Example of how not to do it.

[Gargoyle]

We get loads of examples of great engraving, showing how it should be done. But sometimes it's informative to see what to avoid, especially if it is all combined in one place.
A real shame that they trashed a great gun; it wouldn't be so bad on a Hi Point or SCCY.

Warning. NSFW, get the eye bleach ready.

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[Leonardo]

In addition to a horrible design, I think it's laser marked. Really a pity!

 

[JMiller]

Hard to tell without my readers but looks like it was possibly done with a dremel?…

 

[T.G.III]

how sad

 

[Aventuraal]

According to the description, "it will really turn heads at the range"......sure will, they will be hanging over the railing.........

 

[Aventuraal]

Never underestimate the bad taste of the buying public; they will stun you.

 

[T.G.III]

Wait, there's more

Same seller

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[T.G.III]

And another

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[T.G.III]

Again

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[Gargoyle]

That is so sad. And what is worse, they all have lots of bids, so the guy will be encouraged to trash more good guns.

 

[monk]

i agree with leonardo. it looks like a c02 laser just erased the bluing.

 

[mitch]

My eyes! My eyes!

If a client requests something similar the correct reply is, “As Dean said to Haldeman, ‘We could do it, but it would be wrong.’ “.

 

[silverchip]

Might lowball that bid just to file it off!!!!!

 

[Goldjockey]

In addition to a horrible design, I think it's laser marked. Really a pity!

Definitely looks laser cut.

 

[S&w right]

That just hurts

 

[Roger Bleile]

"For sale is a Beautifully Hand Engraved Beretta model 87 Target chambered in .22lr. This pistol is absolutely gorgeous!"

On a day when you think your best efforts lack that last bit of perfection, remember this.

 

[JMiller]

Wow… the “ BEAUTIFUL Hand Engraved Beretta model 87 Target 22” actually sold???

Question: I know nothing of laser engraving but If the guy had the skill?/ ability to laser engrave the gun why could he not have programmed in a better design? assuming you import the design into the system. At the very least he could have used one of a thousand free designs or bought Sam’s book, just thinking there are many more options to consider rather than scribble something down and go with it?

 

[Gargoyle]

Wow… the “ BEAUTIFUL Hand Engraved Beretta model 87 Target 22” actually sold???

Not only did it sell, 9 different people bid on it. Sad.

 

[EngraverHand]

I´m honestly not surprised at all.. I see this even in hand engraving groups on facebook and other places where guns are hand engraved.

Let me first say that I have nothing against guns and don't want to start a gun discussion, but in most countries here in Europe we have very different laws, thinking and approach to guns in general. Especially hand guns..

Anyway I see very often that whatever scratches is done on a gun, either it is laser ot hand scratches and especially in USA some people (please not some people) absolutely love it, and I often think that it´s more because they see it on a gun and get sort of blinded.. Some kind of gun fetish. I´m sure there are Europeans liking it too, but here it´s more rare to own a hand gun..

If they would have seen the same engraving, either laser or hand engraving on lets say a phone cover, a tool or whatever, they would not have paid attention at all. But on a gun, everything is beautiful..

Lasers are here to stay, and will only get better and better.. so there will always be some people making lemon juice and make a good business on it as long as some people think whatever on a gun is beautiful.

 

[papart1]

pityful