Best handgun on Reddit
599 reviews from r/guns, r/handguns, r/Firearms and 18 more subreddits
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#1
Glock
4.5
(160)
"My top 3 are a ruger 1911, my P229 and my Glock 19."
"Glock 17 or 47"
"Glock 17 or 34, hk usp, cz sp01, sig p226, M9A4, real hi power."
"If you want a pistol for bears instead of a shotgun, add a Glock 20 to the list."
"Glock 19 3rd gen if you want the most customizable option in existence."
"Glock 20 would seem pretty logical as a bear/hunting pistol."
"If not, buy a Glock 19 or an RXM (knockoff 19 from a legit company), slap a red dot on it."
"If Glock fits your hand they're hard to beat."
"Glock 19 is a solid choice."
"Just get a Glock 19. Great first gun for anyone."
#2
Smith & Wesson
4.5
(92)
"I have an M&P Shield Plus 9mm and I think it's a great value for the money."
"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."
#3
CZ
4.6
(81)
"Everyone needs a hammer-fired, all-metal handgun"
"Look into cz shadow 2, staccato hd p 4.5, colt combat elite."
"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"
#4
Sig Sauer
4.6
(65)
"Put a p320 on flux raider frame with red dot and white light."
"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"
#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
(31)
"Walther PDP"
"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."
#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
Beretta
4.4
(20)
"Everyone needs a hammer-fired, all-metal handgun"
"Beretta M9 is probably my favorite."
"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."
#9
HK
4.3
(20)
"HK USP or P30"
"I cannot recommend the HK USP enough."
"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."
#10
Sig
4.3
(18)
"Sig P226"
"P226 Is in my list."
"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."
#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
1911
4.7
(7)
"Everyone needs a 1911."
"Double stack 1911"
"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."
#13
Browning
4.4
(7)
"Everyone needs a hammer-fired, all-metal handgun"
"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."
#14
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."
#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)
"Staccato P?"
"Staccato P. It was a dream gun."
#23
Jericho
4.5
(2)
"Jericho 941. Just feels perfect in the hand."
"So far my Jericho 941."
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