Question of the Day: What Did You Get for Christmas?

December 25, 2015

We’re sure you’re thrilled with your new hoodie/footie internet pajamas and the, uh, colorful sweater your Aunt Clara knitted for you, but we wanna see the gun-related gifts the jolly old elf left in your stocking. That’s the totally practical tactical Pmug (above) I received from our friends at Lucky Gunner. What did you get for Christmas?

101 COMMENTS

JohnnyIShootStuff December 25, 2015 At 12:03

It’s not what I got, it’s what I got to give this year.

I’m more excited about this than she is.

http://imgur.com/sPPGmOM
- Tom in Oregon December 25, 2015 At 12:14
  
  That wrapping job is epic!
  - NineShooter December 25, 2015 At 12:21
    
    Agreed! The only guessing for that gift would be concerning stock color and caliber.
- Mark December 25, 2015 At 13:01
  
  Wrapped like a real man!
- Sammy December 25, 2015 At 14:16
  
  What is it? Is it wrapped in NICS forms?
- Cliff H December 25, 2015 At 16:09
  
  Maybe it’s Cerakoate?
WRH December 25, 2015 At 12:04

Everyone knows that Picatinny is out. They should have made a mug with KeyMod or M-Lok. And don’t get me started on Carry Handle Sights….
- Dave December 25, 2015 At 12:20
  
  The problem with key mod or m-lock on your coffee mug is they do a great job of holding on the accessories, not so great a job holding the hot beverage in.
  - NineShooter December 25, 2015 At 12:22
    
    Funny! Heck of a mental picture, there…
  - WRH December 25, 2015 At 13:02
    
    Sure, but it would have been High Speed, Low Drag. All that liquid would have just slowed you down anyway.
- Denis December 25, 2015 At 16:53
  
  I just built and A2 style ar it’s old school looks cool next to my A4 style.
Luke Wright December 25, 2015 At 12:05

I got a 24/7 G2 in .45 acp, the wife got a pt111 G2, and the son got a Ruger 10/22. I think some shooting is in order after digestion of lunch.
- Rad Man December 25, 2015 At 20:33
  
  Nice! I went with a PTR91 A3S and a Vortex Strikefire 2.
Hal J. December 25, 2015 At 12:10

Ruger 10/22 Tactical Target Model. Going to have it threaded!
Docduracoat December 25, 2015 At 12:12

I got a Bersa Thunder cc with Crimson Trace laser grips.
Don’t forget the 3 different boxes of hollow points to break it in.
That’s $90 just for ammo!
My wife says that now I have to stop carrying her Walther Ppk/s!
- Brian December 25, 2015 At 12:36
  
  I got my dad a Bersa. I can’t wait to see him open it tomorrow!
KnowWhatIamTalkingAbout December 25, 2015 At 12:16

Glock 20 in 10 mm with gray frame. Since I plan on using lone wolf distributers for custom parts for this gift, I am calling the shade of the frame lone wolf gray.
- Buck December 25, 2015 At 12:36
  
  A+
- Jon in CO December 25, 2015 At 13:37
  
  Super jealous. I love those gray frames!
NineShooter December 25, 2015 At 12:16

I received a nice used scope that I picked out for myself, for use on a rather specialized .22 rifle. It’s already mounted, and the range is open tomorrow for folks to try out their new toys, and I’ll be there early.

Merry Christmas, everyone!
Tom W. December 25, 2015 At 12:16

Box of (more) PMAGS, yes, the standard capacity 30rds.

Mid-length Odin Works forend.
And Mag-Pul BUIS.

Gift card at Bass Pro, goes to Ammo and Hoppe’s.

All is well. Merry Christmas TTAG and those that post here.
jwtaylor December 25, 2015 At 12:17

Damn POGUE. Any real operator would have krylon’d that thing up by now.
- Dave December 26, 2015 At 07:00
  
  Pog*
Mr. AR-10 December 25, 2015 At 12:21

Reloading press, just what I wanted!
- Art out West December 25, 2015 At 12:56
  
  Reloading supplies here too. I’m just starting to reload and got everything needed for .38 special. Lee Loader (basic one), jar of powder, primers, and 500 lead bullets. Thanks to my wife (with my purchasing guidance) I’m ready to start reloading. First time reloader.
  
  I also received this new Kindle Fire that I’m typing on. Merry Christmas all.
  - Jeff O. December 25, 2015 At 13:15
    
    Nice!
    
    .38 Special is a great choice for starting to reload.
    
    I make nice mild loads and the brass lasts forever, it’s kind of my new .22lr
  - jwm December 25, 2015 At 13:29
    
    +1 on that .38 being a great reloaders cartridge. It’s been decades but if memory serves my favorite load was small pistol primer, 3 grains of green dot and a 158 grain cast lead semi wadcutter.
    
    Great target load and certainly good enough for keeping furry and scaly critters away from the homestead.
Former Water Walker December 25, 2015 At 12:21

I got a pen-and it ain’t tactical…I could still stab someone with it LOL
Joe-in-NC December 25, 2015 At 12:30

http://i.imgur.com/ebNeWiI.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Uio1M1n.jpg

Seekins Precision SP223 Gen 2 Billet Lower Receiver – Stripped
Seekins Precision Billet Upper & SP3R V3 Rail – Silver
Daniel Defense Collapsible Buttstock – Tornado Grey
Daniel Defense Enhanced Pistol Grip – Tornado Grey
Anderson Manufacturing Mil Spec Buffer Kit
Strike Industries AR-15 Enhanced Forward Assist
Timney 3.5# Comp Trigger
Cryptic Coatings BCG in Mystic Bronze
Seekins 60/90 Billet Safety
BCM Gunfighter Charging Handle Medium
Krieger 16″ 1:7.7 Barrel Carbine Gas
Syrac Adjustable Gas Block
Vortex Crossfire II 2-7 x 35
JP Comp
- Art out West December 25, 2015 At 12:58
  
  Looks like a lot of fun Joe. Enjoy!
  - David B December 25, 2015 At 18:10
    
    Single shot CBC 12 gauge shotgun. been in the fam for years. Finally was bequeathed it.
- Sixpack70 December 25, 2015 At 13:38
  
  I’d say that’s a pretty good bunch of gifts!
- Paul in KS December 25, 2015 At 13:38
  
  Joe-in-NC, there’s something wrong with your “evil black rifle” there bubba!
  Just yankin’ your chain, looking sweet, but maybe you could KG guncoat that mile of rail;).
Joe-in-NC December 25, 2015 At 12:32

http://i.imgur.com/ebNeWiI.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Uio1M1n.jpg

Seekins Precision SP223 Gen 2 Billet Lower Receiver – Stripped
Seekins Precision Billet Upper & SP3R V3 Rail – Silver
Daniel Defense Collapsible Buttstock – Tornado Grey
Daniel Defense Enhanced Pistol Grip – Tornado Grey
Anderson Manufacturing Mil Spec Buffer Kit
Strike Industries AR-15 Enhanced Forward Assist
Timney 3.5# Comp Trigger
Cryptic Coatings BCG in Mystic Bronze
Seekins 60/90 Billet Safety
BCM Gunfighter Charging Handle Medium
Krieger 16″ 1:7.7 Barrel Carbine Gas
Syrac Adjustable Gas Block
Vortex Crossfire II 2-7 x 32
JP Comp
anaxis December 25, 2015 At 12:33

A Mossberg 835 Ultimag, a 10-gun safe, four boxes each of every caliber I own, a cool Bushnell hunting flashlight, and my favorite: the best Christmas sweater ever.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/orderodonata/Mosin%20Nagant/IMG_3522_1.jpg
- TX Gun Gal December 25, 2015 At 13:25
  
  First not ugly Christmas sweater ever!!!
Ralph December 25, 2015 At 12:34

I sent Christmas presents to the NRA and SAF. They’ll give me presents in return all year long.
- Wade Garret December 25, 2015 At 20:05
  
  Ralph, I am a long time NRA member, just joined GOA and SAF. can you recommend any other good 2A groups?
  - uncommon_sense December 25, 2015 At 22:45
    
    I recommend that you give generously to the uncommon_sense foundation. I, um, I mean THEY gladly accept credit cards, pay-pal, and cash (preferably in small, unmarked bills).
    
    (just kidding … there is no uncommon_sense foundation)
Scott December 25, 2015 At 12:38

You should always get at least one thing that you want at Christmas so I got (myself) a SW99 in .45acp.
Anner December 25, 2015 At 12:41

A log splitter and a chainsaw. So I can clear some trees for a longer shooting range.
AlanInFL December 25, 2015 At 12:45

Still waiting for my CZ75 to be transferred into my LGS from another dealer. I was hopping it would arrive yesterday. Just gotta wait to tomorrow.
- What The Heck Is That December 25, 2015 At 15:04
  
  You’re going to love shooting that thing.
Jon in WA December 25, 2015 At 12:45

ares armor combat XII pack to go with my Derma carrier
George Reed December 25, 2015 At 12:48

Kel Tek gen 2 sub 2000(glock) – showed up Christmas Eve at the store – yet still was under the tree this morning. Mrs. Santa is Awsome. Hate Glocks – CZ carrier – but love those 33rd mags!
dph December 25, 2015 At 12:56

A second Lee turret press and an Auto Drum powder measure and a new Mini Scabbard holster for my Shield.
jp December 25, 2015 At 13:01

I got a ruger precision rifle, a glock 30s, and my wife got a Springfield xds
- Tile floor December 25, 2015 At 14:45
  
  Now that is a haul!
  
  I was perfectly happy with my S&W Shield though
Gregolas December 25, 2015 At 13:01

Talon grips for my G 43.
Arc December 25, 2015 At 13:06

A Pacer 2″ transfer pump with an American made Briggs and Stratton engine to replace the Chinese knockoff we had in storage. It had rotted and missing hoses before its first use!
Sixpack70 December 25, 2015 At 13:11

-Yugo M76 rifle kit and milled receiver
-IMI Galil AR Kit and milled receiver
-Hungarian underfolder Kit

Looks like I have some fun projects to last me until the summer.
Estand December 25, 2015 At 13:16

George Reed, where did you order the Kel Tek gen 2 sub 2000 from?
They are supposed to have S&W M&P magwell models for the gen2 which is what I really want
- George Reed December 25, 2015 At 13:32
  
  Estand,
  
  It was sitting on the shelf at the academy. Honest. Along with two brand new Marlin 1894 44 mags! Good times
TM December 25, 2015 At 13:22

My wife gave me a M&P Bodyguard to replace my craptacular Kahr CW380. The range is closed today so I will have to wait to see if it is reliable.
- Ralph December 25, 2015 At 13:38
  
  It should be very reliable but it will absolutely hate hard primers, like some Fiocchis.
Dave Lewis December 25, 2015 At 13:28

Henry AR-7. Yeah I know ….. but I’ve always wanted one since my Sean Connery days. In my old age I’ve decided to live out my childhood fantasies while I still have some time to do so. The nice thing was that Bass Pro threw in a 333 round box of Winchester hollow points. Not the best, but they should go bang. Momma also ordered an Avid AR-15 takedown and cleaning tool from Midway. After 3 weeks of “out of stock and overdue” we cancelled the order last night and ordered from Amazon. They matched the price, did free shipping and I’ll have the tool on Sunday if the weather holds out.

I also have a hundred dollar gift card at Bass Pro and seventy five at Academy. I may look for some assault pants at BP. No waiting period on 511’s in Oklahoma.
- Geoff PR December 25, 2015 At 14:02
  
  “Henry AR-7”
  
  A fun gun. They’re kind of prone to feeding problems, if yours does, Google a bit for solutions.
  
  Shoulda kept mine, when it’s in the stock you can just toss it in the trunk or behind a truck seat and forget about it…
Brandon December 25, 2015 At 13:29

Magneto speed V3 chronograph.
RockOnHellChild December 25, 2015 At 13:31

I recieved a fine bottle of Scotch and some top notch cigars…

I was wearing my G19 when I got them, does that count?
- Dave Lewis December 25, 2015 At 13:49
  
  I now have “Black Powder and Alcohol” playing in my head.
- JR_in_NC December 25, 2015 At 20:49
  
  A fine bottle of Scotch always counts.
Grumpy December 25, 2015 At 13:35

Sweet Pea Trigger for LCP.
Robert December 25, 2015 At 13:45

I got myself a few things, ok more than a few, and there might be a PVS 14 coming later.
But I’m most excited about the gift I got for my gunsmith who’s like a second father to me.

It’s a Picatinny railed flash hider, it’ll go great with the pistol bayonet I got him last year!
His soul died a bit when he opened and realized what it was! (Which was the whole point!) 🙂

I’ve never seen anything so pointless and ugly. I had to get him one and I’ll get another to spoof my friend who’s deployed and put it on his rifle! 🙂
Bob December 25, 2015 At 13:56

F1 firearms skeletonized upper and lower set, in orange.

Now begins the parts collection
TxDuallyDog December 25, 2015 At 13:56

My 6 super wonderful kids pulled their resources together and got me Benelli Vinci ,which we opened last night for an awesome duck hunt this morning . Really nice gun , shoulders/fits just right for me .I think it improved my shooting versus my old 870 .
anonymoose December 25, 2015 At 14:04

I got a new printer and Blu-Ray player, and my stocking was full of magnum slugs. Merry Christmas!
Mike December 25, 2015 At 14:31

Jeannine got me a Del-Ton AR-15 and six mags.
Ing December 25, 2015 At 14:58

Anderson Mfg. stripped lower. 9mm, .30-30, and .22 ammunition. And an NRA membership. Oh, and a bottle each of Dry Fly whiskey and vodka. And my daughter got a Cold Steel tanto boot knife.

Weapons under the tree, liquor in your coffee, and ammo strewn about the room…it’s Christmas in America. 🙂
Ron Danforth December 25, 2015 At 15:15

Bit the .22 bug this Christmas. Got a S&W M&P 15-22 and a S&W 43C.

Merry Christmas to you all!
- Kurt December 25, 2015 At 15:21
  
  Good on ya!!!! Merry Christmas, and keep livin’ the dream!!!!! 🙂
Kurt December 25, 2015 At 15:19

HA!!!!! Got a GSG/ATI Sturmgwehr 44!!!!!!! Love love love me some history!!!!! Thank you, my Beautiful Wife!!!!!
Avid Reader December 25, 2015 At 15:41

I got the girl of my dreams for Christmas. But I picked up plenty of hardware this year, and I’m getting her a 20 gauge to introduce her to trap and skeet. And I upgraded my NRA membership to Endowment.
- Dave Lewis December 25, 2015 At 16:42
  
  I bought the girl of my dreams an engagement ring – for Christmas in 1975. We’ll celebrate our 40th anniversary next June so I guess it took. She’s still the girl of my dreams. I wish you well.
  - Avid Reader December 25, 2015 At 19:51
    
    Thanks. Doubt we’ll make 40. Second time for me (almost 60) and first for her (4 years younger).
TravisP December 25, 2015 At 15:42

Got my son and I a stripped AR lower and we are going to assemble it as a father/son project.
Matt in SC December 25, 2015 At 16:15

Does my first case of scope bite count? Damn 444 Marlin.
- NineShooter December 25, 2015 At 23:29
  
  Ah, the gift that keeps on….bleeding.
RobinTn December 25, 2015 At 16:51

My wife & daughter gave me a VZ24 Mauser and a holster for my P-09. My parents gave me a bunch of accessories for my press, .223 and 8×57 dies. I used to be “hard to buy for”. Not anymore 🙂
Fuque December 25, 2015 At 17:13

Santa Brought me a Kindling Cracker. Chopping Kindling all winter long sucks.
Not any more!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bD7ypsCfeo
Jake_in_AK December 25, 2015 At 17:21

Wife got given a Henry .22 lever gun- she’s wanted one for quite some time. Other then various ammo, that was about it this year for gun stuff for our family.
We’re already well past the ‘need’ stage, having both aquired micro and full size pistols we both like, carbine MSR’s we both like, bolt rifles we both like in calibers we like for hunting, and shot guns we both like (sporting clays are fun, ok?) now we really only pick up guns occasionally, when we either see something old that fascinates us, or new that just looks cool.
Claymore December 25, 2015 At 17:22

Got my 70 year old (and new ccw holder) mother a Glock 26. She’s very happy.
Tom in Oregon December 25, 2015 At 17:27

Got my daughter a Makarov in 9×18. Now some range time!
ninjaTED December 25, 2015 At 17:29

I got to help introduce my brothers new girlfriend (grew up in NJ, lives in Manhattan) to shooting. She shot a .22 Marlin, a 12ga (with low recoil shells) and watched me shot my Mosin. She had a blast, and I think we have a new convert.
Nate H. December 25, 2015 At 17:35

Got me a StackOn 14 gun cabinet. It’s what I asked for cuz it’s what we could afford, and it keeps small hands out of trigger guards. Don’t flame me, I’m freaking poor but I care lol.
- JR_in_NC December 25, 2015 At 20:52
  
  Nothing at all wrong with a Stack-On cabinet. Congrats!
- Art out West December 25, 2015 At 22:18
  
  Glad you are a responsible father. Now, you just in need 14 guns to fill her up.
  ?
- Paul December 25, 2015 At 23:12
  
  I got the 18 gun version. I bolted it into a corner of my workshop. I figure that it *should* help keep smash and grabbers out because there’s not a good place to pry it open from and they can’t tilt it. They could cut it lickety split with a torch but even pricier ones don’t do much to prevent that so oh well.
CTstooge December 25, 2015 At 17:39

A good friend gave me a 1980’s box of .348 Winchester for my Model 71 and a Partagas Series D #4. Top that.
Chris T from KY December 25, 2015 At 18:34

I got a sling for my ruger 10 22 and a sling for my henry lever gun. For the wife a camouflage dress. We are both very happy.
Sheepdog6 December 25, 2015 At 18:42

Odin Works BCG and a BCM charging handle.
Wade Garret December 25, 2015 At 20:13

I received a Ruger LCR 357 magnum from my lovely wife and I got her a RM 380. I hope it is a better gun than the R51.
JR_in_NC December 25, 2015 At 20:55

No new firearms on this end, but I did score a StalkTech light in green for hog hunting and a Fenix tactical light to supplement EDC firearm. Also, wife got a Fenix as well (and she’s talking about getting CCH, so this is a good first step).
Red in Texas December 25, 2015 At 21:10

5 more stamps filed. Does it still count if I got them for myself?
Jon in CO December 25, 2015 At 21:25

Some Magpul sights and a Vortex Sparc II to finish off a build. Got a Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 to sweeten the deal.
Bigred2989 December 25, 2015 At 22:34

For things gun related I got a Magpul CTR stock and 3 Mag-Pods for my Pmags.
Paul December 25, 2015 At 23:13

Stack On 18 gun cabinet.

Quick access handgun safe

Mossberg MMR Hunter

Thompson Center Venture in 25-06

Chainsaw (sadly, defective and is being returned)
ADM December 26, 2015 At 01:57

Not for Christmas, but I graduated on the 11th, and my father got me an Israeli copy of a Hi-Power in 9mm. I’m pretty excited about it, though I haven’t had the chance to take it to the range yet.
Louis December 26, 2015 At 10:36

My son gave me a gift card to Academy, I did the same for him. I got myself a “Bucket of Bullets” and a Walther PPK/s.
UncleKim December 27, 2015 At 15:01

A 50cal bottle opener and a Sig tshirt.
SteveInCO December 27, 2015 At 15:07

Got myself a GP-100 (first revolver ever).

Started the purchase on Thursday, but the stupid f*cking background check took longer than the store would stay open, so I got to pick it up Saturday.
Scoutino December 27, 2015 At 21:24

My wife gave me $75 gift card to Cabela’s. I spent it today on reloading components. (And then some…)