GDKP pugs are probably the best way to get your 251 or 264 weps. Just bring more gold than everyone else and you're set (should be like, 2000-3000g for the weapon?) I don't think the battered hilts are worth it unless gdkp pugs aren't an option.

I agree with skipping the 232 upgrades. That stupid axe never, ever dropped for me after dozens of runs. I think the boss must have them on backorder, since it seems every melee class already has one and every fury warrior I see has a pair. They suck anyway even if you do get them.

Other option? Hire a frost mage to play 2s with you. Most will carry you to 1800 for 3k-5k gold and it's the best weapon you can get for pvp. I warn you though, it's not easy. 2v2 is loaded with melee/healer teams with 264+ or even 277 weapons starting at 1400 rating, and a ton of counter comps you just won't beat. You'll have to farm rogue/priest and rogue/mage teams to get to 1800 (they are easily countered by mage/ret). It's a bit of a grind but the weapons are awesome and you can keep your 1800 rated teams to buy everything but the helm and shoulders once you have points, even if you farm 5s just for 344 points a week.