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Post by sdfoster on Jan 9, 2007 17:44:06 GMT -5
Recently I ordered a set of P44 Utilities from WWII Impressions. I received them and am very impressed with the quality of the construction of these garments!
The only thing that I noticed that is amiss is the repro jacket closes with 5 buttons, whereas my originals (and all the information I can find on the coat) close with 6 buttons.
Does anyone out there know if they made a 5-button P44 utility coat? It doesn't really show when the coat is tucked into the trousers, but I am still curious for the sake of knowing more.
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Post by John Abshire on Jan 10, 2007 20:21:01 GMT -5
Sean they are farby...burn them immediatly...and call ww2 impressions and demand them to give you their 1st born! Actually I have no idea...ask Bren.
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Post by Woodard on Jan 10, 2007 22:29:07 GMT -5
I used to have something that had the actual pattern drawings in it, but I can't remember what...
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Post by sdfoster on Jan 11, 2007 8:18:16 GMT -5
I think Grunt Gear has those drawings, if I am remembering what ncgrunt told me right.
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Post by JBH on Jan 11, 2007 16:23:24 GMT -5
Yes, Grunt Gear has a drawing for the P44 utilities for a size 36 top from the USMC depot records. It shows it with six buttons.
Jonathan
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Post by sdfoster on Jan 14, 2007 8:23:40 GMT -5
Juan at WWII Impressions informed me that it was an error in production. It should have 6 buttons.
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Post by JBH on Jan 14, 2007 21:24:43 GMT -5
Sean, Did Juan indicate that he is going to correct future production?
Jonathan
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Post by sdfoster on Jan 15, 2007 8:46:31 GMT -5
Yes, he will correct future production but all the ones in the existing batch have 5 buttons.  |
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Post by jonprince on Jan 16, 2007 16:54:04 GMT -5
Could they not just add the extra button to the existing stocks, or did the get the spacing's wrong aswell? I was about to order a set, but I think I'll hang on until issue is sorted. How does the sizing run btw. I know WW2 Imp. stuff can often run small?
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Post by sdfoster on Jan 17, 2007 16:39:21 GMT -5
The button spacing is set for 5 and not 6. So, adding a button at the bottom won't make much difference - nobody would see the bottom button anyway. As for sizing, I am a size 42L and I ordered a 44. The shoulders are a good size but it is large in the body, but I expect this was how originals were to compensate for inflatable bladders in the pockets (as they were designed for). The trousers are sized right, or at least mine fit like I think they should. |
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