Firearms reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 164 Reddit reviews across 24 subreddits and 27 posts to rank the best Firearms brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/CAguns, r/CCW, r/NJGuns, r/ZombieSurvivalTactics, r/everett. Top-rated brands include Glock (4.8/5), Mossberg (4.7/5), Ruger (5.0/5).
Stats
Reviews164
Subreddits24
Posts27
Brands89
Products23
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By Brand
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#1
Glock
4.8
(11)
"You can't go wrong with any of them, some will be more money."
"As a local, im a glock stan. Driven up twice now. They swapped out all parts and installed night sights while i waited"
"Haha my first love and what got me into guns was Glock."
"Home defense, glock 17 or glock 45."
"I’d have a Gen 5 G19 with an RMR and TLR6 for my sidearm."
"Glock. Affordable. Reliable. Portable."
"#1 P01, #2 G19."
"I went with Gucci’d 19, 26, and .357 LCR."
"I’d say 19, 43x, 637-2."
"I think everyone needs atleast one glock because yeah it will always fire in a shtf situation."
#2
Mossberg
4.7
(7)
"You may prefer a shotgun or even a pistol over an AR for home defense. The p365 is solid, though you may want something fullsize, and the Mossberg 500 and it's budget version the Maverick 88 are the go to shot"
"Pump shotgun is my recommendation. Well, Mossberg 500 is my exact recommendation. You can get them cheap because they are simple and have been made since 1961. They aren't fancy but they just work, and have a TON of aftermarket options such as a short barrel."
"For me my mossberg 590 retrograde is my main home defense weapon."
"Home defense: any quality shotgun. Mossberg / Remington if on a budget."
"I’d probably go with the venerable mossberg 500, very simple and reliable."
"Mossberg pump"
"Mossberg 590"
#3
Ruger
5.0
(6)
"I would argue a ruger 10/22 would be more fun long range plus more customizable"
"I would say either a 10/22 or Mark IV Ruger depending on whether your friend is into pistols or rifles. Both are super reliable and fun."
"Maybe a Ruger 10/22 rifle. They are very customizable."
"Firearm? I love my 10/22, dumbest fun I have!"
"A good pistol like the Ruger RXM would be great... for about $700, you can get both."
"Ruger: the best."
#4
Sig Sauer
4.7
(6)
"I really like my .22 Sig P322 pistol. With a 20 bullet magazine the fun factor is definitely present."
"You can't go wrong with any of them, some will be more money."
"SIG has always been known to be great for customer service and with quick turnaround."
"My EDC is a sig, and my favorite gun is a Walther."
"I have a MK IV, a Sig p322 and a Ruger LCP2. I like each one for. You cant go wrong with them."
"Shoot sig, Glock, M&P, Walther and but whatever they are most comfortable with and shoot the be"
#5
Capital Sports
4.8
(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."
#6
Glock 19 Gen 3
5.0
(4)
"You can't go wrong with Glock 19 Gen3."
"Glock 19 Gen 3. They go on sale at Turner's sometimes."
"First off, welcome to the club! Glock 19 Gen 3 and M&P 2.0 Compact are both awesome overall."
"Get Glock 19 Gen 3."
#7
City Arsenal
5.0
(4)
"100% City Arsenal."
"Another + for City Arsenal"
"I’d highly recommend City Arsenal. They have a better range, better training and a more knowledgeable staff."
"City Arsenal"
#8
Beretta
4.0
(5)
"Beretta did an amazing job improving the B&T. Mine ran 100% with 115gr steel case to 147 speer. 100% fired with a suppressor. Laser accurate too."
"You can't go wrong with any of them, some will be more money."
"I am and have a Beretta 1301 tactical Fan!"
"The PMXs with the rebate is probably the one I’d go with if I was shopping for a PCC today. It’s like an improved Tec9."
"Beretta one of the worst."
#9
Krink
3.8
(5)
"I mean, personally, I’d go Krink"
"A Krink or a 100 series AK"
"Old school - Krink New school - AK-102"
"Krink and a tracksuit for the eastern euro drip."
"Krink or a cheap bull pup"
#10
Palmetto State Armory
4.8
(4)
"A solid AR you can develop the fundamentals of marksmanship and firearm safety is the absolute best place to put your first purchase."
"I'd highly recommend the AR platform as extremely practical and functional firearms."
"Palmetto State Armory"
"Stop at palmetto state armory. They have a range inside that lets you rent and they have a pretty good variety of guns there."
#11
Air Rifle
4.0
(4)
"High powered air rifles are legal in some places fire arms are not and they are strong enough to do serious damage."
"Maybe a high power air rifle or a crossbow low enough weight to hand pull it."
"You could get an air rifle? I've seen some that could take out a zombie...probably."
"Look up pneumatic air rifles. Essentially a CO2 gun with a V8."
#12
Crossbow
4.0
(4)
"Felons can own bows, crossbows, and other such weapons"
"Crossbows?"
"Look at crossbows or tannerite might be effective."
"Crossbow"
#13
Glock 19
5.0
(3)
"Glock 19 is a sold budget gun, pretty easy to shoot."
"Glock 19."
"Just get a Glock 17 or 19. Boring, functional, affordable."
#14
Precise Shooter
4.3
(3)
"Precise Shooter in Woodinville has the best prices I've seen"
"Precise shooter for new. There was a pawnshop in downtown Everett that I used for a transfer. It was like $25 a couple years ago."
"R/Seattle was recommending Precise Shooter a lot"
#15
West Coast Armory
4.0
(3)
"West Coast Armory North."
"West Coast Armory on Airport is good. Good selection and prices"
"Definitely West Coast Armory off Airport."
#16
GT Distributors
3.7
(3)
"GT for gear, Academy for ammo."
"GT distributors has a big selection"
"Agree, but not a lot of holster or mag selection. GT’s would be your best bet for one stop selection. But their prices are not great."
#17
Glock 17
5.0
(2)
"If it’s just for home defense I’d get something larger. Glock 17 with a light and an optic cut."
"Just get a Glock 17 or 19. Boring, functional, affordable."
#18
Glock 17/19
5.0
(2)
"A Glock 19 or 17, M&P 2.0, full or compact, Beretta 92."
"Rec’s you’ll see quite often Glock 17/19."
#19
CZ
5.0
(2)
"You can't go wrong with any of them, some will be more money."
"CZ and your two favorite flavors of Glock."
#20
Extar
5.0
(2)
"Another vote for the Extar EP 9. With the price, you’ll have enough budget to customize it exactly how you want."
"Extar EP9. You’ll thank me later."
#21
Securité Gun Club
5.0
(2)
"Securite is my club. Good NFA selection, Sig and Stacatto vendor. Nice range, and big sweet, cute Labrador for free pets."
"Definitely Securité Gun Club in Bothell. Best selection and awesome customer service"
#22
.357 Magnum
4.5
(2)
"Bought me and my husband our own guns. A .357 magnum for me and a .45 acp kimber for him."
"Last year I bought a .357 magnum. I hope I never have to use it!"
#23
ZW Tactical
4.5
(2)
"Zw tactical was awesome, super friendly and very helpful."
"Zw tactical arms"
#24
AR-15
4.5
(2)
"An AR-15 16 inch barrel shooting 55gr, 70+GR for hunting."
"Ar15+ any pistol you can ccw."
#25
Skagit Arms
4.0
(2)
"Skagit arms OR Armageddon Arms in Monroe."
"Drive up to Skagit Arms. Good selection. Lots of ammo."
#26
Academy Sports
4.0
(2)
"Academy ain’t bad for guns and ammo, especially inexpensive 9mm ammo"
"If you are looking for a new handgun, Academy might be one of the better options not already mentioned."
#27
Glasser Arms
4.0
(2)
"Glasser amrs is also good the lowest ffl fee only $50"
"Glasser arms in brentwood $50 ffl fee"
#28
Friendly FFL
4.0
(2)
"I second Friendly FFL. Used to go to FFL Dealer Sunnyvale but found Friendly to have better prices."
"For stripped recievers I go to Friendly FFL."
#29
UG Imports
4.0
(2)
"Ug import in fremont is good, got two firearms with him."
"If you can make it to Fremont go to UG Imports. $100 sounds like a lot but it's only like $20 more than most other dealers around."
#30
Sportsman's
3.5
(2)
"Sportsman's wearhouse, we'll shop online and then pick it up, still gotta wait the 10 days after it's in."
"Sportsman's is pretty easy if you don't mind taking a hit on it"
#31
Walther
5.0
(1)
"Honestly, you could cut out the other two and have everything you need with Walther."
#32
Black
5.0
(1)
"Black, hands down best CS around."
#33
Canik
5.0
(1)
"My Canik on the other hand, they're great with their service. I lost a part when disassembling and I emailed them, and they sent me parts I needed, no questions asked, for free."
#34
Firearm
5.0
(1)
"Firearms are the great equalizer. That's why the government is scared of them in our hands."
#35
Compound Bow
5.0
(1)
"Get a good compound bow and learn how to use it."
#36
Smith & Wesson M&P
5.0
(1)
"You can't go wrong with any of them, some will be more money."
#37
Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Compact
5.0
(1)
"Should be on the list if glock 19 is."
#38
CZ P-01
5.0
(1)
"Same with CZ P-01 (compact) or the roster Springfield XD9 or XD9 compact."
#39
Sig Sauer P365 XMacro Comp
5.0
(1)
"Sig p365 xmacro comp(especially if you want something with a smaller frame and more concealability."
#40
HK VP9
5.0
(1)
"Buy an hk. The vp9 is the newest model to be released in California."
#41
Glock 20
5.0
(1)
"10mm (glock 20, M&P10) is probably your most economical choice."
#42
Smith & Wesson Model 29
5.0
(1)
"I have one a model 29 smith and Wesson with a 7ish inch barrel."
#43
.44 Magnum
5.0
(1)
"You’ll be glad you have a .44 magnum if the time comes."
#44
Winchester 338 Mag
5.0
(1)
"A Winchester 338Mag worked very well for me."
#45
Ruger Super Blackhawk
5.0
(1)
"Ruger Super Blackhawk comes to mind."
#46
Sharpshooters Indoor Range
5.0
(1)
"Sharpshooters Indoor Range"
#47
Tippmann
5.0
(1)
"I’ve had first time shooter non gun people shoot my Tippman M4-22 and they have had a positive reaction!"
#48
Watermark Arms
4.0
(1)
"Watermark arms is pretty cool"
#49
Sound Loan
4.0
(1)
"I've always purchased online to get a discount and used Sound Loan in Everett on Wetmore to do the transfer. They charge $35 for long guns and $45 for handguns with all fees included."
#50
North Sound Firearms
4.0
(1)
"Recommend North Sound Firearms as well, which is also in Burlington"
#51
Gun Nation
4.0
(1)
"Gun Nation in Lake Stevens"
#52
Cabela's
4.0
(1)
"I got mine at cabellas"
#53
Armageddon Arms
4.0
(1)
"Armageddon Arms in snohomish"
#54
Bomb City Armory
4.0
(1)
"Just rebranded, bomb city armory, great people, good shop."
#55
Wisconsin Firearms and Transfers
4.0
(1)
"Try Wisconsin Firearms and Transfers. They're good people that will help you out."
#56
Bizarre Guns
4.0
(1)
"Bizarre Guns off of Oddie. They’re having really good deals"
#57
Norcal Firearm Supply
4.0
(1)
"Norcal firearm supply in manteca is good, worth the drive."
#58
RMB Enterprise
4.0
(1)
"Rob at RMB enterprise in Milpitas is my go to"
#59
Saddle Rock Armory
4.0
(1)
"Saddle Rock Armory and ask for Aaron"
#60
Cash America
4.0
(1)
"Cash America in Cedar Park. Go see Debra."
#61
Shadow Systems
4.0
(1)
"Shadow systems has been super helpful to me and my friends."
#62
Kahr
4.0
(1)
"Kahr fixed my gun in 3 days and sent it back, amazing speed."
#63
Charter Arms
4.0
(1)
"Charter Arms took 7 business days to ship back. I got it after 9 days, still fast. They were extremely apologetic and extremely polite."
#64
Magpul Handguard
4.0
(1)
"That's the first magpul handguard on any gun that I've actually liked the overall esthetic of."
#65
AK-47
4.0
(1)
"Try an AK at a rental range. Has a bit more recoil than an AR, and by design dead simple to use."
#66
Rains Firearms
4.0
(1)
"B41 revamped, rains firearms, guns of 93 and the totally historical firearms packs"
#67
H&K
4.0
(1)
"H&K 45T and a shotgun."
#68
Sig
4.0
(1)
"Give me a sig 322 and ill turn anything into a pinball machine."
#69
Guns of 93
4.0
(1)
"Guns of 93 is good"
#70
Glock Gen 5
4.0
(1)
"Trust me, stay away from the gen 3 glocks. Plus, why would you get a gun that's not even optic ready? I love glocks, just not the gen 3. If it were my fist gun, I'd get an optic ready one: M18, P365"
#71
Blackpowder Gun
4.0
(1)
"Blackpowder guns"
#72
Sling
4.0
(1)
"Sling"
#73
Black Powder Weapon
4.0
(1)
"Even felons can own black powder weapons"
#74
Bow
4.0
(1)
"Felons can own bows, crossbows, and other such weapons"
#75
.22 Pellet Gun
4.0
(1)
"A .22 pellet gun for hunting"
#76
Dark Storm
4.0
(1)
"Looking at the Dark Storm DS15 and the Modern Materials SBF config."
#77
KP9
4.0
(1)
"A KP9 or some other form of blowback PCC that that will run and won’t cost $5000."
#78
BRS
4.0
(1)
"The BRS for ARs seems pretty neat."
#79
Taurus
3.0
(1)
"I had a Taurus G3C with feeding issues, no matter the type of round, fmj or hp, and they replaced the barrel and had it back to me in a couple of weeks, wasn't much of a hassle like some on here claim"
#80
McBrides
3.0
(1)
"+1 for McBrides. Just know going in the people are grumpy and come across as dicks. But, the won’t try to screw you."
#81
Smith & Wesson
3.0
(1)
"Smith & Wesson was ok."
#82
Staccato
3.0
(1)
"Staccato is nice, but doesn’t seem to take care of things like they should."
#83
M1 Garand
3.0
(1)
"I bought a m1 garand from reliablegun.com based out of Vancouver as my first firearm."
#84
Brita
3.0
(1)
"Brita's Weapon Pack has some neat weapons, though some are a bit goofy."
#85
Remington Model 1858
3.0
(1)
"Remington Model 1858 is a great one just get a cowboy load conversion kit altogether."
#86
Desert Tech
1.0
(1)
"Worst gotta be Desert Tech. They even canceled & redesigned the Mdrx after scamming their customers and just abandoning the crappy Mdrx."
#87
IWI
1.0
(1)
"1 failure every 3 mags was “an acceptable failure rate” and they wouldn’t even look at my Galil Ace. Will never buy anything from them ever again."
#88
Infinity
1.0
(1)
"Worst: Infinity"
#89
Briley
1.0
(1)
"I ordered about $500 worth of chokes from Briley earlier this year. The package goes missing in transit."
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