Help with a spoon gift for Dad
 

OK, I've read all the threads out there about spoons, and just spent all day looking at them on-line. Here's my problem.

I have a Sig P226 Platinum Elite, and I love it. I'd like to get a retirement gift for my dad, and get a matching one for myself as something special for the two of us. I'm thinking about getting a P226 Elite Stainless for the 2 of us, as I love the rosewood grips, and the Stainless look.

Here's my problem, I'd like more options as I'm kind of blinded by my Sig and nothing else meets spec. Has to be Stainless, and has to have wood grips. He currently has a S&W .357 revolver large frame.

Now that you know my price range and thought process can you guys think of other spoons that would fit the bill? Any other gifts that would be good as a matched pair?

I'll post pics for reference ;)

Mine
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1265418905.jpg
My next?
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1265418951.jpg

Very nice.
I think the rosewood gripped model looks really pretty.

..and I'm stuck with a plain black one :(

I say get a matched pair of Sig P210-6's :D

If you really like the Sig P-226, then maybe look for a Walther P88, or a pre B CZ-75.

If he already has a S&W .357, how about the king of the line.

A Model 29, the .44 mag is one of the best revolvers ever made.

+1, Do Inspector Callahan proud!

Now that's art.

Actually that's craft. With rosewood grips, it's art!

j/k

Best,
Tom

It's neither.

THIS is art:

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/949/img0548sm.jpg

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/2530/img0546sm.jpg

But good luck finding one, 2009 was the last year of them: CZ-USA -> DAN WESSON RZ-10

Well since we're one upping each other....

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...FastfireIV.jpg

Several venders offer hard chromed (looks like stainless) finishes for P7's.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y64...g?t=1265433657
The P7 is one of the few auto-spoons on earth that will actually outshoot a Sig Sauer.

Man, Bill I don't know how you do it. I've only shot a P7 once, with the Luxembourg Police at a Shootfest, and I couldn't get the hang of that cocking grip dealie.

Very pretty gun, but I did lousy with it.

I vote for matching 1911's...... You already have a Sig and he already has a revolver. Can't go wrong with a 1911.

+1, at our last pumpkin shoot one of the fellows brought a P7. Wanted to love it--really!--but I didn't enjoy shooting it at all.

I like the suggestions keep them coming
 

I've been looking at 1911's, and I like the looks of the Springfields, but Souk's commentson his are not the first I've heard about quality with them. My dad is also rather frugle, so I want to get a caliber that he will shoot. I know he thinks that .45 ammo is way too expensive (his words not mine). So if it is a 1911, I think he'd use a cheaper caliber like a 9mm.

I want it to be special, but I also want him to use it, not just leave it in the cabinet.

I'm taking a look at all your suggestions so keep them coming. Some are truely beautiful, in a manly sort of way...LOL

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...holepsprt1.jpg
Proof is in the pudding brother. I shot that group with full power Cor Bons.

What didn't you like? To me simply holding my Nil Gripped PSP is a zen experience.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...P7fastfire.jpg

I love the feel of a 1911 too. Esp. one with a nice high swept beavertail and short trigger, but my P7 is -for me- on a whole 'nother level.

Any other ideas?
 

I'm liking what I'm seeing. Any other ideas for something cool?

You could get a matched pair of HK Elites, or something:

Perhaps a matched set of pocket pistols for you and dad. Kahr just came out with a new $6-700 cadillac of a pocket pistol.

Ruger LCPs are nice too.

http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/y...n/DSC04264.jpg

I have one of these, nice pistol. You can get it in .40 SW and get a 357 Sig barrel for around another $100

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1265649930.jpg

THIS in 9mm:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1265652845.jpg

Kimber Raptor. The grips are so cool.

http://www.frontiergunsandammo.com/c...s_raptor_2.jpg

I have a Kahr MK9. Love it. Wood grips on it would be even better.