Engravings aren't really my thing. But my dad is wanting to get a pair of something for me and my brother and have them worked up by a local guy that does nice work.
I'm just not much into engravings. Even my "nicer" shotguns (Weatherbys, Winchesters, Brownings) I get in models that are plain.
I'd like something probably a little more "classy' than say an M&P or a Glock. More along the lines of Cowboy Action. Either a repeating rifle or single action army style. Maybe an early automatic? Would like for them to be consecutive serials though. So a true early 1911 or so would probably be out.
I'd considered Ruger Vaquero's, but just not too hip on Rugers.
So, I'm curious what other folks would be looking for. Just gathering ideas. I figure would be looking at stuff under $1200-$1500 or so.