Guns reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 378 Reddit reviews across 38 subreddits and 48 posts to rank the best Guns brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/battlefield_one, r/blackops6, r/CAguns, r/PUBATTLEGROUNDS, r/HuntShowdown. Top-rated brands include Glock (4.6/5), MP-18 (4.9/5), Hellriegel (5.0/5).
Stats
Reviews378
Subreddits38
Posts48
Brands94
Products21
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#1
Glock
4.6
(29)
"Glock 19. 9MM, cheap ammo, super reliable, easy to field strip and clean."
"I would go with the G19. Its inexpensive and the accessories (extra mags) are also inexpensive."
"My first choice is Glock 19. Not too big not too small. Easy to take apart and clean. Super reliable."
"I purchased my first firearm earlier this year. A Glock 19. I have zero complaints and zero regrets."
"They’re the best first gun, home defense is taken care of"
"No debate between a semi-auto pistol and a revolver. A semi-auto is better."
"Yep I’ve shot a few before and so far the g19 is my fave."
"Glock19 is my fave so far, but I’m open to pistol or long gun."
"A polymer striker 9mm like a Glock or Springfield is better. They're inexpensive."
"I would go with an AR and a Glock 19."
#2
MP-18
4.9
(18)
"Assault: MP18 Trench"
"Assault: MP18 trench"
"Assualt: MP18 Trench."
"Assault: MP-18 trench and Automatico Storm."
"Assault : MP-18 (Trench)."
"Assault - MP18 Trench."
"Assault - mp18 trench."
"Assault : MP18 Trench."
"Assault : MP18 Trench."
"Assault: mp18 trench."
#3
Hellriegel
5.0
(10)
"Assault: Hellriegel Factory"
"Assault: Hellriegel Factory or Ribeyerolles Factory"
"Hellriegel factory."
"Assault: Hellriegel Factory."
"Assault: helriegel."
"Assault: Hellriegel 1915."
"Assault: Hellriegel 1915 Defensive."
"Hellreigel."
"Hellriegel 1915"
"Hellrigel "defensive""
#4
Aug
4.8
(9)
"The Aug shits on every other gun in the game and it's not even close"
"Aug/m24 master both and you will be a beast."
"Aug / Mk-12 or mini is the best!"
"Aug/Mk12 or Beryl/ SLR or Draganov"
"3. AUG for mid and longer range dominance due to low recoil and a fast reload."
"1: AUG. The aug is probably the best gun just because of its overall stats and it being easy to use"
"Aug is my favorite gun overall, you can laser people from 200m+ with just a red dot."
"Aug or M4"
"AUG: Stats are really good on the board."
#5
XM4
4.8
(8)
"Xm4, ames 85, krig c, and as val are all great guns."
"Xm4 was my first favorite and still great."
"AR: xm4,as val, ak74, krig."
"XM4 with rapid fire is my usual go-to."
"Pub is say xm4."
"If I had to point towards Top 3 weapons in the game currently it would be the XM4."
"I usually use the XM4 because of the huge drum mag you can get with it and it’s pretty solid"
"Personally I find the XM4 most enjoyable."
#6
Krag
4.0
(9)
"Krag or Veterelli"
"Krag, but Imo the best weapon for actual sneaky playthrough is the Bow."
"Krag also good for close/mid range with more focus on mid range then the 1865 carbine"
"Only Krag and Nagant are viable atm imho."
"Kragg for good muzzle velocity/bad ammo count and damage"
"Krag Vetterli Maynard, the other ones damage and velocity are too low to be worth taking over their nonsuppressed variants"
"Krag; vetterli"
"Yep, Pretty much the Krag"
"Krag"
#7
MP5
4.4
(8)
"4. Mp5 for a low recoil SMG that can kind of compete with rifles."
"After unlocking every gun in game I gotta say that mp5 is very good option."
"Mp5 is the best, fast firerate, common ammo."
"Honestly, at this point just pick up a MP5 and kill everyone that doesn't have one."
"Vector w extended mag/mp5 is really good as a main weapon"
"I like the MP5 with Laser Site for hipfire accuracy"
"The MP5 with a vert and comp and 3x scope is viable as well"
"SMG - The House or Navy MP5"
#8
AEK
5.0
(7)
"The aek since apparently that ones the best."
"AEK is the best gun in the game with or without rapid fire."
"AEK with rapid fire is immense for me."
"AEK with rapid fire no doubt."
"AEK with rapid fire. The AEK is pretty good on its own."
"AEK by far."
"Aek with rapid fire is by far the best currently."
#9
Model L
4.7
(7)
"Model L."
"Model L, Jackal, XM4 and Ames are my favourites."
"Model L is my fav assault rifle."
"Switched to Model L and things got going."
"If I had to point towards Top 3 weapons in the game currently it would be the Model L."
"I personally really like the Model L."
"Model L, AMES, and PDW should be on that list IMO too."
#10
Ruger
4.3
(7)
"The 10/22 is a solid choice, and probably the easiest gun you could possibly shoot."
"One of the best selling rifles of all time."
"I got a Ruger 10/22 and I’m picking up a Ruger PC Carbine 9mm on Monday"
"Grab a ruger 10/22 and slap a can on it"
"As others have said, a 10/22 would be a lot of fun."
"Ruger 10/22, .22 is so fun to plink and it's cheap."
"You won't be into reloading, so I'd say a rimfire. That leads you to either a Ruger 10/22 or a Ruger Mk IV."
#11
Ribeyrolles
5.0
(6)
"Assult: Ribeyerolles Factory"
"Assault: Ribeyrolles 1918 Factory, MG 18 Optical"
"Assault: Ribeyrolles 1918."
"Assault - Ribeyrolles Factory / Model 1900"
"Assault: Ribeyrolls"
"Ribeyrolles Factory"
#12
BAR
5.0
(6)
"BAR storm."
"Support: BAR Storm."
"Support: BAR M1918."
"Support: BAR Storm."
"Support: BAR Storm."
"Support: Bar or Lmg08"
#13
Enduring Legacy
5.0
(6)
"Enduring legacy = bossing."
"I use Enduring Legacy on Blair."
"Bossing is El secret garden/Greg Naz."
"By far the best *overall* for killing any type of boss is Enduring Legacy."
"My EL shows 760k DPS and still working on garden showing 680k DPS."
"Gonna build my EL at some point for sure as it seems to be one of the best guns overall."
#14
AS Val
4.7
(6)
"As val because it has best midrange ttk against purple armor using blue ammo."
"As val after certain attachments."
"AR: xm4,as val, ak74, krig."
"AS Val for me has been prime time (once leveled up) Krig as well."
"AS VAL is fantastic for not really requiring gunfighter."
"AS Val was nerfed but it’s still top three AR in the game."
#15
GS45
4.5
(6)
"**GS45**. Obvious reasons."
"Akimbo GS45. PaPd it turns into explosive bullets."
"Level up the GS45 Pistols and unlock dual wield and pack a punch those while running PHD Flopper and you will have explosive pistols that you can spam they are S-Tier."
"I like the GS45s still. They’re great for clearing the zombies on you."
"GS45, ASG-98, XMG, PP-919, and Grekhova."
"Dual wield GS45’s for fun."
#16
Automatico
5.0
(5)
"Assault: Automatico storm (idk why but I snap with this gun)"
"Assult: automatico"
"Assault: Automatico trench."
"Assault: Automatico M1918 Trench"
"Assault: Automatico Factory"
#17
Martini-Henry
5.0
(5)
"Martini Henry infantry."
"Scout: Martini-Henry."
"Holistically, Martini Henry."
"Scout: martini henry infantry."
"Martini-Henry"
#18
Chauchat
5.0
(5)
"Support: chauchat."
"Support: Chauchat Low Weight."
"Support - Chauchat Low Weight."
"Support: chauchat low weight."
"Support: Chauchat Low Weight"
#19
KSV
4.8
(5)
"KSV is unbeatable up close."
"SMG: KSV,jackal,saug,tanto."
"KSV, Jackal, Krig."
"The best smg at the moment is the ksv"
"I use ksv for everything."
#20
AK
4.8
(5)
"I like the AK with the dragon AK skin. I love the combo of slow rate of fire and high damage."
"AK47 cause it has ridiculous damage, I also quite like the Colt SMG and K1A."
"AK74/Aug, MP5/UMP45, MP7, FAL, L96, L86, Ultimax, SVD"
"Ar: Ak 47"
"AK + M79 as the backup weapon, perk greed, with ninja, tac mask, scavenger, other perks to your liking, frag, and assault pack will set you up for a nice camping trip in nuketown."
#21
Sig Sauer
4.0
(6)
"For a pistol I'd go with a P320 or P365. The P365 is only available in 9mm."
"For a pistol I'd go with a P320 or P365. Both are highly configurable in various sizes for the grips and slides/barrels."
"P365 if you want a 9 and have big pockets."
"I’d go with a Sig P365 or a Glock 19."
"Get a p365 most Places have them for 499 And just buy the xl grip and your good"
"Stay away from the p320"
#22
Smith & Wesson
4.2
(5)
"Mp15-22 is a great rifle for .22"
"M&P-15 22, AR platform but in .22, low ammo cost."
"M&p 2.0 is easy like any other striker fire pistol on the roster, take down is easy lots of videos and manual is available to show how to take it down"
"M&p 2.0 Nice grip and texture, solid trigger. Grip feels great in the hands."
"If you plan to keep the gun mostly stock then get the 2.0 M&P over the Glocks. Has better ergonomics, Far better trigger, Just as reliable."
#23
PP-919
5.0
(4)
"PP-919 wrecks at pap3/legendary."
"PP-919 smg (very good for zombies and multi-player)."
"Pp-919 is definitely up there for me."
"PP919 with extended mags 2 is too good."
#24
General Liu
5.0
(4)
"Medic: General Liu Factory."
"Medic: General Liu Rifle."
"Medic: General Liu Rifle Factory."
"Annihilator Trench"
#25
Howell Automatic
5.0
(4)
"Medic : Howell Automatic Rifle (Infantry)."
"Medic - Auto Loading 8.35 Marksman."
"Medix - Howell automatic factory."
"Howell Automatic factory"
#26
Cei Rigotti
5.0
(4)
"CEI rigotti."
"Medic - Howell Automatic Factory / Cei Rigotti"
"Medic: Cei Rigotti Factory"
"Cei-Rigotti trench"
#27
CZ
5.0
(4)
"Cz Scorpion EVO. Reliable as hell, as long as you use BB's properly with the 75rd mags or if you get highcaps with 375rd."
"Value for money, I have probably 7-9 different kits from hpa to gbbr , the scorpion Evo is my go to lot of days"
"Came here to also say my Evo. Thing is like a multi-tool perfect for any situation"
"Scorpion Evo , cheap reliable, shoots great out the box , added there upgrades and it's even better , no fuss also compact"
#28
Fedorov Avtomat
5.0
(4)
"Medic : fedorov avtomat optical"
"Medic-Federov trench/Farquhar hill trench."
"Medic: Fedorov Avtomat Optical."
"Medic: Fedorov Avtomat Trench"
#29
Brads Gun
5.0
(4)
"Only store I go to. I may or may not have been one of the first dudes to shoot their machine guns once they became an SOT."
"+2 Brads Gun! excellent customer service . Try to go during the weekday when it’s not too busy."
"+1 for Brads"
"Brads Guns."
#30
AK-47
5.0
(4)
"Ak47 too."
"I personally love the AK47 and G36c for the medic class."
"AK 47 (I've always loved the AKs in any of the CoD games."
"For my money, the best all round gun is the AK."
#31
M1917
5.0
(4)
"Support: M1917 MG Low Weight."
"Su: m1917 mg optical."
"Support: M1917 Low Weight."
"M1917 low weight."
#32
XMG
4.8
(4)
"I love the XMG."
"XMG is my personal favorite, hits like a truck."
"No love for the XMG? Thing shreds."
"XMG, PP-919, and Grekhova."
#33
SVD
4.8
(4)
"SVD is hands down my favourite weapon to use."
"SVD has been amazing, been using it recently to slowly get military Camos and probably one of the best snipers since it's semi auto"
"Svd for dmr as you can kill ppl close range as well as it can fire fast."
"I'd say the SVD, GS45, ASG-98, XMG, PP-919, and Grekhova."
#34
Planet Eclipse
4.5
(4)
"Hey man got a great setup to get you started, just a tad over 300 but worth it"
"You can get a good conditioned used Planet Eclipse Etha 2 on eBay for that price."
"While everyone else is recommending guns like the etha2, (I have one, it's a great marker)..."
"Etha 2 or etek 5, used"
#35
Vetterli
4.5
(4)
"Vetterli with iron eye ads fire rate/ over all most balanced of the silenced guns"
"Scout: Vetterli Vitali 70/87 infantry."
"Vetterli silencer beats it out in medium ranges and beyond while having a not abysmal bullet velocity."
"Krag; vetterli"
#36
Colt
4.3
(4)
"I like running a AR like the 416 or a M4 and a M1014/benneli M4"
"Currently using the mw2 m4 since it got buffed"
"Aug or M4"
"M4 with comp, vert grip, quick extended mag, and tac stock"
#37
M4
4.0
(4)
"M4, Literally any setup with more than 20 ergo is usable."
"The base m4 is actually really good if you have some sort of skill"
"M4, Tundra."
"Just level the M4 its great."
#38
GPR
4.0
(4)
"I really enjoyed the GPR"
"GPR."
"Gpr."
"Switched to the GPR the other day and liking it."
#39
Hellwalker
5.0
(3)
"My favs are hellwalker, clairvoyance, kings/queens call, rowans call, tks wave, the companion and the wedding invitation"
"Hellwalker, Rowan's Call, King's/Queen's Call, and Clairvoyance are your best options"
"If you're specced into Megavore then you want to get yourself a Hellwalker"
#40
FJX
5.0
(3)
"I swear by the FJX Horus & the Static HV."
"Fjx Horus is my baby."
"FJX Horus with aftermarket part or Bow with Blastcaps."
#41
Sandhawk
5.0
(3)
"Sandhawk is by far the best in slot."
"Sandhawk…."
"Sandhawk for sure."
#42
Selbstlader 1916
5.0
(3)
"Selbtslater marksman."
"Medic: Selb1916 Marksman."
"Medic : Selbstlader 1916 Factory."
#43
Madsen
5.0
(3)
"Support : Madsen (Low Weight)."
"Support: Madsen MG low weight"
"Madsen Storm"
#44
Gewehr M95
5.0
(3)
"Scout: Gewehr M.95 Marksman."
"Scout: Gew M95 infantry."
"Scout: Gew M95 infantry."
#45
Farquhar Hill
5.0
(3)
"Medic: Farquhar-Hill Storm."
"Medic: Farquhar hill optical or M1907"
"Medic: Farquhar Hill Storm"
#46
Gewehr 98
5.0
(3)
"Sniper: g98."
"Scout-g98 sniper."
"Gewehr 98"
#47
Heckler & Koch
5.0
(3)
"I like running a AR like the 416 or a M4 and a M1014/benneli M4"
"A generalist assault rifle would be most appropriate for a medic. Something versatile like M4A1, 416 or 805 Bren."
"Me I rock a 416 with either a Shotgun or a SMG and my pistol would be my USP Tactical or M9"
#48
Mondragon
5.0
(3)
"Medic : Mondragon Storm."
"Medic : Mondragon Storm."
"Medic: Mondragon storm."
#49
Benelli
5.0
(3)
"The 516, Benelli M4, MP7, and UMP are all very good options"
"I have a lot of fun with the AK 47 and the Benelli M4 shotgun, being fully capable of taking on everything the game can throw at you."
"Benelli M4 so simple even a Marine can maintain it."
#50
Mosin Nagant
5.0
(3)
"Scout: Mosin - Nagant."
"Mosin Nagant infantry."
"Scout: Mosin Nagant Infantry"
#51
RSC
5.0
(3)
"Medic: RSC."
"RSC(underrated asf I can’t lie)."
"Medic: RSC 1917 Factory."
#52
Bristlecone
4.7
(3)
"Bristlecone is awesome! There's also a gun show this weekend :)"
"Bristlecone in Lakewood! I can’t recommend them enough. They also have an excellent shooting range."
"Yep. Bought a pistol from them shortly after moving here, they're solid."
#53
Wolverine
4.7
(3)
"The Wolverine MTW is a beast. Reliable, solid and an absolute laser."
"Wolverine MTW, pick your flavor. Zero maintenance for 3 years before any problems, takes krytac mid caps flawlessly, super quiet and shoots lasers, no upgrades needed."
"Hpa Wolverine mtw...."
#54
M4A1
4.3
(3)
"1. M4a1 for balance."
"M4A1. Make it a cheap build. Want longer range? Make a special purpose rifle."
"Probably a good idea to stick to the 5.56 NATO or 5.45 Russian weapons. M4A1 and AK-74s are highly customizable, and comes down to preference."
#55
Palmetto State Armory
4.3
(3)
"[All you’ll ever need] + 10 mags and case of ammo each."
"If you’re on a budget palmetto state armory is very affordable."
"I personally run Palmetto State Armory they have frequent sales."
#56
Marine SP
4.3
(3)
"The Marine SP is a workhorse, you get it at level 1 and it only got better as I upgraded it."
"Marine SP (pump shotty because why not?)."
"Marine SP."
#57
Saug
4.0
(3)
"The Saug definitely slays when I get my hands on it"
"Saug is great"
"Saug is slowly getting replaced by the amax for sniper support tho"
#58
Amax
4.0
(3)
"The AMAX is solid for sniper support gotta try it out"
"Amax is great sniper support"
"I’ve heard good things about the AMAX lately"
#59
Mini14
4.0
(3)
"Mini14 is great as a secondary."
"Vector and mini14 suppressed."
"Mp5k or ScarL and Mini14"
#60
MP5K
3.7
(3)
"Mk12&mp5k ftw"
"Mp5k or ScarL and Mini14"
"Sometimes I run a beryl, or mp5k."
#61
Vector
3.7
(3)
"Vector w extended mag/mp5 is really good as a main weapon"
"Vector and mini14 suppressed."
"Vector 100% better but Scorpion is the best 9mm smg."
#62
Federal Discount Guns
3.3
(3)
"Federal Discount Guns is pretty good."
"Federal way discount guns"
"To the south there's Federal Way discount guns, but last time I was there it felt like a prison they were so spooked by the lawsuit."
#63
ASG
5.0
(2)
"Semi-auto shotgun. This thing is a beast."
"Asg-89 shotgun. absolutely melts"
#64
Kompakt
5.0
(2)
"Kompakt and GPR are my go-tos for ranked."
"Love the kompakt I can take it with or without rapid fire."
#65
WSP
5.0
(2)
"I personally recommend the WSP Stinger."
"Recently started using the WSP Stinger and it shreds IMO."
#66
FR
5.0
(2)
"FR Avancer. I rarely use anything else anymore."
"The only thing you truly honestly need is the FR avancer."
#67
Ross
5.0
(2)
"Scout: Ross Marksman."
"Recon - ROSS Marksman."
#68
Annihilator
5.0
(2)
"Assault: Annihilator Trench"
"Assault: Annihilator Trench"
#69
VSS
5.0
(2)
"The AKS74 with PBS suppressor and the VSS are my favourite bot-killers."
"Imo the vss marksman rifle is the sweet spot"
#70
Model 1900
5.0
(2)
"Assault: Model 1900 Factory/Sawed Off Shotgun"
"Assault: Model 1900 Slug."
#71
Fedorov
5.0
(2)
"Medic: Federov Optical"
"Medic: fedorov trench."
#72
Parabellum
5.0
(2)
"Support: Parabellum 14/17 low weight."
"Parrabellum"
#73
Krig
5.0
(2)
"Krig is the answer."
"Love the Krig and ASG-89."
#74
M1903
5.0
(2)
"M1903 Experimental and Martini-Henry Infantry."
"M1903"
#75
Kriss Vector
5.0
(2)
"The kriss vector in a lightweight configuration combined with the G18."
"I might be sweaty but the kriss vector in a lightweight configuration combined with the G18."
#76
Burton LMR
5.0
(2)
"Burton LMR Trench"
"Burton LMR Trench"
#77
Lebel 1886
5.0
(2)
"Scout: Lebel Model 1886 Infantry."
"Scout : Lebel 1886 Infantry."
#78
Arisaka
5.0
(2)
"Arisaka patrol for scout."
"Scout: Arisaka patrol, Ross marksmen or Enfeild silenced."
#79
Lawrence SMLE
5.0
(2)
"Sc: Lawrence Arabia SMLE / Russian Sniper."
"Sniper - Lawrence of Arabia SMLE."
#80
Sand Hawk
5.0
(2)
"Sand Hawk, Sand Hawk, Sand Hawk!"
"The Sand Hawk is a really good one."
#81
G36C
4.5
(2)
"G36c, fal, hk416, m4, mp5k are all guns I'd consider try hard guns."
"G36C (Ash & Iana)"
#82
AK-74
4.5
(2)
"Ak-74 "Spetnaz" Aks-74u Pkm Aug ACC-556 MP5K "Snakes" Mac-10 and PSG"
"AK74 or M4 if you want a mid-range assault rifle."
#83
ASG Shotgun
4.0
(2)
"ASG shotgun is also very good packed it has a fast fire rate and it’s great for crowd control."
"Asg shotgun, akimbo gs pistols (mustang sally) though only one is fine."
#84
C9
4.0
(2)
"C9, GPR, DM10 have been my most used."
"C9, tanto, pdw, aek."
#85
1865 Carbine
4.0
(2)
"1865 carbine for close/mid range"
"1865 Carbine for good damage/bad muzzle velocity"
#86
Uzi
4.0
(2)
"Would run an uzi if i was going indoors though. Smg like uzi is more forgiving for in accurate shots."
"UZI's probably the best in terms of close quarters but it sucks at anything if the enemy isn't right next to you."
#87
SG552
4.0
(2)
"For underground look into the sg552 it is like a budget gripless ak5c, hits hard, fast fire rate, has a good burst mode, and with high recoil it’s good for close to medium range"
"I use the SG552 for its cost and fire rate. Its like an smg that has max range."
#88
Cyma
4.0
(2)
"CYMA M4 got mine for £110 and an extra £70-£80 for attachments is how I went"
"Cheapest we have is the cyma m4 cqb."
#89
Pintos
4.0
(2)
"Used guns? Pintos in Renton."
"In Renton: you want to see vintage stuff, Pintos."
#90
Carbine
4.0
(2)
"Carbine is actually quite good right now"
"With the recent nerfs to silencers I’d probably just go with the carbine."
#91
Kilo
4.0
(2)
"Kilo is great cuz I just land mote bullets"
"I use kilo/saug and hdr/amx"
#92
Canik
3.5
(2)
"I would throw in canik tp9 series or walther pdp."
"I also like the TP9 line from Canik."
#93
MK12
3.5
(2)
"Mk12&mp5k ftw"
"I've been a big MK-12 fanboy"
#94
Beryl
3.0
(2)
"Sometimes I run a beryl"
"Beryl is one of the fastest firing assault rifles which makes it deadly at close ranges but is also one of the hardest assault rifles to control."
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