417 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 14 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 11 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (58%).
r/handguns Traffic & Engagement r/handguns Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/handguns Most Active Times When r/handguns Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/handguns Flair Performance r/handguns Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Advice Needed | 44 (31.2%) | 11 |
| Discussion | 31 (22.0%) | 20 |
| Collection Showcase | 23 (16.3%) | 27 |
| Question | 21 (14.9%) | 6 |
| Build/Setup | 13 (9.2%) | 16 |
| Training & Drills | 3 (2.1%) | 14 |
| Holsters & Accessories | 3 (2.1%) | 11 |
| News/Updates | 3 (2.1%) | 161 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/handguns Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/handguns
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| gun | 25 (6.0%) | 22 | 11 |
| pistol | 23 (5.5%) | 4 | 15 |
| first | 23 (5.5%) | 14 | 17 |
| handgun | 20 (4.8%) | 13 | 27 |
| help | 17 (4.1%) | 3 | 6 |
| holster | 16 (3.8%) | 8 | 5 |
| glock | 15 (3.6%) | 7 | 5 |
| gen | 14 (3.4%) | 3 | 3 |
| carry | 14 (3.4%) | 22 | 27 |
| looking | 14 (3.4%) | 10 | 14 |
r/handguns Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/handguns
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/handguns Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/handguns
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I Just Watched a P320 Shoot Someone
I’m having a baby tomorrow boys
Picked this up today for $400 how’d I do?
9mm collection so far.
Grand dad was a gun collector
Something about needing a weapon…
My Collection Over The Years
Hypothetical Hour!
My First Ever Gun! (25M)
SIG vs Beretta
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Just Watched a P320 Shoot Someone | 447 | 151 | text | Jun 19 |
| I’m having a baby tomorrow boys | 216 | 42 | image | Jun 9 |
| Picked this up today for $400 how’d I do? | 190 | 25 | image | Jun 12 |
| 9mm collection so far. | 164 | 29 | image | Jun 28 |
| Grand dad was a gun collector | 146 | 20 | image | Jun 4 |
| Something about needing a weapon… | 143 | 22 | image | Jun 20 |
| My Collection Over The Years | 110 | 45 | image | Jun 4 |
| Hypothetical Hour! | 110 | 47 | image | Jun 20 |
| My First Ever Gun! (25M) | 109 | 27 | image | Jun 27 |
| SIG vs Beretta | 104 | 26 | image | Jun 14 |
r/handguns Audience Overlap r/handguns Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/handguns FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/handguns
What's the best time to post on r/handguns?
Based on posting volume, r/handguns is most active on Tuesdays around 11 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/handguns?
r/handguns averages 14 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/handguns get?
Posts on r/handguns average about 15 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/handguns get most?
On r/handguns, most posts are image posts (58%)