Best gun for best man?

[matrdefndr]

Slightly off topic, but if you're in Seattle (as your name implies) I would go browse at Ben's Loan in Renton. They have good prices on most items (provided they're used; new is generally MSRP) and don't fall into the EBR category. I've made two used purchases from there and from all appearances, they could have been new - but half the price.

Pretty big selection too.

 

[JWF III]

Here's an idea, if you have enough time (before you get murd... I mean married).

Get one of the S&W Model 64's from J&G Sales. Have it engraved locally. Send it to S&W to have it reworked to SA/DA again. And have them refiish the blueing while it's there. You'll end up with a practically new S&W, engraved, for less than the cost of a new S&W. And about the same cost of a new Ruger.

But then again... I'm partial to blued Smiths, with the high lustre finish. (Like a 27 or 29.)

So what day and time do I need to be there for the rehersal? I'll volunteer to be number 4. And you already know what would make me happy...

Wyman

 

[LeontheProfessional]

Ruger SP. I have shot quite a few 357s and it is IMO the best deal for the money.

 

[Zak Smith]

Relatively cheap, no paperwork.

 

[Seattleimport]

Paperwork? Crap, I'd forgotten about that part. So, black powder has no paperwork requirements?

Also: someone above mentioned grip plate engraving. Does anyone have any recommendations for a site that provides this service?

 

[LeontheProfessional]

In quite a few states you can just give the gun as a gift with out going through all the transfer process. Of coarse you will have to initially fill it out in your name.

 

[Zak Smith]

In quite a few states you can just give the gun as a gift with out going through all the transfer process. Of coarse you will have to initially fill it out in your name.

Gifting firearms is legitimate in most stages, provided the recipient is a resident of the same state as the original purchaser. Remember that interstate firearms transfers must go through an FFL in the destination state.

Blackpowder firearms have no FFL/transfer requirements, though.

 

[Birdhunter1]

While it is only a .22 rimfire a Ruger Single Six is a fun little gun to shoot and it is durable. No it isn't winning awards in the powrehouse dept, but it is a nice little revolver and a friend really won't care what you get him if anything.

 

[Just One Shot]

Since money is an object I would echo what some others have said. Get a Ruger! If you buy used for less than $400.00 you can get him a real nice .357 stainless.

 

[Bass Ackwardz]

How about a nice Colt Trooper Mk III in .357. I am looking at picking one up and have seen them right around the $400 range. Most haven't been fired much if at all.

Bass

 

[arizonaguide]

For .357:
Ruger SP101 or 3" S&W Jframe (mod60 maybe?). Ruger for pricerange, for sure.
With a set of Hogues on any S&Wsnubby, it can be made to fit a larger hand...yet still have the option of easy CCW at a later date...(even with a 3" barrel).

For .38special: I REALLY like my S&W442 (+P) with a set of larger hogues. Decent pricerange also.

 

[TexasBill]

The Ruger SP101 with the 3-inch barrel is a good choice. Not only does it handle both .357 Magnum, .38 Special and .38 Special +P, it will also conceal nicely tucked behind a cummerbund.

Engraving is likely to blow your budget. You might check under "engraving" in your local yellow pages to see if there is someone locally who could engrave some initials for you.

Personally, I'd save the engraving money and buy a IWB holster for your best man.

 

[TexasBill]

Relatively cheap, no paperwork.

Quite dashing! And what did the bride and her maids of honor carry?