Handgun Deals (updated daily)
Whether you are shopping for a first carry pistol, a range gun or a classic revolver, the same model can vary by $100 or more between retailers. GunDeals lists in-stock handgun deals from dozens of online dealers every day, including rebates and coupon codes, so you can compare before you buy. Use the button for today's prices and our guide below to make sure the deal is as good as it looks.
How buying a handgun online works
You can shop and pay online, but the handgun itself must ship to a licensed dealer (FFL) near you. You pick it up there, fill out ATF Form 4473 and pass a background check. Federal law requires handgun buyers at a dealer to be at least 21. Many states add waiting periods, permits, roster limits or magazine capacity rules, and a good retailer will warn you if a model cannot ship to your state.
Typical handgun price ranges
Prices change constantly, but these ranges help you recognize a sale:
- Budget striker-fired 9mm pistols: about $200 to $350.
- Popular mid-range carry and duty pistols (Glock, Smith & Wesson M&P, Sig Sauer P365, Springfield Hellcat and similar): about $400 to $600; optics-ready versions cost a bit more.
- Revolvers: about $250 for budget models to $900 or more for premium stainless magnums.
- 1911s and premium pistols: roughly $500 for entry models to several thousand for custom shop guns.
What to check before you buy
- The real total: add shipping and your local FFL's transfer fee, which commonly runs $20 to $75. A cheap gun with expensive shipping and transfer may not be the best deal.
- Rebates: manufacturer rebates can be worth $50 to $100 or include free magazines. Note the deadline and submit promptly.
- What is in the box: number of magazines, optics plate, night sights and case all affect value.
- New vs. used: police trade-ins and used guns can be bargains, but check condition grading and the return policy.
- State compliance: confirm the exact model and magazine configuration is legal where you live.
Safe storage
Budget for a lockbox or safe along with your purchase. Storing handguns unloaded and locked, with ammunition separate, keeps them away from children and unauthorized users.
Handgun Deals FAQ
Can I buy a handgun online?
Yes. You pay online, the retailer ships the handgun to a licensed dealer (FFL) near you, and you complete the background check and paperwork there before taking it home.
What is an FFL transfer fee?
It is what your local licensed dealer charges to receive the gun and run your background check, commonly $20 to $75. Call ahead to confirm their fee.
How old do you need to be to buy a handgun?
Federal law requires you to be 21 to buy a handgun from a licensed dealer. Some states have additional requirements, such as permits or waiting periods.
When are handgun prices lowest?
Holiday sales such as Black Friday, rebate seasons and new-model launches (when older models get discounted) are often the best times to buy.
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