Buzz Rickson vs. Real McCoys Navy Pea Coat

[morse9443]

I'm a 40 in suits. My 40 Buzz Peacoat fits perfectly. The 40 RMC Peacoat fit about the same when I tried it on at BIG. The RMC felt a little heavier, but they're both pretty stiff and heavy - in a good way. I still feel the Buzz is a better value just because it's a couple hundo cheaper. I wear my Buzz pretty much every day in the winter unless it's really cold then I switch to one of my Canada Goose.

[hkl16]

I'm a 40 in suits. My 40 Buzz Peacoat fits perfectly. The 40 RMC Peacoat fit about the same when I tried it on at BIG. The RMC felt a little heavier, but they're both pretty stiff and heavy - in a good way. I still feel the Buzz is a better value just because it's a couple hundo cheaper. I wear my Buzz pretty much every day in the winter unless it's really cold then I switch to one of my Canada Goose.

Do you find that being such a heavy coat, it sags hanging in the closet? Does the shoulder area wrinkle and stretch?

[coleslawyum]

Its 37oz so the coat kind of can stand up on its own. It won't sag in the closet. Even vintage coats from the 60's still hold their shape. From my experience, Real McCoy's isn't the type of brand that would make anything that isn't close to, sometimes better than the original.

 

I imagine the only time the fabric will wrinkle is if you jump into a pool wearing it on.

[morse9443]

coleslawyum has it. They will both hold their shape. They're too heavy and firm to sag or wrinkle.

 

Also, the Yen is headed for another dive so they're both about to become even cheaper if you know your size.

 

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304747004579225700212764312

[indigoeagle]

Does the Buzz one have stormcuffs?

[morse9443]

^No. Neither of them do.

[slavo]

if any london people want to try them on , american classics in covent garden have both, definitely full size run of the buzz, they had the mccoys in a 40. 

tried the buzz in 42, was a little tight & quite restrictive, the 44 was a bit too big on the shoulders and body. ah well.....

[Roggie Rog]

Hello all. I've just picked up a The Real McCoy's Pea Coat from Blue in Green, NYC. I'm a connoisseur of quality as well as accurate reproductions. Though I could have picked up a run-of-the-mill pea coat from nearly anywhere and at a bargain, it would not suit my taste and I'd eventually want more. I considered the Buzz Rickson model because its significantly less expensive, and more so because Self Edge was having a 13% off Black Friday sale yesterday, but my knowledge of The Real McCoys quality, both firsthand, and from my research, has led me to drop the dough and pick it up. They run a bit small, and I normally wear a medium. The size 44 was the best fit. Fit pics to come.

 

Here are some detailed pics: 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25623002@N05/sets/72157638228294886/

[Roggie Rog]

BTW, the jacket weighs in at an astounding 5.6lbs!!

[akuma no uta]

Could a mod possibly make this a general peacoat thread? Or should a new one be made?

[SLAB]

something for the high rollers; reproduction of the 1913 US Navy peacoat by Freewheelers; only 110.000 yen

 

[bod]

Urgh that print!

[beautiful_FrEaK]

It's just on the inside, isn't it?

[SLAB]

yes, on the inside; shouldn't be a problem unless one has xray eyes

 

Real Mccoys are also releasing a 1913 model this winter (84000 yen)

 

Edited December 1, 2013 by SLAB

[hkl16]

Hello all. I've just picked up a The Real McCoy's Pea Coat from Blue in Green, NYC. I'm a connoisseur of quality as well as accurate reproductions. Though I could have picked up a run-of-the-mill pea coat from nearly anywhere and at a bargain, it would not suit my taste and I'd eventually want more. I considered the Buzz Rickson model because its significantly less expensive, and more so because Self Edge was having a 13% off Black Friday sale yesterday, but my knowledge of The Real McCoys quality, both firsthand, and from my research, has led me to drop the dough and pick it up. They run a bit small, and I normally wear a medium. The size 44 was the best fit. Fit pics to come.

 

Here are some detailed pics: 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25623002@N05/sets/72157638228294886/

For some reason all i see is black. Did big have a black friday sale?

[Roggie Rog]

Are the photos not showing up? This was my first, and what a frustrating, time posting photos on superfuture. I linked my Flickr account, which perhaps needs a login. I'd appreciate any help with posting pics as I didn't find the tutorial easy to understand.

 

Moreover, no sale at BiG.   

[akuma no uta]

Liking the fact that more 1913 style peacoats with the bottom pockets are popping up. Love my MF midnight P-Jacket those pockets are the most useful shit ever

[ljmcorean]

anyone own the real mccoy peacoat who could kindly post up some pictures?  Been thinking about buying one. If i'm a 38 chest would I get a 36 or 38? 36 chest is 38 and 38 chest is 39 based on BIG measurements.  

[devilish]

Just want to say to all the folks considering buying a Buzz or McCoy's Pea coat. Why not think about an original? Even though prices of the WWII versions have been creeping up you can still get about 4-5 of them for what a repro costs.

[Maynard Friedman]

I'm still happy with my 32oz Schott peacoat. It's served me well for years and I'll probably get another when the time comes to replace it,

[SLAB]

I've tried a vintage WWII peacoat but honestly the fit was horrible on me.

shoulders too wide, sleeves too short, sleeve width too wide

 

I'm eyeing a Real Mccoy's or Freewheelers coat instead; the RMC is supposed to be somewhat updated fit

[pineappleguy16]

Anybody with a similar build as me and own a BR peacoat? I'm 5'6" (170cm), 140lbs (64kg), 35" chest. I'm deciding between a size 34 and 36. Thanks.