Top Firearm Gifts Every Shooter Actual Wants

It’s the week before Thanksgiving, Logan’s got roofers pounding away, and Allen is feeling like a rash — which is how you know we’re off to a good start. With Black Friday looming and inboxes full of click-bait subject lines, the guys decided to join in with a full-blown Gun Guy Holiday Gift Guide. But this isn’t the usual “buy the hunter new boots” nonsense. This is a curated list of genuinely thoughtful, genuinely useful and possibly hilarious gift ideas for the gun collectors, shooters, tinkerers and history buffs in your life. Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 (Seriously.) Logan kicks things off with a power move: find out someone’s favorite rifle caliber… then get them a Pre-64 Model 70. Nothing says “I actually listen to you” quite like handing someone the Rifleman’s Rifle in the caliber they obsess over. Bonus: Also raises your status as a gift-giver by at least +10. Gunsmithing Screwdriver Set Allen’s first pick is church-level gospel: stop using cheap hardware-store screwdrivers on collectible guns. A real gunsmithing set protects screws, avoids scratches and preserves value. Also: buy two, because they will get “borrowed.” Ivory or Bonded Ivory Grips When you can’t guess the gun, upgrade the gun they already own. Logan explains the legality, affordability and aesthetics of ivory and bonded ivory grips. Allen tags in with a curveball: reproduction sweetheart grips — perfect for WWII collectors or spicy types. Firearm Schematics (Framed) Blueprint-style schematics of classic models make great décor for the gun room. Whether it’s a 1911, Thompson, A5 or any iconic platform, a framed schematic is always classy. Memberships to Collector Groups Give them access to real research, deep-dive articles and the collector’s classifieds. Winchester, Colt, S&W and even GLOCK all have clubs with quarterly journals full of info you won’t find anywhere else. Provenance Letters or Family History Documentation Order a factory letter… or write down the family gun stories before they’re lost. Logan shares how his grandmother kept the original receipt for his first rifle — and why those small bits of family history are priceless. Engraved Guns (Not the Weird Ones) An engraved gun can be a heartfelt, meaningful, heirloom-caliber gift. Caveat: don’t buy the tacky Elvis/Trump/commemorative catalog guns — they won’t go up in value. Tasteful laser engraving or custom work? Perfect. Renaissance Wax — The Ultimate Stocking Stuffer The museum-world favorite. A coat of Renaissance wax protects blued steel and walnut from fingerprints, moisture and range-day grime. Tiny tin, big value. Personalized Pocket Knife Allen’s stocking-stuffer pick. A quality blade with a custom engraving makes daily carry a little more personal. Just… not the $9 truck stop folders. From the Guys Before signing off, Logan and Allen talk about what they want — everything from .375 H&H safari ammo to something more precious than any gun: time to shoot, hunt and enjoy the hobby. And since Thanksgiving is coming up… We’re taking next week off for the holiday, and we just want to say how thankful we are for every single one of you who watches, listens, likes, shares and comments. You’re the reason this is fun to do every week. Drop Your Own Wish List In the comments, let us know: • What gun-related gift you’re hoping to see • Which ideas from this episode you’re planning to “accidentally” share • Or what YOU recommend as the perfect gun-guy gift See You After the Holiday! Don’t forget: 👉 Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform 👉 Like and share the show 👉 Leave us a review Every rating, review, and share helps us bring more firearms history and industry insight each week. Follow No Lowballers on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠ for behind-the-scenes content, historical deep dives and weekly drops every Thursday. Find Logan at ⁠High Caliber History⁠ and Allen at ⁠GunBroker⁠.