
2020 was a violent year – Covid, social unrest, uncertainty, and a tumultuous election had Americans scrambling to protect themselves, their families, their homes, and their communities.
New gun sales were up almost 60% from 2019, and almost 9 million people in the U.S. bought their first gun in 2020.
Many of these gun purchases were pistols – and specifically, the hottest selling items were compact pistols meant to be carried.
So what handguns are Americans trusting to protect themselves and their families?
We thought we’d give you a look at the 6 best selling handguns of 2020:
Plastic rules huh?……spend a few bucks, buy a Colt Combat Commander in 45acp, use Wilson Combat Magazines……..and you will be well armed.
The photo for P365 shows the P365 XL.
Yes, it comes in many different configurations. This is the SAS.
Where does the Glock23 gen .40 cal rank?
Do all of these pistols have to be cocked?
Due to arthritis in my hands I need a revolver.
Can anyone help me with the kind of gun that I should get?
Yes – this isn’t a list of the best handguns for you – merely a list of the top-selling. It is by no means an exhaustive examination based on quality or fitness, but based on sales volume.