Firearm reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 429 Reddit reviews across 33 subreddits and 48 posts to rank the best Firearm brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/bloodborne, r/Firearms, r/prepping, r/preppers, r/ar15. Top-rated brands include Smith & Wesson (4.5/5), Glock (4.5/5), AR-15 (4.7/5).

Stats

Reviews429

Subreddits33

Posts48

Brands66

Products47

Top communities

r/bloodborne71 r/Firearms61 r/prepping57 r/preppers47 r/ar1541

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Smith & Wesson

4.5

(33)

"The sport II was my first AR and it’s a great choice for a first AR."

"Buy buy buy!! That’s a deal!!!! pmags plus red dot for that price. BUY!!!!!!!!"

"Great deal I have an old MP15R it’s got way over 10k on it."

"About 1,500 rds into my Sport III and haven’t had a single issue. Definitely recommend it."

"I've had an M&P for 17 years and can count on one hand how many malfunction I've had."

"Can’t go wrong with the SW Sport III especially with the Vortex Red Dot."

"I have a m&p sport 2, and it's great."

"If you ain't got the cash smith and Wesson mp sport all day."

"Great deal I have an old MP15R it’s got way over 10k on it."

"My opinion on the rifle is it’s a great start if you like changing things."

Glock

4.5

(31)

"It's small, reliable, and I like that it's very comfortable to carry."

"A Glock, it's the ol reliable for a reason lol."

"I always recommend a Glock 48 or 43x."

"Everyone is generally going to recommend a Glock 17/19."

"Used Glock 19. Tons of parts and compatible components."

"Glock 19/17 is always recommended by me for aftermarket support, reliability, and general goodness."

"Glock 19"

"I recommend the Glock 48."

"Glock 43 with a Kore belt and a IWB kidex holster."

"Glock 19, Vedder Lighttuck holster, CC belt of choice."

AR-15

4.7

(27)

"$699 for a good new gun, 6 total magazines and a good vortex dot sight. That a hell yes if you're looking a AR this year."

"An AR-15 is a lot less intimidating to actually shoot."

"AR-15 is unbelievably easy to use and shoot accurately with especially for women"

"Ultimately the best weapon for your mom IS an AR15 probably."

"AR-15 is the best option bar none."

"AR-15."

"For a defensive rifle it’s gotta be the ar15."

"Will do whatever you need it to with moderate effect."

"Most people will want a reliable handgun and a rifle. Preferably semi auto for self defense. AR-15 AR-10 IWI X95 IWI Tavor 7 MP7, MP5 or CZ scorpion"

"The AR-15 Both are great."

Evelyn

5.0

(25)

"The cost to damage ratio ultimately favors the Evelyn."

"Evelyn carried me through 2 runs"

"Evelyn bar none."

"Evelyn obviously"

"Evelyn"

"Evelyn is the best firearm"

"Evelyn, 100% Most damage for one bullet"

"E V E L Y N"

"EVELYN"

"Evelyn is drip"

Ruger

4.4

(25)

"Either a 22lr revolver or semiauto 22lr for handguns. But a ruger 10/22 is also a great place to start."

"Ruger 10/22 all day."

"So beginner rifle? Ruger 10-22."

"Ruger 10/22 or similar rifle."

"The Ruger Security. 380 is a great option."

"A nice Ruger 10/22 is probably the best thing to have."

"Ruger 10/22 and a 12 gauge."

"Will do everything you need it to and you can carry 100s of rounds in your pocket."

"Ruger 10-22 Remington 870 These two cover a lot of ground."

"I have multiple firearms of different calibers and gauges but I have several 22s and thousands of rounds of ammunition for them."

Shotgun

4.7

(22)

"If you want to buy a gun for the purpose of home defence, a shotgun is better."

"Semi auto 12 gauge with 8 rounds of #4 buck."

"My 12 gauge is my go to for home defense."

"Shotguns are great for general defense."

"Shot gun for home defense."

"Shotgun would be first firearm. Great for home defense, training simple to get and perform."

"The absolute best home defense and prepper long gun is a shotgun."

"Shotgun. Good for home defense and versatile with different barrels and ammo"

"A 12 gauge shotgun and a .22lr rifle."

"Shotgun, most versatile."

Hunter Pistol

4.6

(22)

"Hunter Pistol. Best choice overall"

"Hunter pistol. Ol' reliable."

"Hunter Pistol. You can't beat the classics."

"Hunter Pistol, I will die on this hill."

"Hunter Pistol because it's viable for every build, though I am a piercing rifle enjoyer."

"Hunter pistol"

"Hunter pistol is all you need"

"Hunter Pistol"

"Hunter pistol, the idea to parry with a gun, god this game is so good."

"I must say the hunter pistol gotta be the best tbh , it’s your most reliable one that it’s your safest option for parries"

Mossberg

4.7

(20)

"Get a Mossberg 500 or a Remington 870 in either 12 or 20 gauge."

"As far as which brands, mossberg is a decent brand for shotguns."

"You would want to look at a quality shotgun (Mossberg Maverick 88, used Mossberg 500, used Remington 879, used Benelli Nova)."

"Just about any Mossberg 12 gauge shotgun."

"A 12 gauge pump action shotgun is really the gold standard for home defense."

"Get a maverick 88 12g shotgun, you can usually find a home defense and hunting barrel combo for 250-350."

"I like the Mossberg 500 series, but there are plenty of clones/knockoffs that will do just fine."

"A good mossberg 500 pump action 12g. It's cheap, reliable and can be used to hunt anything."

"You can pick up a Mossberg Maverick 88 for cheap and some buck shot for guaranteed body part removal."

CZ

4.4

(15)

"Excellent first rifle for smaller folk."

"I love my PCR."

"I love my PCR"

"I EDC a PCR and it’s great."

"The new P09C Nocturne is great if you ever want to put an optic on your concealed later on."

"If you are in the market for a regular sized Glock 19 compact, the P-07(now the P-09c), P-01, and PCR are very good guns"

"Check out CZ, reliable as hell, and they're usually a bit less expensive than glocks"

"CZ scout might be an option"

"I actually just picked up a p-01 today, to me it's the right size for carry."

"My first EDC and CC is the p10s. My eyes are on the PCR next."

#10

Remington

4.5

(12)

"For a first gun, it’s hard to beat an 870 or something similar."

"Get a Mossberg 500 or a Remington 870 in either 12 or 20 gauge."

"Most versatile, practical, and useful gun."

"870 is a long-time model that's lasted over the years."

"Personally, I like the Remington 870, but a Mossberg 500 is another great choice."

"The old tried and true 870 express super mag."

"A pump shotgun seems the most viable 'one gun' option."

"I hunt with a remington 700 .308 built in the 2000's."

"I have found a Remington fieldmaster 870 pump to be a reliable all around shotgun."

"I always say the Remington 870 is the best shotgun for the first or only one."

#11

Palmetto State Armory

4.3

(11)

"You are better off with a PSA AR-15 16" with some extra room for comfort features and an optic."

"Psa has ar15s for 400 bucks right now. It's all youd ever need for home defense."

"Get a psa for 500."

"Psa AR 15. Buy ammo with the rest of your budget."

"Ah, if you really want an AR, pretty much anything PSA should be fine for a first AR."

"Rifle: M&P or PSA AR-15"

"Has a 16.5 for 475."

"You can get a ar15 and dagger pistol for like $750."

"Check this link for a good deal."

"Check out Palmetto State Armory. Usually some really good deals."

#12

AR

4.5

(10)

"AR-15 puts you on top of the food chain."

"Defense I would probably go with an AR just for the amount of shots you can get off quickly."

"Any AR15. Cheap to train with, highly customizable."

"AR platform makes for easy conversions - 22LR, 223, 6.5 creedmoor, 9mm"

"If I had to pick one I'd pick an ar"

"I would go AR. If they aren’t intimidated by it at all, it would be a solid choice."

"AR or revolver"

"I always recommended ARs or some other semi auto rifle in a manageable caliber."

"For your budget, you're probably limited to a shotgun."

"If you can only get one gun, get a budget AR."

#13

Sig Sauer

4.2

(10)

"I find it’s easier for me to hold and shoot without my carpal tunnel acting up."

"High Budget: Kimber 1911 or build out a Sig Sauer P365."

"Sig p365 or xl, Shield Plus."

"Sig 365, Canik TP9 or Rival, Springfield Echelon. Many others that are striker fired."

"I use a P320 for a hand gun."

"Low budget: Glocks or Sig Sauer in 9mm."

"What are people’s opinion about the Sig Seur p320 as a first handgun/weapon for ccw and home defense?"

"Sig is a solid choice for a handgun."

"A starting point for CCW would be P365, Hellcat, Shield Plus."

"What are the good sig red dots?"

#14

PSA

4.8

(8)

"Despite what you said, if all you are looking for is home defense then a handgun is the wrong tool for the job."

"I would recommend a full size 9mm handgun because the size and weight will make shooting easier, AR15, or a 12ga shotgun."

"AR-15. Anything else would be absurd, besides maybe a PS90."

"I recommend an AR-15 chambered in 300 blackout."

"AR-15 or pistol caliber carbine would be my first choice. It is safer and easier to shoot."

"If you want more lethality, get an AR15 in .223/5.56."

"Another option is the recommended PSA AR 15 which is roughly $300 to $600."

"PSA AR15 with a light on it, glock 19, mossberg 500, any of these will work & all around $500."

#15

9mm

4.3

(8)

"9mm and 556. most common and versatile rounds. if u want cheapest .22 and again likely 556"

"9mm is great since you can shoot all different kinds of ammo and it's generally cheaper per round."

"9mm with hollow point ammo."

"For a open-carry sidearm I like the 9mm. Good ballistics, comparatively inexpensive ammo."

"9mm is a lot affordable and available in a variety of platforms."

"9mm handgun is a good place to start."

"9x19 Luger (aka 9mm Parabellum) is everywhere."

"Stay away from .22LR for self defense and home defense."

#16

Cannon

5.0

(6)

"The Cannon, obviously."

"Cannon. Its the Cannon"

"C a n n o n"

"CANNON GOES BIG BOOM."

"It looks hilarious."

"Because it goes boom"

#17

Blunderbuss

4.7

(6)

"Best firearm has always been the Blunderbuss!"

"Or bust"

"Blunderbuss. Love up close shots."

"It saved my ass countless times"

"Blunderbuss"

#18

Glock 19

4.8

(5)

"If I had to only own one single gun for the rest of my life it’d be my Glock 19."

"The absolute BEST first firearm is a Glock 19."

"Glock 19 and a 9mm ruger carbine is a great combo."

"Glock 19 is probably the best and most reliable all around 9mm if you want one pistol."

"I’d always choose an AR, but out of the options today I’d go with a boring ol’ Glock 19 with a light and rmr."

#19

Maverick

4.6

(5)

"A long time ago, I bought my first firearm. It was a Maverick 88. Good choice."

"Maverick 88 should do you well"

"I’ve put well over 4000 shells through a 20" security model. It will not quit."

"For a $500 budget, you can get a Maverick 88 shotgun and load it with some type of buckshot."

"Maverick 88."

#20

Streamlight

4.6

(5)

"Streamlight makes a good universal light mount that goes on the magazine tube. I'd also suggest one of their lights to go with it."

"Streamlight makes a good universal light mount that goes on the magazine tube. I'd also suggest one of their lights to go with it. Their lights are really bright and durable."

"Sling and a light!! You can pick up a decent streamlight for pretty cheap."

"If for home defense, I would get at least a light. I’ve had terrible experiences with Olights, so I would go Streamlight."

"Stream light has the cheapest weapon lights that are considered to be reliable."

#21

Capital Sports

4.0

(5)

"Going to have to agree with the crowd Capital sports for the win."

"Fourth vote for Capital"

"Definitely Capital they’re a good group of guys there"

"Capital sports all the way. $25 to $50 to put it on the rack and they take %10. If it's not sold in 6 month it back to yours. Sold several guns thru them."

"I think Capital sports does consignment."

#22

12 Gauge

4.8

(4)

"12 GA 00 buck in a security model with a WML."

"A long barreled 12GA will take down any game in the world."

"12 gauge. Multiple types of shells for different applications."

"12guage rifles barrels and sabot slugs have come a long, long way."

#23

Blackwing

4.8

(4)

"Blackwing, hands down. It may be a little more expensive, but it’s a clean, safe, professional facility."

"Black Wing, no contest."

"We are new to firearms and went to Blackwing for private instruction first... Felt the price was reasonable for the individual time frankly and they were great."

"Blackwing sells “memberships.” If you purchase a membership, you get discounted range time, firearm purchases, etc."

#24

Mossberg 500

4.5

(4)

"My third gun would be either a 500 mossberg or Remington 870 12ga."

"I would go with a Mossberg 500 in 12ga."

"Mossberg 500 is a good pumper and is available in either, the 20 will have a MUCH lighter felt recoil but will be adequate in MOST home defense situations."

"You can’t go wrong with a Mossberg 500 for relative simplicity and lethality."

#25

Pump Action Shotgun

4.5

(4)

"Home defense? Only choice is a pump action shot gun."

"A pump 12ga. shotgun for 3 reasons."

"Pump shotgun. Not tacticool but rather a filed shotgun for hunting."

"I’d say a pump action shotgun chambered in 3.5 with an improved cylinder choke tube."

#26

Repeating Pistol

4.5

(4)

"The Repeating Pistol is the best gun that is actually used for dealing damage."

"Repeating pistol"

"The design looks so sick."

"I still prefer the Church Cannon beat. It's the GOAT."

#27

FN

4.5

(4)

"Buy OEM FN magazines is my suggestion. Word to the wise FN has, by far the most incredibly strong magazine springs."

"FN is proud of their mags - I bit all my mags from gun mag warehouse"

"Lol! yup, just ordered one with the sleeve... I like 3 more 9mm in the gun!"

"I went with the 509c, because it came with 12 and the 15. I think a lot of the stores "cheat" and sell the 509c with the 24 instead of what they are meant to have."

#28

Canik

4.0

(4)

"The canik is a solid choice."

"I'd go with the Canik, but really I'd go with a Glock or S&W."

"Canik or used g17."

"For home defense I would go with the Canik if it fits your budget."

#29

Marengo Guns

4.0

3.7

3.0

(3)

"Armslist. Costs $7 a month to list items."

"Thank you. I knew of Armlist, but had heard a lot of people don't go on their as much since they started charging. Will check out gunsarizona and look into Armslist."

"Armslist or gunsarizona"

#46

Vortex

3.0

4.0

(2)

"For me it’s Hunter Blunderbuss"

"Great for crowds of enemies."

#61

4.0

(2)

"Sportsman's wearhouse, we'll shop online and then pick it up, still gotta wait the 10 days after it's in."

"They also offered 5 free 30 round mags to make it an even better deal."

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