Engraving

[g0blin]

I'm new to the 1911 community. I am getting a 1911 for graduation (wanted one for years) and I figured it would be perfect to engrave it. Anyone have opinions on their favorite brand of 1911 still in production. Do I have to buy a new slide to engrave because most of manufacturers name and numbers etc? I think I heard of somone ordering their gun from Springfield already engraved. Thanks!

[John]

It looks as if members do not have any great expertise on this subject, doesn't it?

Sorry for the luck of responses!

Rgds

[jcmios]

Being an art unto itself, I truly admire a person with the talent of hand engraving. The laser engraving is cheaper and does not require the same skill, but does make it a bit more affordable.

[7790314]

My son is graduating in May. I have a lovely Colt I'd like to give him. But if I did he would sell it for 50 cents on the dollar to buy computer games. Maybe when he graduates from college.
Get a series 80 blue Colt with a horsey on the slide and send it to someone like this http://www.gunfancy.com/refinishing.htm
or this
http://www.ronsgunshop.com/index.html
and have them put your commemorating message on the dust cover where they used to stamp US Government Property

[TLANut]

Here's a nice example from Michael Gouse. He does very nice work and his prices a nd turn-around time are excellent.
http://www.mtart.com/Para%20Companion.htm