Friday, April 28, 2006

The Top Gun Issue

I've been neglecting this blog, and I apologize. Been busy with plenty of things, but decided today to start a discussion on my latest goal, getting a nice Top Gun style G-1 Flight Jacket.
*Please note all links on this are likely to change in the future, as retail websites often do.

The Avirex Cockpit G-1
Now that Avirex's flight jackets have become the "Cockpit" line, I'm not sure if I'm crazy about the new Top Gun Jacket, as opposed to the older style, which can still be found on Ebay occasionaly. Another place that sells this same jacket, perhaps a bit cheaper, is Gr8Gear's Avirex Top Gun. I'm not sure if I'm crazy about the distressed looking "antique lambskin" either. But what do you think?

The Top Gun Store G-1 Jacket
I'm not sure where these are made, but there are some interesting looking Top Guns (their G-1 looks like the old Avirex exactly...) and their Flying Tigers jacket looks promising too, though the jackets may or may not be cheaply made. Any thoughts?



Legendary Leathers Top Gun and Flying Tigers Jackets and
American Mystique's Flying Tiger
These all look really cool, but after emailing all the companies involved (Legendary Leathers, Ace Jackets, and American Mystique) it appears that the maker (Legendary Leathers) will not be making any more available until Fall of 2006. But all three of these websites sell the jackets, at varying prices, so do your homework. I for one am looking forward to buying one of their Flying Tigers G-1s or A-2s as soon as they become available.