432 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 14 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Saturdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (64%).
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)
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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 | 45 (26.9%) | 23 |
| Question | 41 (24.6%) | 13 |
| Discussion | 32 (19.2%) | 14 |
| Collection Showcase | 28 (16.8%) | 24 |
| Build/Setup | 12 (7.2%) | 26 |
| Training & Drills | 6 (3.6%) | 21 |
| Modifications | 3 (1.8%) | 21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| first | 32 (7.4%) | 18 | 8 |
| gun | 31 (7.2%) | 20 | 15 |
| glock | 25 (5.8%) | 13 | 8 |
| carry | 24 (5.6%) | 23 | 17 |
| handgun | 18 (4.2%) | 22 | 12 |
| help | 15 (3.5%) | 15 | 13 |
| edc | 14 (3.2%) | 19 | 9 |
| pistol | 12 (2.8%) | 22 | 15 |
| range | 12 (2.8%) | 16 | 9 |
| collection | 11 (2.5%) | 45 | 13 |
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.
Pistole 640(b), Plus Grande Puissance
Man stalked by a mountain lion saved by a Glock 27
Grandpa’s handgun
First Ever Hand Gun.
Most of my collection after a few decades…. WWYD?
Never thought I’d carry a wheel gun… (340PD)
My small gun collection
M&P 2.0 Metal Carry Comp vs Sig P365 XMacro – Did I make the wrong choice?
Astigmatism, red dot help
Anyone else make it to Harbor Freight today?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistole 640(b), Plus Grande Puissance | 159 | 26 | image | Jul 19 |
| Man stalked by a mountain lion saved by a Glock 27 | 146 | 50 | image | Jul 15 |
| Grandpa’s handgun | 145 | 8 | image | Jul 3 |
| First Ever Hand Gun. | 142 | 32 | image | Jul 12 |
| Most of my collection after a few decades…. WWYD? | 131 | 68 | image | Jul 19 |
| Never thought I’d carry a wheel gun… (340PD) | 130 | 34 | image | Jul 17 |
| My small gun collection | 107 | 12 | image | Jul 29 |
| M&P 2.0 Metal Carry Comp vs Sig P365 XMacro – Did I make the wrong choice? | 103 | 65 | image | Jul 30 |
| Astigmatism, red dot help | 95 | 37 | image | Jul 23 |
| Anyone else make it to Harbor Freight today? | 94 | 28 | image | Jul 25 |
r/handguns Audience Overlap r/handguns Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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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 Saturdays around 6 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 17 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/handguns get most?
On r/handguns, most posts are image posts (64%)