If you were to have a flashy "bbq" revolver....

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A good quandary to have! My gut leans towards one of the N-frames. For me it would have to be a 4". It would need to just be sent to the engraver and then to the finishing house, depending on what you want. A "proper" BBQ gun would be nickel plated but it's your gun. The 629 Classic is also a fantastic choice and usually the engraver can also polish it out. Done. The Colt SAA would also be excellent, the quintessential BBQ piece.

On "rough" versus nicer examples. Rough guns sound like a good idea for custom work because they're no longer original but you're going to pay for the metal work to get those dents and dings smoothed out. Not all can be accomplished by a firm hand at the buffer. Bluing wear is okay but numerous flaws in the metal work will have to be corrected before it's engraved. In your case, since we're mostly looking at engraving a factory gun and not building a custom, you would have to enlist the help of a gunsmith or restoration shop and that would be an extra step with significant cost. You're money a head to start with a nicer example, even though it costs more.

On ivory grips, you're in a bit of luck because you can not only buy grips within your state but you can also have a new set made. This is going to be much more easily accomplished for a single action than a S&W, unless you do magnas.

You definitely need floral carved leather, whatever you choose.

If you're still totally in the air about what route to take, I'd strongly suggest the two volume set of Colt factory engraver books. They are an absolute steal at CDNN.

https://www.cdnnsports.com/the-colt-engraving-bk-set-883p.html
 
CraigC said:
A good quandary to have! My gut leans towards one of the N-frames. For me it would have to be a 4". It would need to just be sent to the engraver and then to the finishing house, depending on what you want. A "proper" BBQ gun would be nickel plated but it's your gun. The 629 Classic is also a fantastic choice and usually the engraver can also polish it out. Done. The Colt SAA would also be excellent, the quintessential BBQ piece.

On "rough" versus nicer examples. Rough guns sound like a good idea for custom work because they're no longer original but you're going to pay for the metal work to get those dents and dings smoothed out. Not all can be accomplished by a firm hand at the buffer. Bluing wear is okay but numerous flaws in the metal work will have to be corrected before it's engraved. In your case, since we're mostly looking at engraving a factory gun and not building a custom, you would have to enlist the help of a gunsmith or restoration shop and that would be an extra step with significant cost. You're money a head to start with a nicer example, even though it costs more.

On ivory grips, you're in a bit of luck because you can not only buy grips within your state but you can also have a new set made. This is going to be much more easily accomplished for a single action than a S&W, unless you do magnas.

You definitely need floral carved leather, whatever you choose.

If you're still totally in the air about what route to take, I'd strongly suggest the two volume set of Colt factory engraver books. They are an absolute steal at CDNN.

https://www.cdnnsports.com/the-colt-engraving-bk-set-883p.html
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Thanks for the tip on the books. I just ordered them. Can't wait to see whats inside. Also good stuff for my customers to look through while they are waiting on their background checks. do you happen to know any one in particular in AZ you would recommend for ivory grips?
 
I'm sorry but I don't own a BBQ gun. I'm not the type who likes to let anyone know what I have. That's just me. I do see some really beautiful handguns that are called BBQ guns. They are nice to look at but I wouldn't spend the money.
 
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Thanks for the tip on the books. I just ordered them. Can't wait to see whats inside. Also good stuff for my customers to look through while they are waiting on their background checks. do you happen to know any one in particular in AZ you would recommend for ivory grips?
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Joe Perkins at Classic Single Action comes to mind.
 
Not sure I understand the concept of a BBQ gun ?

If I am going to someone's home, suggest following the Scottish model of putting my weapon in my sock, so as to not offend my host.

If to show off that I have great and fancy firearm, not sure that is why I carry?
 
I tend to like carrying smaller handguns,,,
One of my favorites is a 3" S&W Model 36 square butt.

If I were to ever want a BBQ Gun,,,
I think that 3"-er with full floral engraving,,,
And a set of ivory grips in a matching cross-draw holster.

I saw that exact rig one time and loved it,,,
Well, not the exact rig as the one I saw had a snubbie barrel.

I just loved the subtlety of the smallish handgun,,,
And the elegance of the cross-draw holster with matching carving.

It truly was a visually pleasing rig.

If I were to choose a semi-auto,,,
An engraved Walther PPK with ivory grips,,,
And again, I want that matching cross-draw holster.

Aarond

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96D283CB-A6AB-4113-B701-175FD12E4F07.jpeg The 27-2 as others have mentioned.

if I were to go through the trouble. Gold inlaid initials on blackstrap. Engraving. light, gold inlaid engraving on the frame. Gold badge, Masonic symbol, hunting scene on the side. Whatever is important you you. Gold ring on the cylinder. Gold bead front sight and, a high Polish blue.

Blue and gold work for me. (not mine)
 
Gun: Personally, a BBQ gun does not necessarily have to be utilitarian. So I’d probably have a single action gun and I’m quite partial to Bowen trimmed Ruger Blackhawks. And I’ve recently discovered I really like the look of the 4-5/8” Blackhawks.

Grips: I don’t like pearl and ivory can be done well but I like a good dark marbled wood of some kind.

Finish: Personally I think nickel plated guns look tacky. The above blued gun with engraving and gold inlay is ticket.

Caliber: For reasons I can’t describe I like the idea of a BBQ gun having an odd or rarer caliber. Like if your show off BBQ gun is a 9mm I’m going to think its lame. But that applies to most of the standard revolver rounds. 44Mag .357 Mag 45 colt. 44 Special Etc. So the BFR in .475 Linebaugh definitely gets some creds not only because its a bit rarer but its also a hand cannon. But the cartridge thats caught my eye recently isn’t even technically a rare cartridge but the .38-44 S&W is really neat and could have some custom brass to go with it and be rare….but still shoot .38 special through it for fun. Some folks who want a “different” cartridge go for the .44-40. I’d go for something different that isn’t normally factory produced just for the wow factor when you tell your buddies you have to hand roll them.
 
those are some beautiful handguns. I really like the gold accents contrasting the blue. that custom Redhawk is gorgeous bigmike
 
I sold my Ultimate Colt .45 Bar B que rig to a collector I know , I used to show it often on THR for ten years. Now I am down to this one which was my 1980s Bar B que rig. No engraving,, but Fuzzy Farant Grips ands an old Floral Tio Sam made El Paso sadlery holster . I had to shoot a criminal one time with a similar duty gun , so it's sentimental. I used to carry this one around the Monterey County Sheriff's Posse doings .

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