Jorg Nysgerrig
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A 4" .357 would be a good option too. A Ruger GP100 or SW 686 would fit the bill.
Help! Ideas on gun (gift) for husband
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forget the 22's
If he wanted one he would have one by now. Also, he is obviously a semi-auto type guy so you should stick with that. A 1911 is my my suggestion. There are several good manufacturers out there including Kimber, Smith and Wesson, Remington, Sig Sauer and, Ruger. There are lots of others of course. If your husband has a favorite gun store you might be able to glean some information to husband's wants and desires. He might even have something on a payment plan that you can pay off. I have a friend of mine who's wife has done that a few times.
If he wanted one he would have one by now. Also, he is obviously a semi-auto type guy so you should stick with that. A 1911 is my my suggestion. There are several good manufacturers out there including Kimber, Smith and Wesson, Remington, Sig Sauer and, Ruger. There are lots of others of course. If your husband has a favorite gun store you might be able to glean some information to husband's wants and desires. He might even have something on a payment plan that you can pay off. I have a friend of mine who's wife has done that a few times.
MachIVshooter
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There's a big difference between extrapolation and assumption. The above statement is definitely the latter.
redneck2
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I'd probably suggest either the Springfield Loaded Stainless or the .357 revolver. I'd forget the black powder idea. That's something you either REALLY like or don't
No4Mk1*
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Just to be different; how about an AR-15? Wrap it in a vacuum cleaner box. Almost any brand would be fine.
dprice3844444
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give him a gift cert or tell him to pick out what he desires,and you will pay for it.less chances of mistakes
Legionnaire
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So do you live in the country? City? Suburbs?
When he goes to the range, is it indoor or outdoor?
Has he expressed any interest in long guns?
If you're sticking with a handgun, I'll second the 4-inch double-action .357 revolver and the 1911. But if you're willing to expand your horizons and he has the place to shoot it, I'd offer up a nice shotgun. You decide if he would prefer one set up for sport shooting or one set up for combat/defense. The first gun I ever owned was a shotgun, and it was a gift from my wife.
When he goes to the range, is it indoor or outdoor?
Has he expressed any interest in long guns?
If you're sticking with a handgun, I'll second the 4-inch double-action .357 revolver and the 1911. But if you're willing to expand your horizons and he has the place to shoot it, I'd offer up a nice shotgun. You decide if he would prefer one set up for sport shooting or one set up for combat/defense. The first gun I ever owned was a shotgun, and it was a gift from my wife.
leadcounsel
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Welcome to THR. Do you have any generous single sisters! 
Just kidding of course.
With a $1000 budget, I'm sure he'll love whatever you can get him. Here are my suggestions.
It sounds like he has a few handguns. Anyone that likes handguns, probably also likes rifles.
You didn't say what state you live in, so make sure that what you end up buying is legal in your state.
Any good gun collection almost certainly needs:
1. Handgun(s)
2. Rifle(s)
3. Shotgun(s)
With $1000 you have a lot of room to play. You can get one nice gun, two good guns, a nice gun and have it engraved, a nice gun and accessories and ammunition, etc.
So here are some ideas.
Pistols - look on the cases or guns to figure out what caliber they are. Most guys like guns in the same caliber (9mm, .45 caliber, 40 caliber). Then look at other models/makes like Sig Sauer, CZ, Heckler Koch, Springfield... Revolvers are great too... but a person can be imbalanced in their collection in my view. He's pretty well covered on handguns.
Rifles - I like the idea of a battle rifle. All collections need a good battle rifle. An AR15 is excellent ($700 or so), and so is the AK47 ($600 or so)....
Shotgun - Every collection needs a great no-nonsense pump shotgun. Look at Remington 870 and Mossberg 500.
You might get him a $600 pistol and a $400 shotgun, for instance. Or a $700 AR15 and 1000 rounds of ammo for another $300. Any gun should be accompanied by a handful of correct magazines.
I have a few guns that I had engraved for special occasions (deployment and unit pistols). They are cool. Perhaps you have something that you would like to engrave on his gun?
You almost can't go wrong, and he'll be thrilled with these gifts.
Good luck and have fun.
Just kidding of course.With a $1000 budget, I'm sure he'll love whatever you can get him. Here are my suggestions.
It sounds like he has a few handguns. Anyone that likes handguns, probably also likes rifles.
You didn't say what state you live in, so make sure that what you end up buying is legal in your state.
Any good gun collection almost certainly needs:
1. Handgun(s)
2. Rifle(s)
3. Shotgun(s)
With $1000 you have a lot of room to play. You can get one nice gun, two good guns, a nice gun and have it engraved, a nice gun and accessories and ammunition, etc.
So here are some ideas.
Pistols - look on the cases or guns to figure out what caliber they are. Most guys like guns in the same caliber (9mm, .45 caliber, 40 caliber). Then look at other models/makes like Sig Sauer, CZ, Heckler Koch, Springfield... Revolvers are great too... but a person can be imbalanced in their collection in my view. He's pretty well covered on handguns.
Rifles - I like the idea of a battle rifle. All collections need a good battle rifle. An AR15 is excellent ($700 or so), and so is the AK47 ($600 or so)....
Shotgun - Every collection needs a great no-nonsense pump shotgun. Look at Remington 870 and Mossberg 500.
You might get him a $600 pistol and a $400 shotgun, for instance. Or a $700 AR15 and 1000 rounds of ammo for another $300. Any gun should be accompanied by a handful of correct magazines.
I have a few guns that I had engraved for special occasions (deployment and unit pistols). They are cool. Perhaps you have something that you would like to engrave on his gun?
You almost can't go wrong, and he'll be thrilled with these gifts.
Good luck and have fun.
oneounceload
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Make sure if you do buy him a gun that the store might let him exchange it if it turns out to be something he really doesn't like.
George Dickel
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Every thing I've read so far on this topic is an assumption.
redneck2
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Well, that's what she asked for. And I would have suggested a gift certificate but she wanted gun ideas
except that anytime the gun leaves the shop it's considered used and gets devalued
George Dickel
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Regardless of the fact that it is a new gun and even not fired, he will lose money on a resale or trade in on another gun. Not knowing exactly what his preferences are on guns, go the gift card route. Let him get what he really wants not what everyone here has suggested because most of the suggestions are based on what the individual poster prefers or based on assumptions. Do you want him to buy you a clothing article or fashion accessory based on what other people would suggest? Your heart is in the right place but let him decide what he wants.
First Rifle
He does not have a rifle yet.
For the fun factor I'd get a ak underfolder , this one has all new parts.
More info Best quality AK style weapon.
Prices are good right now and will only go up in the future, so it is a good investment.
He does not have a rifle yet.
For the fun factor I'd get a ak underfolder , this one has all new parts.
More info Best quality AK style weapon.
Prices are good right now and will only go up in the future, so it is a good investment.
Bullseye57
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My suggestion would be to take him to the gun store as a surprise and let him pick out something he likes within your budget - which is ample enough to do the job. Make it a game of sorts, tell him the destination is a surprise and drive him around a little then end up at your local gun shop. Let him feel the anticipation of where could you possibly be taking him. Perhaps make it a clue in the card that his gift is in the car and involves some traveling. This way he can also fill out all the required transfer/FFL forms too.
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leadcounsel
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She could take him in the car, then blindfold him, and carefully lead him into the gun store. Then let him select any guns or parts up to $1000 (maybe do a certificate and give it to him in the store - "this is good for guns and gun stuff up to $1000). Could combine a day scavenger hunt with small stuff around town that culminates at the gun store (lingerie store, nice restaurant, cigar shop, whatever).
Creative gift presentation is often as good as the gift.
I once did this for a girlfriend who was new to guns. She had shot several and liked a few, and she had a big wish list. I blindfolded her and led her into a spare bedroom. On the bed I had several handguns and longguns laying out in a nice presentation. I told her to pick any one she wanted. She loved it, and it was really cool and memorable. The fact that we broke up later is unrelated...
I personally don't like gift cards. They are worse than cash, often have hidden fees, limit a person too much, and can expire. If you are going to go that route, just stuff some cash in an new wallet and a note saying to buy guns and ammo!
Creative gift presentation is often as good as the gift.
I once did this for a girlfriend who was new to guns. She had shot several and liked a few, and she had a big wish list. I blindfolded her and led her into a spare bedroom. On the bed I had several handguns and longguns laying out in a nice presentation. I told her to pick any one she wanted. She loved it, and it was really cool and memorable. The fact that we broke up later is unrelated...
I personally don't like gift cards. They are worse than cash, often have hidden fees, limit a person too much, and can expire. If you are going to go that route, just stuff some cash in an new wallet and a note saying to buy guns and ammo!
Bullseye57
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Exactly! My bride did this to me back in '87'. Made it a scavenger hunt with a series of clues stashed all around the house in the middle of a birthday party. The clues were vague, some even were partial pictures of places where the next clue was hidden. I had to figure out what the clue was and where the next destination was in the series. Everyone knew what was happening except me. When I finally reached the hiding spot, I was right back in the exact place I had started. The 1911 pistol, in a wrapped box, was hidden in a desk drawer just two feet away. Very memorable. Back then, it was much easier to purchase a firearm as a gift for someone else, even in California - where we lived at that time.
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Bullseye
Agreeing with many previous posts and maybe some new twists:
Springfield 1911 Loaded Stainless Steel
Smith and Wesson 686 .357 magnum 4"
Ruger GP 100 .357 magnum 4"
Black powder cap and ball (1860 army, 1858 new army or 1847 Walker Colt)
I'd suggest a Ruger Old Army for black powder but they're no longer made and you'd have to buy used or new/used from someone online.
A Bond Arms .45 derringer, maybe the Snake Slayer (simply because it's different)
A Ruger Mark III if he likes to target shoot
Maybe a nice brand name revolver in nickel finish (who doesn't like shiny?)
Hope he likes whatever you get.
Springfield 1911 Loaded Stainless Steel
Smith and Wesson 686 .357 magnum 4"
Ruger GP 100 .357 magnum 4"
Black powder cap and ball (1860 army, 1858 new army or 1847 Walker Colt)
I'd suggest a Ruger Old Army for black powder but they're no longer made and you'd have to buy used or new/used from someone online.
A Bond Arms .45 derringer, maybe the Snake Slayer (simply because it's different)
A Ruger Mark III if he likes to target shoot
Maybe a nice brand name revolver in nickel finish (who doesn't like shiny?)
Hope he likes whatever you get.
leadcounsel
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The OP says he likes pistols, and already owns 3, and she wants to get him something different. She has a budget of $1000...
Yet people keep recommending MORE pistols or - even worse - a nearly useless $300 cap and ball something or other.
Do yourself a favor OP, do NOT get him a cap and ball anything. That is a very niche, and nearly useless, item.
For someone like your husband, who has clear gaps in his useful gun collection, get him something on the high end of your $1000 budget and something very useful. As I suggested, AR15, AK47, shotgun, etc.
While I don't know him, I'm sure he'll get more enjoyment and use from an AK47 than a cap and ball anything...
Yet people keep recommending MORE pistols or - even worse - a nearly useless $300 cap and ball something or other.
Do yourself a favor OP, do NOT get him a cap and ball anything. That is a very niche, and nearly useless, item.
For someone like your husband, who has clear gaps in his useful gun collection, get him something on the high end of your $1000 budget and something very useful. As I suggested, AR15, AK47, shotgun, etc.
While I don't know him, I'm sure he'll get more enjoyment and use from an AK47 than a cap and ball anything...
Jorg Nysgerrig
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leadcounsel has spoken, get him a long gun or he will tell you again! Thank god no one suggested reloading gear or we'd have to suffer through another community college level discussion of economics.
Not everyone needs to have a "complete" collection. We don't even know if he wants a long gun or has proper storage for one.
That said, while black powder stuff is neat, it's not practical for many shooters.
Whatever you get, let us know how it goes. Good luck!
Thank god no one suggested reloading gear or we'd have to suffer through another community college level discussion of economics.Not everyone needs to have a "complete" collection. We don't even know if he wants a long gun or has proper storage for one.
That said, while black powder stuff is neat, it's not practical for many shooters.
Whatever you get, let us know how it goes. Good luck!
She never mentions rifles, says he likes pistols, and three is certainly not too many for someone who likes them. Then again, a rifle might be the answer.
The options are endless. I wonder what calibers he has/likes?
Yep, if he's smart.
Always a good choice.
leadcounsel
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My simple point was that a cap and ball is something a person adds to a more complete collection... or someone who can't otherwise own a modern gun.
It's certainly not something that someone would typically buy or want as a gift when there are huge gaps in a gun collection.
A cap and ball is about a step up from something that's going to end up in the junk drawer or ignored display cabinet. I can't speak for the OP's husband, but I'm not the only one here that would much prefer a real, working, useful gun that fills a role not otherwise already filled....
It's certainly not something that someone would typically buy or want as a gift when there are huge gaps in a gun collection.
A cap and ball is about a step up from something that's going to end up in the junk drawer or ignored display cabinet. I can't speak for the OP's husband, but I'm not the only one here that would much prefer a real, working, useful gun that fills a role not otherwise already filled....
Get him one of those $600 "blemished" Adams Arms AR15's with the piston impingement systems from Budsgunshop.com (the ones that no one has been able to find anything wrong with). Then for $275-$300, get him a Ruger SR22 Semiauto pistol, or browning buckmark. The last $100, a box of .22 and a box of 223 or 556 for breaking in! If its easier to just get one, I would agree with other posters, a stainless Ruger GP100 or SP101 38/357 would very nice addition. Those revolvers are works of art
First off, you are an awesome wife and I'm very jealous of your husband. A gift of a quality gun such as you are thinking is one he will love.
I think you're on the right track with a handgun both because of his demonstrated interest, but also because a handgun is typically a more personal item. If you could post a bit more about the guns he has such as model numbers, caliber it would be easier to give you a good recommendation. IE: Glock 17 9mm, or Smith & Wesson M&P .40 etc.. But I'll take a flier and provide my best guess.
My guess is your husband likes plastic/polymer framed combat style guns. The best available of those is typically a Heckler & Koch, or HK. Kinda the BMW or Mercedes of the type. If you were to give an H&K pistol to your hubby my guess is he'd want to marry you all over again. If you do, I'd try and get one with the LEM trigger as it will be similar to what I'm guessing he already likes.
If your husband wouldn't like that for a gift, he's not good enough for you and you should contact me instead....;-) (just kidding!!!)
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