Newborn son- what handgun to buy?

[Vatreni4Life]

Looking for an excuse to buy another handgun… we are due in about three weeks. My timeline doesn’t have to be “purchased before he’s born” but rather a classic to someday pass onto him. I can wait a month or so I just had the idea really.
I’d like to add to the collection but have this one gun just remind me of him ya know? I don’t own any 1911s… but many striker fired/hammer fired and don’t want another one. What would be kinda cool? Staying in the 9/45mm would be ideal since I have thousands of rounds of both. I’m open to another caliber to own but hesitant because I know how I like to buy ammo… haha. I have plenty of .22 so don’t bother. My budget would be under 2k but nothing too crazy. No Any thoughts? I welcome all suggestions so I can narrow down a choice. Thanks in advance

 

[toppkatt]

Well, American Rifleman this month talks about the Kimber KDS9c. Looks good and a 1911/2011 model.

 

[Doco Overboard]

Man thats great. Congratulations on the expected birth-date.
We had a boy grand baby delivered to us the other week, so I'm looking to get him a Ruger no 1 International in 308 cal.
Before you know it, them boys will be straight off in a hurry.

 

[Jim12]

Wow, that's some pre-planning.

Take your time and find one that you really enjoy to shoot and use a lot. No rush to find it -- he'll understand.

He'll appreciate that fact long after you pass it along to him.

Meanwhile, congrats on your soon-to-be arrival!

 

[EarnestT]

My vote is a classic revolver. Smith 17, 10, 64,

 

[Hickory76]

I see that you are a fan of the Croatian National Football Team (from your avatar) - how about the Springfield Hellcat? Tiny package that has huge potential (highest capacity for its size) and made in Croatia?

Alternatively, you could go way old school with a P08 Luger or Browning Hi-power - both of which will appreciate considerably by the time he comes of age.

Congrats to you!

 

[INMY01TA]

S&W 686 or a Colt Python

 

[TI-tick]

Colt SAA; you pick the caliber you like as well as barrel length.
45LC, 7.5" barrel for me.

 

[brianns]

Congratulations! Maybe wait a few months and figure out what he may be into.

 

[teratos]

Colt Python

 

[ohen cepel]

I bought editions which were made the year my Sons were born. So, the 75th anniversary editions from Ruger for this year could be worth a look. Every kid should have a .22, so one of those could be neat, and will be marked with their birth year in the logo for their anniversary.

 

[chillman]

Colt Python

 

[rseymorejr]

I just ordered 2 of these, 1 for me and one for my son. I'll be having another grandchild coming in July and I'm thinking of ordering another one or maybe one of the 10-22s for him or her. It'll have the birth year right on the gun so that'll be pretty nice. They are also coming out with a fancy SR1911 this year too.

Ruger® Mark IV™ Target Rimfire Pistol Model 40175

ruger.com

 

[dontpanic]

Browning Hi Power with an internal extractor. Or a SIG P210 so you can use your whole $2000 budget.

 

[Inigoes]

BFR

The kid will grow into it, eventually...

Maybe

 

[rbird7282]

S&W 686 or a Colt Python

This or a classic 1911

 

[pre64hunter]

older Browning Hi-Power

 

[trickg]

S&W 686 or a Colt Python

This is the way.

If you’re really bent on a semi-auto and want something nicer than the average 1911 and it’s in the ballpark of your budget, it’s tough to go wrong with a Dan Wesson. I have two in my collection and although they were expensive, I have no regrets on either. I own the Valor and a Silverback.

This is the Specialist.

If you want something a bit more traditional without a rail, check out the Valor.

 

[Biggfoot44]

My vote is a classic revolver. Smith 17, 10, 64,

Colt SAA; you pick the caliber you like as well as barrel length.
45LC, 7.5" barrel for me.

older Browning Hi-Power

That's enough samples to illustrate.

Two different broad directions to go :

Use crystal ball to predict what just breaking now will be popular circa 2050 , and be early adopter .

Something classic that is starting upwards now , but still within your budget today , but will go up bigger in predictable near future . Example - imagine stocking up on Colt Snake Guns and S&W Highway Patrolmen 20 years ago .

Obvious Choice - Actual Browning HI Power .

Less Obvious - Actual Colt 1911 . Wildcard subcategory would be 1980's Series 80
Still considered less desirable, but within the 20-ish year time frame, the perspective will transition , and they'll be at a premium for the low production.

Revolvers are tougher . You're 2 or 3 years late for most S&W . I guess - Square Butt ( non rimfire ) J Frames are selling on par with Round Butt . But enevibly they will become a premium for the lower production.

Prices are all over the map , but with some looking 3 Screw Blackhawks can still be affordable.

Colt Revolvers- The Mk V family hasn't had the explosion of collector interest Yet. But it's enviable

 

[Uncle Duke]

I just ordered 2 of these, 1 for me and one for my son. I'll be having another grandchild coming in July and I'm thinking of ordering another one or maybe one of the 10-22s for him or her. It'll have the birth year right on the gun so that'll be pretty nice. They are also coming out with a fancy SR1911 this year too.

Ruger® Mark IV™ Target Rimfire Pistol Model 40175

ruger.com

I like this idea also. 75 year anniversary at birth, 100 at age 25. 125 years at age 50, and 150 years at age 75. Just seems pretty neat. Pistol regardless of year fills a niche in any collection, is a fun gun, and not terribly expensive.