Commemorative Deployment Pistol

[c.a.willard]

My unit is currently deployed and is considering getting a commemorative pistol for our Soldiers to order. I'm looking for any information anyone on here may have in regards to the process or programs any manufacturers are currently running. I know SIG has a good program but im not sure if i could meet there order requirements. They require an order of 25. My company is only a little over 100 people and realistically i could expect around 15 people counting myself that are likely to place an order. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[TNWNGR]

A distributor or local dealer can arrange for a reputable engraver that is set up for CAD laser engraving to do such a small order of pistols. This way you could have a Unit patch, motto and sequence number placed on the pistols.

[Guest bkelm18]

Might get in touch with Hero-Gear. I think I've seen them do engraved stuff for units and the like. I could be wrong though.

[Dave Shooter]

Para Ordnance has done lots of unit pistols for Fort Campbell units, not sure what the minimum is. I believe they've been using Gun and Knife Country as the local FFL. Last deal I know of for 1/101 was Para Night Tac (sp?) double stack .45 w five magazines for under $800.

Once you set up the model and what you want engraved individuals order directly from Para and it gets shipped to local FFL.

Good Hunting!

[Jonnin]

If the gun is for the UNIT, and not some special event, you could also just get the 25 in hopes they will sell at a later date, as people change their mind and turnover happens, so long as there isnt some date that makes it a one time deal. You can have other things done as well; one group I saw had the guns filled and refinished to remove everything the manufacturer put on the gun then re-engraved for the specific custom job. Also, the small shop engraver may be a great option, combine that with some custom grips maybe, as IMHO nothing offsets a custom gun like custom grips... I know you are on a budget, but type of gun is cool too. I do not know about you but PARA or SIG do not scream american soldier to me. How about a solid US brand, maybe even, since its 2011, a 1911 would make sense? Just food for thought.

Edited August 19, 2011 by Jonnin

[BimmerFreak]

How about a Battle Mug instead?

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[bigwakes]

Spike does custom engraving for units and you get a 10% military discount.

[323ssplt]

Contact Ruger. I KNOW they do unit pistols. They are doing a pistol for my wife's unit.

[dralarms]

Smith did a run of 10 for a friend of mine.