r/handguns is a subreddit with 65k members. They frequently recommend/review handgun, handguns, and striker, and the most common flair used is advice needed, discussion, collection showcase, build/setup, and question.
r/handguns is a subreddit dedicated to handguns - pistols, revolvers, and everything about them. We're more specific than r/guns but broader than subs like r/CCW or r/CompetitionShooting.
Whether you're into concealed carry, range days, collecting, or just enjoy talking shop, you're welcome here.
Please subscribe and help us make this a quality, focused handgun community. Share your experiences, ask questions, and keep it respectful. Safety always comes first.
Products Discussed in r/handguns
Handgun
351 reviews
#1
Smith & Wesson
4.4★ from 57 reviews
#2
CZ
4.6★ from 56 reviews
#3
Sig Sauer
4.6★ from 35 reviews
Handguns
169 reviews
#1
Smith & Wesson
4.4★ from 32 reviews
#2
Walther
4.9★ from 26 reviews
#3
Glock
4.4★ from 24 reviews
Striker
70 reviews
#1
Walther
5.0★ from 17 reviews
#2
Canik
4.6★ from 12 reviews
#3
Smith & Wesson
4.5★ from 10 reviews
Flair Used in r/handguns
#1
Advice Needed
: "Needing Help"
24 posts
#2
Discussion
: "are beretta 8040s still relevant??"
15 posts
#3
Collection Showcase
: "Sig P226"
11 posts
#4
Build/Setup
: "PSA Dagger - Harrington arms comp - Harrington arms magwell - vortex venom - ghost Inc trigger - olight baldr s compact"
10 posts
#5
Question
: "What p365 xmacro frame is this?"
9 posts
#6
Training & Drills
: "S&W Bodyguard 2.0 competition recap"
3 posts
#7
Holsters & Accessories
: "Concealed carry set up."
3 posts
#8
Maintenance/Repair
: "Beretta M9A1: Repair/Replace Part?"
2 posts
#9
Modifications
: "Maybe one more upgrade, maybe not …"
1 post
Member Growth in r/handguns
Yearly
+12k members(21.7%)
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Last updated: August 25, 2026