Gun ownership is a right that is protected by the United States Constitution. Many Americans choose to exercise this right for various reasons such as sport shooting, hunting, collecting, or personal safety. According to Gallup survey data, the percentage of Americans who have a gun in their home has varied between 34% and 51% over the past 80 years.
Gun ownership has been a part of American history for many years. However, the reasons why Americans choose to own firearms have changed in recent decades. According to Gallup, the percentage of people who own guns for protection against crime increased from 65% to 88% between 2000 and 2021. During the same time frame, the percentage of people who own guns specifically for hunting decreased from 59% to 56%.
The firearm industry has seen a significant increase in demand for handguns, especially semi-automatic pistols, in recent years. This is likely due to shifts in American gun culture and a growing concern for personal protection. Pistols are small and easy to handle in small indoor areas. Many gun owners consider them to be a great choice for self-defense, whether at home or in public.
Best Selling Pistols in America
Sig Sauer P365
- Approx. base retail price: $480
- Available chamberings include: 9mm
- Sig Sauer U.S. pistol production in 2021: 1,214,013 (18.0% of all U.S. pistol production)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Exeter, NH and Newington, NH
Sig Sauer P320
- Approx. base retail price: $470
- Available chamberings include: 9mm
- Sig Sauer U.S. pistol production in 2021: 1,214,013 (18.0% of all U.S. pistol production)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Exeter, NH and Newington, NH
Glock G19
- Approx. base retail price: $500
- Available chamberings include: 9mm
- Glock U.S. pistol production in 2021: 581,944 (8.6% of all U.S. pistol production)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Smyrna, GA
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CZ-USA CZ 75
- Approx. base retail price: $590
- Available chamberings include: 9mm
- CZ-USA U.S. pistol production in 2021: 22,041 (0.3% of all U.S. pistol production)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Kansas City, KS and Norwich, NY
Smith & Wesson M&P9
- Approx. base retail price: $340
- Available chamberings include: 9mm
- Smith & Wesson U.S. pistol production in 2021: 1,649,540 (24.4% of all U.S. pistol production)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Columbia, MO and Springfield, MA
Beretta Model 90 Pistols
- Approx. base retail price: $405
- Available chamberings include: 9mm, .22 LR
- Beretta U.S. pistol production in 2021: 129,965 (1.9% of all U.S. pistol production)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Gallatin, TN
Magnum Research Desert Eagle
- Approx. base retail price: $1,655
- Available chamberings include: .357 mag, .44 mag, .50 AE, .429 DE
- Magnum Research U.S. pistol production in 2021: 11,233 (0.2% of all U.S. pistol production)
- U.S. manufacturing location(s) in 2021: Pillager, MN
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