Gibson & Barnes Lambskin, anyone?

rrhanselka · Post by **rrhanselka** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:53 pm

I've seen several posts about the G&B Goatskin. It seems to be the hide of choice from G&B, including myself, since I own one. But has anyone got a G& B Lambskin Indy jacket? If so, please let me know what you think and pics also.

Many Thanks
Randoman

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:58 pm

I tried one on when at the 2nd QM summit. I LOVED it, but the sleeves were to short.

Dave Marshall was going to have longer sleeves put on, but things changed at FS right after that, and I never heard anymore about it, so I didn't get one.

It wasn't quite as soft as the Wested leather, but seemed quite substantial for a lambskin.

Regards! Michaelson

rrhanselka · Post by **rrhanselka** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:13 pm

MIchaelson....
I would love to have a drink with you and talk for a day or two. You seem to have been involved with every one of the vendors that I admire the most. You are truly a "knower of things", and I will be in touch.

Hats off to you, my friend
Randoman

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:20 pm

Sometimes I've been in the wrong place at the wrong time, too....but we won't talk about those times.... 8-[

Regards! Michaelson

Cowboy · Post by **Cowboy** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 8:42 pm

Michaelson wrote:I tried one on when at the 2nd QM summit. I LOVED it, but the sleeves were to short. Dave Marshall was going to have longer sleeves put on, but things changed at FS right after that, and I never heard anymore about it, so I didn't get one.

It wasn't quite as soft as the Wested leather, but seemed quite substantial for a lambskin.

Regards! Michaelson

Why do they discriminate against long armed monkeys like us???

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:28 pm

Cowboy wrote:
Michaelson wrote:I tried one on when at the 2nd QM summit. I LOVED it, but the sleeves were to short. Dave Marshall was going to have longer sleeves put on, but things changed at FS right after that, and I never heard anymore about it, so I didn't get one.

It wasn't quite as soft as the Wested leather, but seemed quite substantial for a lambskin.

Regards! Michaelson
Why do they discriminate against long armed monkeys like us???

YES!!!!!

Urgh its been a major setback in my search for a good (wear ) jacket.

Technonut · Post by **Technonut** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:00 pm

The G&B lamb is great!

This one is everything I have wanted in an Indy jacket and more.

(I have owned two Wested's in the past, and currently have a couple of U.S. Wings, and a Todd's Custom)

This is the dark brown lambskin... Quite supple, yet durable.

Pocket Detail:

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h295/ ... G_3677.jpg

Todd's Custom & G&B Lamb:

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h295/ ... G_3673.jpg

Post by **Holt** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:51 pm

wow

few questions

how tall are you andwhat's you'r chest?

what size is that?military?normal?

does it feel big enough for a sweater undeneath?

I was thinking of another wested's but after seieng that jacket I am very in between the two now

bests
Holt

Technonut · Post by **Technonut** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:09 pm

Indiana Holt wrote:wow few questions

how tall are you andwhat's you'r chest?

what size is that?military?normal?

does it feel big enough for a sweater undeneath?

I was thinking of another wested's but after seieng that jacket I am very in between the two now

bests
Holt

I am 5' 11" and my chest is a hair under 44 inches. The jacket is a 44 Regular.

The jacket is roomy enough for a sweater.

To me it is the perfect fit. I like this kind of look......

The dark brown is pretty much on the money also IMO..

Check out some of these other features..

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h295/ ... G_3680.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h295/ ... G_3682.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h295/ ... G_3689.jpg

Post by **Holt** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 10:27 pm

ok thanks.

but what is a 44 regular in a G&B jacket?

normal fit? or millitary fit?

thanks
Holt

Post by **Holt** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:22 am

well I absolutley love it.the raiders jacket is my secong favor jacket cut.the number on jacket for me is the LC.I love that cut...

but I have bee really curious about this G&B raiders jacket..

I want it to be very durable if I get one...anyone care to share their experience with the G&B goat?heavy ness?grain?durabillity?

hey...what's up Rundquist?

bests
Holt

Pitfall Harry · Post by **Pitfall Harry** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 2:01 am

Here's my G&B Lambskin........I love it. I've owned a Wested Goat and one of Todd's Standard jackets and this jacket to me is the best of both worlds. Very light and yet durable......

It's still very brand new and I'm slowly breaking it in.

JC1972 · Post by **JC1972** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 2:02 pm

I was thinking about a Long US Wings Vintage Cowhide ($382) but for $80 more I can get a G & B Expedition. Geez, I don't know. G&B is that much better?

Cowboy · Post by **Cowboy** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 2:47 pm

JC1972 wrote: Geez, I don't know. G&B is that much better?

OH Yeah.........but of course michaleson might disagree.

rrhanselka · Post by **rrhanselka** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:11 pm

As I said, I have the goatskin G&B and love it. Your photos make me think I need one in Lambskin, also. As soon as I get the Limited Edition
U.S. Wings Cowhide, of course. Or maybe a Todd's Custom? HMMMMMMMM!

Many Thanks
Randoman

Post by **Holt** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:14 pm

hey harry.

how is the lamb leather compred to the wested lamb leather?

does it feel more durable then the wested lamb?

the reason why I ask is because I am going for a G&B

thanks
Holt

rrhanselka · Post by **rrhanselka** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:17 pm

Indiana Holt.....
After all of your Westeds, you owe it to yourself to try a G&B. Order your regular size for a loose fit and a size smaller for snug. I can't tell you how much more sturdier these jackets are. They are made to "Mil Spec", "military specifications", that is, and SA also. You should really try one.

You'll see what I mean.

Randoman

Post by **Holt** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:31 pm

yeah I am sure I am going for one.but not sure if I should get the goat or the lamb.

I want the jacket to be so-so durable.I want it to outlast me.

my regular size is just in between sizes.I find thet the 44 wested has a little to long jacket length and the 42 wested has the perfect jacket length but to thight in the chest if I want a sweater under it.off course this is wested's jackets..I dont know how the G&B are?I just dont want to return it again after I got it.

what size do you have?

so what do I do?what size?

Holt

Pitfall Harry · Post by **Pitfall Harry** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:53 pm

Holt, I've never owned a Wested Lambskin so I can't say how my G&B Lambskin jacket compares to that......

If your looking for a more durable hide then I'd say order the goatskin.....If your looking for something that's a bit softer and is going to distress more quickly then go for the Lambskin....

That being said I'm not worried one bit about this G&B Lambskin jacket being with me for a long time.

Post by **Holt** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:06 pm

ohh?I thought you had a wested up for purchase 6 months agot or something?

hmm maby I remeber wrong?

anywho I am serious thinking of a G&B.I talked to Dave marshall today from G&B.

he said if you want a more durable jacket go for the goat.and he also said the goat leather they uses weighs 3oz.now my only question is....how much is that in kilo?

thanks
Holt

JC1972 · Post by **JC1972** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:12 pm

I may get a Expedition in a 44T. It was either that or US Wings Vintage Cowhide in 44L. It'll be my 1st Indy jacket.

rrhanselka · Post by **rrhanselka** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:40 pm

Indiana Holt.....
If you want a jacket that you can wear for the rest of your life, to weddings, on safari, or to #### and back, then leave it to your grandkids, go with, the goat. I've got one, after several lamb jackets from Wested and others, and although I love the lamb, if I were going on the Last Crusade, GIVE ME THE GOAT. Seriously, you will be impressed, pleased, tickled, and ecstatic.

I love my G&B goat so much, I want a G&B lamb, in black or russett or brown.

My 2 cents
Randoman

Pitfall Harry · Post by **Pitfall Harry** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:05 am

Indiana Holt wrote:ohh?I thought you had a wested up for purchase 6 months agot or something?

hmm maby I remeber wrong?

anywho I am serious thinking of a G&B.I talked to Dave marshall today from G&B.

he said if you want a more durable jacket go for the goat.and he also said the goat leather they uses weighs 3oz.now my only question is....how much is that in kilo?

thanks
Holt

I owned Todd's Standard Lambskin jacket. Maybe that's what your thinking of?

Now compairing those two jackets. The lambskin on the G&B feels a little thicker and might be a little bit more durable. It's hard to say though. I never got the chance to really put Todd's jacket to the test before I sold it. I do plan on getting another one of his down the road in XXL. I'd like to have one jacket to keep nice and another to just distress and dirty up for pics.