What will be the primary purpose for the revolver?
It’s more of a sentimental gift. Something he will hang on to forever.What caliber are you thinking about? Do you or your son anticipate reloading for the revolver? What will be the primary purpose for the revolver?
Nice = $1k, doesn’t have to be new, but would lean that way. The kid has large bricks for hands. More of a gift that he will enjoy and hold onto forever. Maybe an engraving.Primary purpose?
Budget?
Define "nice":
General idea of hand size? Like a "small" in gloves or easily palms a bowling ball or what?
Keep sake- not necessarily a carry but something he will enjoy and know the old man loves him. Might have it engraved. Caliber agnostic.What caliber are you thinking about? Do you or your son anticipate reloading for the revolver? What will be the primary purpose for the revolver?
I gave one a Gold Cup and the other a vintage 8" Python, that I bought long ago.Keep sake- not necessarily a carry but something he will enjoy and know the old man loves him. Might have it engraved. Caliber agnostic.
Nice = $1k, doesn’t have to be new, but would lean that way. The kid has large bricks for hands. More of a gift that he will enjoy and hold onto forever. Maybe an engraving.
Not necessary a carry.
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Rare enough to be interesting, aesthetically pleasing, and a good size if he wants to actually carry it. Difficult to find, however.
Easier to source, very functional and still reasonable on the aesthetics. OEM grips work great for those with mammoth sized hands, but are difficult to conceal as a result should he decide to use it for that.
Pre-lock S&W k-frame or n-frames are never a bad choice. I'd stick to .38/.357 magnum if he plans to shoot much and doesn't reload just due to the cost of factory ammo, but if that's not a concern then anything in .45 Colt is a versatile and fun revolver.