Looking for a Modern Presentation Hand Gun

[Ripon83]

My father started a tradition of buying his sons a presentation quality firearm when we achieved what he thought was the pinnacle of their career or education. Mine was a Colt 1911 it's a beautiful blued pistol from the 70's and he hand made a display case that hides ammo and extra magazines. It's a real joy to have around and I've shot it some but not regularly.

My eldest brother died when I was young, and his son completed law school this year and will take the Cal Bar Exam in Jan or Feb and I'd like to do something like this for him, but I just don't see really beautiful guns any more? Some of the Dan Wesson 1911's look good but I just want it to be really special and I'm probably limited to $1500 though.

What's out there on roster I'm missing?

[Walky Talky]

$1500?

6 inch - Smith & Wesson 686 Performance Center Model

It's the gun that The Rock was shooting helicopters down with in the newest Fast and Furious movie

[nikki#2]

Browning Hi Power, also a John Browning masterpiece.



S&W Model 41

[LowThudd]

The Kimber Eclipse Custom II is a nice looking pistol, and at present, the only non-glock on the roster in 10mm. I would think that would be a nice one to present, as the contrasting Black and Stainless is very eye catching. They are also available in .45 if you would prefer. http://www.kimberamerica.com/eclipse...ii-lg-45-acp-a

[TheInternetGunner]

Maybe a Beretta customized by Wilson Combat?

[4DSJW]

What a wonderful thought and gift!

It kind of depends on what your nephew is interested in. If revolvers, you should be able to find a close to mint, or mint, S&W in a number of calibers. For a semi-auto I would want more caliber and firearm type info to make a decision.

[TMB 1]

S&W Classic Revolver

[BarrettM99]

For a true presentation grade firearm, $1500 is really way out of range. The recommendation I have is for you to purchase something decent (maybe engrave his name or event) and put it into a nice prefab wooden presentation case with a nice brass engraved tag. Otherwise be prepared to spend about double your estimate for a presentation grade firearm.

[ElvenSoul]

Be Different S&W Mod 329PD and put some tiger maple grips on it.

[SkyHawk]

Ruger Match Champion, SW 929, Browning High Power, Springfield 1911 9mm Loaded, Cz 75 Tactical Sports

[PocketPete]

I don't know 😤 your father sounds like a badass...

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I'm pretty sure the nephew would love the Colt, do you still need it?

***I would just pass him the Colt***

[ElvenSoul]

Saw a PPK WWII in 9mm Kurtz (.380)

For sale on Gunbroker.com asking $1250

[sixoclockhold]

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_764931_-1_798654_798653_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

It's just a wheel gun, it's just done by the fastest gun in the world, it's just a S&W, it's just .45 ACP

Did I say it's just Beautiful?

[ethib]

Depends on who he is but don't limit yourself to new guns. Something historic could be cool. Or buy something for $1000 and put some customizing/engraving into it.

[liamettocs]

I like the idea of a classic S&W revolver. IIRC, the LAPD issued a commemorative pistol in the 1980s, complete with commemorative seal and box, in celebration (I think) of the 100th anniversary of the LAPD. It's a beautiful piece.