Unlike the corporate lists filled with overpriced junk that show up in your spam folder, our gift ideas have all been vetted or, at the very least, well-researched. \u00a0You shouldn’t find a turd in the bunch! \u00a0Anywho, hopefully, these lists make your life a little easier and your holidays a little less stressful. \u00a0Merry Christmas and happy hunting!<\/p>\n
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<\/a>The Treeman TASS.<\/p><\/div>\n
The TASS from Treeman Knives is a sweet blade. I reviewed it<\/a> earlier this year and was duly impressed with this catchall combat knife. Just under 10 inches in overall length, with a five-inch blade, the TASS is a full-tang blade made from rugged O1 Tool Steel. It\u2019s 0.1875 inches thick and weighs about 10 oz. This baby is a beater!<\/p>\nTASS stands for TASS stand for Teams And Shit Shank. It was named by the SEAL platoon that helped design it. It\u2019s purpose-built for war, but heck, it be an awesome companion on a hike, a hunting or camping trip or even as an every day carry tool.<\/p>\n
The one main drawback is the price. It\u2019s not cheap, at $345 MSRP. That said, it\u2019s made in American made and comes with a lifetime warranty. I highly doubt you\u2019ll break this edged tank, but if you do, Treeman Knives will gladly send another one your way.<\/p>\n
Shop here<\/a> for a TASS.<\/p>\nSaddleback Leather Pistol Wrap<\/h2>\n![\"Here](\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Saddleback-leather-pistol-wrap-5-400x267.jpg\" "\\"S.H.")
<\/a>Here you can see Wilson Combat’s take on the M9. There’s a lot of room in the medium sized wrap.<\/p><\/div>\n
What do you buy the guy or gal who has the heirloom quality firearm? That person that\u2019s always showing off their Cabot 1911 or Colt Python. How about a nice pair of pants to put it in?<\/p>\n
Enter the Saddleback Leather pistol wrap<\/a>, an exquisitely constructed carrying pouch for a prized safe queen. Made from three different types animals \u2014cowhide, pigskin\u00a0and sheepskin \u2014 the wrap is as advertised, a \u201cbarnyard reunion of firearm accessories.\u201d<\/p>\nYet, the materials aren\u2019t just for show. Each has its own unique purpose. The full-grain leather gives the wrap it\u2019s indefatigable exterior, the pigskin lining gives it another layer of protection and the sheepskin insert wicks moisture away from your gun, aided by the open design of the wrap that allows consistent airflow.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Plenty of buckles to secure your sidearm.<\/p><\/div>\n
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<\/a>The shock absorption provided by all of the layers is an added benefit to the design.<\/p><\/div>\n
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Shipping is free and, as will all of Saddleback\u2019s products, the wrap comes with a 100-year warranty. You can buy the warp in a small or medium size and have four color options to choose from: Tobacco, Dark Coffee Brown, Chestnut, and Black.<\/p>\n
Pricing starts at $172.50. Click here<\/a> to shop for the Saddleback pistol wrap.<\/p>\nFactor Flashlights<\/h2>\n![\"Factor](\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Cover-1-400x267.jpg\" "\\"S.H.")
<\/a>Factor Flashlights. \u00a0From top to bottom: Cossatot XL, Cossatot 1000, Mizpah 300.<\/p><\/div>\n
Factor Equipment is not a household name, at least not yet. Being new to the scene, they\u2019re trying to earn new customers through their 30 Day Buy and Try offer where they allow one to purchase any flashlight or product, \u201cuse it, abuse it\u201d for a month and if one is unsatisfied with that item, one can send it back for a full credit toward the purchase of any other Factor product. Not a bad deal.<\/p>\n
I had the opportunity to review<\/a> three of their flashlights: The Cossatot 1000 XL, the Cossatot 1000, and the Mizpah 300. My favorite of the bunch was the smallest, the Mizpah 300, it\u2019s just a really nice inexpensive every day carry LED flashlight that is powered by AA batteries. It\u2019s a no fuss, easy to use tool that fits in a pocket, a backpack \u2014 anywhere really.<\/p>\nThe Mizpah delivers a max output of 300 lumens and features four brightness levels along with a strobe alert mode. It\u2019ll run for 25 hours while on the lowest setting. The body is made from corrosion resistant, military-grade, CNC machined, aircraft-quality Type III hard anodized aluminum alloy. Starting at<\/p>\n
You can snag a Mizpah 300 for under $40. Shop here<\/a> for the Mizpah.<\/p>\nExos-Gear Bravo Series Tactical Backpack<\/h2>\n![\"The\"](\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Bravos1-400x300.jpg\" "\\"S.H.")
<\/a>The Bravos from Exos-Gear.<\/p><\/div>\n
Does someone on your shopping list need a solid budget bugout pack? Exos-Gear has you covered with their Bravo Series Tactical Backpack.<\/p>\n
Sold on Amazon for around $45, the 34L backpack is an ideal on-the-go, every day carry, hiking, camping, hunting, backpack. With five separate compartments, including a hydration compartment for a water bladder, the Bravo has plenty of space to store your gear.<\/p>\n
As I noted in my review<\/a>, my favorite part of the backpack are the padded shoulder straps. They really help to lighten the load and maximize comfort. The Bravo comes in four different colors: black, gray, olive drab and coyote tan and regardless of which color option you choose, the backpack has loads of PALS webbing for MOLLE.<\/p>\nShop for the Exos here<\/a>.<\/p>\nHogue Grips<\/h2>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/ColtGripMonoGripStirrup-400x300.jpg\" "\\"S.H.")
<\/a>The parts that are included in the Hogue package.<\/p><\/div>\n
Whether you have an old revolver or a new revolver, you should consider upgrading the grips on your wheel gun.<\/p>\n
Over the summer, I switched out the faux stag grips on my Colt Detective Special and put on Hogue Brazilian hardwood <\/a>(Pau Ferro). I think you\u2019ll agree by the photos below that the difference is night and day. It\u2019s like a whole new gun!<\/p>\nBut the benefit is more than just cosmetic, as there is\u00a0an ergonomic advantage to the Hogue grips as well. Those crappy stag grips (I bought the gun used, and have no idea why the individual removed the original Colt grips and then downgraded to the stag grips, but I digress) did not fill up my hand at all and actually made the gun a bit uncomfortable to shoot.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>The cheap stag grips. Not only are they ugly, but they weren’t comfortable. Too thin for my big paws.<\/p><\/div>\n
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<\/a>The Treeman TASS.<\/p><\/div>\n
The TASS from Treeman Knives is a sweet blade. I reviewed it<\/a> earlier this year and was duly impressed with this catchall combat knife. Just under 10 inches in overall length, with a five-inch blade, the TASS is a full-tang blade made from rugged O1 Tool Steel. It\u2019s 0.1875 inches thick and weighs about 10 oz. This baby is a beater!<\/p>\n TASS stands for TASS stand for Teams And Shit Shank. It was named by the SEAL platoon that helped design it. It\u2019s purpose-built for war, but heck, it be an awesome companion on a hike, a hunting or camping trip or even as an every day carry tool.<\/p>\n The one main drawback is the price. It\u2019s not cheap, at $345 MSRP. That said, it\u2019s made in American made and comes with a lifetime warranty. I highly doubt you\u2019ll break this edged tank, but if you do, Treeman Knives will gladly send another one your way.<\/p>\n Shop here<\/a> for a TASS.<\/p>\n Here you can see Wilson Combat’s take on the M9. There’s a lot of room in the medium sized wrap.<\/p><\/div>\n What do you buy the guy or gal who has the heirloom quality firearm? That person that\u2019s always showing off their Cabot 1911 or Colt Python. How about a nice pair of pants to put it in?<\/p>\n Enter the Saddleback Leather pistol wrap<\/a>, an exquisitely constructed carrying pouch for a prized safe queen. Made from three different types animals \u2014cowhide, pigskin\u00a0and sheepskin \u2014 the wrap is as advertised, a \u201cbarnyard reunion of firearm accessories.\u201d<\/p>\n Yet, the materials aren\u2019t just for show. Each has its own unique purpose. The full-grain leather gives the wrap it\u2019s indefatigable exterior, the pigskin lining gives it another layer of protection and the sheepskin insert wicks moisture away from your gun, aided by the open design of the wrap that allows consistent airflow.<\/p>\n [one_half]<\/p>\n Plenty of buckles to secure your sidearm.<\/p><\/div>\n [\/one_half]<\/p>\n [one_half_last]<\/p>\n The shock absorption provided by all of the layers is an added benefit to the design.<\/p><\/div>\n [\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n Shipping is free and, as will all of Saddleback\u2019s products, the wrap comes with a 100-year warranty. You can buy the warp in a small or medium size and have four color options to choose from: Tobacco, Dark Coffee Brown, Chestnut, and Black.<\/p>\n Pricing starts at $172.50. Click here<\/a> to shop for the Saddleback pistol wrap.<\/p>\n Factor Flashlights. \u00a0From top to bottom: Cossatot XL, Cossatot 1000, Mizpah 300.<\/p><\/div>\n Factor Equipment is not a household name, at least not yet. Being new to the scene, they\u2019re trying to earn new customers through their 30 Day Buy and Try offer where they allow one to purchase any flashlight or product, \u201cuse it, abuse it\u201d for a month and if one is unsatisfied with that item, one can send it back for a full credit toward the purchase of any other Factor product. Not a bad deal.<\/p>\n I had the opportunity to review<\/a> three of their flashlights: The Cossatot 1000 XL, the Cossatot 1000, and the Mizpah 300. My favorite of the bunch was the smallest, the Mizpah 300, it\u2019s just a really nice inexpensive every day carry LED flashlight that is powered by AA batteries. It\u2019s a no fuss, easy to use tool that fits in a pocket, a backpack \u2014 anywhere really.<\/p>\n The Mizpah delivers a max output of 300 lumens and features four brightness levels along with a strobe alert mode. It\u2019ll run for 25 hours while on the lowest setting. The body is made from corrosion resistant, military-grade, CNC machined, aircraft-quality Type III hard anodized aluminum alloy. Starting at<\/p>\n You can snag a Mizpah 300 for under $40. Shop here<\/a> for the Mizpah.<\/p>\n The Bravos from Exos-Gear.<\/p><\/div>\n Does someone on your shopping list need a solid budget bugout pack? Exos-Gear has you covered with their Bravo Series Tactical Backpack.<\/p>\n Sold on Amazon for around $45, the 34L backpack is an ideal on-the-go, every day carry, hiking, camping, hunting, backpack. With five separate compartments, including a hydration compartment for a water bladder, the Bravo has plenty of space to store your gear.<\/p>\n As I noted in my review<\/a>, my favorite part of the backpack are the padded shoulder straps. They really help to lighten the load and maximize comfort. The Bravo comes in four different colors: black, gray, olive drab and coyote tan and regardless of which color option you choose, the backpack has loads of PALS webbing for MOLLE.<\/p>\n Shop for the Exos here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The parts that are included in the Hogue package.<\/p><\/div>\n Whether you have an old revolver or a new revolver, you should consider upgrading the grips on your wheel gun.<\/p>\n Over the summer, I switched out the faux stag grips on my Colt Detective Special and put on Hogue Brazilian hardwood <\/a>(Pau Ferro). I think you\u2019ll agree by the photos below that the difference is night and day. It\u2019s like a whole new gun!<\/p>\n But the benefit is more than just cosmetic, as there is\u00a0an ergonomic advantage to the Hogue grips as well. Those crappy stag grips (I bought the gun used, and have no idea why the individual removed the original Colt grips and then downgraded to the stag grips, but I digress) did not fill up my hand at all and actually made the gun a bit uncomfortable to shoot.<\/p>\n [one_half]<\/p>\n The cheap stag grips. Not only are they ugly, but they weren’t comfortable. Too thin for my big paws.<\/p><\/div>\n [\/one_half]<\/p>\n [one_half_last]<\/p>\nSaddleback Leather Pistol Wrap<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/a><\/a>Factor Flashlights<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Exos-Gear Bravo Series Tactical Backpack<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Hogue Grips<\/h2>\n
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