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America’s Best-Selling Firearm Will Cost You $500

America’s Best-Selling Firearm Will Cost You $500

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America's Best-Selling Firearm Will Cost You $500
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Why It Matters
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25. Savage 10/110 series rifles
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24. Colt Government
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23. Heritage Rough Rider
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22. Glock G17
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21. CZ-USA Model 457 series rifles
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20. Henry Big Boy series rifles
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19. Remington Model 700 series rifles
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18. Henry Side Gate Lever Actions
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17. Beretta Model 90 series pistols
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16. Colt Python
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15. Armscor/RIA Rock
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14. Smith & Wesson M&P9
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13. Springfield Hellcat
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12. Mossberg Model 590 series shotguns
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11. Ruger Mark IV
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10. Browning X-Bolt
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9. Marlin Model 1895 series rifles
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8. CZ-USA CZ 75
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7. Glock G43
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6. Ruger American series rifles
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5. Ruger American series pistols
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4. Glock G19
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3. Sig Sauer P320
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2. Ruger 10/22
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1. Sig Sauer P365
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America's Best-Selling Firearm Will Cost You $500
Why It Matters
25. Savage 10/110 series rifles
24. Colt Government
23. Heritage Rough Rider
22. Glock G17
21. CZ-USA Model 457 series rifles
20. Henry Big Boy series rifles
19. Remington Model 700 series rifles
18. Henry Side Gate Lever Actions
17. Beretta Model 90 series pistols
16. Colt Python
15. Armscor/RIA Rock
14. Smith & Wesson M&P9
13. Springfield Hellcat
12. Mossberg Model 590 series shotguns
11. Ruger Mark IV
10. Browning X-Bolt
9. Marlin Model 1895 series rifles
8. CZ-USA CZ 75
7. Glock G43
6. Ruger American series rifles
5. Ruger American series pistols
4. Glock G19
3. Sig Sauer P320
2. Ruger 10/22
1. Sig Sauer P365

America's Best-Selling Firearm Will Cost You $500

Gun ownership is a constitutional right in the United States — but it is one that most Americans choose not to exercise. According to a 2023 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, only about 32% of American adults own a firearm. Still, even though fewer than one-third of the population owns a gun, the U.S. stands out as the only country in the world with more civilian-owned guns than people.

While these two facts may appear contradictory on their face, the simple explanation is most Americans who do own guns have more than one — often, many more. Firearms are used and carried every day for a wide range of specific functions, and no single firearm is optimal for every use case. A hunter, for example, would not likely use the same firearm for big game as they would for water fowl. Similarly, while a shotgun may be an ideal home defense weapon, a small semi-automatic pistol is better suited for personal protection in public.

Whether for hunting, home defense, personal protection, or recreational shooting, gun owners in the United States have some clear preferences for certain firearms.

Using a report from Gun Genius, which analyzed sales data from the online firearm marketplace GunBroker.com, 24/7 Wall St. identified the 25 most popular firearms in America. Guns are ranked on sales volume in the 2024 calendar year, though exact sales figures were not provided. Supplemental data on the approximate base price for each make and model are from online retailers, including GunBroker.

While all firearms are weapons capable of affording some level of protection, semi-automatic pistols are the most popular choice for that purpose — particularly in concealed carry scenarios. Given that 72% of gun owners cite personal protection as a major reason for owning a firearm, according to Pew, it is perhaps no surprise that the largest share of the best selling firearms in 2024 are pistols. Of the 25 firearms on this list, 13 are semi-automatic pistols — including three manufactured by Glock and two models each from Ruger and Sig Sauer. (Here is a look at the most powerful handguns.)

Other common firearm types on this list include bolt- and lever-action rifles. Many of these are chambered for large-caliber rounds primarily used for hunting. Others, meanwhile, are only available in smaller rimfire calibers, which are ideal for inexperienced shooters, as they offer lower recoil and fire relatively inexpensive ammunition. (Here is a look at the most expensive rifles you can buy.)

It is important to note that this list was compiled using online gun sales only. Unlike most items purchased online, firearms are generally not shipped directly to your door. Typically, the process requires buyers to have their gun shipped to a Federally Licensed Firearm Dealer – usually a local gun store – which will run a background check before transferring the gun to the customer.

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