ussoccer26
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Post by ussoccer26 on Feb 9, 2011 22:39:23 GMT -5
Hello Everyone! Well I'm kind of new here and I have only posted a few times, but I read a lot of whats discussed on here and its obvious that you guys are pretty knowledgeable! So I figured that Id ask, whats my best option for a German Helmet for 100$ or less? Color, or type doesn't matter, original or repro don't matter either. Just what are some good sites, companies, etc.. thank you! And if anyone on here is looking to get rid of a helmet, we can always make a deal! Thanks!
Also what is a good place to get m43 caps? Repro originals, dosent matter! Thanks!!
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lumpybob
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Post by lumpybob on Feb 10, 2011 6:27:57 GMT -5
check out Spearhead Militaria on ebay. Is where I got mine, and I like it.
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Post by kalbs on Feb 10, 2011 6:38:07 GMT -5
As a starter, go for the M35 repro, the M35 was used throughout ww2 . There are several ebay retailers that are quite good
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ussoccer26
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Post by ussoccer26 on Feb 10, 2011 17:31:58 GMT -5
Ok sounds good, Ill check them out! Thank you!
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Post by Fusilier on Feb 10, 2011 18:14:03 GMT -5
Spearhead ONLY has Luftwaffe helmets right now unfortunately.
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Post by 10target on Feb 10, 2011 18:26:56 GMT -5
At The Front.
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Post by Fusilier on Feb 10, 2011 23:04:18 GMT -5
Hessens are really nice.
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Post by Totez on Feb 11, 2011 0:11:04 GMT -5
+1 for Hessens. I had one of their FJ helmets and it was a beaut.
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ussoccer26
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Post by ussoccer26 on Feb 11, 2011 12:48:19 GMT -5
Thanks for all the advice guys! Are Spearheads tunics any good?
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Post by Fusilier on Feb 11, 2011 16:59:58 GMT -5
Thanks for all the advice guys! Are Spearheads tunics any good? >> I bought a M42 Heer tunic from them.I'm happy with it. Stay away from their Luftwaffe tunics though! |
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Post by captainbrenandsten on Feb 11, 2011 17:16:12 GMT -5
IMA-USA has all the field gear you could need. and helmets too.
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Post by Fusilier on Feb 11, 2011 19:43:46 GMT -5
IMA-USA has all the field gear you could need. and helmets too. >> Not for nothing,but IMA sells a lot of garbage. They were at Ft. Indiantown Gap a couple weeks ago,and I never saw worst garbage! Stick to the vendors with quality items and good reps like Hessen and ATF. |
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Post by poacher on Feb 12, 2011 5:34:19 GMT -5
Also what is a good place to get m43 caps? Repro originals, dosent matter! Thanks!! The best place to buy M43 caps depends on your budget. Originals are about $1500. Try www.germanmilitaria.com/Heer/02Caps.htmlGreat repro from GD43 can be up to $100. www.gd43.com/Good repro from SMWholesale or 1944 militaria $60-70. Reasonable repro from Hessen or ATF $50 Crappy chinese repro that will need insignia bought and sewn on, $15 + insignia but will do you fine for airsofting. |
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ussoccer26
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Post by ussoccer26 on Feb 13, 2011 0:39:35 GMT -5
Also what is a good place to get m43 caps? Repro originals, dosent matter! Thanks!! The best place to buy M43 caps depends on your budget. Originals are about $1500. Try www.germanmilitaria.com/Heer/02Caps.htmlGreat repro from GD43 can be up to $100. www.gd43.com/Good repro from SMWholesale or 1944 militaria $60-70. Reasonable repro from Hessen or ATF $50 Crappy chinese repro that will need insignia bought and sewn on, $15 + insignia but will do you fine for airsofting. Very Helpful info Thank you!! Ill go with the Chinese one for airsofting, and I might pick up a nicer one that I dont intend to get dirty |
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Post by 63busman on Feb 9, 2012 21:29:25 GMT -5
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Post by cairo1 on Mar 17, 2012 0:31:25 GMT -5
i bought a spearhead tunic, and was quite dissapointed. I'd recomend somewhere else.
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Post by Schmozilla on Mar 17, 2012 7:24:23 GMT -5
IMA-USA has all the field gear you could need. and helmets too. >> Not for nothing,but IMA sells a lot of garbage. They were at Ft. Indiantown Gap a couple weeks ago,and I never saw worst garbage! Stick to the vendors with quality items and good reps like Hessen and ATF. IMA sells good things. theyve got cheap and fast shipping, ive ordered some mp40 pouches and slings and a belt there. they are really good quality. |
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Mar 17, 2012 9:17:13 GMT -5
For helmet I'd go with Bayonet inc. IMA is probably ok too though the liner is a piece of junk. For a budget uniform right not ATF's old run, Ant-z(Hessen or eBay) or Gavin Militaria are your best bet. Field gear it really depends what item your talking about and what quality your looking for.
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Post by Schmozilla on Mar 17, 2012 14:26:03 GMT -5
i agree. the liners look bad but who could really mess up a helmet shell. but IMA's equipment is good.
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