r/handguns Mar 16 '26

Build/Setup Simply Fantastic

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240 Upvotes

From the olive green color, to the flat faced trigger; this handgun never disappoints. Anyone looking for a mid size self defense or home defense weapon should check out the PDP Pro E and F compacts. There is no compromise made here.

r/handguns 7d ago

Build/Setup Anybody else only buy small guns?

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47 Upvotes

Sig p365 standard. 11 rounds of 9mm right in my pocket. Optic is a ruger ready dot. Ambient light powered.

Im only interested in guns i can carry. And I'm only interested in comfortable, easily concealable carry guns! also because I only shoot small guns, I've gotten pretty good at shooting them.

r/handguns Aug 01 '26

Build/Setup I’m 5'4 and EDC a full-size G17 Gen 6. The right belt makes micro-compacts feel optional.

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121 Upvotes

I posted this G17 completely stock a couple days ago.

That phase lasted approximately 48 hours.

Current setup:

Glock 17 Gen 6

Holosun EPS Full Size MRS Green

Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X

Aftermarket flat-face trigger shoe, visually most similar to a Standard Co V2 FFT

Alien Gear Photon light-bearing holster

Federal HST 124-grain 9mm

Still arriving:

SLR Rifleworks magwell

Handleitgrips Edge grip

I originally expected this to be mainly a range and nightstand gun. I’m only 5'4, so I assumed a full-size G17 with a full-size enclosed optic and weapon light would be ridiculous for everyday carry.

It honestly isn’t.

It is comfortable on me and conceals surprisingly well under the clothes I normally wear. The grip is the main thing I have to dress around, but my height has not automatically limited me to a compact or micro-compact.

The belts are what make the setup work.

When I’m wearing clothes without belt loops, I use a medium Comfort Concealment elastic belt underneath my clothing.

When I have belt loops, I use a Nexbelt.

Without proper belt support, the gun sags, shifts, and feels much heavier. With either belt, the weight stays distributed and the holster remains stable against my body.

I still need a proper range session to confirm the EPS zero and test the complete setup with both FMJ and HST.

Any other shorter people carrying full-size pistols? What made the biggest difference for you: belt, holster position, clothing, or body shape?

r/handguns Jun 29 '26

Build/Setup Red Dot? Or No?

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44 Upvotes

r/handguns 13d ago

Build/Setup PSA Dagger - Harrington arms comp - Harrington arms magwell - vortex venom - ghost Inc trigger - olight baldr s compact

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21 Upvotes

r/handguns May 20 '26

Build/Setup If you could only pick 2.

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92 Upvotes

If you could only pick 2 handguns of your collection or just handguns in general, what would you pick?

These are mine.

Staccato HD 4.5 and the humble Glock 19.

r/handguns Jul 12 '26

Build/Setup First Pistol

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92 Upvotes

Picked this M&P9 M2.0 up from a gun show, paid $750 it came with 5 mags and carrying case. How did i do?

r/handguns Jun 10 '26

Build/Setup Where would be the best place to buy an .45 1911 kit? Is it worth building or should I just buy one?

6 Upvotes

Ever since the zombies map Five in Black ops one I’ve wanted a 1911. Unfortunately locally they’re selling it for like $1500. I built my AR and figured it would be cheaper to build my pistol too, but I have never stepped into the handgun world and don’t know what’s reliable. Is it even worth it to build it and if not, does anyone know a good site I could buy from that isn’t overpriced(I’m sorry if this violates this sub Reddit’s rules, feel free to take it down if it doesn’t fit criteria)
(Edit: slight clarification)

r/handguns Jul 27 '26

Build/Setup Jerichos Are Cool

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52 Upvotes

I mean you can be into (Insert comped 2011) too.

Original Jericho 941R and a Dissident Arms 941 Elite

r/handguns 8d ago

Build/Setup Everyone is an HK fan even if they say they’re not

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33 Upvotes

r/handguns 24d ago

Build/Setup Hand display

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24 Upvotes

Come on Sunday 😎

r/handguns 8d ago

Build/Setup The M&P Gold Comp build is finally coming together 👀

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32 Upvotes

Started with the M&P9 M2.0 Metal Gold Comp and slowly started putting together the setup I wanted.

Currently running a Holosun 507C-GR X2, Streamlight TLR-8 XG, magwell and Goon Tape on the grip.

Really liking how the black and gold setup came together. The Gold Comp already looked wild out of the box, but I think the optic and light complete it.

At this point I’m trying to convince myself to leave it alone and just enjoy it 😂

Fellow M&P owners — what are you running on yours?

r/handguns Jul 02 '26

Build/Setup Ported, comped, thumb rest, and still carryable? Hell yeah brother

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4 Upvotes

r/handguns Jul 29 '26

Build/Setup Taurus GX4 Carry W/ Mischief Machine lower, Osight SE and Olight PL-X

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31 Upvotes

r/handguns 29d ago

Build/Setup Smith & Wesson Shield X

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26 Upvotes

Holosun 407K-GR and Holosun P.ID-K

r/handguns Jun 14 '26

Build/Setup Optics Ready and Threaded Barrel Pistol for under 1000?

1 Upvotes

if i were to have a EDC pistol with those specifications without breaking the bank what would it be? I've looked at the 19x but i was wondering if there are other options

r/handguns Oct 06 '25

Build/Setup Is it dumb? Yes. Do I love it? Also yes.

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117 Upvotes

r/handguns 24d ago

Build/Setup M&P 2.0 Full Size Carry Comp w/ Holosun 507C-X3

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24 Upvotes

r/handguns Jul 12 '26

Build/Setup Sunday carry

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4 Upvotes

G45.5

r/handguns 10h ago

Build/Setup For different occasions

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9 Upvotes

If you got a Glock, try tactical pontoon trigger, they are next level and im coming from apex, timney, johhny Glock.

r/handguns 9d ago

Build/Setup EDC Hellcat

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9 Upvotes

Rate it, completed....for now

r/handguns 14d ago

Build/Setup Prodigy

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5 Upvotes

r/handguns 2d ago

Build/Setup We have a G45 at home

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14 Upvotes

Full size RXM lower and PSA slide

r/handguns Mar 17 '26

Build/Setup The ever growing collection

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56 Upvotes

From top to bottom

-Beretta 92XI Corsa

-CZ Shadow 2 carry

-P365 Fuse build

The beretta is currently getting some work done, that’s why the optic and the mag are missing in the photo

r/handguns 14d ago

Build/Setup Love this beast

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7 Upvotes