Real Mccoy vs Buzz rickson M-65

[pausiroy]

Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone can chime in on which one is better than the other? They look similar and would like to get better advice from the experts.

https://therealmccoys.com/collections/the-real-mccoys/products/coat-mans-field-m-65

https://www.buzzricksons.com/jackets/775-type-m-65-combat-jacket.html

 

[MrProper]

Purely out of interest... why exactly these two? What do you hope to gain from them? I don't think they can offer that much more than a used original or one of the cheaper ones.
Maybe this thread is interesting?

New budget M-65 Field Jacket?

Hello, I'm looking for an M-65 field jacket for under $250, I know a lot of people recommend thrifting or shopping surplus to get a vintage one, however I'd really like to avoid the uncertainties of conditio, repairs, smell, etc. and would rather just buy new from a modern manufacturer. From the...

www.thefedoralounge.com

 

[BloodEagle]

As above I would reccomend just getting an original used one - those two are probably great, but that kind of dough for something so easy to pick up 2nd hand and already aged and looking cooler seems crazy. Relatng directly to the question, I can tell you that the material for the RMC one is more green and less olive than the BR one, which in some lights looks almost khaki.

 

[Tom71]

I have the RMC version and recently handled the BR one (and its zip-out liner),

The shell of the BR feels much rougher and to a degree sturdier thn my RMC. On the balance, I would probably prefer the BR, now that I have seen both in the flesh. The RMC looks and feels considerably more "luxurious", but in terms of a ruugged, "butch" look, the BR wins.