Groomsman Gift Idea

[jrh84]

Couple of questions for you guys....

I'm getting married on October 22nd. That's right, 10/22. I want to get my groomsmen a cool gift that they can actually use, so what better than to get them all 10/22's, right?

So here's my 2 questions. ..
1. What's a subtle, classy way to engrave or etch something with our names, 10/22/2016, etc on a rifle? I want to commemorate the day, but I don't want to make it an obnoxious billboard. I want them to shoot the snot out of these rifles, not be safe queens. I didn't know if on a 10/22, it'd be better to put something into the stock, or engraved into the receiver or barrel. My leading idea is to strip the stocks and have my brother use a woodburner to write something, then refinish them. Thoughts?

2. If I did want to have the receiver or barrels engraved, who's the go-to in area (Louisville to Indy, Cincy to Bloomington)? AllenM?

 

[singlesix]

Get metal barrel band and engrave it? The new 10/22 have plastic bands.

 

[lazarus0213]

I was the best man for a buddy and he got me a mini cannon! just another suggestion

 

[Spear Dane]

How do I become one of your groomsmen?

 

[singlesix]

Laser etching thread:
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/general-firearms-discussion/420490-laser-etching.html

 

[Tactically Fat]

I'm going to ask you a serious question, OP:

How much debt are you carrying right now?

 

[Old Dog]

You could also laser engrave a nice picture of the group of you into the stock with the date!

 

[natdscott]

How much debt are you carrying right now?

Thought perhaps relevant, I feel this question is always in poor taste unless you are actually professionally involved in their finances. It's along the same lines as asking how many guns somebody owns, how many acres they farm, etc.

If I have misread your intent--as can often be the case on the internet--then I apologize.

-Nate

 

[Kutnupe14]

I'm going to ask you a serious question, OP:

How much debt are you carrying right now?

Now? No way to tell. He'll figure it out a few months after he carries her over the threshold.

 

[jagee]

How do I become one of your groomsmen?

 

[jagee]

For engraving, go here:

indy Laser Engraving - Laser Engraving Service, Laser Etching, Custom Laser Engraving

 

[ruger1800]

I'm going to ask you a serious question, OP:

How much debt are you carrying right now?

You must be the new FIL

 

[Cmak85]

Can you laser engrave something small on the bolt?

 

[Bfish]

For engraving, go here:

indy Laser Engraving - Laser Engraving Service, Laser Etching, Custom Laser Engraving

Where are they located?? I think I may take some lowers to them I need trust info put on. Indy I know, but what area of indy? I'll call them tomorrow and make an apt or something.

 

[nad63]

Congrats on your upcoming event. Commemorative 10/22's seem like a fantastic idea to me. All the best.

 

[jrh84]

I'm going to ask you a serious question, OP:

How much debt are you carrying right now?

Won't get into specifics, but I'm about 20:1 net worth vs. debt. I could pay off the pickup and the house, but having that balance invested is making me a lot more than I'm paying in interest. Student loans got paid off 3 years early while I was an expat in Australia. Car is paid for. Fiancé is better off than I am (shoes aren't *quite* as expensive as guns)...we'll be right around that same 20:1 combined. We're paying for the wedding ourselves.

If the wedding date wasn't 10/22, my brother and 3 best friends would be getting longslide 1911's.

 

[jrh84]

Get metal barrel band and engrave it? The new 10/22 have plastic bands.

I like it. If I don't modify the stocks, this might be a good idea.

 

[redhawk34]

LaserScribe on the SE side of Indy just off I-465. (LaserScribe Indianapolis - Industrial Strength Laser Marking). They have always treated me well.

 

[jrh84]

Can you laser engrave something small on the bolt?

I liked the barrel band idea, but I think I like the etched bolt idea even better. Thanks!

 

[singlesix]

If the wedding date wasn't 10/22, my brother and 3 best friends would be getting longslide 1911's.

If I was your brother I'd be lobbying to change the wedding date. Congrats on your upcoming wedding and life together.