I’m not waiting until Christmas.
Mainly stocking up on ammo/mags at this point. I do have one firearm in layaway but the previous two items are my focus currently.
I have noticed in my area that firearms across the board have ticked up in price. For example the lowly but reliable PA-63 in 9X18, I could buy all day long for $125-$175 two years ago is now listing for $249. The only handguns I am seeing reasonable are the lower end 1911’s the RIA/Citadel’s. BTW I own several RIA and for the money are excellent pieces.
The others are police trade in Glocks of various calibers. If you wait a few months the local stores really start discounting them heavily. I picked up a lightly used Glock 21 last year with night sights and two hi-cap mags for $375 OTD.