Texas Dads Really Want These Firearms for Father’s Day This Year

Father’s Day is almost here, and if your dad is the outdoorsy, range-loving, plinking, or bird-hunting kind of guy, skip the socks and cologne. Think about what he really wants: a new firearm. Whether it’s a compact handgun, a trusty rifle, or a smooth shotgun, here are the top five in each category that dads across Texas are dreaming of.

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Top 5 Handguns Dads Love

According to Field & Stream, these 9mm pistols are the most popular among dads this year:

1. Smith & Wesson M&P-9 Shield Plus
2. Ruger Max-9 Luger
3. Glock G17L Gen 5
4. Sig Sauer P365XL with Night Sights
5. Stoeger STR-9 Compact

Each of these is built for reliability and performance, whether he’s at the range or keeping one handy for self-defense.

Read More: Father’s Day Weekend Heats Up with Gun Show in Abilene

Shotguns That Make Dads Smile

Shotguns are a dad’s best friend in the duck blind or at the skeet range. Here are five that stand out:

1. Mossberg 500 All-Purpose Field Pump
2. Franchi Instinct Sideplate 12 Over-Under
3. Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus KO
4. Browning Maxus II Wicked Wing
5. Benelli Montefeltro Ultra Light

Beretta fans, you know who you are, will agree that the A400 belongs in any hunter’s collection.

Rifles That Hit the Mark

From deer stands to target practice, these rifles are topping wish lists:

• 1-Springfield Armory M1A .308 Scout
• 2-Ruger 10/22 Carbine
• 3-Savage Axis II Pro (6.5 Creedmoor)
• 4-Browning AB3 Hunter 308
• 5-Ruger American .308 Win
• 5-Weatherby Vanguard Sportsman's Edition 300 Win

Personally? I wouldn’t mind finding that Springfield M1A under my Father’s Day card, or maybe that Ruger 10/22 for some good old plinking fun.

Don’t Miss the Texas Gun & Knife Show

Still unsure what to get Dad? The Texas Gun & Knife Show is in Abilene this weekend, Saturday and Sunday at the Convention Center. It’s the perfect place to find great deals and even better toys for Dad.