Which is your favorite G-1?

[Atticus Finch]

When I was younger and a tad thinner, my favorite G-1 was this black tag, 1972 Star Sportswear...in big boy size 48. Nothing special or valuable about it. Just a solid, good wearing jacket.

 

[Tkecks]

I've owned a lot, and they all fit very differently. The best fit was a sz46 series-E by Ralph Edwards... but I sold it because the goat was thin and the zipper had been replaced to non-standard. I sort of regret it now. Another good fit was an old sz50 repro, but it is cow not goat. Currently wearing a 48L cooper from the 2000's. That is a nice fit, very nice goat.. just not vintage.

 

[Marv]

wow what a belter, fantastic looking 1962 RE G1 you have there Coop.

 

[Cooper A-2]

wow what a belter, fantastic looking 1962 RE G1 you have there Coop.

Thx a lot...
will be on the market soon...

 

[ButteMT61]

Got this IF 7823 C last year - ~1961-1963 in size 48. Had been looking for years, and finally got one my size.
Love this jacket.

 

[Grayland]

That looks great, Butte! Love the mouton and the grainy hide.

 

[Deacon211]

Awesome! Size 48s are hard to come by.


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[ButteMT61]

Awesome! Size 48s are hard to come by.


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Not only is it a 48, it's really a 48+. I think a guy who's fit and "50" would fit into it fine. Not that I want to gain weight, but it's the largest one I've held/seen.

 

[Maverickson]

Hi All,

The Monarch G-1 has always been a particularly favorite of mine. As a matter of fact I've been looking for a decent size 44 7823 (AER) G-1 Monarch for many years.

A couple of years back I came up with a fine size 42 and am wearing that same jacket today.



Are there any others with a size 44 Monarch out there? I would be happy to hear from you!

Cheers, Dave

 

[Cooper A-2]

awesome!, great fit.

 

[CBI]

OK, I'm going to say it, sounding total amateur bit its kinda true.

The Navy kept jacket makers pretty exact in re the specs for making these over the years.

Many contracts look practically identical. I see fewer variations than with A-2's.

I think there is more a difference between eras of the G-1 vs. actual contracts.

IMO

 

[Cooper A-2]

View attachment 64657 View attachment 64656 View attachment 64655 View attachment 64654 View attachment 64653 View attachment 64652 My favorite:
a Mint Ralph Edwards B contract in 44", soon listed here for sale.

On sale in classified right now.

 

[bn1966]

Got this IF 7823 C last year - ~1961-1963 in size 48. Had been looking for years, and finally got one my size.
Love this jacket.

You lucky Devil If you ever get fed up with it, I know of a good home.....

 

[ButteMT61]

You lucky Devil If you ever get fed up with it, I know of a good home.....

Got $400?

 

[bn1966]

Got $400?

Could find it

 

[ButteMT61]

Could find it

Let me ponder. Have been thinking of a major clean-out at home...

 

[TXFlyGuy]

OK...we all have favorite "vintage" G-1's, but does anyone have a favorite current manufactured G-1? I just sold my Cockpit G-1 as it was a tad too small. But the fit was spot on, and the jacket looked pretty good while being worn. My U.S. Wings Signature G-1 is extremely well made (Schott), but does not look as nice on me when being worn. My inexpensive Alpha G-1 is a nice all around beater jacket, fits pretty good. But none of these three are alike in basic fit, even though they are close to the same size.

 

[ButteMT61]

I had one of the USW top G-1's and it was a nice jacket. Just felt like I needed a "real" one. I don't think I could wear a modern A-2 or G-1 any more...sans the likes of a GW repop.

 

[thor]

The Cockpit makes a really nice vintage G-1 in a washed (?) super-grainy goatskin. It's available with repro vintage-style aviation patches but I got the plain unpatched version. Very nice jacket with tons of character.

 

[TXFlyGuy]

Very nice. Had not looked at the "100 Mission" version.