Pistol reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 508 Reddit reviews across 32 subreddits and 60 posts to rank the best Pistol brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/guns, r/liberalgunowners, r/Firearms, r/SocialistRA, r/Glocks. Top-rated brands include Glock (4.4/5), Walther (4.6/5), CZ (4.8/5).
Stats
Reviews508
Subreddits32
Posts60
Brands36
Products79
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#1
Glock
4.4
(111)
"Glock 48 with shield 15 round magazines"
"The 19 is the most common for being a good all round not too big but not too small pistol."
"The 17 is really nice if you want a full size. I can carry it pretty easily iwb."
"The 26 is the super concealed 9mm."
"The g20 is full size 10mm for maximum storing power."
"But a Glock 19"
"19, 48 or 43x depending on use"
"19, 48 or 43x depending on use"
"19, 48 or 43x depending on use"
"If you’re able to conceal carry, by all means a Glock 19/26/43x/48 would be great options."
#2
Walther
4.6
(61)
"Go with your first love, the P99. It's a very unique model with the striker fired da/sa action."
"Excellent choice. It's a very well-designed and proven firearm."
"The PDP and its not close."
"PDP is the best value out of all of them"
"The PDP has an amazing trigger"
"Either way of the 4 I'd go after the PDP."
"Pdp or s&w"
"PDP is the only option here"
"PDP for sure"
"The PDP is the only one there worth a shit."
#3
CZ
4.8
(42)
"CZ Shadow 2. If you can stretch just a bit further."
"CZ Shadow 2 is probably the best bang for your buck in your budget range."
"CZ Shadow 2 and P320 AXG Legion are the best shooting/looking pistol under $1400."
"Personally I would go for a CZ Shadow 2 for 9 or a Tanfoglio if you want to go for 45."
"CZ p10 should be considered."
"I daily my P-01 and it is great on the ranch."
"CZ P09."
"Shadow 2C in a perfect world."
"P10c and a lotta ammo."
"Shadow 2 Compact or P-01."
#4
Ruger
4.5
(44)
"Ruger mk4"
"Head and shoulders above the G44"
"Everyone should have one"
"Ruger LCP Max. I carry one everyday."
"Great little guns."
"Ruger MKIV, Taurus TX 22, Sig P322."
"I carry the Ruger LCP Max in a Verrardo pocket holster and love it."
"Ruger Mark IV of your choice or Glock 44 for me."
"Ruger Mark IV 22/45 is a must have for everyone."
"It's probably my most fun gun to shoot."
#5
Sig Sauer
4.6
(31)
"I went to rent a sig 365XL and loved it."
"It’s just really, really fun to shoot. Also, the quality control and overall fit and finish just seem to be better."
"I really like the single action trigger with a really good and easy to use manual safety."
"If you’re already a Sig guy, I love my P365xl, a very comfortable edc/cc size (the xl is the 12round doublestack)."
"Best carry gun I’ve had, and even after several years, I haven’t shot anything that I like better."
"Get an sig!!"
"I'd really look at something like a Sig P365"
"I absolutely love it, shoots great, manageable recoil and plenty of customizable options"
"SIG P238 and don't look back."
"Sig sauer p365 in .380."
#6
Smith & Wesson
4.3
(33)
"I second the Shield Plus recommendation. I have a Shield Plus and a Springfield Hellcat Pro. The Hellcat I’ve put a Hogue grip on, and replaced the trigger with an Apex performance trigger and it shoots great now."
"I picked up a Shield Plus 1.0, put the Apex 100-171 on it, and I never want to put it down. It's the best handgun I've ever purchased, and I've got quite the extensive collection and have been carrying my entire life."
"M&P 2.0 FOR THE WIN!"
"Smith and Wesson bodyguard 2.0. Best .380 out there."
"Shield EZ in .380, real easy gun to rack and manipulate."
"M&P 2.0 compact or full size"
"I own a Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 in 9mm."
"SMITH AND WESSON M&P 2.0 is the best pistol under $1k."
"Love my shield plus."
"Upvote for the M&P shield EZ. If your wife doesn’t have a lot of strength to rack the slide this is the way to go."
#7
Browning
4.8
(19)
"The most reliable and accurate .22 pistol I own is my buckmark."
"Buy him a nice, used Browning Hi-Power."
"The browning Buckmark is amazing out of the box."
"The classic 1911 is a proven sidearm for “hiking” — even under enemy fire."
"Buckmark. Not only can you get it in Target length barrels, but the trigger is excellent."
"Love the Buckmark so much I have bought 4 different versions."
"I have both, and hands down prefer the Browning."
"Buck Mark is better in every possible way except capacity."
"Absolutely the Buckmark. Or Ruger MKIV."
"Between those 2 get the buckmark. Noticeable better trigger and more accurate."
#8
Sig
4.7
(19)
"Sig or CZ I think is a good choice."
"Ruger MKIV, Taurus TX 22, Sig P322."
"P365 is hard to beat."
"Great pick, easier to rack w/ an optic."
"So I bought my girl the rose 365 xl she loves it in 9mm."
"My wife is 5’1’ and I got her the Sig P365 Rose in 9mm and she handles that fine."
"Both great .22 pistols."
"Will give you the best balance of concealability, shootability, and controllable recoil."
"I highly recommend the Sig 365."
"P365x is my favorite."
#9
Springfield Armory
4.3
(18)
"The PDP is my favorite. The trigger is responsive, hand feel and weight balance/distribution is great."
"You won't find a better trigger out of the box on a striker fired pistol, especially when the guns are selling for around $500-600"
"The trigger, grip feel, grip angle are miles ahead of a glock. I've printed excellent groups with mine, I bought it for USPSA."
"PDP >>> Glock any day for me."
"It’s a great pistol. Compact size, full sized capacity."
"Hell cat pro comp. After that disregard"
"Hellcat or Hellcat Pro , P365 , Glock 43 or 43X , CZ P10C"
"Its my first pistol, fits great, shoots great, never had any kind of problems with it."
"PDP or a Glock would both make a great first pistol."
"Yes. It's a great gun."
#10
Taurus
4.5
(17)
"Tx22 competition is sweet."
"Ruger MKIV, Taurus TX 22, Sig P322."
"Taurus TX22 is a great target 22 pistol."
"TAURUS TX22. Enough said!"
"I love the Taurus."
"One of the only Taurus guns worth buying."
"Taurus TX22."
"The TX22 has a stellar reputation for reliability."
"Taurus TX22 is another option."
"TX 22."
#11
Tokyo Marui
4.8
(10)
"I recommend grabbing yourself a TM hi capa you can upgrade it how ever you like and there 100 different ways you can make it look and feel."
"I gotta say TM Hi Capa. There's a large number of after-market parts that makes it worthwhile."
"Recommend tm hi capa or aap01."
"THE best? Standard marui high capa with polymer slide"
"But you really have a pick of a lot of different options. TM hi capa, VFC glocks, AA aap01, ICE challenger hi capa to name a few"
"I would go tm hicapa vs aap01."
"I strongly suggest the hicapa with low power gas, perfs are that good."
"ICS hi capa."
"Imo, your best bet based on this is an AAP, tm hi capa, or a tm/we glock."
"I'd tentatively suggest a KJW Hi-Capa using CO2."
#12
Heckler & Koch
4.7
(10)
"P 2000 sk in 40 or 9. Can’t beat it, ultra concealable."
"USP. No reasons are needed because it's a USP."
"USPc. I plan to get a P2000, but being a lefty, the ability to put the control lever on the right makes the USPc perfect for me."
"USP (pick one)"
"USP"
"USPC in 9. Works great for CCW and is equally fun on the range."
"Conceal carry ? Cc9 or p30sk lem. Just range fun? Usp expert or tactical. My personal pick, either the usp or the p30."
"P2000 is cool but unless it’s LEM, I actually get hammer bite because it’s surprisingly small even the full size."
"Somewhat hot take: the P2000 is better than the USP. All around the best and most usable HK pistol."
"Hk USP-c."
#13
Conversion
4.9
(9)
"My top 3 are conversion, lemat and pax!"
"The conversion is the most accurate, they can easily kill people with a fast & accurate 1-2 hit."
"The conversions feel best to me. I like the vertical recoil being as low as it is on conversion and LeMat, but conversions have higher damage and seemingly more range."
"Conversions IMO"
"1. Conversion (NOT the Chain)"
"Very consistent tight spread, conversions are the goat of dual wield"
"Conversion or scottfield for best accuracy and reloads."
"Conversions. I even think by far, sb tested it."
"Conversion, pax or Schofield base. Conversions are the easiest, weakest cuz small ammo but they are accurate and have a good rate of fire."
#14
Beretta
4.5
(8)
"My vote is for a Beretta 92. Drop safe, reliable, classic look, all metal, premium options."
"Fuck it, beretta 92fs."
"I'll throw something different out there: Beretta 92/M9."
"It’s been great every time I’ve shot it."
"If it’s just for the range, or competitions like IPSC, I personally would get something nice. Like maybe a beretta or a CZ."
"She uses either a beretta with tip up in 22."
"Beretta has tip up barrels in .22 and .32."
"Had a Beretta Bobcat .22 for a while I carried it daily."
#15
AAP
4.4
(8)
"It's the most reliable cheep pistol."
"All of them are great, but I'd go with the aap or hi-cappa if you wanna run a custom build because those are gonna be the easiest to find parts for."
"Cant go wrong with an aap."
"I absolutely love my aap01 and there’s so many after market parts."
"Imo, your best bet based on this is an AAP, tm hi capa, or a tm/we glock."
"I'd go with the AAP01 (can also full auto if that matters)."
"Cheapest good one is AAP-01"
"Full auto pistols are really good at one thing, breaking. The only semi reliable one I know of is the aap 01."
#16
TX22
5.0
(5)
"If you want a normal semi auto pistol style, get a TX22."
"The TX22 specifically is a great gun."
"They both work great. Reliable and easy to maintain."
"Mine’s been rock solid and reliable."
"It's amazing."
#17
S&W
4.8
(5)
"Personally love the SW22 victory."
"S&W M&P22 compact."
"I've had great luck with my S&W M&P 22 COMPACT."
"Is my all time favorite .22LR."
"I actually like the Victory better."
#18
Canik
4.6
(5)
"The most versatile out of the box performance handgun is the Canik Rival or Rival S."
"I have one and it's excellent for beginners such as myself."
"Check out the Canik Rival/Canik Rival S. Around $700 and you get a whole bunch of awesome stuff in the box"
"Caniks are great (if possible get a rival)."
"I bought a canik then decided I also wanted to get a PCC so that for one caliber I have a handgun and a rifle."
#19
Keltec
4.4
(5)
"I tend to grab the P17 more than the MKIV."
"I adore my keltec p17 $200."
"A Kel-Tec p17 is a good option."
"It’s a sweet little gun."
"It’s light, has good capacity, and despite keltec’s track record, is decently reliable, as well as dirty cheap if you can find em in stock or even used"
#20
Pax
4.2
(5)
"Dual Pax 🚀"
"My top 3 are conversion, lemat and pax!"
"I tend to lean pax, especially the trueshot gor accuracy."
"Pax more power, high rof, but less accurate."
"4. Pax"
#21
PSA
4.8
(4)
"PSA I added a Geissele SSA E trigger."
"Home built is best in that price range hands down."
"PSA."
"It’s a great $300 range toy."
#22
HK
4.8
(4)
"HK VP9/VP9SK."
"Pricey but I will always swear by the HK vp9."
"HK VP9. It has removable grip panels and backstrap in different sizes."
"I can’t believe that in 60 comments I only saw one mention of HK."
#23
Springfield
4.5
(4)
"There are also some cool 1911's around the $700 range - Springfield and Kimber come to mind."
"The XD9 is extremely good."
"Look at Springfield. Underrated and a decent price."
"Springfield xd9. Great handgun, I love it and so does my husband."
#24
Zastava
5.0
(3)
"Agreed I’ve been advising my brother get a Zastava M92"
"Zpap92 is the best way to go"
"I have a M92 and can 100% recommend it"
#25
FN
4.7
(3)
"I personally like the FN502."
"The most reliable has been the FN 502."
"FN 502."
#26
Staccato
4.7
(3)
"Staccato."
"Staccato."
"Id go with a staccato myself"
#27
Desert Eagle
3.7
(3)
"I like the desert eagle personally. Two shots landed and you're good. It also has a little range to it."
"Deagle with t4 ammo, if you're lucky you can sometime get JSP at ~150 koens a piece."
"Desert eagle"
#28
LeMat
3.7
(3)
"My top 3 are conversion, lemat and pax!"
"LeMat surprisingly has easier control than all of the other options so far, but conversions are the only ones that beat the LeMat out with vertical recoil and they feel great."
"The lemat is quite a bit less accurate by comparison."
#29
Sig P365
5.0
(2)
"Sig makes a great CCW."
"I carry an XL and it’s excellent."
#30
Kel-Tec
5.0
(2)
"Kel Tec P32. Easier to handle than 380."
"Keltec P32, thank me later."
#31
Ftac
5.0
(2)
"Ftac seige with armor piercing rounds aiming at the neck. The fire rate is nice"
"Ftac siege, honestly.... everything else pales in comparison"
#32
Daemon
5.0
(2)
"No love for the Daemon? Hands down it beats the rest and sends Operators to hell like the demon it is."
"I love Daemon the most, Basilisk being close second."
#33
Hellcat Pro
4.0
(2)
"Definitely go and test one out at the range first."
"It’s a type of gun called a “microcompact.”"
#34
Glock 19
4.0
(2)
"Glock reliability is the best"
"I’ll recommend two that should be ambi-friendly."
#35
Hellcat
4.0
(2)
"I edc hellcat pro. Recoil is fine… yes it can be made better if you purchase the comped version."
"I recently got a hellcat pro and I like it a lot."
#36
Vorsk
4.0
(2)
"Vorsk or WE are some of the best in that price range."
"Can't go wrong with a mid priced hi capa tbh vorsk make some semi decent guns for the price too."
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