I've seen plently of wedding gifts that are for the bride only. Maybe they should have been given at the bridal shower, but they were included as a wedding gift. It is undisputed that the wedding is definitely centered on the bride, as it should be, so a little love from one brother to the other is appropriate in my opinion.
Gift For My Brother's Wedding
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courtgreene
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solution: get 2 makarovs, you can get two cheaper than you can get one revolver pretty often (aim had them for 225 @ one point and pawn shops often have them), my wife likes them and she has itty bitty hands. Put them in one case all-presentable-like, and give those to them. The guy who chimed in earlier was right though, the best way to do it is to present them to the happy couple with the caveat that you are taking them back while he gets this FOID thing and then you will do an ffl transfer. that way they get the surprise and then you stay within the law. Remember you can only buy a handgun in NC if you are a resident so buy them wherever you live and then take them with you, in the case that will double as a gift box. Everyone is happy and no one goes to jail. also maks are fantastic guns, but make sure you get them both in the same caliber (.380 or 9x18) so that they don't accidentally cross up their loadings.
ETA sorry i was in a hurry so i didn't look back up to see who "the guy who chimed in" was
ETA sorry i was in a hurry so i didn't look back up to see who "the guy who chimed in" was
speaksoftly
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My best friend bought me a watch as a wedding present and I was thrilled. However, I definitely wouldn't complain about a gun!
If you want to alienate your soon to be your sister in law go ahead and buy a pistol or knife. I hope they open the gifts in front of everyone
If they're are inbreed hillbilly's, the gift will be the hit of the wedding.
Bottom line very poor taste for a wedding gift, that will keep on giving:banghead:
JT
If they're are inbreed hillbilly's, the gift will be the hit of the wedding.
Bottom line very poor taste for a wedding gift, that will keep on giving:banghead:
JT
oldbear
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What a guy!
Trimore, what a generous thought, your brother is very lucky to have a friend such as yourself. As one or two others have mentioned it may be hard to give a gift that appears to be for the groom only. In addition to a handgun you mentioned a high quality knife. So, if I may, let me suggest a HIGH quality carving set, the traditional matching carving knife and serving fork. I was given one of these sets over 30 years ago and I still have and enjoy using it. If you have the time you can, from time to time, find beautiful antique sets either in stores or on line.
Trimore, what a generous thought, your brother is very lucky to have a friend such as yourself. As one or two others have mentioned it may be hard to give a gift that appears to be for the groom only. In addition to a handgun you mentioned a high quality knife. So, if I may, let me suggest a HIGH quality carving set, the traditional matching carving knife and serving fork. I was given one of these sets over 30 years ago and I still have and enjoy using it. If you have the time you can, from time to time, find beautiful antique sets either in stores or on line.
CoRoMo
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Ignore them. I'd report JTX's insulting post if it were my thread.
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NavyLCDR
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My fiancee would have absolutely no problem at all with a gun for a wedding gift. It would be mostly for me, although if it was a 9mm both her and her daughter would probably shoot it. She would love for me to get a gift like that. I think if you can't be happy that the other person is getting something really nice that they really want, then maybe it's time to check the relationship.
Now you're talking...the carving knife set is something will get good use.
In the kitchen the gifts I've appreciated the most are a 3-knife Laguiole Cheese Knife Set and a stainless steel knife block. The cheese knife set is useful and gets good airtime when company comes. The block is designed to hold everything from paring knives to a sharpening steel.
That said, I realize that I spend more time in the kitchen than skinning or shooting. But hey, it's the weekend...outdoor fun's awaiting!
In the kitchen the gifts I've appreciated the most are a 3-knife Laguiole Cheese Knife Set and a stainless steel knife block. The cheese knife set is useful and gets good airtime when company comes. The block is designed to hold everything from paring knives to a sharpening steel.
That said, I realize that I spend more time in the kitchen than skinning or shooting. But hey, it's the weekend...outdoor fun's awaiting!
pikid89
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his and hers ruger single six and ruger bearcat in wood case same for NAA mini revolvers
xcgates
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Maybe it is a mark of who I tend to hang out with, but most of my friends would think that would be a cool gift. Especially coming from a brother.
Though I have one female friend who would claim any knife for herself. Gun, that could be the man's thing, but dang is she a knife collector.
Though I have one female friend who would claim any knife for herself. Gun, that could be the man's thing, but dang is she a knife collector.
cleardiddion
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Give your brother my congradulations!
Now, I know it might come of as rude but it needs to be asked:
What's your budget?
I see a lot of people throwing out ideas but I figure that information might help narrow things down to a smaller number of quality suggestions.
I rather like the idea of matching handguns for the bride and groom, especially when it came to the Maks. However, one thing that you should keep in mind should be the availability of ammo for the those pistols. When I'm down in Florida for school I can find plenty of 9x18mm for my carry piece but as soon as I come home to here in Colorado the ready supply dries up rather quick.
My suggestion is, if you happen to go with the pistols, to stick with common calibers that your brother can find in his area at the local shops. Oh, and how about two different finishes for the pistols? Kinda like a 'his' and 'hers' sort of deal.
Now, I know it might come of as rude but it needs to be asked:
What's your budget?
I see a lot of people throwing out ideas but I figure that information might help narrow things down to a smaller number of quality suggestions.
I rather like the idea of matching handguns for the bride and groom, especially when it came to the Maks. However, one thing that you should keep in mind should be the availability of ammo for the those pistols. When I'm down in Florida for school I can find plenty of 9x18mm for my carry piece but as soon as I come home to here in Colorado the ready supply dries up rather quick.
My suggestion is, if you happen to go with the pistols, to stick with common calibers that your brother can find in his area at the local shops. Oh, and how about two different finishes for the pistols? Kinda like a 'his' and 'hers' sort of deal.
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