Best firearm on Reddit

241 reviews from r/Firearms, r/preppers, r/prepping and 11 more subreddits

241 reviews from
and
By Brand
/
By Product
#1

Glock

4.5
(22)
"My preference would be Glock 19x. Good size and capacity. Extremely reliable and accurate."
·
"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."
·
"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."
·
"Find one of the new Glock 25’s online."
·
"Glock 26 all the way, they just work and 9mm will shoot people just fine."
·
"Pistol like a Glock 17 or H&K VP9."
·
#2

Ruger

4.3
(22)
"The Ruger Security. 380 is a great option."
·
"I love mine. The LCP Max makes that a complete nonissue."
·
"A nice Ruger 10/22 is probably the best thing to have."
·
"Ruger 10/22 and a 12 gauge."
·
"Ruger Mark IV , light weight , accurate , ammo is cheap and deadly."
·
"Ruger 10-22 Remington 870 These two cover a lot of ground."
·
"I’m here to say a shotgun is a great choice, but I’m going to make a plug for a plain-jane Ruger 10/22."
·
"I would recommend a Ruger American or a Savage Axis."
·
"Lots of bang for the buck in the Ruger American."
·
"You really only have three mainstream options: Ruger American."
·
#3

Mossberg

4.8
(18)
"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."
·
"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."
·
"I recommend a basic shotgun, they're widely available and you can probably get a deal in the sub $400 range."
·
#4

Smith & Wesson

4.3
(16)
"Sounds like you might like the Smith and Wesson EZ .380."
·
"I would recommend the M&P Shield 380 EZ."
·
"I chose a a Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Magnum which has a 30 round clip, very accurate and easy to shoot."
·
"Came here to say Shield Plus ... then you mentioned that you love the Shield Plus."
·
"Get a 44mag smith and wesson with a 3 inch barrel."
·
"Or for extra reassurance you could get a .44 Magnum."
·
"The S&W csx is a nice, compact 9mm with a manual safety."
·
"Rent the bodyguard 2.0 and see how it feels."
·
"If you’re set on around $400 and something that’s easy for beginners to use, I might go with a Smith and Wesson Shield EZ 9mm or .380."
·
"S&W equalizer or ez9 for 9mm."
·
#5

AR-15

4.6
(13)
"For a defensive rifle it’s gotta be the ar15."
·
"Will do whatever you need it to with moderate effect."
·
"The AR-15 Both are great."
·
"If I had to choose ONLY one, I would bring my AR15."
·
"For long range I have a custom AR-15."
·
"Ar-15 is a solid default if you have space for a rifle."
·
"I’d lean towards an Recce Style AR-15 with a 16 inch barrel."
·
"Incredible easy to shoot, interchangeable parts, ubiquitous ammo."
·
"By default this means an AR-15 for best cost effectiveness."
·
"Ar 15 or ar 9 would be best."
·
#6

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."
#7

Remington

4.6
(7)
"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."
·
"I always say the Remington 870 is the best shotgun for the first or only one."
·
"Mossberg 870 with rubber rounds; the best of both worlds."
·
"Remington 870 12 gauge shotgun. Should be in your budget."
#8

CZ

4.4
(5)
"I love my PCR."
·
"P365 is the best in micro size."
·
"I'd honestly go P07/P09c, especially if you want DA/SA."
·
"CZ has great pistols around that price point as well."
·
"You can get a CZ P09 for about 500 if you shop around."
#9

Walther

4.2
(5)
"Walther PDP-F. Designed for exactly what you’re describing."
·
"Walther CCP isn't bad, if you can find one!"
·
"Check out the Walther F series."
·
"Perhaps a Walther PDP-F is an option."
·
"Walther PDP-F might be a good fit for you."
#10

Canik

4.0
(5)
"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."
·
"Canik is a great starter gun."
#11

Sig Sauer

4.8
(4)
"You can always ball out for a p226 legion, send it into The Sig Armorer, and itll be very buttery too and heavy like you like it"
·
"P238. Amazing in the hand, weighty but that’s good as it helps with reducing snap back great shooting."
·
"Sig p365 or xl, Shield Plus."
·
"What are people’s opinion about the Sig Seur p320 as a first handgun/weapon for ccw and home defense?"
#12

Beretta

4.8
(4)
"In my opinion if you get a shot gun, buy once cry once. Get a Beretta A400."
·
"The 686 is built like a tank and swings and points like a dream."
·
"The beretta a400 xtreme is amazing"
·
"Beretta Outlander."
#13

AR

4.5
(4)
"AR platform makes for easy conversions - 22LR, 223, 6.5 creedmoor, 9mm"
·
"If I had to pick one I'd pick an ar"
·
"For your budget, you're probably limited to a shotgun."
·
"If you can only get one gun, get a budget AR."
#14

Ruger 10/22

5.0
(3)
"Ruger 10/22 with 100 shot clip."
·
"**Ruger 10/22** Ammo is plentiful and light."
·
"If you can have only one, pick a Ruger 10/22 with several Ruger 25rd mags."
#15

Glock 19

5.0
(3)
"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."
#16

Benelli

5.0
(3)
"Great all around gun."
·
"It’s an awesome gun... I absolutely love the gun."
·
"Highly recommend the Benelli SBE 3 as well."
#17

Shotgun

4.7
(3)
"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."
·
"Home Defense: shotgun. any kind."
#18

Springfield

4.7
(3)
"I love my springfield xds mod2, its a 3.3in barrel/single stack so its tiny."
·
"I believe Springfield hellcat pro will meet all your needs!"
·
"I like Springfield. The Hellcat 9mm would be a great fit."
#19

Extar

4.3
(3)
"My partner loves it more than her pistol."
·
"Grab yourself an Extar EP9."
·
"The Canik is a great gun. For something a little more usable for more people in a PCC configuration, the Extar EP9 is a great firearm."
#20

Maverick

4.3
(3)
"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."
#21

Taurus

4.3
(3)
"I would recommend a Taurus 942m. 22mag in a revolver is an excellent choice for a recoil sensitive elderly individual."
·
"Taurus g2c or g3c is cheaper."
·
"Try the taurus G3c my first pistol. Very reliable and cheap to put rounds through."
#22

Mossberg 500

5.0
(2)
"My third gun would be either a 500 mossberg or Remington 870 12ga."
·
"I would go with a Mossberg 500 in 12ga."
#23

Browning

5.0
(2)
"Browning A5 is a sweet semi auto shotgun."
·
"I’d get him a browning A5 or Maximus those guns are built tough."
#24

Franchi

5.0
(2)
"I got a franchi 6.5 bolt action on sale for 250."
·
"I have a franchi affinity 3.5 and it’s one of the best shotguns I have ever used."
#25

Palmetto State Armory

5.0
(2)
"Palmetto State Armory AR or a Mossberg Maverick 12 gauge shotgun."
·
"Psa AR 15. Buy ammo with the rest of your budget."
#26

Pump Action Shotgun

4.5
(2)
"Home defense? Only choice is a pump action shot gun."
·
"Pump shotgun. Not tacticool but rather a filed shotgun for hunting."
#27

Marlin

4.5
(2)
"For animal defense (grizzly) im goin with a Marlin 45-70."
·
"Bolt action Marlin 22lr."
#28

Glock 20

4.0
(2)
"A glock 20 will be okay"
·
"If you are in grizzly country get a 10mm. If not a 9mm should work just fine."
#29

Savage Axis

4.0
(2)
"Savage axis, Ruger American, Remington 783, would all be acceptable cheaper rifles."
·
"Price is decent, rifle is decent, .308 ammo availability is good."
#30

Ruger American

4.0
(2)
"Right now go on palmetto state armory, and look up Ruger American."
·
"Ruger American or Savage Axis."
#31

9mm

4.0
(2)
"9mm handgun is a good place to start."
·
"Stay away from .22LR for self defense and home defense."
#32

Buffalo Bore 10mm

5.0
(1)
"10mm, Buffalo Bore ammo."
#33

Marlin 1895 Trapper

5.0
(1)
"Marlin 1895 Trapper along with a FN510"
#34

Sig Sauer P320-Xten

5.0
(1)
"I carry my [320-xten comp] when I'm hiking"
#35

Various Calibers

5.0
(1)
"The best thing to do is to go to a range where you can rent various calibers and various brands."
#36

MP5 AP5

5.0
(1)
"My 5’4” 105lb 14 year old twins rock a full size MP5 (AP5)."
#37

Glock 17

5.0
(1)
"Glock 17."
#38

Glock 17 or 19

5.0
(1)
"Firearms are the one thing you should follow the worldwide vote on. Glock 17 or 19."
#39

Glock 9mm

5.0
(1)
"Get a glock 9mm and spend more."
#40

Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS

5.0
(1)
"I would fully recommend a Glock 19 gen 5 MOS or Glock 45 MOS."
#41

CVA Cascade

5.0
(1)
"Well built, great accuracy and no loading issues."
#42

Mossberg 500 Series

5.0
(1)
"Just for the different kinds of shot and slugs."
#43

AK-47

5.0
(1)
"A gun that can be buried in the ground bare, dug up, and fired after 30+years."
#44

12 Gauge Pump (870 or 590)

5.0
(1)
"For reliability, AR for parts availability."
#45

AR .223/5.56

5.0
(1)
"My second gun would be an AR in .223/5.56 caliber and several pmag mags."
#46

Remington 870

5.0
(1)
"My third gun would be either a 500 mossberg or Remington 870 12ga."
#47

Ruger M77/Remington 700

5.0
(1)
"My fourth gun would be a ruger m77/Remington 700 bolt action with scope and iron sights."
#48

Glock 9mm Semi Handgun

5.0
(1)
"The fifth gun would be a 9mm semi handgun glock."
#49

Ruger LCP Max

5.0
(1)
"For concealed carry I would recommend a LCP Max Ruger 380."
#50

Ruger GP100

5.0
(1)
"My first handgun was a revolver, a Ruger GP100."
#51

Korth

5.0
(1)
"A Korth Super Sport GTA Series .357 magnum."
#52

Bersa

5.0
(1)
"Bersa . 380 is a tack driver. .380 ftw!"
#53

10mm

5.0
(1)
"10mm all day. It can handle whatever jumps out at ya.."
#54

Shield Plus

5.0
(1)
"If your local FFL doesn't have a model you're looking for, find it online and have it shipped to your FFL."
#55

Stribog

5.0
(1)
"My g/f loves the Stribog SP9A3 with a folding 'brace' using the Tailhook brace on the rear."
#56

JTS

5.0
(1)
"Jts x12pt on palmetto state armory is a great cheap shot gun."
#57

Stoeger

5.0
(1)
"Stoeger is a brand owned by Benelli, they run a lot of Benelli parts in their guns but are more affordable."
#58

Sierra

5.0
(1)
"85 grain Sierra is a fantastic all around do everything bullet that is amazingly accurate."
#59

Barnes

5.0
(1)
"I recommend the Barnes 80gr TSX or 85gr TTSX."
#60

Weatherby

5.0
(1)
"257 weatherby. Fast flat and kills mid size game easy af"
#61

6mm CM

5.0
(1)
"If you reload, consider the 6mm CM as you can use the heavier and more aerodynamic 6mm projectiles."
#62

Hard Cast 44 Magnum

4.0
(1)
"Hard cast 44 magnum is the old standard"
#63

Smith & Wesson SW500

4.0
(1)
"Pickup the SW500 to have as a backup."
#64

.357 Magnum

4.0
(1)
"A .357 mag would do for most 2 or 4 legged problems"
#65

Revolver

4.0
(1)
"If you don’t shoot regularly or have a lot of range time and edc w a semi then I’d recommend a revolver."
#66

Underwood 9mm +P

4.0
(1)
"9mm with +p Underwood's"
#67

9mm or Higher

4.0
(1)
"Anything 9mm or higher that you are comfortable with and can shoot well."
#68

Walther PPK

4.0
(1)
"Walther PPK in .22lr or .380 - very easy to control, comfortable to shoot."
#69

Sig P365

4.0
(1)
"The Sig Fuse (P365 sorta-XXL) might be a decent compromise."
#70

Smith & Wesson K-Frame

4.0
(1)
"You might want to try renting a K-Frame Smith & Wesson chambered in .357 Magnum."
#71

PSA Micro Dagger

4.0
(1)
"I have a psa micro dagger with a built in compensator."
#72

PPK

4.0
(1)
"Good’ol’ PPK or those Hungarian copies of PP/PPK are the way to go."
#73

Savage 42

4.0
(1)
"Savage 42 in 22LR/410, very versatile for preparedness."
#74

Weatherby Vanguard

4.0
(1)
"I would have to recommend a weatherby vanguard for quality."
#75

Winchester XPR

4.0
(1)
"The best entry level hunting rifle in Canada in my opinion is a Winchester XPR in 308 Win."
#76

Ruger Wrangler

4.0
(1)
"Cheap, but quality .22 revolver?"
#77

Ruger Mk 1, 2, 3, or 4

4.0
(1)
"Not a revolver, but it’s good either way."
#78

Browning Buckmark

4.0
(1)
"Better than all of these are the Pardini Pistols or the Walther GSP500."
#79

Heritage Rough Rider

4.0
(1)
"They're Single Action Army revolvers, so not very sophisticated, but also quite affordable."
#80

Savage 24 Combination Gun

4.0
(1)
".22/410"
#81

Beretta .22 LR

4.0
(1)
"Pistol wise — beretta .22 LR or short. Can’t even feel it with an ankle strap inside holster or belt clip."
#82

SIG 380

4.0
(1)
"A pistol like a 380 or a 9 mm very small maybe a SIG to conceal carry."
#83

.38 Special

4.0
(1)
"Get a 38 special. The recoil isn't bad and you can carry it daily."
#84

FN 509

4.0
(1)
"One of my personal favorites if you want to ignore above advice is the FN 509."
#85

Tikka

4.0
(1)
"Tikka T3X, look at the specs, see what you want and don’t want."
#86

Mauser

4.0
(1)
"Mauser C96, if for no other reason than it looks cool."
#87

Savage

4.0
(1)
"Your best bet for a NEW gun is probably a Savage Axis."
#88

Howa

4.0
(1)
"Howa 1500 is relatively affordable and some come with a 3x9 scope."
#89

Discount Gun Mart

4.0
(1)
"I like Discount Gun Mart in Linda Vista."
#90

Stealth Arms

4.0
(1)
"For that budget, a Platypus unless you plan to spend another grand on mags."
#91

Dan Wesson

4.0
(1)
"If you want a 1911, then like a Dan Wesson PM7 or a Springfield TRP."
#92

Hi Point

4.0
(1)
"For somebody who is not a 'gun person' who just wants something to defend their home with, I would recommend a 'Hi Point 4595TS.'"
#93

Winchester

4.0
(1)
"Id say the Winchester SX4. They are usually around $1000."
#94

9mm Hollow Points

3.0
(1)
"Just use good 9mm hollow points like you hopefully already carry."
#95

Glock 43X

2.0
(1)
"The 43X is snappy. I've had one for a few years and regret buying it."

Discover your audience

GummySearch is an audience research toolkit for 130,000 unique communities on Reddit.

If you are looking for startup problems to solve, want to validate your idea or find your first customers online, GummySearch is for you.

Sign up for free, get community insights in minutes.

Tell me more
Get started
Audience Research