Gun engraving, would you do it?

[Sylvain]

I found a few websites that will let you engrave the slide of your handgun (or any other kind of gun) with a laser.
What do you think of that, have you done it or would you do it?

I think it could be nice to engrave your name on your gun, especially when you have a very popular gun like a Glock, XD, etc ... and where everybody owns the same black gun.

I guess it's just not such a great idea if you want to sale the gun after you engraved it.

You can also engrave something else besides a name, that would still make a gun unique and would be easier to sale the gun afterwards I think.

Also would you buy a used gun that has been engraved?

 

[Ricnzak]

I'd buy the one in the picture. Thats pretty cool.

 

[Sylvain]

I'd buy the one in the picture. Thats pretty cool.

Yeah I like it too.

But you wouldn't buy a gun that says "Joe Blow" on the slide would you?

 

[the1kidd03]

I'd do it....but I'm not into selling guns...only buying....and I'd really only do it to an otherwise plain old boring one such as a Glock, maybe a custom 1911

 

[Nightwalker65]

If it were engraved with someone's name...I probably wouldn't buy it.....but something like the Glock in the pic,sure..(I've thought about CNC engraving flames on my 1911)

 

[Jolfe]

It looks just like a tatoo. It's not something I'd do to my guns, but then, beuty is in the eye of the beholder.

 

[jeremy]

I have owned a Couple of Pistols (Revolvers actually) that were engraved. I like the Old School Patterns Probably would not do something like the one Pictured above...

 

[Jtgarner]

I have plans to engrave one of my 1911s some day. I wouldn't engrave my name, just cause I think its tacky (unless it is for an SBR ). But if it was a commemorative gun or something I wouldn't have a problem putting a person's name on it. Like a gun for a buddy when he gets married or something, or a gun for a father who retires or a buddy who gets commissioned as an officer, or gets a purple heart etc. I don't have a problem with that kind of stuff if it says something cool. But flames and stuff like that just look dumb for me.
The work I am planning for my 1911 is scroll work that blends with the grips... think Wanted

 

[Constructionist]

I love the look of quality engraving, but the practical side of me thinks of the other toys and kit I could buy with the money the engraving would cost. Still, a custom engraved 1911 would be a heck of an heirloom to pass on.

 

[revolvers&w]

Grandchildren;s guns

I purchased guns on the day of each of my grandchildrens birth (ithought a reciept with their birthday would be cool) as gifts for their 21'st birthdays.
I have debated the idea of having them engraved with their d.o.b and initials or names.
Still got a little time too decide the oldest is not yet six.
What do you guys think?

 

[Boomstick]

I think you're an awesome Grandpa

 

[Sylvain]

I love the look of quality engraving, but the practical side of me thinks of the other toys and kit I could buy with the money the engraving would cost. Still, a custom engraved 1911 would be a heck of an heirloom to pass on.

That's not that expensive.
I found some sites that ask $25 for a name.
Of course something like on that picture would cost more.

 

[revolvers&w]

I think you're an awesome Grandpa

Thanks
Fortunate to have the resources.
I thought that after the blankets, bottles, car seats, bibs, cribs, diapers, onesies and possibly me and grandma were gone these would be held close to the heart.

 

[Sylvain]

This is another exemple.
I think I already posted that picture a while ago, or saw it on INGO anyway, and some people said that they would never engrave something about 9/11 on a non-American gun, and that it was almost a shame to do that.
I always thought it was silly to think like that.
Glocks are used by most law enforcement agencies in the US, they are a symbol of freedom when used by the good guys.
Also 9/11 is not just an American thing, the whole world remenbers.
More than 300 non-US nationals where killed that day so I really dont see what the problem about engraving that on a Austrian made gun.
Anyway it's not the point of that post, I just wanted to show another exemple of this kind of laser engraving.

 

[Simon6101]

Sure would

Mine daily carry has been laser engraved for over 2 years now

 

[Sylvain]

Thanks
Fortunate to have the resources.
I thought that after the blankets, bottles, car seats, bibs, cribs, diapers, onesies and possibly me and grandma were gone these would be held close to the heart.

I think it's a great idea, I know some people who did it.
Buying a gun just the very day your children or grand children where born.
I

 

[Sylvain]

Mine daily carry has been laser engraved for over 2 years now

2 years?
Do you have any rust problems since then?
I was wondering about that if the engraving take off the original finish.

 

[Simon6101]

Nope

Haven't had rust problems at all. I carry this gun alot.

 

[Sylvain]

Haven't had rust problems at all. I carry this gun alot.

Is it engraved through the steel or does the engraving just remove the finish without removing any steel?

 

[Simon6101]

Surface

It appears to be just on the surface. I had it done through Lone Wolf. It is a nice touch and an eye catcher