Best handgun on Reddit
580 reviews from r/handguns, r/guns, r/Glocks and 18 more subreddits
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#1
Glock
4.5
(150)
"Glock 19 is a solid choice."
"Just get a Glock 19. Great first gun for anyone."
"The Glock 19 is the Goldilocks handgun."
"G43x or g48. Slim with a 10rnd mag for your states restrictions."
"I’d recommend the Glock 48."
"I recommend a g19 or something g19 sized like the m&0 2.0 compact"
"Love me my glock 48."
"Just get a Glock. Safe, reliable, and extremely user friendly."
"Shoots fuckin great!"
"I’m going to recommend a Glock platform in 9mm."
#2
Smith & Wesson
4.5
(91)
"The S&W Equalizer is phenomenal and what my wife carries."
"I strongly recommend the new s&w body guard 2.0 in 380."
"I ended up getting the Smith and Wesson equalizer. It’s an amazing gun."
"She might look specifically at “microcompact” 9mm handguns like the sig p365 and smith and wesson shield plus."
"I just got my gf the S&W bodyguard 2.0 .380."
"Look into the S&W M&P Shield EZ."
"I highly suggest looking at the S&W Equalizer."
"I’ve heard amazing things"
"I would highly recommend the Equalizer, 15rd mags, easy to rack, good size."
"Would be a great option just below a 9mm"
#3
CZ
4.6
(79)
"A 1911 or a CZ 75 would do nicely."
"CZ SP-01. Unless you want something more suitable for carry, in which case get a P-01."
"CZ 75 variant of some sort or a Walther PDP."
"I think a shiny new Shadow 2 would look nice in there."
"Looks like you need a cz 75"
"CZ P10 C.. They can be had for under $350 and straight out of the box are better than Glocks."
"The CZ P10-C watch reviews on YouTube especially vs glock 19."
"Best shooting pistol at the best price"
"Cz p10s or hk cc9"
"Check out CZ pistols. Preferably metal framed ones like the SP-01."
#4
Sig Sauer
4.6
(66)
"It is the perfect carry size for me. Love the way it fits my hand."
"It’s one of my favorites of all time. it’s my EDC"
"My personal favorites would be Sig P365 and Shadow Systems CR920."
"Sig Sauer P365"
"P365 in .380 is the way"
"My fiance is 5’3 95lbs and carries an sig p365. She loves it."
"She might look specifically at “microcompact” 9mm handguns like the sig p365 and smith and wesson shield plus."
"Carry: 365 - flat trigger, extended slide release"
"P226 Mk 25 for range, P365 X Macro for carry :3"
"If I can only have one handgun it's going to be a P365."
#5
Ruger
4.5
(33)
"Ruger security 380 all day"
"The security is great because its relatively large."
"Ruger Mk IV is so much easier to maintain than a Browning Benchmark."
"Ruger Mark IV is pretty much the golden standard of 22LR pistols."
"I just recently bought the ruger mark iv."
"They are reliable and worth the money."
"Ruger LCP2. They even come in all sorts of girl colors, if she’d like."
"My mom has carpal tunnel and she uses the rugar security .380"
"Ruger security .380 is easy to rack, has almost no recoil, smaller grip and holds 10 or an extended 15."
"Hard to beat Ruger. The Mark IV is fantastic."
#6
Walther
4.5
(30)
"My recommendation is stay away from Sig and go with the PDP."
"PDP with the included green spring is hard to beat."
"Would be an excellent choice. I got a PDP Pro SD on the deal."
"Can’t say enough good things about the PDP."
"The PDP is an excellent firearm and would be a great choice."
"Excellent choice, that's my Bro in laws first pistol."
"Great choice, but it’ll spoil you."
"Wife likes her PDP that she picked."
"Walter PDP-F and Smith and Wesson EZ or Equalizer are easy to rack."
"Walther PDP"
#7
Taurus
4.5
(20)
"The TX22 is what you want."
"I really like the tx22 grip though, it’s very comfortable for my hand size and shape."
"TX22 is top value. Great price. Reliable. Optic ready. Threaded barrel."
"Good size, grip, and trigger at a great price. Reliable too"
"If you have a tight budget, you can’t go wrong with a Taurus G3C."
"Taurus tx22 ruger sr22 sig p322 all great choices."
"A taurus g2c will be great i love mine and have never had a probpem with her."
"Taurus makes 3 varieties of the tx22."
"One of the best (and cheapest to shoot) little plinkers is the [Taurus TX22](https://palmettostatearmory.com/taurus-tx22-22lr-4-16rd-pistol-fde-black-1-tx22141-fde.html)."
"I have 1500+ rounds through my gray splat gen 1. Everything else runs awesome."
#8
HK
4.3
(18)
"Usp compact in 9mm. With the LEM trigger is a dream gun for me."
"For edcc vp9sk"
"My favorite of the polymer, striker-fired 9mms is the H&K VP9."
"Vp9 is awesome."
"HK VP9 is a sweet gun, I don't think you would ever regret buying one."
"USPc with CAT StreetCrack has been great."
"P30"
"HK just announced the VP9A1; it looks like a really nice upgrade."
"VP9L, SP01, and P10F, P10C."
"Hkvp9 is nice too."
#9
Beretta
4.4
(17)
"Sig 226, Beretta 92, CZ 75."
"I love my Beretta 92 with a suppressor."
"LTT Beretta 92... the trigger is amazing."
"I *love* the Beretta 92FS- it’s just incredibly comfortable."
"Beretta 92, both versions. It just felt so good."
"Beretta PX4 Storm has a great stock trigger and a rotating barrel."
"A 1911 or a Beretta 92 would be my vote."
"I've been very impressed with every Beretta 92."
"Can also do the same with a Beretta 92 series."
"Under-represented, but solid and pure joy to use: Beretta PX-4 Storm Compact Carry 2."
#10
Sig
4.2
(16)
"My 3 amigos. The sig is still my favorite because it conceals so easily and shoots the best for me."
"P365x. Absolutely love it."
"Any new gun that cost $500 will work fine. Popular choices are SIG P365 and Smith & Wesson Shield Plus."
"P226 mk25. Just feels right."
"Another vote for Sig P226!"
"A nice 1911. Any of those are amazing."
"P365 x macro or axg legion."
"I have narrowed my carry options to three handguns. These are S2C with an RMR and a TLR7, a P365 with wilson combat X-Grip module."
"Imo the P365 with pinky extension (or longer grip) has the lowest felt recoil of all the micro compacts."
"I’m looking at the Sig P365. Only thing is it doesn’t come with a safety feature."
#11
Springfield
4.6
(8)
"I’ve finally settled on carrying the Hellcat Pro Comp and the Glock 19."
"For a non Glock (but Glock like) Springfield hellcat and hellcat pro!"
"Hellcat Pro and Shadow 2 Compact for me."
"Springfield Hellcat. Better than a Glock."
"I carry either a hellcat pro or a 365 X macro as my concealed carry."
"I've recently got a Hellcat Pro and I like it."
"It's a little more, $599 MSRP, but Springfield is running a great bundle deal the Hellcat subcompact right now."
"Springfield Hellcat or Echelon"
#12
Browning
4.3
(6)
"I have 2 buckmarks love them get one with the 7.25 long barrel it’s ridiculously accurate."
"The Buckmark is a little cheaper and people say it has a better trigger out of the box."
"Can't go wrong with a hi-power"
"Browning hi-power"
"Browning Hipower."
"A classic Browning Buckmark is a nifty, easy-shooting .22."
#13
Canik
3.6
(7)
"I would say go with a Canik. Best value for a starter gun."
"An optic added to the Canik or the Shadow Systems would be the biggest possible improvement."
"Look into Canik."
"For a high quantity range toy, consider a Canik or CZ Shadow."
"Caniks are pretty good"
"Canik is awesome and feels so much better than a similar Glock but don’t do it."
"Whatever you do, dont get a canik."
#14
1911
4.6
(5)
"Nothing is better than a 1911."
"Best shooting handgun especially for price range bar none in any caliber"
"I got Barb her own 1911."
"Try a 1911 just so you can get the data point."
"I used to carry a 1991A1 in .45 ACP in a chest rig for many years when hiking."
#15
9mm
4.0
(5)
"Buy a 9mm, and it should be the biggest gun that you can effectively conceal."
"Get a 9mm first. Way easier to shoot."
"9mm is fine, just be sure to load hollow – point ammunition."
"A 9mm will work for mountain lions etc."
"9mm best"
#16
Revolver
4.5
(4)
"Just get her a revolver."
"I recommend a double action revolver a maximum 4” barrel in .357 magnum."
".357 magnum revolver loaded with .38 special."
"Heavy grained .380 is a great option."
#17
Desert Eagle
4.0
(4)
"Desert eagle"
"Desert Eagle."
"Either dessert eagle .50 or fn 502."
"Deagle"
#18
Rifle Gear
5.0
(3)
"Best shop around it’s in fountain valley."
"Very knowledgeable staff and really strict on gun safety/legality."
"They are also very helpful."
#19
PSA
3.5
(4)
"Check out a PSA dagger"
"PSA Dagger is a Glock clone."
"PSA Dagger, they're 9mm Glock clones and you can get one for like $250."
"If you go with the dagger you will get to know PSA warranty."
#20
Springfield Armory
4.7
(3)
"Honestly the Springfield Hellcat lineup is an excellent option for concealed carry."
"My wife has a Springfield Armory Hellcat in 9mm."
"My ccw is a springfield armory hellcat."
#21
FN
4.0
(3)
"The new FN 510 is supposed to be really good too."
"FN 510."
"The FN 510 is light for a 10mm."
#22
Staccato
5.0
(2)
"If I could only have 1, Staccato XC."
"Staccato XC and Fowler Vanta 9 a close second."
#23
Colt
5.0
(2)
"1911 🤷🏼♂️"
"Colt gov 1911"
#24
Jericho
4.5
(2)
"Jericho 941. Just feels perfect in the hand."
"So far my Jericho 941."
#25
Glock 43X
4.0
(2)
"If she doesn’t need a physical safety, I highly recommend the standard P365 and the Glock 43x."
"Glock 43x its really small and easily customizable."
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