Need advice Compare/Contrast Wested,Todd's, Magnoli, Gibson

TheMechanic · Post by **TheMechanic** » Tue May 20, 2008 10:20 am

Hi, I'm new here and I'm looking for some advice in choosing my first Indy jacket.

It's mind-numbing trying to determine what jacket best represents not only some degree of screen accuracy, but is also well built.

I'll take a well built, well fitting jacket over screen accuracy any day. I want a jacket that will hold up over time and not hang on my body like a limp noodle.

So with that said, what's your opinions?

I've heard some good things and some bad things about the above makers but I have no first hand experience with their Indy jackets.

Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

-Jared

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue May 20, 2008 10:47 am

My opinion? You'll want to look at a Gibson and Barnes or U. S. Wings, as they fill just about every aspect of your requirement list.

A truly custom made Wested is also something to consider.

Regards! Michaelson

Chewie Louie · Post by **Chewie Louie** » Tue May 20, 2008 11:17 am

You've definitely come to the right place. The old timers around here have really done their homework. Any search will turn up a number of threads with plenty of pictures and lots of helpful and friendly advice. FYI, a few people have ordered the new TN jacket from the new movie and pictures should be coming up very soon. Might as well wait to see what the consensus is on the new jacket.

eazybox · Post by **eazybox** » Tue May 20, 2008 11:42 am

"Some degree of screen accuracy, but also well built."

Sounds like G&B or US Wings to me. Also, when I talked to Tony Nowak, he told me his jackets are built to withstand heavy abuse and do not require any special care at all.

Jack

Nebraska Brad · Post by **Nebraska Brad** » Tue May 20, 2008 12:11 pm

I have a custom Wested and a US Wings LE. The Wested, while very SA, is not the toughest jacket around. The US Wings is very solidly built and seems like it could withstand about anything. I will chime in on the Nowak when it arrives.

-Nebraska

TheMechanic · Post by **TheMechanic** » Tue May 20, 2008 1:08 pm

I can't wait to see and hear more about Nowak's jacket. I know his stuff is really well made.

I won't be making a decision anytime soon as I just bought 2 custom jackets from Magnoli and a custom from Vanson. Tax rebate is all gone now.

Up next will most definitely be an Indy.

I like what I'm hearing about the Gibson & Barnes.

Thanks.
-Jared

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Tue May 20, 2008 1:33 pm

Hi Jared!

welcome to COW....its good to see you on this side

by your description, it sounds like G&B is the way to go. mr. rundquist has a great deal of info in regards to this company and you can find it if you search for rundquist's posts in the leather jacket section.

us wings is also a well built jacket from my readings on the board. out of the 2, i prefer fit of the G&B better.

enjoy your stay. i hope you stop at just the jacket. if you venture off into the fedora section or general gear, you're gonna need a whole lot more tax rebate cheques.

cheers,

G

TheMechanic · Post by **TheMechanic** » Tue May 20, 2008 1:57 pm

I know what you mean! One piece at a time for me. The hat is something I always wanted but would probably never even wear. I look really odd in hats. My face is too oval to have a stove pipe sitting on top of it. I looked into getting a custom hat made once and the hat maker said I would need a short crown to offset the shape of my face so that pretty much rules out an Indy Fedora.

Gibson & Barnes site has been added to my favorites.

Indiana G, good to see you here too.

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue May 20, 2008 2:22 pm

I would need a short crown to offset the shape of my face so that pretty much rules out an Indy Fedora.

Why? You just described the Temple of Doom fedora.

Regard! Michaelson

BlueSkyz · Post by **BlueSkyz** » Tue May 20, 2008 2:28 pm

I highly recommend Gibson and Barnes! They are a superior company and will treat you right. Their jackets are AWESOME!!!!!

Vaderbreath · Post by **Vaderbreath** » Tue May 20, 2008 2:52 pm

I have a Todd's standard, and while it is a nice jacket that is very SA (whatever that really means) to Raiders it is very light and thin. I just got a Gibson & Barnes and I truly believe I could be dragged behind a truck in that thing without doing much damage to it...yet, the leather (goat) is soft and extremely comfortable. I got mine used so it was nicely broken in, but I wouldn't trade that jacket for anything now. Hope my tiny contribution helps!

-Corey

TheMechanic · Post by **TheMechanic** » Tue May 20, 2008 2:58 pm

Oh it does help. Thanks!

All I need now is more money.

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Tue May 20, 2008 3:24 pm

TheMechanic wrote: I look really odd in hats.

Well, we ALL look really odd in hats!!!!

Indiana Johnson · Post by **Indiana Johnson** » Tue May 20, 2008 4:10 pm

Not me, I look very handsome in my hat

Bowie · Post by **Bowie** » Tue May 20, 2008 5:18 pm

Gibson & Barnes site has been added to my favorites.

...that's what I did, then I ended up buying one just a few days after. G&B makes a great jacket, and they are great people to deal with. The jacket is tough as nails, and I really like the fit.

With G&B you won't be sorry.

manu7 · Post by **manu7** » Tue May 20, 2008 8:04 pm

dont know about the g&b i have a todds and a us wings. wings is the way to go for a jacket that will withstand just about anything

CM · Post by CM » Tue May 20, 2008 8:16 pm

Go with G&B - it's the most well made jacket of the Indy's Ive had. Good looking and very, very tough.

Cheers

TheMechanic · Post by **TheMechanic** » Tue May 20, 2008 8:35 pm

Well I'm sold. Gibson & Barnes it is. Now I just have to figure out the right size for me and start saving my pennies.

Thanks for all the great advice. I knew I came to the right place.

-Jared