Best gun for best man?

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I'm getting married, and one of my groomsmen is a fellow (if new) gun enthusiast. He's mentioned a few times that he's always wanted a revolver, but I know his next purchase is going to be a black rifle. I figure this is an excellent opportunity to buy him that dream gun, as a groomsmen gift.

My question to this forum: what should I get?

Some guidance:

Price is a factor, as usual. I'd like to keep this gift under $500, ideally *well* under $500.
Presentation is important. Gun's got to look good. Where does one get pistol boxes?
I'm a fan of cowboy guns, but he's never been into them. He's more into modern revolvers: rubber grips and all.
The gun has to be engrave-able. Ideally, at the time of placing the order, since I wouldn't know where to take a gun to get engraved.

So, any ideas?
 
Now that you mention it, I recall him admiring the .357 for its versatility. 357 for power, 38 for inexpensive target shooting.

Also, I'm pretty sure he wants a gun that will fill his hand, as opposed to a CCW / snub gun. Say, 3" to 5" barrel.
 
Now that you mention it, I recall him admiring the .357 for its versatility. 357 for power, 38 for inexpensive target shooting.
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Ruger SP101. It should come in at less than five bills and the stainless should be easily engraved.
 
This looks like either of there will do the trick: http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/31456 or http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/80038

But I wonder where I'd have to go in order to get it engraved?

The whole idea for this, by the way, comes from the original purpose of the Best Man / Groomsmen: either to protect and escort the bride to the wedding, or to join in the attack as the groom raids a neighboring village/homestead to capture a wife. Either role requires weapons, which is why I'm getting my groomsmen a revolver (for the gun guy), an antique katana (for the japanese guy), and a lightsaber (for the sci-fi nerd).
 
A lot depends on how much engraving you are talking about. I would suggest a simple inscription engraved on the backstrap. It would be a more economical to work with a stainless gun as was previously mentioned and avoid the expense of reblueing. One possible alternative would be to get yourself a nice gun new or used and have a presentation plate inlayed into the grips or into the lid of a presentation case. You can save yourself some money by having the plate engraved either by hand or machine at a jeweler.
 
Look for a 3" Ruger SP101 Special Edition. May be a touch over your budget, but the engraving is incredible! I would guess it is done on a cnc machine, but looks very nice. If you don't want to spend the extra dough, go with a 3" SP101 with some fancy grips/grip inserts.
 
In sticking with the 357 in you budget range, I would go ruger. Yes Smiths are very nice, but I think a Ruger sounds more in tune with what you looking for. A new GP or SP would work but I'd look for a Security Six. I did the same thing for my brother when he got married. But it was a Black Hawk in 45lc.
Good luck...
 
I agree with all the above ref Ruger......even though you could get a nice S&W 642 or 442 .38 +P for under $500...maybe even under $400 at BudsGunShop.com.......but still over your price range....

Therefore, go with the Ruger......357........can't go wrong!
 
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If you should ever need a Best man in the future send me a PM and I'll get you whats on my short list :D
 
I got mine a black powder revolver. I think Colt New Army .44. Got it from Cabelas for about $199 at the time, probably more now as that was 20 years ago! It was the kit model, so it had all the little tools he needed, a few balls, patches, etc.

I got a presentation box for it for like $50.

We don't see each other very often anymore. But when we do, that pistol is always discussed. He has had much fun with it over the years.
 
I would get him a 3" or 4" Ruger GP100 (357 mag). My alternative would be a air weight Smith revolver in 38spl probably. If I were going to do the gift thing, I would buy him something "good" otherwise I would choose a different gift. The black powder choice is not a bad althernative. The other might simply be a regular black powder rifle in 50 cal; Thompson would be my choice, but if you are in a state that is primitive hunting only (flintlock etc), then I would get a Hawkins design. You can buy those for less than the handguns and still get a very high quality rifle.
 
Ruger SBH 44 mag a mans gun!
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This would undoubtedly be a show of class, appreciation, and friendship. A 44mag is as versatile a caliber as you can get and the SBH's are a classic design.

Careful though... get him too nice of a gun and he might try to steal you from your wife! :neener:

-MW
 
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