Howdy and HELP! :)

[septemberbrooke]

Hey guys! Good morning! Bear with me, I am very limited in my gun knowledge. My name is September and I am engaged to be married in July 27, 2013 to my best friend, who happens to be a Army Specialist, diesel mechanic and Eagle Scout He has all the gun knowledge and a HUGE crush on the Colt 1911 model. I have decided that I want to present him with this gun as a wedding gift and need help shopping for one. Could you help me out? I have never bought a gun and it will be a gift so I need instructions on how to go about registering it to his name before presenting it to him (if that is even possible) as well as all the other legal mumbo jumbo I need to take care of. I also wanted to have it engraved and need to know how to go about that as well. He is not a big ring wearer and being a mechanic it gets in the way, so the gun will actually be serving as his wedding band (pretty badass huh?). I have 10 months to save up for this bad boy (which I have no idea how much it even costs...).
I hope to hear from someone soon! Thanks!

 

[KPierce]

First off Welcome to the Forum and congrats on the future nuptials. As to advice on a 1911, there are many nice ones to be had. Springfield has a few nice models that aren't bank breakers. Here's a link to help you look them over - Springfield Armory .

Kimber also has a number of different models - Kimber America | 1911 Pistols

Personally I tend to prefer Springfield and the range officer is a nice model that you can find for around a grand or less. As to your question about registering a firearm, no need to worry about that. Indiana doesn't have a registration requirement. So as long as he would be able to legally own a gun, you can gift him one without issue.

I hope that this information is helpful to you.

 

[Sylvain]

Looks like it's a double post.I already answered you in the other one.

 

[sartwell]

frseom New Haven. Hope it all works out with the gift.

 

[septemberbrooke]

Thanks Sylvain! I didn't know if it would be more efficient to put in two threads...

 

[jd4320t]

Hello and welcome. Since this is your hello thread it will prolly be closed at some point or the two my just be merged.

My advice is to try your best to find out exactly what he wants in a 1911. There is a chance he doesn't even want an actual Colt. If you get models, pics or descriptions we will find it for you

 

[repeter1977]

Welcome to the forum, glad to hear about his service and being an Eagle Scout.
As for the 1911, as pointed out, there are a couple 1911s that are great, a some not as good. There are also some things you might want to get on it, to make it better for shooting. Personally, I would make sure it had night sights on it. Also, possibly a rail. As stated, both Springfield Armory and Kimber make some great 1911s. I have 2 Kimbers and 1 Springfield, so I will say they are both great pistols.
As for registering, you do not need to register a pistol. When you are buying the pistol and filling out the paperwork, you explain that you are buying it for a gift, and they will help you fill out the form. Depending on where you go (I would suggest one of the local gun shops instead of the chain stores), They will best be able to help you out as well. I would suggest going a couple times, get advise from different salesmen/women. Just like on here, everyone has a different opinion, and knowledge level. Between all of them, they might be able to point out something great and find a good price. Good luck on both the pistol and the marriage.

 

[septemberbrooke]

So I think my other post in Handguns was deleted but it had other advice in it, so now I can't reference it. Do you know why it may have been deleted? Am I not supposed to do double posts?
I won't, if that is the case.

 

[jd4320t]

So I think my other post in Handguns was deleted but it had other advice in it, so now I can't reference it. Do you know why it may have been deleted? Am I not supposed to do double posts?
I won't, if that is the case.

I'm sure it will be merged here.

 

[septemberbrooke]

I know he seems rather partial to the COLT model. Maybe I should take him shopping to see if he likes the Kimber or Springfield Armory too?

Welcome to the forum, glad to hear about his service and being an Eagle Scout.
As for the 1911, as pointed out, there are a couple 1911s that are great, a some not as good. There are also some things you might want to get on it, to make it better for shooting. Personally, I would make sure it had night sights on it. Also, possibly a rail. As stated, both Springfield Armory and Kimber make some great 1911s. I have 2 Kimbers and 1 Springfield, so I will say they are both great pistols.
As for registering, you do not need to register a pistol. When you are buying the pistol and filling out the paperwork, you explain that you are buying it for a gift, and they will help you fill out the form. Depending on where you go (I would suggest one of the local gun shops instead of the chain stores), They will best be able to help you out as well. I would suggest going a couple times, get advise from different salesmen/women. Just like on here, everyone has a different opinion, and knowledge level. Between all of them, they might be able to point out something great and find a good price. Good luck on both the pistol and the marriage.

 

[Sylvain]

So I think my other post in Handguns was deleted but it had other advice in it, so now I can't reference it. Do you know why it may have been deleted? Am I not supposed to do double posts?
I won't, if that is the case.

No you're not.Then we're talking about the same thing in two different places.

 

[Sylvain]

What kind of advice are you talking about?
Legalities of transporting the gun without a licence?

 

[septemberbrooke]

yea, but I think I remember what you quoted. I just can't carry it on my person without a permit. And it has to be out of reach and in a box.

What kind of advice are you talking about?
Legalities of transporting the gun without a licence?

 

[chezuki]

And unloaded.

 

[ditto]

Legally to transport a firearm you have to wrap it in bacon and broil it for 4-5 minutes to a golden crispy goodness.

 

[Sylvain]

Here is the IC.

IC 35-47-2-1
Carrying a handgun without being licensed; exceptions; person convicted of domestic battery
Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) and section 2 of this chapter, a person shall not carry a handgun in any vehicle or on or about the person's body without being licensed under this chapter to carry a handgun.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a person may carry a handgun without being licensed under this chapter to carry a handgun if:
(1) the person carries the handgun on or about the person's body in or on property that is owned, leased, rented, or otherwise legally controlled by the person;
(2) the person carries the handgun on or about the person's body while lawfully present in or on property that is owned, leased, rented, or otherwise legally controlled by another person, if the person:
(A) has the consent of the owner, renter, lessor, or person who legally controls the property to have the handgun on the premises;
(B) is attending a firearms related event on the property, including a gun show, firearms expo, gun owner's club or convention, hunting club, shooting club, or training course; or
(C) is on the property to receive firearms related services, including the repair, maintenance, or modification of a firearm;
(3) the person carries the handgun in a vehicle that is owned, leased, rented, or otherwise legally controlled by the person, if the handgun is:
(A) unloaded;
(B) not readily accessible; and
(C) secured in a case;
(4) the person carries the handgun while lawfully present in a vehicle that is owned, leased, rented, or otherwise legally controlled by another person, if the handgun is:
(A) unloaded;
(B) not readily accessible; and
(C) secured in a case

 

[starbreather]

Greetings & salutations, enjoy!

 

[HotPocket]

 

[HandK]

Welcome to INGO, glad your here.

 

[RBrianHarless]

Colt, Springfield Armory, STI, Para Ordinance.