Pistols reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 254 Reddit reviews across 14 subreddits and 18 posts to rank the best Pistols brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/HecklerKoch, r/NJGuns, r/airsoft, r/WAGuns, r/CCW. Top-rated brands include Heckler & Koch (4.6/5), Glock (4.0/5), Sig Sauer (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews254
Subreddits14
Posts18
Brands23
Products93
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#1
Heckler & Koch
4.6
(122)
"You can’t go wrong with any of the vp9 series. I have the vp9sk, L, and the Match. All Great handguns."
"I have a USP .45 and a VP9 and I lI've them both"
"I have a VP9 Match
It’s not snappy so don’t believe that.
It’s the most accurate gun I have ever owned."
"VP9, does not matter which one."
"Anything that H&K releases is a refined product that has gone through extensive development and testing."
"USP master race."
"The P30 is the most reliable and highest round count of any pistol I've ever owned. My p30L has 27,000 rounds through it on all original parts."
"Since he wants 2 I'd go with a USP for one of them. From there either a VP9 or P30 depending on how he ends up feeling about DA/SA vs striker fired"
"Yes do it! VP9 first, it has great ergonomics and one of my favorites for EDC"
"I have a vp9sk and hk45 compact tactical so far. Love them both."
#2
Glock
4.0
(24)
"Both my duty pistol and carry pistol are glock 19's. I love them."
"Glock 19 gen 5. I put trijicon night sights on her. ... No malfunctions. If you want reliability. A pistol for "serious purposes" (John Farnam). Get a glock."
"I’ve been carrying a Glock and a hellcat for on and off 15 years now and never once had an issue."
"I conceal a glock 17 with an x300/rmr set up just as well as I did my glock 48 with a streamlight/eps. Tenicor hides it well."
"I use a G17, I like it a lot. It’s definitely on the bulkier side for CC but once you get used to the size it’s good."
"Glock 43X MOS, S&W Shield Plus, S&W M&P M2.0, Ruger LCP Max, Glock 19, Ruger Security 380, Ruger Security 9, Canik TP9 Elite SC... Find ranges that rent guns and check some out."
"Go basic, like a Glock 19, 43, 48 or similar."
"Glock 45 plus glock 49 = also a glock 17 and glock 19 by swaping the uppers."
"Glock 19 is like the most popular carry gun but I have bigger hands so I’d go 45."
"I just got a Glock 27 in .40 my next one is going to be a Glock 26 in 9mm."
#3
Sig Sauer
4.4
(17)
"Their chosen 9mm... which they considered to be "their last resort" was either a SIG P226 or a HK U"
"Sig 365xl but buy a micro 365 grip (wilson combat) along with a 10rd micro mag in case you ever need to swap for super conceal carry"
"I'd take a 226 Legion over any P320."
"Sig p365 is the way.. Pick your flavor.. for me it was a 365 macro comp which i put an XL grip on and it fits nicely on my smaller frame."
"I’ve been carrying a Glock and a hellcat for on and off 15 years now and never once had an issue."
"For CC. I really love my p365XL."
"Hellcat or Sig P365 SAS, a light and RDS would be my suggestion."
"Does law enforcement use sig? I just always went with whatever law enforcement uses. M&P, Glock, FN Herstal, etc."
"I like the P365x but if your a beginner shooter or inexperienced shooter stay away from micros and get a Glock 19 or similar sized pistol."
"I just traded in my VP9SK for the p365x. The Sig carries concealed so much better for me."
#4
AAP
4.2
(13)
"The AAP-01 you just sold is basically the best and only good budget airsoft pistol."
"The aap01 is probably the best budget pistol there is."
"Get another AAP01. Idk how much more cool and budget you can get from that which is still quality."
"The tac army Aap01 is great if you’re looking/willing to work on it it’s 100 usd"
"I've had an AAP-01 Standard for 2 years, dropped it countless times, broke the plates off the mags and it still asks for more."
"Yeah man just get an aap"
"AAP01 or the new lancer tactical Cthulhu"
"I'd be willing to bet the polymer build of the aa01 out lasts the pot-metal alloys used in those $100 gbb pistols."
"I've had much more luck with AA and WE guns than KJW. I never had an AA or WE just freeze the slide on return because the parts didn't fit."
"AAP01 - But i'm biased"
#5
Smith & Wesson
4.0
(11)
"Smith & Wesson Shield Plus or S&W Equalizer
Great triggers, superior ergonomics"
"Shield Plus and it isn’t even close. Better than a Glock & better than any Sig in its class."
"I really like my shield plus and it conceals well for me."
"I have a SW 9mm Shield Plus. Nice little gun."
"Smith and wesson m&p 2.0, glocks, sig p365 all great guns."
"Shield Plus"
"Personally I like a J frame revolver in both single and double action. A 637 or 638."
"Personally I like a J frame revolver in both single and double action. A 637 or 638."
"M&P Shield"
"Smith and Wesson 617 is a nice revolver, but it's going to be at the $800 mark."
#6
KJ Works
4.1
(9)
"My gas pistol addicted friend with a collection of 30 gas pistols swears by KJ Works, i'd give it a try!"
"Of the bunch I'd personally say the KJW M9. I absolutely abused mine, and it never skipped a beat."
"Get KJW Hicapas or the R608"
"WE are dogshit. don’t bother. KJW are TM clones but with cheaper materials. they’re very good for the price point."
"I have a we tech, hfc, and kjw. I’d say for learning, budget, and light use, hfc, and overall kjw and we tech are on par with each other"
"This particular KJ works pistol replica is goed. I personally dislike the feel of the trigger but thats because it’s very curvy."
"KJ Works M9 looks really good, people have enjoyed the M9 platform for many years"
"Choosing between KJ Works and everything else I would stick to KJ Works."
"KJ M9 is a good full metal gun. BUT it has issues. Gas efficiency is inconsistent"
#7
Ruger
3.9
(9)
"Ruger Security 9 with 17 round mag, no optic or light. IWB in a kydex holster at the one o'clock position for me. No one knows I'm packing heat."
"Ruger lcp (not the lcp2 or max) if you have medium or smaller hands. Great pocket pistol and easily concealable."
"I love my Ruger ec9s. Also looking at getting a Ruger security 9c"
"I conceal carry my Ruger SR1911 .45 with a 5” barrel without a problem."
"Ruger LC9 the first CC carry I bought… never had a failure. And cheap."
"I just got a brand new Ruger Mark IV for $510."
"Ruger Wrangler that is a better quality is around $200."
"Why not a new Ruger Wrangler or Heritage Rough Rider? Around $250 I think."
"A friend of mine has an LCP. It is very compact and reasonably accurate and reliable, but also very unpleasant to shoot."
#8
SIG Sauer
4.1
(7)
"It was night and day how much better the p365 was"
"Second the p365, very slim profile and still 10 rounds"
"Rental first. Sig P365 (widely popular choice), might try Beretta APX Carry."
"P365"
"The P365 is solid and why the full size P226?"
"Sig P365"
"Sig P365"
#9
Beretta
4.0
(7)
"I carry a Beretta M9 almost exclusively. Nobody seems to know that I'm carrying that GWOT Bad Larry."
"Beretta PX4 Storm Compact, 9mm. Perfect carry gun."
"I got the Beretta 92x. A compact version is great for carrying"
"I tried out and fell in love with the Beretta Px4 Storm."
"CZ75, Beretta M9, Sig 226 - Metal guns you should look into. Super reliable"
"Also seconding the PX4 Storm recommendation - I have a few compact pis"
"Beretta 92, if you like the classics"
#10
Army Armaments
3.8
(5)
"All the other Army Armaments replicas i have handled where brilliant. I have used a R6 series hi capa and it ran great"
"So, I think I’ll go for army armament"
"Both are great brands but in this case i ment Army Armament"
"Army for 1911s is decent. If you want an M9, get a WE"
"Dodge the army arment I have the r28 I bought that along with a friend and the gun has some issues"
#11
WE
2.8
(6)
"WEtech is the way to go?"
"No. Wetech"
"WE is bad for 1911/hicapa and passable for M9. ARmy is good cheap. KJw is a good middle tier."
"I had a really old WE 1911 and it broke but it saw no maintenance and I was like 11 sooooo"
"WE guns by and large are very poor. KJW are miles better"
"My last WE M9 really sucked - bad painting, firing mechanism quirks, and magazine's o-ring had a burrs."
#12
Springfield Armory
4.3
(4)
"Easy question…Hellcat."
"I picked up a Hellcat last year and it's become my go to for everyday all day carry. Light. Comfy. Disappears on my hip."
"Love my XM…all I did was put a dot on it, this is awesome right out of the box."
"Springfield XDm Elite has room to spare below my pinky. I have both the 4.5" threaded barrel and 10mm versions, and the 10mm definitely adds some girth."
#13
CZ
4.0
(4)
"My CCW first choice is my CZ-P01."
"CZ75, Beretta M9, Sig 226 - Metal guns you should look into. Super reliable"
"My carry gun is a CZ P 01 and the stock palm swell grips do a good job of fitting larger hands."
"CZ 75, in any of it's modern full-size variants"
#14
FN
4.0
(4)
"If you are insistent, use the Five-seveN."
"Five seven was my go to for all the pros but my favourite is the compact, it’s never let me down not even at 50m."
"FNX45, FN509 tactical. FN510 tactical"
"P226, HK 45 Tactical, FN 510 tactical."
#15
Mauser
4.5
(2)
"MAUSERS ARE THE SINGLE BEST OPTION FOR PIB IF YOURE GOING DUAL"
"You can get the Mauser in Chapter 2 by getting and doing the mission "The Noblest of Men and a Woman""
#16
Volcanic
4.0
(2)
"I decided on volcanic pistols"
"If you mean actual pistols and not pistols or revolvers, I think the volcanic pistols are pretty underrated."
#17
Schofield
5.0
(1)
"Schofield revolver it’s the best revolver in the game,you can find one in valentine for free."
#18
Walther
5.0
(1)
"I carry a Walther PPS M2 LE with EPS Carry. It’s so comfortable and concealable, that I forget that I have it on sometimes."
#19
TM
5.0
(1)
"TM Gen 2 M9 (U.S.M9, M9A1, Samurai Edge Hi-Grade, Albert W. 01P) is absolute best and miles ahead of the next best thing."
#20
Dolch
5.0
(1)
"Dolch 96 is debatably the best gun in the game and a side arm but is also 600$ the bornheim is also good if you just want something to spam."
#21
Vorsk
2.0
(2)
"Not the Vorsk Hi-Capa, that’s for sure. They’re snappy and fun but paint quality sucks ass, and they regularly snap hop units"
"Personally I wouldn't have a vorsk hicapa with a bds as they don't really reach far enough"
#22
Shadow Systems
4.0
(1)
"I conceal a shadow systems XR920P no problem."
#23
Coda
4.0
(1)
"Dual tox or the new coda torx. I like the long barrels, even if the coda is a bit infested looking."
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