Vanson Thunderbird vs C2?

[dmoser1978]

Long story short, I used to have a Logan's Closet "Johnny" jacket that I sold and would be too small for me now anyway.

To replace it I was looking at either the Vanson C2 or the Thunderbird. My understanding is that the Thunderbird has a full insulated lining, while the C2 is available with just a rayon lining, which I would prefer. That and I prefer the zipper placement of the Thunderbird compared to the C2, but the C2 looks to be more the jacket I want in general.

Attached are pics of the Thunderbird (Chrome hardware), the C2 (brass hardware), and the LC Johnny.

If anyone has any experience with either, I'd love to hear your takes on the jackets.

 

[Guppy]

I have a C2, which is a great jacket, and fits very well. I have not handled a Thunderbird, but I do like that it has a solid back without the center seam of the C2. I also like that it has solid belt loops (no snaps). But I like the brass hardware on the C2.

Of the two, they are both very similar and I imagine would do the job equally well.

 

[JMax]

I do like the attached belt and sleeve zip placement of the Thunderbird. Both are winners in my book and I would snag either one in my size at a good price.

 

[handymike]

The C2s owned by @dudewuttheheck and @torfjord look fantastic!

 

[torfjord]

I don't know about the Thunderbird but I love my C2. One of my favourite jackets I've ever owned. I actually really like the center seam on the back, I think it helps make the jacket fit tightly over the body.

 

[dmoser1978]

After evaluating both of them, the competition leather and the hardware on the C2 seem nice, but the fit of the Thunderbird was better. I ordered both in a size 40 and the C2 felt like it fit a size smaller than the T-Bird.
I might have to order a custom T-bird in comp weight with the brass hardware.

 

[Bfd70]

C2 was avail with both liners as of a few yrs ago

 

[2-or-more]

I think the Thunderbird measurements are wrong at the site or at the factory. I have actually ordered two of them within a year to Finland and both of them had a sweep measurement of 42" instead of 40" as the size 40 should have. The chest measurement has been fine (46"). This makes the Thunderbird really fit a size larger than a C2.

I have contacted Vanson about this, but as stated before over this forum, the customer service doesn't work through e-mail. But we'll see.