2025 Handgunner Holiday Gift Guide

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Smith & Wesson M&P Shield X

Designed to enhance the Shield series from Smith & Wesson, the M&P Shield X focuses on versatility. Featuring aggressive front and rear serrations for racking, a reversible magazine catch, and a longer grip to maximize capacity, the Shield X ensures adaptability for any scenario. Improved ergonomics make for a better fit and feel in the hand for added comfort during extended range sessions. Customize to your needs with a flat-plane RMSc/K optic cut and front rail. Comfortable, reliable, and confident, the Shield X is the ideal choice for shooters of any skill level. $599 | smith-wesson.com

SHIELD OMSsc

The OMSsc builds on the RMSsc’ s proven design and introduces a world-first Transparent Roof for an even clearer, brighter sight picture. The transparent frame allows more light onto the photodiode for precise LED output, a brighter lens, and an unobstructed field of view redefines what’s possible in micro red-dot optics. Machined from anodized aerospace-grade T6 6082 aluminium, the OMSsc offers superior corrosion resistance and the highest strength within the 6000 series alloys. Its crystal-clear glass lens features no magnification or coloured coatings, providing an unobstructed, true-colour view of your target. No buttons, no shake awake, the OMSsc is always on. Its auto-brightness system samples ambient light thousands of times per second, automatically adjusting the dot intensity for perfect visibility in any environment. Sharing the SHIELD standard footprint, the OMSsc is both backward and forward compatible with existing installations. Its low height over bore design allows co-witnessing with standard height iron sights for faster target acquisition and improved accuracy when the firearm allows. $430 | shieldsights.com

CCI Uppercut .22 Magnum

The defensive-minded Uppercut uses a hollowpoint bullet with a skived nose that provides excellent expansion while still retaining weight to ensure penetration. The new .22 Magnum load pushes a 40-grain bullet at 1,050 fps, and it’s designed to give top performance whether your handgun is a revolver or semiauto. That reliability is thanks to CCI’s reliable primers and propellants, along with an unwaxed bullet that reduces fouling and improves semiauto feeding. $26 per 100 | cci-ammunition.com

Dirty Bird Quick-Draw Splatter Targets

Put some fun into your training with new targets from Birchwood Casey. They’re made of heavy-duty tagboard, and shots are easy to spot because hits produce a high-contrast splatter. Measuring 12x18 inches, they’re available in Gunslinger Silhouette, Gunslinger Skyline (shown), Lucky Shot Bottles, Lucky Shot Bowling Pins, Quickdraw, Trophy Room and Aces High versions. $10 per six-pack | BirchwoodCasey.com

Streamlight SLEDGE® HEADLAMP

The Sledge® is a ruggedized, rechargeable, flood beam headlamp engineered for versatility and performance across industrial and outdoor applications. It features dual power LEDs and provides multiple modes of lighting, including a THRO® mode that provides a short burst of 1,000 lumens when extra brightness is needed. Powered by the SL-B26® protected Li-Ion USB rechargeable battery pack, it can also operate on two CR123A lithium batteries. $110 | streamlight.com

Safariland Ballast

The new Ballast is a duty-rated retention holster with a minimalist footprint that leaves more room for gear on a law enforcement officer’s belt. The holster features a crush-resistant design and is structurally sound from 160 to -50 degrees. It has an open muzzle design, and it’s red-dot compatible—plus it incorporates a removable lid to protect an optic. Retention comes courtesy of an internal ALS lever-lock spring with an improved texturing for sure operation. Cantable 15 degrees forward or back. Glock fitments only. $190–$217 | safariland.com

Burris FastFire E

The E for enclosed, a closed-emitter addition to the FastFire family. Built with a monolithic machined aluminum housing that shields the emitter, the sight is waterproof, shockproof and fogproof. An aspherical lens in the large 22x17mm window provides a clear view and minimizes glare, and the 3.5 m.o.a. dot is available in red or green. The FastFire E is adjustable for windage and elevation, and offers 100 m.o.a. of adjustment. Powered by a CR2032 lithium battery, it promises a 60,000-hour battery life. Footprint is the Aimpoint Acro. $420 | BurrisOptics.com

Streamlight TLR-1 HP-X

This new weapon light has a special optic that projects an intense long-range beam—out to 550 meters, perfect for outdoor defensive uses like lighting up an alleyway or dark path. With the USB batteries the light generates 1,300 lumens and 77,000 candela; output is slightly less with CR123A cells. The light comes with standard and extended switches for easy customization. Modes include momentary, constant-on and strobe. Batteries load via a hinged face cap, so you don’t have to remove the light from the gun or place your hand in front of the muzzle. Available with either battery type. The USB version comes with a Y charging cable. $359 (USB), $335 (CR123A) | streamlight.com

Magsmith Pistol Mag Loader

This new loader can load up to 18 rounds instantly, making quick work of the toughest mag springs. Rounds are placed on a tray and then pushed down into the magazine, kind of like a stripper clip except that the device employs a hand grip pusher that capitalizes on hand and arm strength instead of fingers and thumbs. It’s 9mm only and is magazine specific, a list that includes Beretta, Taurus, Glock 115-grain ammo only), HK and various SIG magazines. $60 | magsmith.com

Hornady Backcountry Defense

This new load is specially designed for defense against four-legged threats. Backcountry Defense features a heavy-for-caliber Dangerous Game Handgun bullet that has a protected point for maximum straight-line penetration. Calibers include 9mm +P (138 grains, 1,150 fps, 405 ft.-lbs.), .357 Magnum (165, TBA), 10mm (200, 1,160, 598), .44 Magnum (240, 1,620, 1,398), .454 Casull (300, 1,820, 2,206), .460 S&W (300, TBA), .500 S&W (500, TBA). $35-$90 per box of 20 | hornady.com

Safariland Incog X Left-Hand

Safariland’s Incog X inside-the-waistband holster is now available in left-hand fits for the Glock 17 and 19. All the lefty versions will accommodate guns with and without lights. The Incog X has a Boltaron body wrapped in microfiber suede for comfort. It comes with three sizes of clip strut shims to fine-tune the fit, and the optional magazine caddy has tension adjustment. $93–$123 | safariland.com

Arrowhead Tactical Training Shorts

The new Mk. II blends comfortable carry with versatility and function. It’s an inside-the-waistband setup with an internal belt that supports the weight of the gun on your hips instead of the waistband to prevent sagging. The shell is nylon/spandex for light weight and breathability, and the shorts have two zippered hand pockets. Available in five- and seven-inch inseam, and in sizes from small to 3XL. Colors include black, sand, moss and slate. $54 | ArrowheadTacticalApparel.com

FixIt Sticks Red Dot Expansion Pack

If you’re already the owner of a Fix It Sticks driver and shoot a red dot, this is a great addition to your range bag. It includes a mini torque driver (six to 25 inch-pounds), coin slot battery tool, battery cap tool, and Aimpoint bit and a 3/8 adjustment wrench for LaRue-style release systems. $100 | FixItSticks.com

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