S&W carry gun Project.

[Deadmanwalking_05]

I'm set to put the first down payment on an S&W 617.

I'm going for the 4-inch 10 shot.

And am going to dress it up with checkered service grips and an engraving (Going to do the same engraving for the Model 67 which is next on my purchase list)

The only section I'm going to have engraved is the right side plate.

I'm trying find a skull pic that would work ,and a few lines of text that would read "Death's Right Hand" underneath the skull.

Would it be cheaper just to buy the right side plates (Model617 and 67) without the factory stamp,and send those off instead of sending my revolvers in along with them?

How much do you guys think it would cost to dress up the two revolvers?

 

[mnrivrat]

I'm going to assume you are not going for a personal protection carry gun here - if you are, uyou are about to receive a lot of noise over a couple issues.

Onward to the side plate engraving. I think S&W still finishes its sideplates along with the frame. What that means is that replacing the side plate takes fitting and blending it to the frame. If that is still true, it would be better I think to send the sideplate off your gun to the engraver - that way the fit stays good.

Cost ? Hard to say because the engraving costs will vary with the amount of detail ,and the noteriety of the engraver.

 

[Deadmanwalking_05]

The engraving would be for the most part morbid humor as well as a personal touch.
But yes the weapons would be my carry guns.
(The most they would kill would be paper targets and pop cans,maybe an odd snake or two)

 

[JCMAG]

Carrying a full-sized .22 for a carry gun is your prerogative.

I see no reason why you couldn't mail only the part to be engraved. It would save you a lot of hassle/money, I'm sure.

Could be cool if done right. Could be lamer than tartar sauce. Engraving specific images instead of timeless-designs is just like tattooing the same--it can be cool of hokey, tasteful or tasteless, all depending on the design and the follow-through.

Try google image: skulls (or specifically whatever type of skull you are looking for). Lots of folks "shop" tattoos that way.

 

[Deadmanwalking_05]

I plan on putting the engraving on both the 22 and the 38.

The 38 will be my main carrygun,the 22. will only serve as an understudy.
(Same frame size,sights and function)

I'm thinking of using it as a tatto as well,but going more for a cartoonish skull design.

 

[MM]

Dead,
OK, suppose you need to use this weapon for it's intended purpose and you, in defense of life, shoot someone. Even if the shoot is legal, a "good shoot", odds are you will be sued in a civil trial by the BG or his survivors. The gun will be entered into evidence.
Do you really want to have to defend yourself, in court, with "Death's Right Hand" engraved on the weapon?
MM

 

[Mickstix]

Do you really want to have to defend yourself, in court, with "Death's Right Hand" engraved on the weapon?

I've heard this before and I just dont buy those theories.. Any decent defense lawyer would never even let that question get asked before objecting to relevance.. It's along the same lines as "She deserved it because she was wearing a short skirt and halter top"..

 

[Deadmanwalking_05]

You brought up a very good point on that.

All I saw was a bit of nose art (Or in this case sideplate art) But I could go with another Idea.

Maybe I could try a different image.

But just because of the art engraved on the steel,doesn't really shape it's intent or make it more deadly.

 

[MM]

Well, guys, it's about choices we, as induviduals, make. My choice is to refrain from knowingly giving any adversary, legal or other, any advantage through the "choices" I make.
Do you suppose those who are busted for possession while on the road, sporting a marijuana leaf decal on their ride, realize this choice of personal statement might possibly have anything to do with making a bad situation even worse?
MM

 

[Deadmanwalking_05]

I think I'll be going for a different image.

Maybe Teddy Kennedy above the text.

 

[MM]

THAT, I love...
MM

 

[Deadmanwalking_05]

I'm going to kick around a few ideas (Haven't really made a solid choice)

I'll post new ideas might give a few others an idea or two by doing so.

I'm also thinking about a scantly clad young woman in a sexy pose (Still going with the nose art theme)

 

[Iggy]

How about some scrimshawed grips with the image of your choice rather than engraving the gun.

There are several that have scanty lady themes around.

 

[spwenger]

Think About This:

I've heard this before and I just dont buy those theories.. Any decent defense lawyer would never even let that question get asked before objecting to relevance.. It's along the same lines as "She deserved it because she was wearing a short skirt and halter top"..

1. A defense attorney can't object until the words are uttered. At that point, the jury has already heard them. When the judge says, "Sustained, the jury will disregard..." that will only make the jury take greater note.

2. The gun itself will be available to the jury in the jury room. If the jury has heard the words, they will now come back to them, regardless of the judge's instruction. If opposing counsel never uttered the words, the jury will still see the engraving on the gun.

...and a tangentially related personal opinion...

3. If the OP is intrigued by nose art, it might be wiser to express that interest in a collection of model airplanes.

 

[Mickstix]

1. A defense attorney can't object until the words are uttered. At that point, the jury has already heard them. When the judge says, "Sustained, the jury will disregard..." that will only make the jury take greater note.

My "good" attorney would argue it's not relevant before it even went to trial, and file a motion to have it covered up before any jury or otherwise got to see it..

 

[BigBlock]

All this attorney BS is ridiculous. Do you really think any lawyer could even try to make that arguement with a .22 or .38 revolver? You might have a point if we were talking about a .500 Magnum or a high capacity semi auto...not a little mousefart gun.