Gift Ideas

JK47 · September 30, 2011, 12:38 PM

Hello Everyone,

I am looking for Christmas present ideas for my husband.
I was thinking of getting him something for one of his guns. I shoot, but don't know enough about guns to think of what would make a good gift.

He has a AR15 that he has already customized, various rifles, a shotgun, and a glock pistol (which he carries most of the time).

The AR is probably his favorite, but I don't know of anything else really to customize it further. So, I'm thinking something for the glock is the way to go. I was looking at a new concealed carry holster, but he has a nice one already, and I don't know what would be "better." Then I was looking at a slide cover plate that says "veni vidi vici ~ I came, I saw, I conquered." I also thought about textured grips, but I know some people don't like them.

But I am open to suggestions.......

Thanks

rayban · September 30, 2011, 12:47 PM

Does he have a good gun belt?

gdvan01 · September 30, 2011, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Does he have a good gun belt?

VERY nice work.....

JK47 · September 30, 2011, 01:03 PM

He actually does have a nice gun belt.

(though I looked at the belts and holsters in the link in your signature; they look really nice

)

ZEBRARANGER · September 30, 2011, 04:09 PM

How about a custom handgun rack for the safe.

bbqbob51 · October 4, 2011, 08:40 PM

If he doesn't already have one an Otis Cleaning kit is a good idea for a gift. They have many versions but I have one of these Otis cleaning kits (see link) and they are nice. If my wife had given it to me for Christmas, it would have been one of my favorites.
This one is $73:
http://www.otisgun.com/pc_product_de...7E894D3A6D5EAF

CWKahrFan · October 4, 2011, 09:02 PM

Holsters are extremely personal... Unless you can pry very specific info out of him regarding preferences... giving one as a gift is kinda risky. Most of us try out a lot of different ones before we're happy and that's with OURSELVES making the choices... so... just something to know about.

TheDeej · October 4, 2011, 10:28 PM

ZEBRARANGER, those are great looking racks! I'll be in touch soon!

JK47, you are searching for something I have long seeked for myself. My father, who is my range buddy and my best friend is someone I always try to buy new and useful firearm presents for him. He is also "the guy who has everything." It's very hard as others have said about holster, to buy things for people who are into shooting. It's a personal thing, no one uses the same holster, or pistol grips, or range bags.

The only recommendation I can give is to seek out local people who know what your husband wants/needs for his shooting. We have a couple stores in town, but one place my father actually does the bulk of his purchases. I have made it a ritual during the holidays to get his input on what dad has looked at or talked about. I commend you in your search, I wish my wife did the same, as I don't really need or want another expresso machine for Christmas. Good luck!

ripnbst · October 4, 2011, 10:57 PM

Can you take pictures of all of his guns while he is out and post them here?

This will give us an idea of:

1. What he already has for his AR
2. What kind of shotgun it is, maybe you could get him something for it
3. What other guns he has that we might be able to make recommendations on.

LOL at all the shameless plugs of products made by members.

ScotchMan · October 7, 2011, 10:25 AM

Why not another gun? He only has one handgun, and a boring one at that? Get the man a nice 1911 or a revolver!

September 30, 2011, 12:38 PM	#1
JK47 Junior Member Join Date: September 30, 2011 Posts: 2	Gift Ideas Hello Everyone, I am looking for Christmas present ideas for my husband. I was thinking of getting him something for one of his guns. I shoot, but don't know enough about guns to think of what would make a good gift. He has a AR15 that he has already customized, various rifles, a shotgun, and a glock pistol (which he carries most of the time). The AR is probably his favorite, but I don't know of anything else really to customize it further. So, I'm thinking something for the glock is the way to go. I was looking at a new concealed carry holster, but he has a nice one already, and I don't know what would be "better." Then I was looking at a slide cover plate that says "veni vidi vici ~ I came, I saw, I conquered." I also thought about textured grips, but I know some people don't like them. But I am open to suggestions....... Thanks

September 30, 2011, 12:47 PM	#2
rayban Member Join Date: May 29, 2010 Posts: 84	Does he have a good gun belt? __________________ Rayban www.rgleather.freehomepage.com

September 30, 2011, 04:09 PM	#5
ZEBRARANGER Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 620	How about a custom handgun rack for the safe. Last edited by ZEBRARANGER; September 30, 2011 at 04:16 PM.

October 4, 2011, 09:02 PM	#7
CWKahrFan Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2010 Posts: 2,016	Holsters are extremely personal... Unless you can pry very specific info out of him regarding preferences... giving one as a gift is kinda risky. Most of us try out a lot of different ones before we're happy and that's with OURSELVES making the choices... so... just something to know about. __________________ What did Mrs. Bullet say to Mr. Bullet? ... "We're having a BeeBee!"... IF THE SHOE FITS, WEAR IT!... IF THE GUN FITS, SHOOT IT! "Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."

October 7, 2011, 10:25 AM	#10
ScotchMan Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2011 Posts: 1,368	Why not another gun? He only has one handgun, and a boring one at that? Get the man a nice 1911 or a revolver! __________________ Everyday Loadout NRA Instructor NRA Member

September 30, 2011, 01:03 PM	#4
JK47 Junior Member Join Date: September 30, 2011 Posts: 2	He actually does have a nice gun belt. (though I looked at the belts and holsters in the link in your signature; they look really nice )

October 4, 2011, 08:40 PM	#6
bbqbob51 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2005 Posts: 775	If he doesn't already have one an Otis Cleaning kit is a good idea for a gift. They have many versions but I have one of these Otis cleaning kits (see link) and they are nice. If my wife had given it to me for Christmas, it would have been one of my favorites. This one is $73: http://www.otisgun.com/pc_product_de...7E894D3A6D5EAF

October 4, 2011, 10:28 PM	#8
TheDeej Member Join Date: September 30, 2011 Posts: 52	ZEBRARANGER, those are great looking racks! I'll be in touch soon! JK47, you are searching for something I have long seeked for myself. My father, who is my range buddy and my best friend is someone I always try to buy new and useful firearm presents for him. He is also "the guy who has everything." It's very hard as others have said about holster, to buy things for people who are into shooting. It's a personal thing, no one uses the same holster, or pistol grips, or range bags. The only recommendation I can give is to seek out local people who know what your husband wants/needs for his shooting. We have a couple stores in town, but one place my father actually does the bulk of his purchases. I have made it a ritual during the holidays to get his input on what dad has looked at or talked about. I commend you in your search, I wish my wife did the same, as I don't really need or want another expresso machine for Christmas. Good luck!

October 4, 2011, 10:57 PM	#9
ripnbst Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,552	Can you take pictures of all of his guns while he is out and post them here? This will give us an idea of: 1. What he already has for his AR 2. What kind of shotgun it is, maybe you could get him something for it 3. What other guns he has that we might be able to make recommendations on. LOL at all the shameless plugs of products made by members.