Gun engraving, would you do it?

[Sureshot129]

When I get my HD/Tacticool 870 project done I'll have a picture and something Army of darkness engraved on the side.

 

[Ragenarok007]

I would engrave matching Berettas with the prayer from Boondock Saints and put a supressor on em. Ya know, those are more customizable than people realize. Most people want the blinged out 1911's though. Taurus makes two factory customized versions of the 92FS. Incidentally, they use the same exact machines and tooling that Beretta was using before they left Brazil so essentially its about the same quality of gun. The only difference is that Taurus changed the design to not be a total knockoff. They mounted the safety on the frame instead of the receiver which I actually prefer. That, and the Taurus doesn't cost as much.

 

[Ragenarok007]

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

I'm only guessing on this as I have not altered my Glock in this way, but I know that Glock does a nitriding process on their guns and I've been told that there is a layer of tennifer over the bare steel. Its a chemical bonding process so there is no stratafication. It seems that they are only taking off a very thin top layer of finish and not actually reaching bare steel. As I understand it this grey part is actually much harder and stronger and resistant to wear and rust than the outer black part. I would not hesitate to get this done to my own Glock except I do not find it aesthetically appealing. Also if I ever had to use it I don't want to have to explain to a jury why I killed my attacker with a pimped out gat.

 

[Sylvain]

I'm only guessing on this as I have not altered my Glock in this way, but I know that Glock does a nitriding process on their guns and I've been told that there is a layer of tennifer over the bare steel. Its a chemical bonding process so there is no stratafication. It seems that they are only taking off a very thin top layer of finish and not actually reaching bare steel. As I understand it this grey part is actually much harder and stronger and resistant to wear and rust than the outer black part. I would not hesitate to get this done to my own Glock except I do not find it aesthetically appealing. Also if I ever had to use it I don't want to have to explain to a jury why I killed my attacker with a pimped out gat.

I dont think it would be a problem unless you have "one shot one kill" or "dye MOFO" engraved on the slide.

 

[Simon6101]

Changed

I have changed a few things on mine over the years because of Liabilty issues. I changed my back plate from a Punisher emblem to a Bio-hazard emblem because of what might be said by a jury. The flames should be fine but with my occupation the punisher would have more than likely brought me some grief if I ever had to use the firearm.

 

[lovemachine]

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

And here I thought you carried an M&P

 

[Simon6101]

I do

I do sometimes carry an M&P. I haven't modified those as much yet.

 

[lovemachine]

I've seen your Glock in person, and I really like the looks of it.

 

[Ricnzak]

Yeah I like it too.

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

Well maybe if I was a dealer. Or a pimp.

Something I might put would be: "Protect Thy Family"

 

[casper975]

I use to have one of the ruger lcp's that was engraved

 

[95wrangler]

I have a m&p that i knocked the sights out of and sanded off the black coating. it has a black anodized with some swirling in it now. I was gonna go till i hit stainless but i like the anodized look now. maybe in the future ill go to stainless.

 

[canav844]

I wouldn't on a carry gun, I'd think that any personalization in that manner would be a magnet for grief even if it was just paying a lawyer to explain away out it has nothing to do with function.

I think it's cool when PD's get the guns they issue engraved in a batch, badge numbers included; but I'd never buy one for personal carry or use.

I have thought about it if I acquire enough Glocks that I had one or two that were strictly competition to put a GSSF logo or something like that (even more so if I won one through competition), to help pick it out of the lineup in the safe.

And I don't buy guns with intention of reselling them ever; and I think just like modifying cars you'll likely end up losing money unless it suits your buyer specifically.

All of that said, whenever I go to a Cabela's type place I make it a point to browse through the gun library section, as when the engraving is hand done, I appreciate them as works of art; knowing the effort and labor and skill that went into it and often times being able to see the story and history of the gun.

 

[Bunnykid68]

I thought about having "INGO" engraved on my G17
or maybe Smile Wait for the flash

 

[pinhead56]

I've always kinda liked this one, that says "Smile, Wait For Flash"
but then... maybe not

 

[Syxxthkidd]

the only way i would engrave a gun is if i planned on keeping it. I dont think it would help the resale value

 

[gunrott]

I bought my wife a IMI SP-21 for her wedding gift, It had her married name and our wedding date! It was about $75 at a local shop.

 

[Sylvain]

I bought my wife a IMI SP-21 for her wedding gift, It had her married name and our wedding date! It was about $75 at a local shop.

Lucky woman.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I plan on having a couple of guns that I inherited from my Father engraved.

 

[88E30M50]

I bought a stainless PPK to commemorate our 25th wedding anniversary. I'll eventually have that one engraved with our initials and wedding date. I'd like to go with the old school style of engraving on that, but cannot afford to put that kind of money into it right now. It's a keeper, so I'm not worried about the effect on value. The idea is to create an heirloom that will be around long after we're gone.

 

[Gutpile Charlie]

Just my two cents, but I would much rather keep a gun stock looking than do a laser engraving. Some things, a rememberance, a retirement, etc. might be OK if done very small, but I didn't like that flag motif on the top of the receiver.

If I was really going to get an engraving, it would have to be a real "art, you know, leafs, whirlly gigs, etc. " engraving like that used to do on the old Colts SAs and some of the S&Ws. If I spent that much for an engraving....I wouldn't shoot it.....just put it away and look at it.