442ndRCT Soldier's Forum

Hi my name is Jorge Cifuentes, I live in Bellflower So. Cal. I am interested in reenacting, and i have chosen the 9th ID, the 150th soviet division, and the 1st British airborne division. I have some parts to some of the reenacting parts, and have been gettings things to complete the uniforms and gears.

Good luck with your choice.

I hope you enjoy your first battle Jorge. It's all about fun and the experience.

Jorge, you're coming in at great point in time, specially with the November Camp Robert Battle, looking like it's going to turn into a West Coast Regional Event. Check out the forum thread for the November Battle. You'll learn about the Colorado German unit which is bringing our their "new" Panzer III tank and 1 to 3 Halftracks.

Because you're getting involved now you have a golden opportunity to see all the fine German Hardware, and maybe take out a few of the advancing Germans with your M1 Garand and a few grenades

i found a site for the wintergear and mustard wool shirt and pants

Wool shirt and pants: http://onlinemilitaria.net/shopexd.asp?id=119&bc=no

overcoat: http://onlinemilitaria.net/shopexd.asp?id=119&bc=no

I would like to know if they are good enough for reenacting.

Jorge

For the basic gear the place you referred to is fine. The Big-Three are safe.

WWII Impressions
What Price Glory (WPG)
At the Front (ATF)

You can save money and hold off on getting an overcoat. Check our unit's "handy guide" on items, prices, and the suggested vendor for each item. These lists also include the link to the vendor, and also the link to the ebay equilvent.

Basic Gear List
http://www.442ndrct.com/impressionlist

Extra Personal Items (Optional)
http://www.442ndrct.com/impressionextras

davep wrote:Jorge

For the basic gear the place you referred to is fine. The Big-Three are safe.

WWII Impressions
What Price Glory (WPG)
At the Front (ATF)

You can save money and hold off on getting an overcoat. Check our unit's "handy guide" on items, prices, and the suggested vendor for each item. These lists also include the link to the vendor, and also the link to the ebay equilvent.

Basic Gear List
http://www.442ndrct.com/impressionlist

Extra Personal Items (Optional)
http://www.442ndrct.com/impressionextras

Dave the place he referred to is WPG.

Most important:

Service Shoes, Reverse Upper. These enable you to be very very flexible and just about cover the entire war (approx. a '42-'45 time period). These are also the number one thing we can't loan out. One, Boots are something no one always has lots of extra of. Two, having your own pair that are broken in to your feet is for the best. Chances are borrowing will give you maybe a decent fit, but not to your foot, this can result in blisters and chaffing. Three, very much preferred that you use your own pair. I take care of my feet and boots/shoes but still, if I were you wearing someone else's shoes is a little scary.

Wools like you see there are probably the next best thing to get. If we all have to wear wools at an event, chances are we won't have very many extras. I think Randy has some WPG wools but don't quote me. Regardless I haven't heard any warnings to steer clear and I like their other repros. Get them in a size that fits, but not tight. My shirt is a tad too large and it can be noticeable since they didn't wear shirt stays to keep it tugged into your trousers, and I have lots of extra fabric. If I were going somewhere in a wool shirt it wouldn't look too good. Trousers is trousers so nothing special there.

Part of the early combat uniform at the time was the wools with a M41 Field Jacket. Very necessary for the combat impression and personally I think they are pretty cool looking, specially when you get a Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI) for the division you portray and rank insignia on them. I'm only ATF happy because they are great quality for the best price. I own WW2 Impressions Roughouts and wools and like those well (their shoes are primo btw).

A helmet is another item. If our unit Leader still has extras from when he'd assemble a bunch for new guys in our unit. He would probably lend you one if you came out with us, and would have it for sale for a good price. If not the cheapest place to get one is... you guessed it... ATF. Lawdog does some awesome work from what I've seen but its pricey. J. Murray has a decent deal on rear seam, swivel bales for $145. ATF also has a front seam, swivel bale for $170 if you want to be a purist.

At this point a few minor things and you've got a real basic impression. You still need field gear, but in our unit we have plenty of field gear that can be loaned, and will give you some time to pick up the items you need. A cartridge belt would be first for obvious reasons.

Now you need to own/borrow a rifle and you are field ready.

We have weapons to loan and weapons to crew. Plenty of gear to go around for our unit members.

kanowarrior wrote:We have weapons to loan and weapons to crew. Plenty of gear to go around for our unit members.

Yeah, in other units, new guys without a weapon ask to borrow a weapon. In our unit we turn it around, we ask new guys to take a weapon

I will be able to have the basic fieldgear by november and the boots and probably the leggings but the rest will be different i will have to use loaner gear for those

Did anyone in the 9th ID get with you to help you find your gear and or arrange for loaner stuff?

Hey Mayo i'm sorry about the mishap cuz i've decided to go with the 442nd than the 9th ID, and i would like to go with the 442nd. I'll do what i can to stick with this unit, and i'll always follow orders in this unit none the less. I will be very grateful if you accept my apology and i will understand if you don't accept. I will have ammo, boots, maybe some wools, and the basic equipment by the Nov. or any earlier event. If there are any loaner gear in my size that will be good.

no need to apologize keyboards make mistakes too

But yea, in other units, newbies ask for weapons. In this unit, a weapon will be put in your hands and you'll be asked to carry the spare

No problem. I just got home from the Holcomb Valley battle a few minutes ago. Post, PM me, AIM me, or telephone me your uniform sizes. We will then se what we have available to loan out. You are shooting for the November Camp Roberts as a 1st event?. Let me know what you already have. I will give you a list of where to buy items based upon your sizes. I'll check back later. I smell horrible and need to go take a shower after being away all weekend.

Mayo wrote:No problem. I just got home from the Holcomb Valley battle a few minutes ago. Post, PM me, AIM me, or telephone me your uniform sizes. We will then se what we have available to loan out. You are shooting for the November Camp Roberts as a 1st event?. Let me know what you already have. I will give you a list of where to buy items based upon your sizes. I'll check back later. I smell horrible and need to go take a shower after being away all weekend.

See what two days of eating beans will do to you?