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#1
Glock
4.4
(43)
"They're ubiquitous for good reason."
"Gen 5 Glock 19 mos Great choice"
"It's the simplest choice really, checks all the boxes."
"It's one of the most reliable guns you can get."
"Look for a 9 mm with a 5-in barrel and 17 round magazine."
"Perfect size imo."
"I wouldn't trade my Glock 20 for anything."
"Definitely a G40."
"I recommend Glock to everyone because it is one of the most reliable and cost effective means of self defense."
"Glock 19. No mods. Simple. Reliable. Accurate."
#2
Sig
4.6
(12)
"Any version."
"P365 XL with Macro grip module, Glock 19 is another option and you have a crap load of customization with that platform."
"But she loves her p365 SAS. Recoil is very easily manageable for her."
"On body carry - Sig P365 XL or similar."
"Love my 365. Never had a jam and I’ve put all sorts of ammo through it."
"The xl is an excellent choice."
"They’ve sold a million of them. That’s not for nothin."
"With the modularity of the P365, you can always find a grip that works well for your hands."
"I like a Sig p226. Low recoil, easy to maintain, reliable."
"If not, you can't go wrong with a sig p320."
#3
Glock G19
5.0
(10)
"I will always recommend a glock as they just work. G19 is your best all around."
"For daily carry, you can't go wrong with a glock 19."
"I always go straight to the Glock 19 for beginners just because they're so ubiquitous."
"GLOCK 19. Don’t even consider anything else."
"Glock 19, 17, 34, in 9mm or one in .40sw should get you there."
"Glock 19, old reliable."
"To start the Glock 19 has been extremely popular for many years and would be a great place to start."
"You said you would be hiking in Utah 9mm would be fine."
"A Glock 19 seems like it would be a good fit but there is definitely 'easier' handguns to shoot."
"I recommend you look at compact (G19, P-10 C, P-01 class) handguns"
#4
Smith & Wesson
4.4
(11)
"Best handgun out of the box is the Smith and Wesson EZ in 30 SuperCarry or the Equalizer in 9mm."
"S&W 686 six-round, 6" barrel, stainless. Dead on accurate from brand new."
"In daily carry the M&P Shield 2.0 and I love it."
"I've had zero malfunctions 400+ rounds in."
"For under 400, I'd say the gen 1 smith and wesson m&ps are the go to."
"I find them very smooth and usually on sale."
"S&W, Glock, and Berreta are all solid choices regarding reliability and options."
"Honestoutlaw just did a review of the M&P shield 9 plus."
"If you plan to cc, Smith & Wesson m&p Shield."
"Shield EZ if she's familiar with the .380 version of it."
#5
CZ
4.8
(8)
"It’s known for its incredible accuracy."
"I’ve got a 75b omega and a P-10s (ccw) and love CZ."
"P10C is the best out of the box gun I’ve shot in this realm."
"I would recommend a CZ-75 compact 9mm."
"I would recommend a CZ-P10C."
"I love my CZ P07 and my P10m."
#6
Canik
4.6
(7)
"The Canik is my favorite! I haven’t had any issues so far."
"I think it could be the best pistol in that price range and beat a lot of others above it."
"I love my tp9 elite combat. One of the best purchases I have made."
"Canik guns are amazing. Phenomenal triggers, they look good, and are just as reliable as glocks."
"I went with a Canik TP9SF Elite for my first purchase."
"In my experience you can’t go wrong with canik or m&p pistols, both are fantastic and reliable."
"Caniks are nice and affordable."
#7
Sig Sauer
4.4
(7)
"The P365 is a fantastic gun."
"Highly respected."
"My favorite."
"I like the P320 or the C-SFP"
"Or Sig P365 Macro. I love both."
"Sig, Glock, and S&W make great 10mm."
"For guns that don’t break the bank, sig p320, smith and Wesson M&p line, cz p10, glock 17."
#8
Sig P365
4.2
(6)
"Sig P365 or Springfield Hellcat will be your best options."
"Sigp365 in 380. i think they even have a rose gold model that has rose gold accents."
"P365-series is your best bet (in 9mm)."
"I would have the Sig P365 and Beretta 80X on my short list."
"My wife likes the sig 365."
"Micro9s are popular. Ruger Max9, Sig P365, CZ75 Compact, or a Glock43."
#9
CZ P10C
5.0
(4)
"Cz p10c nothing else comes close, best shooting pistol at the best price."
"Take a look at CZ P10C or CZ P10S."
"Cz p-10c, currently the best deal by far. Can get em for $385."
"P10c is going to be by far the best bang for your buck."
#10
HK
4.8
(4)
"Great gun, less recoil, quality firearm."
"Best I’ve owned and still own is my 1990 HK P7M8."
"I've had nothing but good experiences with my CC...HK VP9SK."
"Also try CZ P10, Walther PDP, HK VP9, Sig P320."
#11
Walther
4.3
(4)
"I would highly recommend saving an extra $200 and getting a Walther PDP."
"You get way more value from your money by getting a Walther PDP."
"Walther PDP on sale for under $450 right now."
"Might get that if I can’t get my hands on the Walther ppq SC."
#12
Taurus
4.0
(4)
"Cheap and reliable, cheap to feed."
"Love my g3c, gx4, and tx22."
"Love my g3c, gx4, and tx22."
"Love my g3c, gx4, and tx22."
#13
Smith & Wesson EZ
5.0
(3)
"S&w ez or equalizer for sure."
"S&W EZ in .380. Easy to rack slide, single stack mags with the a tab on them to pull down to make loading super simple."
"My wife loves her Smith & Wesson EZ in .380."
#14
Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0
4.7
(3)
"I hear the new S&W Bodyguard 2.0 is a fantastic little shooter in .380 as well."
"A S&W Bodyguard 2.0 which is chambered in 380 Auto."
"M&P Bodyguard 2.0 should be one you try out, I’ve heard amazing things."
#15
Ruger Security 380
4.7
(3)
"So maybe something like a Ruger Security 380/M&P 380 Shield EZ?"
"My SO absolutely loves their Ruger Security 380."
"Before you totally rule out Ruger consider the Security 380."
#16
Heckler & Koch
4.3
(3)
"Stats wise it’s the MK 23. My personal favorite is the P227"
"I really like the 2 Glock (9mm and .45 Auto) I have and the H&K VP9."
"HK VP9 or VP9sk if you want a smaller gun."
#17
Smith & Wesson Equalizer
5.0
(2)
"I would highly recommend the Equalizer, 15rd mags, easy to rack, good size."
"S&W equalizer would be a good choice."
#18
CZ P10
5.0
(2)
"CZ P10
Beretta APX
Glock 19
FN 509
HK VP9
Walther PDP
Springfield Hellcat or Echelon
S&W M&P"
"CZ P10 line. Comfortable grip shape, very aggressive grip texture, great value for price."
#19
Colt
5.0
(2)
"My favorite."
"I would seriously consider a Colt Python."
#20
Glock 43X
4.5
(2)
"The Glock 43X is what I carry and is arguably the best bang for your buck."
"Glock 43x"
#21
CZ P07
4.0
(2)
"I carry a CZ P07 loaded with Underwood 9mm +p hardcast wildlife rounds."
"CZ P-07 : It’s in your price range, is proven."
#22
Beretta
4.0
(2)
"I like my PX4 Storm (9mm) with a 3.3" barrel."
"Look into the Beretta PX4 Compact (not subcompact). I think you can pick one up for roughly $500."
#23
Springfield Armory
4.0
(2)
"10mm. XDM Elite or Glock 20."
"My first pistol was a Springfield XD 9 and it was a great shooter."
#24
Staccato
5.0
(1)
"Staccato beats Glock hands down."
#25
M1911
5.0
(1)
"M1911 best for now."
#26
Bersa
5.0
(1)
"Deadly accurate. And less than $350."
#27
Maxim
5.0
(1)
"Maxim 9"
#28
XDM
5.0
(1)
"Own both and both are totally reliable."
#29
Kore Essentials
5.0
(1)
"Super slim profile."
#30
Kramer
5.0
(1)
"If your looking for stopping power."
#31
FN
5.0
(1)
"It’s recoil management is superb."
#32
DKT
5.0
(1)
"For me there is no better, it one shots runners and only a couple of shots to prowlers on insane"
#33
Canik TP9SF Elite
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been carrying a Canik TP9SF elite since early July with zero issues."
#34
CZ PCR
5.0
(1)
"Do yourself a favor and grab ahold of a CZ."
#35
Sig 365XL
5.0
(1)
"It's a good gun."
#36
Canik MC9LS
5.0
(1)
"Now? It’s the Canik MC9LS at the $500 budget mark."
#37
Ruger LCR
5.0
(1)
"I suggest an ultra simple solution, the revolver. Tried, true, simple."
#38
Smith & Wesson M&P Shield EZ
5.0
(1)
"Smith & Wesson M&P Shield EZ. I have roughly 1k rounds through mine, zero malfunctions and extremely easy to use."
#39
Glock 42
5.0
(1)
"Glock 42.. .380.. great carry gun .."
#40
Smith & Wesson M&P EZ
5.0
(1)
"Smith and Wesson M&P EZ in 380acp should be good to go."
#41
Walther PDP
5.0
(1)
"Try a Walther PDP."
#42
Glock G17
5.0
(1)
"Glock 17 9mm you’re welcome."
#43
Sig Sauer SP2022
5.0
(1)
"A great option that often goes under the radar is the Sig Sauer Sp2022. Medium size so just what you want there. Also very reliable and durable."
#44
Smith & Wesson Shield 9mm
5.0
(1)
"S&W Shield 9mm. All day!"
#45
Keltec
4.0
(1)
"I got a Keltec P17. Cost around 200 to 250."
#46
Ruger
4.0
(1)
"Cheap and reliable, cheap to feed."
#47
Type
4.0
(1)
"It's a good solid pistol for most scenarios"
#48
Tamayura
4.0
(1)
"It's easily available at vendors, has marginally higher base damage."
#49
Springfield
4.0
(1)
"The hellcat is a very good choice as well."
#50
Tier1 Appendix Rig
4.0
(1)
"The best EDC is the largest, highest capacity handgun you shoot best."
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