I would also suggest getting him the new version,
They are very nicely finished, have the lifetime warranty,
no internal lock and nice diamond grips.

If its mostly ceremonial and you wanna get all fancy buy him the nickel version..Its PURDY!

On the other hand if its main purpose is self defense CCW they made a SS version without the squeeze safety.

If your a masochist they also made one in .357 but its like having an M80 go off in your hand KA-POW!