Club Obi Wan

Crusader556

The new S&W Classic line looks very nice. I really like the 4" M22 in .45 ACP!

I know it might not be screen accurate but I think of it a the "Raider's" handgun.

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Nice thread, it's good see that there a quite a few gun owners here! I own small collection of guns. I have several S&W revolvers and several Glock, HK and S&W semi-auto pistols in most of the major calibers. I also have an HK M3 shotgun, Reminton 700PSS and a couple of AR15 carbines. I enjo...

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Great looking jacket, makes me want one!

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I agree with Sergei, I think it was shortened to allow for an easier and faster pistol presentation. Since Indy is a thinking man he would probably look for way ways to optimize his carry gear. So it doesn't sound unreasonable that Indy would want such a mod due to the the way he dressed and the nat...

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Below is the template and measuring instructions I used to get my measurements for my Wested order. I found it on the net about a year ago but I can't remember exactly what site I got it from. It worked great and the jacket was a perfect fit when I got it. I hope it will help someone else. :wink: ht...

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Beautiful jacket HJ!

Is the color considered dark brown or authentic brown? It looks DB to me but I noticed you mentioned it was a bit darker than AB in your post.

I've been very happy with my Wested goat but if I ever get another Wested it will be horse hide!

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I bet your jacket would have fit just fine without the 80's fit option. IIRC, the 80's fit is suppose to make the jacket a tighter and more form fitting than normal sizing.

Hopefully you'll get it back soon! Don't worry, Pete and the guys at Wested will take care of you!

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Looks great, CONGRATS!!!

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My jacket took 30 days, I ordered on 12/6/04 and received it on 1/4/05. Thats pretty good considering it had to come from accross the big pond...

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I might be going against the grain here but when I orderd my jacket I went for function over looks and had certain options that would not be considered "Screen Accurate". I ordered a dark brown goat TOD jacket with the back length set at 26". This was considered a bit long for my size...

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That looks like a serious piece of kit there! Any pics of its interior? This is the best I can find on their site. http://www.maxpedition.com/product/versipack/0408_fatboy_stype/0408g_05.jpg If you want a better review check out the link below. About half way down the page is a review of the Fatboy...

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I'm actually looking at "Tactical Man Purse" from Maxpedition. It's the Fatboy S model. The S version is designed to be slung over the left hip so a right handed user will still have access to their holster. I'm really liking the Coyote Brown color. http://www.maxpedition.com/product/versi...

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By the way I got the pockets fixed and reinforced, it was nicely done that only cost $6 ya can't beat that. Dan Dan, Did you get the repairs done locally or did you send it back to Wested? Also, did the liner have to be opened up to do the repairs? I've always wondered how repairs like that get don...

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Excellent choices, I'm sure you'll be very happy when you get it! Congrats!

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That's one great looking jacket! :D I was not aware that Wested was so open about custom jacket designs. If you don't mind me asking did cost a lot more than the standard Indy jackets they make? I understand it would cost more for extra material and leather but was there a large charge for the custo...

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Sounds like a great jacket! Now you just need to find someway to make through while you wait...

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You know, it's been wickedly cold here and I still find that I'm wearing my goatskin Wested more than a typical winter coat. I have other jackets that I love to wear, but... well, I wear my Wested more than any other. It sure does make a difference when you order custom tailored clothing! :wink: bi...

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Faraud, I actually emailed my order to Wested using their online ordering page as a guide. I then added all my measurements, even the ones they didn't ask for, and then I called them to discuss my order and my options. That worked out really well for me because they had a hard copy of my order with ...

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After getting my Wested and wearing it for a couple of weeks I now have a hard time wearing any of my other jackets! The great custom fit of my TOD jacket has spoiled me and now all my off the rack jackets just do not feel right anymore.:shock: It seems like once you've stepped into the realm of cus...

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Okay, I just called Wested and talked to Jerry and he will be sending me out some replacement snaps and hardware ASAP! I tell you the folks at Wested have great customer service! :D When I get the snap hardware I can take it to the shoe repair shop for installation. This way I'll only get the side t...

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Michealson, Thanks for the tip on the shoe repair shop. I just called a couple and they said they can do it but they may need to replace both sides if they don't have a matching male side. I got the hidden snap studs option with my jacket and I don't think I'd feel too comfortable having a shoe repa...

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I was checking out my jacket to see how the fit was with everything zipped and snapped shut and when I opened my collar the male end of the snap popped off the rivet! :( In the pic below I circled the snap that popped off. http://www.hunt101.com/img/241132.jpg It's not really a big deal but it looks...

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Havana, That's pretty funny. I've also received some complements on my Wested too. You can see it in their eyes, the jacket looks familiar to them and they can't quite remember where they saw it before but they know they like it. 8) rick5150, Intresting details on the Fonz's jacket. I always thought...

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The USPS sure know how make simple things difficult!

When my Wested was came the Mailman hand delivered it to my wife and she didn't have to pay any customs fees. I've also heard that some deliveries will not have the Customs fee attached so mine will probably be coming in the mail...

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I just read this thread -> http://www.indygear.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10572 , where it's discussed that using a dryer with no heat will take the shine away. According to what I read in the other thread I should zip the jacket, turn it inside out, stuff it into a pillow and throw it in the dryer f...

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rick5150,

Yes it is pretty shiny and so far the only predistressing I have in mind is to just get rid of the shine and get a nice flat look. After that I'll let nature take it's course.

Do you have any tips on getting rid of the shine?

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Feraud wrote:BTW, and where are the pics with the hat??

LOL, I'm working on that. It's funny how all this Indy gear collecting slowly creeps up on you...

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Feraud,

Thanks!

Snakewhip_Sable,

Yes, I went up a size and it's not too loose at all even when wearing the jacket with just a t-shirt. The extra size works great when layering and wearing sweaters.

I didn't know that the zippers were on different sides either until I read it here.

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I received my dark brown goat TOD jacket just last week on 1/4/05 and it's quickly become my favorite jacket. Big surprise huh? :lol: When I first saw it I was very impressed by Wested's worksmanship. The color was a beautiful dark coffe brown, just what I wanted, and the leather felt silky smooth y...

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Looks like I'm an official Gearhead now! :D My wife just called and told me a package from Wested was just delivered! I can't wait to get home and try it on. Looks like Wested was on schedule, it took them only 30 days to get it to my door! 8) I also wanted thank all you guys for helping me decide o...

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Flattery, Thanks for the info on the distress method you used. Is the alcohol rub down necessary before using acetone? At this time the only thing I would really want to do when I get my jacket is to remove the sheen. I prefer a flat non-shiny jacket so I may do a light rub down of alcohol and aceto...

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Looks great Flattery! How did you do the distressing? Did you just use the paper towel and acetone method? Also, some parts in the pics looked sanded or was this also done with the acetone?

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Awesone jacket, great pics too! I'm waiting on a dark brown goat TOD jacket with basically the same options as yours. Mine will probably be cut from the same goat leather as yours so it was nice to be able to get glimpse of what I might be expecting!

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Nice, looks great!

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Interesting thread. Does tapering the sleeve make free movement more dificult? Does it tighten up the fit a lot?

Also, does anyone know what the measurements are for the standard untapered sleeve's wrist openings.

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I just got off the phone with Jerry( I think their's a couple Jerry's and a Gerry) to confirm a few of my measurements and discuss some of the options I chose. He was very helpful, friendly and patient with my endless questions. :D He mentioned that there were about 60 jackets ahead of mine but they...

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Zohar, Yup the older Kimbers were much simpler and better in my opinion. I'm not a fan of the newer Series II models with the addition Schwartz safety mechanism. :x Kimber is making small runs of the Series I for special edition pistols but I'm sure I'm not the only one would like them to make the S...

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I'd go with a 1911 for a sidearm. Maybe something my Kimber Series I. I've put this gun to some use and you can see it in the finish. http://www.hunt101.com/img/089306.JPG As for a rifle I'd take a Springfield Armory Scout Squad. It's got a 2" shorter barrel than the full sized vesion so it's a...

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Welcome to the club Tony! :D I also just ordered a Wested jacket a few days ago. Now I just have to figure out what to do with myself while I wait...:P This whole Indy thing is rather addictive! I originally came here just to get some info for the jacket and now I find myself looking into the other ...

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Bjones,

Sorry to hear about your jacket delays. While it would be nice I'm not expecting to see the jacket I ordered today until January...

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Flathead, Yes, I added the American side zipper to my list of options. :D Okay I placed my order and went with the dark brown goat as I originally intended. At the very least this will give me an excuse to get an authentic brown jacket sometime down the road. :wink: I'm currently corresponding with ...

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The authentic brown goatskin WON'T distress - with the lambskin, DB goatskin, cowhide, etc the hide underneath is a lighter color than the surface layer so if you want to (or when nature takes it course) this will show through in places here and there where th surface get scratched or abraded away....

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ob1al, I'm starting to agree with you but not being able to see the colors in person makes it confusing. The funny thing is that I originally wanted authentic brown then I convinced myself I liked the dark brown because the authentic looked too light and now I'm back to likeing the authentic because...

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Thanks HJ! Though I can't take full credit for the measuring diagram and discriptions which I found while I doing some Internet searches trying to figure out how to take measurements. I posted them in hopes that it'll help other newbies like me. Just when I thought I knew the color I wanted, after l...

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I've been lurking here a while but this is my first post. I've finally decided to get a Wested TOD in dark brown goat leather! I've been measuring and remeasuring myself using the tips here and on Wested's site. Maybe I'm getting a bit anal but I need to get this right the first time because I don't...

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Has this happened to anyone else after getting a Wested?

DOH! One of my press studs busted...

Pics of my Wested dark brown goat TOD jacket!!!

Ordering a Wested tomorrow! 1/4/05 - Just got it!!!