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.

 

[pausiroy]

Got it, so its always better to get something original? I'll look out for them, I saw some military surplus stores near me.

 

[barnabus]

Got it, so its always better to get something original? I'll look out for them, I saw some military surplus stores near me.

A lot of folks here would say yes, but I would also suggest the same as @MrProper - there are plenty of excellent lower-cost repros of the M-65 which offer a superb alternative to vintage.

Unless you specifically want BR or RMC.

 

[pausiroy]

No, I just want something that's closer to an original, is there a consensus on which looks the part?

 

[Tom71]

No, I just want something that's closer to an original, is there a consensus on which looks the part?

In terms of fabric, the RMC is truer to the originals (the ones I’ve seen). Detailing is pretty comparable in both.

 

[MrProper]

I would have understood that the original M-65 has Nylon Cotton Sateen as fabric.
I had an original one ages ago and the Helikon Tex comes very close, at least to my memory. The Helikon is also made from the 50/50 NYCO fabric and the other details also match. I also love the removable lining.
For less than 100 EUR it's definitely worth a try.