As Tariffs Threaten Gun Prices, These 10 Pistols Lead U.S. Sales

President Trump has been historically a strong supporter of gun rights, with the gun industry usually in agreement with his policies. However, the firearm market in America is continuing to strain under tariffs, with rising costs for both consumers and manufacturers. These price hikes are largely due to tariffs imposed by Trump earlier this year. The Chinese tariff of 34% has risen the cost of accessories, optics, and magazines. Similarly, EU tariffs set at 20% have affected firearms’ parts. A 25% tariff on ammunition purchased from South Korea is also costing US citizens. Many believe domestically produced guns and parts are the way to go, but even among American companies, tariffs on aluminum have caused price increases of between 3 and 8 percent.

At 24/7 Wall St., we took a deep dive into finding out which American companies make the best-selling pistols. Handguns or pistols are the most commonly owned firearms, with 72% of American gun owners reporting they own either a handgun or a pistol. If you are in the market for a new firearm, you may want to buy now, before tariffs affect the incoming products. (Also see firearms used by U.S. federal agents.)

24/7 Wall St. identified the 10 best-selling pistols in the U.S. by reviewing data from Gun Genius, which analyzed sales data from the online firearm marketplace GunBroker.com. We ranked guns on sales volume in the 2024 calendar year; however, exact sales figures were not available. We added data on the approximate base price for each make and model, which we obtained from online retailers, including GunBroker. Even though handguns can be either revolvers or semi-automatic pistols, each of the 10 firearms on this list are pistols. These 10 pistols are manufactured by seven brands, including Glock, Ruger, and Sig Sauer, companies that each have two models on this list. While one pistol on this list is chambered for .22 caliber ammunition, each of the remaining models can be, or are exclusively, chambered for 9mm ammunition.

This post was updated May 20, 2025 to include up-to-date information on how tariffs are affecting the gun industry.

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Pistols are a popular firearm among American gun owners. Today, the following ten are the top-selling in the country. The gun industry may be affected by President Trump’s tariffs, with the price of guns, ammo, and accessories likely to be impacted. Economic experts recommend that if you are in the market for a big purchase, you should make it soon, before the prices likely rise.

These are the best-selling pistols in the U.S.: