wayne d'angelo frequents this forum.
another forum member has some guns done by michael gouse
http://www.mtart.com/goufl.htm
his prices seem very reasonable compared to the work seen in photos.
cost is relative. if that engraved gun will bring you pleasure for many years every time you hold / shoot it, compared to the pleasure a 2$ coffee every day brings... its all about trade offs.
now getting your initials or name on it is like a tattoo. you better be prepared to have that gun forever becuase nobody wants a gun with somebody elses name on it. unless your famous