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My new G&B Goat Expedition
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:34 pm
by TheMechanic
Here it is, right out of the box. Gibson & Barnes Expedition in dark brown Goat. Size 42 R.
I like it. It's exactly what I was looking for, some screen accuracy with really tough materials & craftsmanship. Should stand up to some heavy use.
-The Mechanic
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:54 pm
by Michaelson
That's one that will become an old friend.
VERY nice!
Regards! Michaelson
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:55 pm
by Tollan
That looks great!!!
The leather looks almost black in the photos though. Is it the standard Dark Brown?
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 4:00 pm
by TheMechanic
It is the standard dark brown. It is very dark but not as dark as it appears in these pictures. Probably because I had to tweak the contrast as the pics were all washed out.
Thanks.
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 4:04 pm
by Tollan
The pocket flaps are perfect as well. There seems to be some inconsistencies as to whether you get one that is scalloped or "triangular". Good job!
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 4:11 pm
by Don't Call Me Junior!
That's an awesome looking jacket! Now you need to have someone pull you behind their truck, dodge some machine gunfire, outrun a boulder and take a swim with it and you'll be on your way to total screen accuracy! The fit looks great!
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 4:14 pm
by TheMechanic
Looking forward to breaking this baby in. I think it's up to the challenge.
Thanks for the comments.
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 4:14 pm
by Tollan
How tall are you... out of interest. I ordered a 42T and am 6'1" and fairly skinny at 180lbs. That 42R seems to fit you pretty perfectly...
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 4:18 pm
by TheMechanic
I'm 5'10" and weigh about 168-170, somewhere around there.
I'm glad I got the cool pocket flaps too.
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 4:36 pm
by jacksdad
looks great and I bet it will last you a life time. wear in good health, and enjoy.
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 5:15 pm
by PSBIndy
From those photos, it looks IDENTICAL to my Black cowhide Wested Raiders jacket (which I'm selling BTW
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Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:37 pm
by CM
PSBIndy wrote:From those photos, it looks IDENTICAL to my Black cowhide Wested Raiders jacket (which I'm selling BTW :) )
It may look the same but I bet the G&B is better quality - stitching/lining, etc. I have a G&B and a Wested...
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 8:58 pm
by MightyMegs
TheMechanic wrote:I'm 5'10" and weigh about 168-170, somewhere around there.
I'm glad I got the cool pocket flaps too.
I don't get it... I'm 6' and weigh 190, and I got a G&B 40R... but it looks like both our jackets fit us perfectly.
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 9:01 pm
by TheMechanic
I could have probably fit into a 40 but I think it would have been a little tight as my chest is a dead on 42". I like the cut of this jacket as it will allow me to wear a couple layers under it in colder weather.
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 2:09 am
by Weston
That's a fine looking jacket! That goat may not actually be able to stop a bllet, but it will make you believe that it could.
Weston
Re: My new G&B Goat Expedition
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 5:51 am
by CM
TheMechanic wrote:I like it. It's exactly what I was looking for, some screen accuracy with really tough materials & craftsmanship. Should stand up to some heavy use.
Looks great, man. Just like mine. I note how people forget that one size can fit many types of height and build. People think that sizing is a science - it's an artform. My 42T fits me like it was tailored; I'm 6 feet 1.5 and 180 pounds. It also fits my freind the same way and he is 5 feet 10 and 195 pounds. It's not the height and weight, its the proportions which make the fit.