Errr... maybe dumb question about the G1

[Worf]

I've never purposefully bought one but the Langlitz Jacket I bought used is essentially a civvie version. I've slimmed down to the point where it now fits very well and I've one question about it. Does the back strap serve any real purpose? Or is it just a style thing?

Sorry if this seems like a dumb question but I don't know who else to ask....

Worf

 

[Seb Lucas]

Do you mean the half-belt? No, it doesn't but the back shoulders allow for full movement, especially with those interior elastic bands that keep the bi-swing opening closed when not in use.

 

[Deacon211]

That is my understanding as well. Essentially, without the half belt the jacket would either have gussets all the way down the back or the half back gussets would need to be secured closed by something else and likely tear at the bottom.

As it is built, the gussets allow you to stretch your arms forward without having extra leather in the back like the A-2.

Come to the G-1 side Worf....we have cookies!

 

[Marv]

and furry collars

 

[ButteMT61]

Well, so are you saying your A-1 no longer fits, @Worf ???

 

[Worf]

Well, so are you saying your A-1 no longer fits, @Worf ???

LOL!!!!!! It fits real well, better than ever cept for the loose waist band. I don't wear my capeskin A1 as much as I used to because the skin on the right arm and back was wearing much faster than the rest of jacket due to my driving in it so much. Plus it's too cold up here to even look at it now. Nope, that GW A1 is still me most beautiful jacket I have and ah ain't a sellin' it EVER!!!!!!!!!

Worf

 

[Worf]

Thanks for the answer... It makes perfect sense now. And as for me "going over". Look I've already 3 Peacoats and a civie G1 that's way too much for an Army man like me. Get thee away from me you... you... Philistines!

Worf

 

[Stand By]

Thanks for the answer... It makes perfect sense now. And as for me "going over". Look I've already 3 Peacoats and a civie G1 that's way too much for an Army man like me. Get thee away from me you... you... Philistines!

Worf

I'm a Philistine?!? ... But ... I've never been anywhere near Israel ....?!?


<joke>
;-)

 

[Worf]

I'm a Philistine?!? ... But ... I've never been anywhere near Israel ....?!?


<joke>
;-)

GROAN.... Badmump Splash!

Worf

 

[Stand By]

GROAN.... Badmump Splash!

Worf

 

[Peacoat]

Thanks for the answer... It makes perfect sense now. And as for me "going over". Look I've already 3 Peacoats and a civie G1 that's way too much for an Army man like me. Get thee away from me you... you... Philistines!
Worf

You can do it Worf. I too am Army and have 15 peacoats, Several G-1s, two Navy deck jackets and an A-2. I assuage my concerns about these nonconforming jackets and coats by wearing my Army field jackets (2) and my Army flight jackets (2) on a semi-regular basis. My dress blues fit a little tight these days so they maintain their closet queen status with the occasional check on their welfare. Buckle down and bite the bullet. No one will think less of you for wearing the jackets and coats of other services.

 

[Monsoon]

My dress blues fit a little tight these days so they maintain their closet queen status with the occasional check on their welfare.

Dress blues are shrinking in the closet? I heard that happens alot......

 

[Worf]

Dress blues are shrinking in the closet? I heard that happens alot......

Fatigues and jackets too, anything with my stripes on em...

Worf

 

[Worf]

You can do it Worf. I too am Army and have 15 peacoats, Several G-1s, two Navy deck jackets and an A-2. I assuage my concerns about these nonconforming jackets and coats by wearing my Army field jackets (2) and my Army flight jackets (2) on a semi-regular basis. My dress blues fit a little tight these days so they maintain their closet queen status with the occasional check on their welfare. Buckle down and bite the bullet. No one will think less of you for wearing the jackets and coats of other services.

In a word.... no.

Worf