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Gibson /Barnes motorcycle jacket
- Thread starter pjstrass
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Yep. I wrote it up here a few weeks back.
I have their Maricopa police patrol jacket with mods. Made in dark brown and no epaulettes
Thick goat. I've owned many jackets and it's the best made, in terms of stitching, leather and lining.
I got a 42 tall which may still be a little short to some tastes. It just covers my belt. SLeeves are fine. Looks a little like a Highwayman, but has an action back.
It's not as heavy as the heavyweight leather of Vanson or Aero - which is what I wanted as I don't like my jackets to be too heavy.
I have their Maricopa police patrol jacket with mods. Made in dark brown and no epaulettes
Thick goat. I've owned many jackets and it's the best made, in terms of stitching, leather and lining.
I got a 42 tall which may still be a little short to some tastes. It just covers my belt. SLeeves are fine. Looks a little like a Highwayman, but has an action back.
It's not as heavy as the heavyweight leather of Vanson or Aero - which is what I wanted as I don't like my jackets to be too heavy.
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G&B vs. the others.....
G&B is certainly nice stuff. I've only handled one of their jackets.....nice. If you want a good MC jacket (police style) that is one of the most commonly purchased by police, try TAYLOR'S LEATHERWEAR. Made in USA, and usually more economically priced. I have a TLW jacket that I wear (and abuse) daily, made of medium weight cowhide, that is going on 10 years old. In 15 years I plan on retiring in it! I would avoid their budget line of APPALACHIAN... they tend to be lesser quality and price, and usually imported from Pakistan. If you check ebay, you can usually find a decent selection of used (decommissioned) jackets from them for often around $100. Well worth the minor cost, in my opinion.
San Diego leather makes OK MC jackets too (and in US), but I've often found them a bit too stiff for my taste.
G&B is certainly nice stuff. I've only handled one of their jackets.....nice. If you want a good MC jacket (police style) that is one of the most commonly purchased by police, try TAYLOR'S LEATHERWEAR. Made in USA, and usually more economically priced. I have a TLW jacket that I wear (and abuse) daily, made of medium weight cowhide, that is going on 10 years old. In 15 years I plan on retiring in it! I would avoid their budget line of APPALACHIAN... they tend to be lesser quality and price, and usually imported from Pakistan. If you check ebay, you can usually find a decent selection of used (decommissioned) jackets from them for often around $100. Well worth the minor cost, in my opinion.
San Diego leather makes OK MC jackets too (and in US), but I've often found them a bit too stiff for my taste.
