After a couple of months of bickering and sourcing, we have a product.
And I am very pleased
initial notes(NOT complaints)
1)inside pocket, I would have put it on the left side, I could use it as a holster. Caveat: my lightest toy is the S&W 342 Ti, 13oz+ loaded, I got it for swim trunk type shorts,, it may still show as the light fluffy material deforms with very little weight. :[
2)a small velcro patch or button on the center of the belt and under the center-back loop to keep the belt from sliding off
3)arm velcro patch is not big enough for the 1st Cav
4)love the:
- buttons on the lapels to hold the fold
- hood
- fit, it's nice to be a little oversized to wrap around when you sit.
- buttons on the sleeves to shorten them when needed, hot weather??
5)fit is supper. I sit out on my porch for a whisky & cigar 1-2 times a week all yr. Until the temps get below 32. This should keep me toasty down to 40deg? with some layering, maybe lower. I haven't experienced any of the new ultra-light thermal materials, still a canvas & down type.
Attached a couple of quick pictures.
And for the astute observers, after some 127+ days,, my #1 G-daughter cut a hi-n-tight. :]
link to older thread
PS; The beret is my orginal 1969 issue and the Cpt bars are the painter silver camo we had for a short period.