USW Striated Lambskin “Legend” Jacket (USA Made) RIP

[Glenville86]

So - got this jacket awhile back from their clearance section. I ordered the tall version but it was too long. Pretty heavy jacket which is fine. Decided to give it a rinse in the washing machine on a short gentle cycle in cold. Wore it about the house as it dried. It shrunk enough to fit properly (for me).

The downside - the buckles made extensive gouges in the leather which made the jacket look like @#$%. I mean the buckles actually took out the top coat of the leather in multiple places. If this was a lighter jacket, it would not be so bad but this jacket is dark.

This one will go into the quarterly clothing drive. Just a note of caution for others.

[Indiana Jeff]

Those Legend buckles are bad. Members have damaged the upholstery in their cars with them. Feedback/complaints have been sent to USW.

When I got my Legend, based on advise of other members, I switched out the buckles to avoid the potential for damage.


Regards,

Indiana Jeff

[Michaelson]

Yep, quite a few warnings and discussions have been posted about those 'Pilgrim' buckles. Sorry you missed them.

I punched a hole into the side of my car seat with a set on mine a couple years ago. Now I put replacement rings as used on the G&B Expedition and have no further problems.

Regards! Michaelson

[Cajunkraut]

Are Todd's buckles similar to the USW buckles?

[Indiana Jeff]

There are no other buckles out there like the ones being used on the USW Legends. It's almost like they are sharpened on purpose.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

[Glenville86]

Guess you could take a file and round them off.

[Chewbacca Jones]

I actually got hurt by them because when I drive, the corners dig into the back of my rib cage. Never had that happen before. I just picked up some D rings to swap them out.

[Glenville86]

Where do you guys get the D-Rings at?

[Indiana Jeff]

Craft or fabric stores would have them.

Since you are overseas there are online options, but the shipping could cost more than the rings themselves.


Regards,

Indiana Jeff

[Chewbacca Jones]

I found mine in Walmart, of all places.