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My first was a Wested lamb Raiders, probably about a 44 short. I eventually gave it to my son and it fit him like it was made for him. He's taller and thinner than me so the jacket hangs just right on him. The lining pretty much is worn out in it and someday he'll have to send it off for that - the ...

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I had somewhat similar experiences with Wested and US Wings. I wore the Wested for years but it never was really right even after sending it back for alteration. And I also found the US Wings Legend to run big. I got one of those in distressed cowhide some years ago when he offered them at an introd...

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Hey, 'selective' hearing loss can get you in trouble. I've been married a long time, and sometimes the 'tuning out' gets embarassing. I can literally 'tune her out', particularly if there's something else going on that I want to listen to. Then she says something like 'Shall I go ahead and put that ...

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I'm a regular shooter and a musician. What hearing I have left I want to keep. What I've found, without spending a ton, is using the foam plugs PLUS a decent set of muffs. I shoot assault rifles and several kinds of pistols, and this really works. A variation that I just tried for the first time is ...

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The thing that strikes me is how well the screen jacket captured the essence of the real '30s leather jackets (thanks to Mac's pictures). Also, the combination of leather jacket, necktie and fedora was very prevalent. We have seen that in many films in the '30s, '40s and '50s. Another thing you will...

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Jacket.

How about a couple of third-grade jokes?

'Take off your coat, Tex'

'Take your hat and jacket off'

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Mulceber wrote:Doesn't this basically accomplish the same thing?

Hey, I'm a sax player and that is a real sax - a 'curved soprano'. I really wonder what it was doing on the set???

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How about a mil-type 'long john' top under the shirt, or the bottoms too in cold weather? 'Under Armor' makes some really high-quality cold-weather underwear too. I think if the jacket fits right with the long-sleeved shirt, a liner would make it too small. But, if your jacket is big on you, you pro...

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The longest feature of any garment is the one that will show the most shrinkage, so the most shrinkage on a shirt will be seen in the sleeves. This is simply a result of uniform shrinkage by percentage throughout, with the most cumulative shrinkage appearing in the longer pieces. I was actually hopi...

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Faustianslip; I recommend you go as cheap as possible, all things considered. Get yourself one of the 'Indiana Jones'-marked theme park hats (about $25), a similar shirt and pants as you can, and any kind of gas mask-type/size shoulder bag. Maybe a cheap whip if you want. You will be instantly recog...

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The sleeves are cut long too, and like the others I haven't noticed any significant shrinkage.

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I have been negligent in updating, but my Mediums arrived and I'm content with them. I wash them and tumble dry, and wear them with no ironing to make them seem just a little smaller because they are cut BIG! Now that we're having a little cold snap I'll get a chance to use them with the jacket.

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Hey, this Eastland 'Lumber Up' boot was in the sidebar of that page and I like it way more than the Doc Martens.

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Okay. Fast delivery. Shirts look great and are of exceptional quality, but they do run large. I have some L shirts and some M. It all depends on the pattern each shirt was made by and how much they shrink. So when ordering a 100% cotton shirt, I usually go with L and it's okay - but not always. Some...

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Hey, I ordered a tan and a stone and just dropped by here to let everybody know about the sale. I'm glad you posted it first so guys can get their shirts before they're gone. I've been looking for a deal on a safari shirt and for ONCE clicked on a side bar ad that popped up - am I glad I did. I will...

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Hatain - CHUT
PRE-sent - HOMS
Order - HOMS

For you, Sarge, the old way.

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What's your regular jacket size? Long-sleeved shirt size (like 16 1/2 - 33)? How tall are you, what's your chest and waist sizes and how much do you weigh? It's been my experience with several USW jackets of different types that they run very big. It all depends on the jacket. I can wear anything fr...

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I paid good money for a Miller 'official' hat years ago before I knew what the H was going on, and I've never replaced it. Really an excellent fur-felt fedora, just not the 1930s-style that we all now know is correct. Obviously I removed the stupid pin from the bow. I mean, I have my standards! LOL ...

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Probably too late, but since the hat is going to be replaced anyway, I think I would at least try to fix it for a rough-duty hat. Check on cures for skunk spray - it requires an acidic bath in something chemically similar to tomato juice. Obviously, tomato juice is probably going to really ruin it f...

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When my 'Small' arrived I hastily tried it on and decided to keep it. Now that the weather has turned (like flipping a switch this year from 'hot' to 'cool') I've worn it several times just sitting out on the porch with my afternoon Kuba Kuba and coffee. I have not been successful in losing any more...

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I use ear muffs over foam plugs even for pistol and .22.

Canyon; it was a thrill hearing about your firing handguns for the first time! Judging by the results, you seem to be a natural. You should stay over here!

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Rick; I think you already have your jacket, but you need to let out the sides all the way. There was a comment on how great Weston's collar looked; that's because either he rolled it down or it came that way - most of them come with the collar 'in the raw' and you have to 'train' it. Just roll it d...

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Wested are fine for the price and if you can find a reason to go down to London, trip to the barn is worth it, they might have what you need off the rack, if not you will get to see all the hides and styles. If I were in England, there would be no question that this is what I would do. Go to Wested...

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This is why I hate this place :D I wasn't going to.....really.....but I just ordered one myself. I could not resist that price! Aaaaaaarrrgghhhh!!!!! Now I will be anxiously waiting!!!! [-o< It's well worth the wait, my friend! I have to agree. It's an extraordinary jacket that begs to be worn and ...

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Sgt. Hack; you hit the jackpot this time! Yes, the S is a little snug in the midriff, but I need to drop ten more pounds. All problems of the now-giant Wested are addressed. The 'Hero' is longer and doesn't flip up in front. The shoulder seam is just off the shoulder, not way off. The back vents do ...

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I await tomorrow with trepidation. The M was too big, and I'm betting the S will be too little. Maybe they can find a bigger small or a smaller medium. You see how my mind is looping on this? The truck comes tomorrow at 2:30. Wish me luck - I really want this to work, because since I lost weight the...

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Rick; I think you already have your jacket, but you need to let out the sides all the way. There was a comment on how great Weston's collar looked; that's because either he rolled it down or it came that way - most of them come with the collar 'in the raw' and you have to 'train' it. Just roll it do...

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Wow. That's service! I sent my Med back today to try a Small. The Med overlaps my midsec. about 6" (3" from each side) and the sleeves are at least an inch too long. The shoulders are too wide too. I really think the small might work. I once tried a Med G8 and felt exactly the same, that a...

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I wear a 16/2 shirt and a 42 coat. I have tried a USW Indy medium several years ago that was also big. I was hoping this time it was a better/different pattern, but no luck. The subject of 'fit' is highly subjective - some want room for layering in cold weather and some want a tailored fit. Right th...

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Mine came in - and will go back on Monday. The medium is basically too big. I would get a small, but I also did not like the collar which is thick and big. The back vents bellowed out more than the Wested. The sleeves were naturally too long but also too big at the cuffs, with not much of a taper. I...

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Around here it's early afternoon as I sit on the porch with a cigar and the LA Times crossword puzzle. ... I THINK you can go back inside and get some sleep tonight. It won't get that THAT fast. :-k :lol: Regard! Michaelson I meant 'that's when the UPS truck comes every day'. I'm retired, you know....

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Okay, game on! Mine's on the truck too. Don't know the date yet but probably will be 21 or 22. What are the odds you'll be home that day? I guarantee you'll be there, probably outside pacing up and down. I think we all know by now about what time of day UPS comes to our neighborhoods. Around here it...

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That means it's shipped. I placed my order with card payment info on the first day it appeared on the USW site, so I expect mine (Med) to ship any day. I never called or emailed USW with any questions or changes.

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Michaelson wrote:I guess you haven't paid much attention to the AB status thread over the past year, have you?

Regards! Michaelson

Actually have never looked at it since I will not be buying an AB.

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It's Monday... Anyone get a call yet? USW never gave me a phone call before when shipping. Maybe an email. I just look at my credit card online every day to see if there's a charge pending....nothing yet. This whole thing is rather unprecedented, isn't it? For the first time in history, many strang...

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The gap between the back panel and the shoulder seam is very functional. It prevents the the top corners of the action pleats from sticking out like wings. The gap doesn't look so noticeable when wearing the jacket. This will be a plus for me because on my Wested with the 'correct' style, the pleat...

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Man, that patina-finish M1911 looks like its been drug behind a Nazi truck for the last 60 years! :Dietrich: Just curious: how do you clean those "Black Army" models without removing the original finish? :-k I'm assuming most modern solvents would be too harsh? http://i294.photobucket.com...

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Okay, Indy never used a M1911. Now the pistol in my avatar picture is a 1911-type, a Taurus PT1911B. I got it for a shooter and yesterday I took it back to the range to check a sight adjustment I made, and it is GTG! For the money, these are decent. Anyway, here's a picture of a real M1911 made in 1...

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From the USW site: 'During the month of June, all orders will include one free US Wings American Style Cap (our choice of color)! These high quality caps feature a fully embroidered US Wings American Style logo on the front and an adjustable back strap for a custom fit. A $14.95 value. Embroidered i...

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Realistically, I wouldn't look for it until the 15th.

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If you used PayPal they had to follow-through. The merchant has no way of delaying the posting of the charge as they do on a regular card purchase. In other words, PayPal basically takes the money from your bank and pays the merchant (minus fees), so the charge would be posted to your card account v...

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'Oh, and when it comes to length, the USW is much more generous than Wested' Man, that's what I hope is true. I'm definitely not tall (5-8, 175), but the Wested is just too short in front - I'm sure that the problem is my 'barrel' chest more than the jacket. If the sleeves turn out too long, it's si...

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I'd like it to be 'close' to SA but I'm not into perfectionism with the jacket. I just like the style of the Indy jacket. If this new one fits better than the Wested and looks decent, I'll be good with it. Then maybe I can pawn off the Raiders on one of you fine, upstanding gentlemen.

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Has anybody received one of these yet? I know they're supposed to ship next week, but was just wondering. I'm hoping it can replace my Wested 'Raiders' which is now way too big.

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Since this thread is already getting of topic, I'd like to voice my agreement with Michaelson and 191145. I, too, am a fan of automatics: I wear an Omega Seamaster automatic wristwatch and carry a Kimber Eclipse Custom II .45 caliber 1911. I love 'em both. However, over the past few years, it has c...

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I speculate it is vat-dyed leather with no attempt at a 'finish'. Consequently, like a Porsche brown leather car seat, its the same color through and through with no pale showing with wear. Speculation #2: maybe it's like a belt I bought at American Eagle - obviously cowhide and it has a smooth fron...

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Try watch repair/making. In your neck of the woods, there is a GREAT deal of interest in new folks entering the trade. There is such a gap between the oldtimers (average 60's) and those coming into the business, in the very near future there will be very few individuals who will be able to fix a me...

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Indy also seems to have the M2/M3 round bolt versus the WWII M1 flat bolt pictured. Interesting to see M1 parts on a M2/M3. Most of those were phased out and replaced. Especially the squared off op rod. :-k Nice piece!! Love those carbines. :lol: Sean :TOH: Correct: the bolt has been changed out to...

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Jackets without any kind of 'cinch' on the waistband (like an A2 elastic band), like the Indy jackets, would usually be cut longer in the back to keep it from riding up over the belt line when bending over, riding a horse, whatever. The same goes for the long sleeves - they're a little long with you...

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'Just feign ignorance' 'And all I had to do was - act naturally'. Buck Owens. I got in a rush and did a treatment and the dryer without hand-milling - turned out very well. This time I used a German product called 'Lederbalsam' which is a white creme in a large tube. I used a detailer's sponge to ap...

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