Buzz Rickson vs. Real McCoys Navy Pea Coat

[zissou]

I'm seriously thinking I'd trade my MFSC pea coat for a BR one. Too much denim in my closet (blasphemy, I know), and that 36oz melton sounds toasty!

[exhausted]

zissou you just need get both lol

well my MFSC is not "blanket lined" so the peacoats don't "overlap"

I wore the BR yesterday and MFSC today and MFSC felt so thin and paper like.. the BR is so thick..

[beatle]

anybody looking for a BR in 38 ?

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=248372&highlight=Buzz+Rickson

[Maynard Friedman]

Getting cold again. Anyone want to sell a Buzz Rickson or McCoys Pea Coat? 42 or 44. New or used ?

www.buzzricksons.com has them - £595

[lostinthesupermarket]

Is anyone making pea-coats in the newer six button style? I recieved the standard issue in basic training, and the liner and sleeve stitching is all coming out after very minimal wear.

That's pretty fucked up.

Mil-spec obviously ain't what it used to be.

[devilish]

^ Remember Mil-spec is always made by the lowest bidder.

[lostinthesupermarket]

Yeah,but the spec. is still supposed to guarantee a certain level of quality in materials and construction....they used to send stuff back if it wasn't up to snuff.

[davichan]

xpost from a few others..

Real McCoys knit cap

BR Naval Clothing Pea Coat

(i am small size 36, worn for 2 winters now, got it in tokyo, best non-down winter jacket i have owned)

Wool Knit gloves

IH 301 jeans

Real McCoys Rigger Boots

An-chan the wirehair Jack Russell wearing Puppia yellow down jacket

[SLAB]

nice outfit David! You should post some pictures of those Real Mccoys boots on the boots thread

[Maynard Friedman]

They do say that people grow to look like their pets, but this is quite extraordinary!

xpost from a few others..

Real McCoys knit cap

BR Naval Clothing Pea Coat

(i am small size 36, worn for 2 winters now, got it in tokyo, best non-down winter jacket i have owned)

Wool Knit gloves

IH 301 jeans

Real McCoys Rigger Boots

An-chan the wirehair Jack Russell wearing Puppia yellow down jacket

[davichan]

Hi Slab,

Thank you...

i got the Real McCoys only two months ago, so i am gonna put some winter wear into them and then start to get some post up to share soon as they earn their keep!!! i def look forward to seeing how the "glass finish" evolves on them.

nice outfit David! You should post some pictures of those Real Mccoys boots on the boots thread

[davichan]

Maynard Friedman,

the little pup keeps it super interesting for an additional challenge for posting!

[baldy]

davichan, what size is your chest?

[davichan]

davichan, what size is your chest?

my chest is 35 inch

the jacket is size 34,

i can wear thermal and layered shirt or sweater comfortable in it as well.

[Automated Response]

I wanted to bump this, since the RC peacoat is 37 oz. these days. I think I'm going to scoop whichever size 44 ends up fitting better.

I will say though, trying on a Buzz 42 in Selfedge San Fran, I felt a little disappointed. The arm holes seemed low, the wool felt strangely stiff, and the corduroy lining was very thin. Not exactly on par with my expectations.

[coleslawyum]

You won't be disappointed with the RmC's. Shit is amazing.

[Turntabloid]

You won't be disappointed with the RmC's. Shit is amazing.

FINALLY got my hands on a RMC's pea coat size 44. one of the pieces you give a personal name to after wearing it the first time.

i was not 100% happy with BR pea coat, so i waited ... and waited - it was definitely worth it!

will try to post a pic asap ...

[patchmb]

Congrats tt , I would like to see one in the flesh.

[morse9443]

turntabloid - with what were you not 100% happy, fit or quality or what?

[itylerstewart]

That's pretty fucked up.

Mil-spec obviously ain't what it used to be.

Mine is fantastic. Plus, remember, you earned yours. It's good to be able to say that.

[kimi]

i'd love to see a side by side comparison of them both, the Buzz is awesome so its hard to see where the RM could be better..

[JoeySullivan]

I just pick up a sz 40 Buzz pea from Vari. Comunication is hard... Anyway can't wait to received it.

[Turntabloid]

turntabloid - with what were you not 100% happy, fit or quality or what?

it was the fit!

[Turntabloid]

made better in japan - trmc

http://online.wsj.co...cleTabs=article

they also briefly mention that TRMC does not only reproduce, but actually tweak the fit

Edited February 1, 2012 by Turntabloid

[dawei94]

Does anyone know the sizing differences between the two?

[indigoeagle]

And if anyone knows- what are the differences between BR's William Gibson and the 1910 model peacoats?

[dawei94]

I saw the Buzz and the WG peacoats at SENY this past weekend. The WG one is black, while the standard Buzz one is navy. The WG one also appeared a bit shorter, although I'm not entirely sure. Also, the triangular pocket reinforcements at the top and bottom of the handwarmer pockets is leather on the WG, while it was just a stitched triangle on the Buzz. I didn't notice anything else

[indigoeagle]

I saw the Buzz and the WG peacoats at SENY this past weekend. The WG one is black, while the standard Buzz one is navy. The WG one also appeared a bit shorter, although I'm not entirely sure. Also, the triangular pocket reinforcements at the top and bottom of the handwarmer pockets is leather on the WG, while it was just a stitched triangle on the Buzz. I didn't notice anything else

Thanks for the info. That makes sense. The William Gibson collection is always black, whether it's the A-2, the N-1, the MA-1 or the PeaCoat. Normally the WG one is longer, I think. But it might be different with the peacoat.

[SLAB]

how do your size the Real Mccoy peacoat? TTS or size up/down?

[hkl16]

Anybody have experience with both peacoats? Did the real mccoy recently change to 37oz?