expensive, though.

There is also one here:
http://www.pikebrothersshop.com/epa...Products/P01020224/SubProducts/P01020224-0002


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[Vornholt]

The Pike Brothers version is also considered a lesser replica, although an affordable close enough if that's what you're after.

 

[KilroyCD]

The Spearhead repro appears to have pocket flaps that are a wee bit too large, especially when compared to the repro from At The Front. Also the color appears to be too dark, but that could just be the photo.

 

[Guns3]

The Pike Brothers version is also considered a lesser replica, although an affordable close enough if that's what you're after.

OK, I found it: a Pike Brs B-10 is $408.00, the Eastman is $684.00, Aero Leather is $538.00 and the Buzz Rickson is $504.00. Pike is $263.00 less than Eastman. Any additional comments?
R, G3

 

[Baggers]

Are you looking for the best repro available or looking for an inexpensive B-10? If the former, then go with Eastman or Buzz. If the latter and you live in the U.S., I wouldn't even consider the Spearhead offering when one can get At The Front's B-10 for $275 with free surface shipping within CONUS. Also, returning it will be a lot less problematic with ATF if it doesn't meet your expectations.

Cheers!

 

[BellyTank]

Concur with Mr. Baggers, from the woodwork.


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[Guns3]

Thank you.
I have a Buzz Rickson Lion Uniform Company MA-1 Intermediate Flying Jacket and have found it to be an excellent copy of a 1950's flight jacket. So, that moves A BR B-10 up on the list.
The ATF B-10 is priced right, but it seems to me to have an odd lining; almost "mall-like" in apperance.
R, G3

 

[Phantomfixer]

Originality aside, I like the ATF liner. Alpaca, for me is tooooo itchy. But yet I love the 5 button GI wool sweaters. The real wool not the new acrylic sweater.

 

[Guns3]

Originality aside, I like the ATF liner. Alpaca, for me is tooooo itchy. But yet I love the 5 button GI wool sweaters. The real wool not the new acrylic sweater.

I was in the Navy back when we could get that 5-button wool OD sweater for ship-board wear. I think I still have mine. G3

 

[Phantomfixer]

sweater

They are warm for sure. That is what I wore on the flightline, the sweater and a pair od coveralls.

 

[Guns3]

I wore mine shipboard, in bed, while we were in the Sea of Japan, to keep warm. Same time, up and around the ship, it was: nomex long johns, deck shirt, fight suit and G-1 for winter ops. Man, it was cold up there. G3

 

[Baggers]

Regarding ATF's B-10 -- this weekend only

ATF is having having a sale today through Monday, March 8th. 20% off all in-stock merchandise, so that knocks a hefty chunk off the cost of their version. Also, they are now offering this jacket without the AAF shoulder stencil.

The discount, plus the option of getting it "sterile," and free UPS ground shipping allows me to overlook the shaggy lining. My order has been placed.

Cheers!

 

[SHOWSOMECLASS]

If anyone wants to sell a spearhead B10 or a different maker or condition in a 44 regular. Please PM me.
Thank you.

 

[Brettafett]

I have had Buzz Rickson and Real McCoys B-10s, the so-called premium repros.
Both are excellent but the RM was a little more accurate, in my opinion.
But- I think the best one available right now, is that from Eastman Leather Clothing. It has all the details and the fit. Expensive, though.

+1
Eastman

I have an ELC B-10, true to my size with 1 inch added to sleeve and body. Its the only jacket I have kept, of all my A-2s, nylon FJs etc... its a keeper.

 

[Dr H]

I've had three Eastman B-10 jackets (42R, 42L and 44R) and found them to be great replicas, but in truth I felt the need to size up to allow a bit of layering - I wear vintage 44 A-1/A-2 jackets.
If it's cold enough to wear an alpaca lining, a single layer underneath probably wouldn't be typical wear for me.
I now have an Eastman B-15 (46R), which is much less smart than the B-10, but far more practical (2 snapped hand warmer pockets, 2 huge interior pockets).
Again, like the B-10, it's a great replica with end zone twill shell.

 

[eggleman]

Is it just me , or do the prices for the B-10 jackets seem steep for a cotton jacket ?