r/handguns↗
handguns and that which concerns them.
r/handguns is a subreddit dedicated to handguns - pistols, revolvers, and everything about them. We're more specific than r/guns but broader than subs like r/CCW or r/CompetitionShooting. Whether you're into concealed carry, range days, collecting, or just enjoy talking shop, you're welcome here. Please subscribe and help us make this a quality, focused handgun community. Share your experiences, ask questions, and keep it respectful. Safety always comes first.
67k subscribers418 posts / mo in Sep 2026313 authors / mosince 2010
r/handguns has 67k members (+21% over the last 12 months). It gets about 418 posts a month from 313 people. Top topics: Underrated Guns, Airsoft Guns and Guns.
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Topics and brands on r/handguns
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Share of the subreddit's posts
- Underrated Guns<0.1%
- Airsoft Guns<0.1%
- Guns<0.1%
- Gun Mechanics & Designs<0.1%
- Weapon Wishlists & Arsenal<0.1%
Brands people mention
Most-mentioned brands and sites, last 12 months
- Palmetto State Armory
- Guns
- Handgun Hero
- Gunbroker
- Smith & Wesson
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