Handguns reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 324 Reddit reviews across 11 subreddits and 22 posts to rank the best Handguns brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/liberalgunowners, r/handguns, r/Firearms, r/guns, r/CAguns. Top-rated brands include Glock (4.3/5), Smith & Wesson (4.3/5), Sig Sauer (4.3/5).
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Reviews324
Subreddits11
Posts22
Brands19
Products93
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#1
Glock
4.3
(62)
"If the gun is primarily going to be a carry gun/home defense gun, I would get a Glock."
"Anything that starts with the word glock is good to go"
"Glock 19/Glock 26"
"Glock 19 forever"
"I got a Glock 48 MOS for that purpose since it fits my hand well and there is plenty of aftermarket support since it’s a Glock"
"That's what I've got - great handgun!"
"Glock 19 or 17 based on size/fit then 34 for target shooting. Highly reliable, simple to clean."
"Its a glock 19 always."
"Can't go wrong with a Glock 19. Upgrade parts are plentiful, but not needed."
"Glock 19. Can do everything. Very easy to use and clean. Very reliable."
#2
Smith & Wesson
4.3
(59)
"I absolutely love my M&P 2.0."
"M&P 2.0 or VP9 or PDP."
"M&P just hits the sweet spot for me in most categories."
"Handguns I would recommend: s&w m&p 2.0."
"It is extremely comfortable and is an excellent gun. The grip safety takes minimal effort to engage and pretty much any grip will work with it."
"Smith & Wesson Shield EZ. I recommend the 9mm because it’s cheaper ammo and higher power."
"Got the 380 EZ for my girlfriend and she absolutely loves it."
"Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm or .380 EZ - I did the range rental thing and it came down to these 2 models. Winner winner 986 dinner was the .380 EZ."
"You can get a Shield Plus for $400 or a P365XL for $450, both are highly recommended for concealed carry"
"Shield Plus"
#3
Sig Sauer
4.3
(41)
"P365-legion was definitely the best imo."
"Easily the 320, no trigger manipulation needed."
"Trigger’s really nice and the compensator makes it shoot super flat."
"Sig P226"
"P226 Is in my list."
"Glock 17 or 34, hk usp, cz sp01, sig p226, M9A4, real hi power."
"Would recommend giving it a go with a beretta 92fs, CZ75, or P226."
"If you conceal carry, the P365 is great. Small enough to wear comfortably and not print while being reliable and less “snappy” than say, a Glock 43x."
"+1 for the p365 (optics ready). My wife has very small hands and this fit her perfectly."
"Sig P365 in 9mm is perfect compact"
#4
CZ
4.6
(30)
"Cz shadow 2. It's the greatest value for money in the gun world."
"CZ"
"CZ, CZ & CZ"
"CZ P-10C is probably the best all around striker-fired pistol on the market right now. It really checks a lot of boxes."
"With the sp-01 only being slightly more expensive, I would prob go that route considering its a little bigger."
"If you shop around you can find a CZ shadow 2 (not optic ready) for 900-950. That’s the best bang for buck no doubt imo."
"I EDC a P-01, I love everything about it except the stock sights so I swapped those out."
"Handguns I would recommend: CZ p-10c."
"The general consensus for the best striker-fired handguns would be the walther PDP, CZ p-10c, H&K vp9, or the Canik tp9."
"CZ P-10C or S"
#5
Walther
4.8
(25)
"I have a Walther Q5 Match SF. I’m a big fan."
"Walther PDP line of guns is legendary."
"Walther PDP line has the best striker fired trigger I've shot, hands down."
"Pdp has without a doubt the best out of the box striker fired trigger imo."
"M&P 2.0 or VP9 or PDP."
"Walther PDP is top three."
"Walther PDP hands down has the best stock striker fire trigger."
"Walthers PDP is excellent."
"Walther Q5 match SF, its trigger is way better than a PDP."
"Handguns I would recommend: Walther PDP."
#6
Heckler & Koch
4.6
(20)
"HK VP9 is even better."
"HK VP9 is a rock solid pistol."
"HK VP9 to rent at range."
"M&P 2.0 or VP9 or PDP."
"HK VP9's is top three."
"HK line is great."
"Handguns I would recommend: H&K vp9."
"The general consensus for the best striker-fired handguns would be the walther PDP, CZ p-10c, H&K vp9, or the Canik tp9."
"Walther PDP and HK VP9 have great ergonomics and triggers out of the box."
"HK USP or P30"
#7
Canik
4.5
(20)
"I used to be a Glock elitist. Then I tried Canik and CZ. Hard to argue with value."
"I absolutely love my Canik Rival"
"The Canik TTI Combat. It’s hands down the best pistol I own outside my 2011’s."
"Canik tti combat has the best trigger ive used."
"Caik TTI Combat is a rock solid pistol."
"Canik is very nice as well."
"Canik Rival."
"Canik Rival."
"You get a lot of gun for the money with Canik."
"If you want something that is interesting: Canik, Walther PDP, S&W M&P... Look nice, shoot well, triggers are nice."
#8
Ruger
3.9
(21)
"The Walther PPQ M2, and the Ruger SR9c. Both are lightweight, easy to handle, have minimal recoil, and are easily concealable. Excellent choices."
"Best inexpensive handgun to learn how to shoot? Something in .22LR like a Ruger Mark IV 22/45."
"Ruger GP100 revolver with 4.2” barrel is a solid basic handgun."
"I just got the lcp max in.380 and am a fan so far."
"I got a full sized tx22 recently and really like it. Good accuracy, easy to shoot, ammo is cheap, great for training and practice, higher capacity."
"Ruger LCR, pick your caliber. I like the 327 fed mag."
"I personally carry a Ruger SP101 but that may be a little heavy for your mom. Then again, it may not, you'd just have to let her try it and see."
"Ruger RXM is a Glock clone that is optics ready out of the box and takes the ubiquitous and cheap Glock mags. G19 Goldilocks size. Under $400."
"The answer is the Ruger RXM."
"In that price range I’d say used glocks, Ruger rxm, cz, or smith and Wesson m&p."
#9
Beretta
4.4
(12)
"Beretta 80x Cheetah is terrific"
"380 acp - 80x cheetah."
"Would recommend giving it a go with a beretta 92fs, CZ75, or P226."
"Beretta 92FS ticked all the boxes, even with a chonky grip."
"Beretta 92. A lot of full size guns work just fine for people with small hands."
"Beretta 92. Comes with a plastic guide rod but you can swap that out."
"Beretta APX to be a good shooter on a budget."
"Cool memorable first handgun? Simple milspec 1911 or a classic DA/SA like a Beretta 92, HK USP, or Sig 226."
"We purchased two Beretta APX-A1 compacts and are satisfied with it performance."
"Beretta APX A1 Compact"
#10
Springfield
4.2
(12)
"The springfield echelon actually shoots amazingly well."
"Springfield Hellcat is available for under 400. Very shootable, very concealable, very reliable."
"SA Echelon is top three."
"Springfield Echelon."
"I Have a mod 3. Solid and reliable."
"Springfield XD Mod3"
"Also check out Springfield XD."
"For home defense…Echelon or 2.0."
"Sig Sauer P365 or Springfield Hellcat."
"P365 or hellcat or glock43x"
#11
Taurus
3.8
(4)
"Exactly! Revolver cannot be beaten for a newbie, esp in .38 caliber. My first was a Taurus .38 and handles light and easy."
"I like my Taurus G3c as someone with kid hands."
"Taurus g3c"
"Taurus GX4 and spend the rest on ammo."
#12
PSA
4.3
(3)
"I have put a few thousand rounds through a PSA Dagger and I have never had a problem with the firearm."
"I went with a PSA dagger. It's a Glock 19 Gen 3 clone for around $300"
"PSA dagger in my opinion. You can snag one for 300, plus taxes, shipping, background, and transfer fee you should be about $400 in."
#13
FN
4.0
(3)
"Everyone needs a hammer-fired, all-metal handgun
Sig P2xx family, CZ 75 family, Beretta 92 series, 1911, Hi-Power, etc."
"Real hi power."
"Glock 17 or 34, hk usp, cz sp01, sig p226, M9A4, real hi power."
#14
AA-01
4.0
(3)
"AAP-01 with steel internals is generally quite reliable."
"Like the other guy said AAP01 or TM Hicapa which are only about 105-160 bucks then you can spend the rest on upgrades"
"AAP01"
#15
Colt
5.0
(2)
"Everyone needs a 1911."
"Everyone needs a hammer-fired, all-metal handgun
Sig P2xx family, CZ 75 family, Beretta 92 series, 1911, Hi-Power, etc."
#16
KJW
4.0
(2)
"Good to know KJW is solid, seems to be some consensus there"
"For Gas, you can go Green for default (make usre you use low pressure gas with plastic pist"
#17
Canik, Walther
4.0
(2)
"Canik actually improved the Walther trigger Patent when it expired."
"Canik and Walther"
#18
Tokyo Marui
4.0
(2)
"Stock Marui Hi Capa with duster gas is also generally very reliable."
"TM Hicapa derivatives or a modified TM hicapa."
#19
Shadow
5.0
(1)
"I’m trying to get a Shadow 2 this year. Love a hammer fired pistol and I’ve always wanted to shoot the Shadow."
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