What pistol for my son?

Status
Not open for further replies.
E

esheato

Member
Joined
Apr 8, 2003
Messages
2,783
Location
NoVa
We're expecting!

I found out last week that we're destined to have a little boy. As you can imagine, I'm excited beyond belief. Having someone to shoot with and pass on my firearms is an awesome feeling. I'm already reeling over all the things that I get to share and teach him.

Now, I want to buy him a pistol when he is born. It'll be locked up in the safe until I present it to him when he is 21. I want something timeless and classic. Something worthy of being passed on. Being a 1911 guy, I automatically think of Colt. A deep blue 1991 Govt. length pistol really trips my trigger and would be a great gift. I'd rather stay away from Glock and the rest of 'em.

Suggestions?

Ed
 
Colt is a great idea. How about something a little more special? I would send away your colt to Ted Yost and get some custom works done. Now that would increase value and make your timeless piece even more valuable.
 
Congratulations, I agree with you a nice 1911. Maybe an older one that will increase in value by the time he is grown.
 
Go 1911, but I'd say stainless. And go with a Series 70.
Series70_O1070A1CS_SMALL.jpg

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_141/products_id/36108

Maybe an engraving, also.
 
Rasputin,

Not a big fan of Walther. The P99 is definitely out..plastic is not my thing.

P38 is kinda cool. I'll keep it in mind.


Chongfa,

Yost is a great idea, but I was thinking I'd leave it stock and let him pick the changes that he wanted. Rather than have me build it into something that I would want.

Ed
 
Why wait till he's 21?

Our boys each got a .22 Chipmunk when they were born, a .308 FR8 and a 12 ga. pump at 10, and 1911's at 12.

Expose him to everything you can, as early as you can. He'll be well trained, safe, and a good shot by the time a lot of other kids are just starting out with a bb gun. (Dont let him have one of "them" until he's 21. If you have to ask..... :) )
 
Custom 1911

Custom Hi Power

Pre Lock S&W revolver

Those would be my choices.

If necessary, buy the base gun now and get it worked on later. (If $ is an issue)


GREAT IDEA! I'll have to remember it.
-Remember, if you buy a hi cap... buy him 6-12 mags... he likely won't be able to.
 
1911 or a Hi Power would be on the top of my list. I like the idea of getting a gun that was manufactured in the year of his birth. That will make especially meaningful!

BTW, congratulations!
 
I'm a 1911 guy myself, and with that said the new Smith & Wesson line
of 1911's is worth taking a look at~! I have the basic (#108282) 5"
stainless model, with Novaks low profile 3-dot sights; and it shoots
right up there with my much more expensive Les Baer TRS 1911. ;)
 
This wouldn't be his only firearm, so no worries there!

I'm already planning on a Chipmunk and I have a beautiful Winchester 101 in 20 gauge in the safe that would be perfect for skeet and dove.

I'm looking for a sentimental gun that I can give to him later on.

Hmmm...

SW State Quarter -- beautiful gun, but it doesn't have any meaning to me
Hi Power -- interesting...and i'll take it under advisement. Who makes nice Hi Powers?
SW Revolvers -- I'm not up on their models, so I'm open to suggestions or an education. ;)
SW 1911 -- When dealing with the 1911 pattern, I'd prefer to stay away from Smith-Wesson. I have no experience with them, they've just never rubbed me the right way. When I picture 1911, it's Brown, Baer, Colt, Springfield and a dash of Kimber.

The Colt 1991A1 is looking better and better. My dealer quoted me $740 for the blue govt. model.

Ed
 
I see I'm the only one who likes Walther engineering
Click to expand...
Not the only one - but plastic guns just don't have the heirloom/keepsake quality that all-steel guns do. Even if the P99 fits the human hand perfectly, as it does for me.

I'd go with a 1911 that's not in stainless. Stainless can and will rust (stainless means just that - stains less easily that reg'lar steel)... but nickel won't. Or a nicely blued 1911.
Revolvers - an old S&W in .357 magnum... Model 27-2, maybe? The Smiths with the older style of lines seem to work better in the heirloom role.
If you want really old, look at getting a Webley Mark VI revolver. Big ol' wheelguns with a lot of character. You know any other revolvers with a hexagonal barrel?
Hi-Powers: Made by FN - imported by FN and Browning. I think FN models are cheaper.

I'm thinking nickel for longevity, and for passing down to future generations after 'im. Maybe have his name carved on the grips of the gun you get?
 
Congrats brother! I like the idea of a Colt 1911, something in a series 70 and a Ceiner 22lr conversion kit to teach him how to shoot with;)
 
Congrats! I agree with the others on here, Colt 1911 or a 1911 of some sort.

Others I would suggest might include a USP, Sig 226 or 229, Browning HP or maybe a Beretta 92FS.

Lets just hope we all still have the right to own our guns 21 years from now:uhoh:
 
We can sit here and chew the fat on "whats best for YOUR son"; but that
is a question that only he must answer; as there are many different types
of variables out there~! :scrutiny:

As they say "different strokes for different folk's", and not all of the variables
will work for everyone. ;) :D

In my way of thinking, I agree as a good 1911 is very hard too beat!
A gift that will last from a quality manufactuer is a blessing. Lots of
good ones out there, including (but not limited to) Ed Brown, Wilson
Combat, Les Baer, Nighthawk, Springfield Armory, STI, SIG, etc.
 
How about a matching set of commemorative pistolas of your choice? Perhaps a set that coincides with your son's birthday? This way you could personalize the display case and not personalize the guns themselves. It would probably hurt resale unless your Gen Patton. I think that a gun manufactured on your son's birthday is a good idea as already mentioned. Another idea perhaps is to have someone like Freedom Arms build a gun for your son. I think that would be the ultimate as far as personalizing goes, provided dad can keep from firing it.:neener:

Also congrats
PB
 
I honestly think that the best gifts from relatives are one's that they've used for years. For example, my grandpa handed down his very very used Korean war issue Zippo. He used it for years and years.

Compare that to him buying a zippo and putting it in a closet to give to his grandson when he's old enough to not burn the house down.

Take your most used 1911 and put it away for your son... buy yourself a new gun, use it, pass it on to the next kid. that way you can tell your son that it's the gun that Dad had put thousands of rounds through with great enjoyment before he started shooting it at age 10 or so.
 
great idea about locking a gun away for your son. however, i really have to agree w/ kellyj00. i think it would mean alot more if you passed down a pistol that was yours (or even better your fathers/grandfather/great....etc). when i turned 10 or 11 i recieved a remington nylon that my great grandfathers (bought new in the 70's) that he had shot thousands of rounds through, my grandfather had shot thousands of rounds through, and my father had shot thousands of rounds through. it might not be the most expensive gun, but it is deff. the most special to me.

anyway, if your heart is stuck on a new gun, i would purchase a colt, smith, or springfield 1911. a custom job would be nice too, but i think a base model 1911 from a good manufacturer would be just as special.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Similar threads

D
  • Locked
Pistol for Son
Replies
21
Views
833
eatont9999
E
T
  • Locked
Ruger MK5 good first gun for my son?
Replies
9
Views
1K
searcher451
S
G
  • Locked
What is a "custom" pistol?
Replies
15
Views
965
Smythe77
S
J
  • Locked
Need ideas and recommendations for new pistol.
Replies
9
Views
550
coylh
C
N
  • Locked
Gun to keep for son?
2 3
Replies
56
Views
2K
30-06 lover
3
Back
Top