Sgt_Tom
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Jun 17, 2010 17:13:03 GMT -5
Which are the best Repro Stahlhelms? And which are ok for the price? How can you tell good from bad. Is it just the materials they are made of or what? On the other thread someone said Military Tours were great and Spearhead's were ok but had a bad liner and strap, were they just poor quality materials or did they have incorrect stitching? Thanks!
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Post by CharleyNovember on Jun 17, 2010 17:38:31 GMT -5
I was happy with the leather and stitching on the spearhead model I recieved.
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Post by Fusilier on Jun 17, 2010 19:52:43 GMT -5
Which are the best Repro Stahlhelms? And which are ok for the price? How can you tell good from bad. Is it just the materials they are made of or what? On the other thread someone said Military Tours were great and Spearhead's were ok but had a bad liner and strap, were they just poor quality materials or did they have incorrect stitching? Thanks! >> The liner was the wrong kind of leather. Look like what we used to call "pleather". Shiny and just generally crappy. Same with the chinstrap. Other than that,Spearhead are great! |
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Post by CharleyNovember on Jun 17, 2010 21:50:18 GMT -5
I perhaps got a different model or older model than you Bob?
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Post by Fusilier on Jun 17, 2010 22:50:01 GMT -5
I perhaps got a different model or older model than you Bob? >> IDK, it was this crappy,shiny leather that was in my helmets. The FJ helmet was fine,just the regular ones were crap. |
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Post by CharleyNovember on Jun 17, 2010 23:22:08 GMT -5
Mine was the FJ helmet. I was doing FJ at the time. must be it...I fail....
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Post by heinrich42 on Jun 18, 2010 17:10:50 GMT -5
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Sgt_Tom
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Jun 22, 2010 13:45:41 GMT -5
A tad pricey but I don't know. I have a feeling the custom African sandy finish is why they made it $150 instead of $100.
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Post by shadycadence on Jun 22, 2010 18:23:29 GMT -5
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Jun 22, 2010 20:40:12 GMT -5
Thanks definitely a good route but for now I can't spend the extra $100.
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Post by max1337 on Jun 23, 2010 1:13:27 GMT -5
ive sent Ken an email, but he hasnt got back to me
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Post by kilroy9thss on Jun 23, 2010 23:44:31 GMT -5
another easy way is go to flea markets.. my buddy was at a local one today an picked up a m-40 with orig winter camo for 150.. an he got a double decal heer helmet at the same place 2 weeks ago for 200 but thats cause it had a concussion fracture
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Post by tkschnee43 on Jun 29, 2010 22:11:46 GMT -5
I have never really looked at repro helmets till this week. I picked up a 35 and a 40 back in the day and I had Grisby restore the liners.
The stuff out there is SCARY....misplaced vents, some I have seen on ebay are as much as 1" off. The brims are far to long and flat. They look like a M16 that has WWII features added. The liners I have seen have the same "pleather" look that has been described. ATF has a restock on 40s and 42s. All have been repainted wartime shells with reproduction liners and bands.
My advice is to save up and bite the bullet on the helmet. Orginal shells are drying up. Think of it as an investment.
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Post by kilroy9thss on Jun 29, 2010 22:42:46 GMT -5
doesnt atf still sell the war time helmets but they r re issued czech or spanish.. for cheap.. should have bought a dozen of those 4 years ago.. didnt think german helmets would dry up this fast
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Post by tkschnee43 on Jun 29, 2010 22:45:46 GMT -5
doesnt atf still sell the war time helmets but they r re issued czech or spanish.. for cheap.. should have bought a dozen of those 4 years ago.. didnt think german helmets would dry up this fast For sure man I feel sorry for the pumpkin heads out there...size 64 shells are INSANE now....stripped shells for over $500 |
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Post by kilroy9thss on Jul 1, 2010 23:20:29 GMT -5
now its gonna be even harder for my buddy to find a size 72 helmet.. he can fit a 70 with out the liner lol
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