I have 2 jackets i modified. These are my mods:
This pic shows the modified jackets side by side..
COLTON JACKET
This is the modified Colton jacket on a Sioldier Story body
ISSUES:
- The Colton is a tighter fit.
- The bottom pockets are wrong. It should have internal pockets -
- The Top pockets are too small.
- The zipper is also missing from the collar.
MODS:
- I took the jacket apart and took the bottom pockets apart to look more like the m65.
- The top pockets are still too small, but if its no big, it can be used...
SOLDIER STORY KOREAN WAR JACKET
This is the modified SS on a Soldier Story body..
ISSUES:
- To ME, this is the better choice.
- It looks very similiar to the m65 but the top pockets are still a little too small, but not bad
-The collar does not have the zipper.
- The collar need to be modified (I bought an extra jacket to make the collar)
MODS:
- You need to take the drawstring off. it leave 2 small holes, but not noticeable
- I made a completely new collar from the 2nd jacket i bought.
CONCLUSION:
Neither are perfect, but can work. I made some patches and ill post pics of both with the patches soon. Hope this helps..
The only alternatives are the BP jacket or the HT Rambo m-65 jacket The Rambo jacket has a US ARMY decal ove the top left pocket. i dont know if it can be taken off though.