Groomsman gifts: Handguns. now which one?

[Bobson]

As a few others have said, I have very little personal interest in ever buying a subcompact firearm. Having said that, I think the Keltec PF9 is an extremely classy gift idea, and it would be something I would keep (and use) my entire life.

I think its an outstanding idea.

 

[Ed N.]

Whatever gun you get (great idea, btw), if you can carve out enough budget to include a nice presentation case the gift will be even more special. A nice case with the recipient's name on a brass tag would be a very classy touch.

 

[coolluke01]

Cobra Arms Big bore Derringer. 9mm. They look dangerous and sexy. The perfect mans gift. IMO
I have not shot one of these and i'm sure there will be opinions shared about them. I've been looking at getting one my self. They are really nice looking, all shiny and with the rosewood grips. They come in 9mm. They won't break the bank and you will have some money left over to buy a presentation box. Great idea BTW.
Remember this is a present they will remember. Don't worry about usability too much. Get the coolest and best looking gun you can. Keltec ahhh... Doesn't grab you like the Derringer does.



http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=264960282

 

[JHenry]

i want to get 2 pf9s eventually(just to have fun and make a jackass out of myself ) and although theres numerous stories about how problematic they are, at $215 each and kel-tecs customer service i dont think ill be jumping off the deep end with them.

I love the ones dark grey grips and the square checkering pattern is just super apeealing for some reason

 

[LeonCarr]

Wow...the last time I was in a wedding I got a 36 ounce beer mug with my name engraved on it, filled with chocolates and mini bar liquor bottles .

I would go for the gift certificate idea also, unless the 200 bucks each went towards used Remington 870 12 Gauge Shotguns.

Just my .02,
LeonCarr

 

[rockrogue]

Shotguns... I eluded to this being a possibility in an earlier post. I think all 3 of my groomsman have 12 gage pumps, and in black. Wouldn't really enrich any of their collections.

that derringer is pretty.

I realize this is a little bit form over function, but i'm an engineer. I can't buy something I don't want to put a few hundred rounds through.

Presentation boxes is a great idea! thanks!

 

[sawdeanz]

If long guns aren't out of the question how about some marlin .22's or Mosin Nagants? There are a few .22 1911 knockoffs like chiappa and American Classic that are just a bit over the budget but which would be handsome

 

[mashaffer]

I was going to suggest the CZ-82 but I really like the idea of those cap and ball revolvers. Can you find a way to get each of them a "Three Persons" type holster to go with their tuxes?

mike

 

[EVIL]

Another gift option for the outdoorsman is a "presentation grade" fixed blade knife & sheath. $200 buys a lot more (even custom) knife than gun.

But if it's guns - I think the Keltec PF-9 would be a great inexpensive gun. I would be happy to receive any firearm if I was a groomsman!

Either way, you are a class act for entertaining the idea all together - and your future bride gets my vote too for letting this happen...

 

[trickyasafox]

Taurus PT 22? runs about 200-205 from buds- Not a bad looking pocket gun. Don't know how well they run. Also have the PT25 in that price range- but really, I'd rather have a 22lr over a 25acp.

Just thinking out loud, but if everyone owns a common platform, (maybe an AR15) you could get everyone engraved conversion kits for 22lr or something.

The Puma 1911 22lr is 199 shipped from buds.

What about engraved AR15 lower receivers? That would be way under budget, you could probably even put an LPK in them for your groomsmen.

obviously the p-64 is in your range, but you weren't a fan of the caliber.

You could get everyone a new 10/22- tough to give a more useful and fun gift than that.

I know my suggestions are very 22lr centric, but I think you can get the most quality in your price range with that caliber.

 

[dodo bird]

I changed my mind. Cap and ball revolvers are the way to go. Great gift.

 

[orionengnr]

How about a gift certificate to a local gun shop? I would rather have that money go towards a quality firearm of my choice than a some cheap gun.

Bingo. If someone gave me a Krap-Tec, I'd give it back, and we would no longer be friends. I'd rather have a $100 Home Depot gift certificate. Or even a 12-pack of Budweiser.

 

[gatesbox]

I wouldn't scoff at the Kel-TEC. I think Ruger LCPs are under 300 from Buds, but perhaps a bit steep. They would all have to be in state residents for an HG...interstate the fed transfer regs kick in....

Please post a pick when you get the laser etching done.....

I kinda like the idea of laser engraved AR lowers too! I would love to look down at an AR and see a my bros design.... Not immediate gratification but pretty cool.

 

[dprice3844444]

smith sigma

 

[aHFo3]

How bout a Tokarev?
http://www.jgsales.com/romanian-tok...uto-pistols,-very-good-condition.-p-6346.html

 

[Mp7]

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What ZAK did.

Both at 229$ at cabelas.

(... would you really wanna gift plastic to your groomsmen???)

 

[fatcat4620]

Get the NNA mini or a cap and ball. They have the kind of class you just won't find in a keltec.

 

[ultradoc]

Dude what a great idea. What about the Keltec P3AT? Also the Bersa Thunder is decient. Wherever you get the guns ask for a 'bulk' discount. Wouldn't hurt to ask. All they can say is no.

 

[Stacer]

I'd go with the NAA. I may have to steal this idea for when I get hitched

 

[Sebastian the Ibis]

A P64 is a beautiful gun, especially when you consider what it costs. It also is very similar to a PPK, those go great with a tux - thank you Mr. Bond. I would go with those or the cap and ball revolvers.

 

[Waywatcher]

I really think the Black Powder Revolver is a great idea.

They strike me as being classy, with longevity, something they could hang up on the wall with pride, and almost an heirloom--especially with engraving. I like these: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shoo...wse/shooting-black-powder-pistols/_/N-1100201 or these http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shoo...wse/shooting-black-powder-pistols/_/N-1100201

Something so cool, in my opinion, of gifting a .44 revolver of steel, wood and brass.

 

[chicharrones]

I'll jump in with the other black powder guys, that is a fantastic idea. Their spouses probably wouldn't object to a "quaint and antiquated" firearm. Definitely a nice wallhanger that can be fired for the fun of it.

I did a set of BP pistols. They were relatively cheap, super fun and classy. They also avoided all FFL complications, which was an issue because I had groomsmen from two countries and four states.

 

[cavman]

I really like the black powder idea as well!

Will they be able to fire it tho'? Do they sell a little set of all the things you need to fire one of those things?

It would be nice to have a "my first cap and ball kit"
A dozen balls
a dozen caps
2 tbsp of powder
little rod thing
whatever else you need thing

I buy my reloading stuff by the 1000's but if I ever got "gifted" an old timer's pistol like that, I would want to be able to purchase a ready-to-go package to only shoot a cylinder or two.

 

[Alec]

I really like the looks of that Cobra 9mm derringer. They are classy, yet modern. I bet they would look great with custom engraving.

 

[rockrogue]

There have been some changes to "the plan" from the fience. I have 3 groomsmen, and my brother is officiating the wedding. She said I am to oly get 4 guns, and I con't leave my bro out... Which makes sense to me. I really wanted a souvinier as well, but I guess I can always replicate at a later date. Here are my options as I see them:

cobra derringer nickel/cherry ~$140
Pheonix arms HP22A ~$125
KelTec PF9 ~$225
Cabelas (or other) cap/ball BP pistol ~$185
Surplus p64 ~$160

So the issue with the P64 is that the laser etchign or engraving will probably look bad on a 30 year old gun with a lot of wear on it. Taking all 4 apart and re blueing them would be complicated with all the parts that are likely to break, so I think they may be out.

The ball&cap BP pistols are sweet looking, but highly impractical. The price is enticing though.

The HP22A is no doubt a cheap firearm. The company stands behind their mediocre product, and the are cute little pocket guns that cost nothing to shoot.

The KelTec is out of the price range. I don't think I can swing 4X that plus engraving.

the derringers are seeming more and more cool, and also classy.