412 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 14 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 8 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (62%).
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 | 49 (29.5%) | 13 |
| Discussion | 34 (20.5%) | 16 |
| Collection Showcase | 23 (13.9%) | 32 |
| Build/Setup | 21 (12.7%) | 17 |
| Question | 20 (12.0%) | 13 |
| Training & Drills | 8 (4.8%) | 5 |
| Holsters & Accessories | 8 (4.8%) | 10 |
| Modifications | 3 (1.8%) | 7 |
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 | 30 (7.3%) | 21 | 14 |
| gun | 19 (4.6%) | 14 | 9 |
| glock | 19 (4.6%) | 13 | 9 |
| pistol | 18 (4.4%) | 11 | 15 |
| handgun | 18 (4.4%) | 11 | 21 |
| carry | 14 (3.4%) | 17 | 14 |
| edc | 13 (3.2%) | 12 | 9 |
| looking | 12 (2.9%) | 14 | 21 |
| compact | 10 (2.4%) | 17 | 14 |
| best | 10 (2.4%) | 22 | 25 |
r/handguns Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/handguns
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 9 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 3 | 3 |
r/handguns Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/handguns
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
The flashlight collection so far.
What do you think of Sig Sauer's new P385?
Public opinion on Caniks?
My collection
What should I do with this? 🤔
My daily carry
ECMPrecision R11
Think it is time for another save
Best way to clean this firearm ? Not the most experienced so don’t want to do anything wrong.
CZ 75 P-06
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The flashlight collection so far. | 177 | 25 | image | Sep 7 |
| What do you think of Sig Sauer's new P385? | 167 | 147 | image | Sep 23 |
| Public opinion on Caniks? | 148 | 85 | image | Sep 26 |
| My collection | 130 | 21 | image | Sep 12 |
| What should I do with this? 🤔 | 130 | 54 | image | Sep 22 |
| My daily carry | 115 | 28 | image | Sep 2 |
| ECMPrecision R11 | 114 | 4 | image | Sep 10 |
| Think it is time for another save | 110 | 15 | image | Sep 16 |
| Best way to clean this firearm ? Not the most experienced so don’t want to do anything wrong. | 103 | 60 | image | Sep 5 |
| CZ 75 P-06 | 102 | 14 | image | Sep 13 |
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 Tuesdays around 8 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 16 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/handguns get most?
On r/handguns, most posts are image posts (62%)