Aero Hookless - solid brass or?..

[Captain Sensible]

I’m assuming Aero uses Japanese made Talon hardware, I wasn’t aware repro Talon’s were still made in the USA?

I took a look at a Talon on one of my Aero jackets, coppery colour underneath and different back marking.

 

[Mr Knight]

I took a look at a Talon on one of my Aero jackets, coppery colour underneath and different back marking.

Interesting! How old is this jacket?

Very odd how the OP has a brass slider wearing to silver (zinc) and you have a nickel slider wearing to copper.

 

[Captain Sensible]

Yes, around 3 years old

 

[MrProper]

I join this thread.
I can still choose: nickel or brass? I ordered nickel, but I'm not sure if brass would fit better.
What is your opinion?

 

[handymike]

That silver Waldes looks better than the “aged brass” on the AALCM...IMO

 

[Edward]

If it's a military jacket and I weant itg to be 'accurate' , I go with asclose to the "correct" zip as possible - including colour. Otherwise, it's purely aesthetics. I've had all sorts on my Aeros; I especially love the shiny brass on my black Highwayman. I plan to go with shiny brass on an MC jacket at some point - nice change from the (these days) more commonly seen chrome.

 

[MrProper]

Thanks for the opinions.
Holly from Aero said "both nickel and brass were used by various makers, which is why we use them". So both variants would be correct. I have now stuck to my original choice (nickel) because I have it on one of my brown jackets and I really like it. With black, I would tend to brass, unless it was made to be antique. Thanks again.