12 BEST Handguns Under $300 (2025) — Best Cheap Pistols

Published on October 21, 2025
Duration: 19:11

This video reviews the top 12 handguns under $300 for 2025, focusing on reliability, performance, and affordability for self-defense, range shooting, or as backup guns. It highlights models from Taurus, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, Hi-Point, SCCY, Kel-Tec, Bersa, Canik, Charter Arms, and EAA, detailing their features, calibers, capacities, and suitability for various users.

Quick Summary

The top 12 handguns under $300 for 2025 include models like the Taurus G2C, EAA Windicator, Charter Arms Undercover, Canik TP9SF, and more. These pistols offer reliability, performance, and affordability for self-defense, concealed carry, and range shooting.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Affordable Handguns
  2. 00:29Number 12: Taurus G3C
  3. 02:11Number 11: Ruger Security 9 Compact
  4. 03:40Number 10: Smith & Wesson SD9VE
  5. 05:21Number 9: Hi-Point C9
  6. 06:44Number 8: SCCY CPX-2
  7. 08:11Number 7: Kel-Tec P380
  8. 09:43Number 6: Ruger LCP II
  9. 11:09Number 5: Bersa Thunder 380
  10. 12:41Number 4: Canik TP9SF
  11. 14:32Number 3: Charter Arms Undercover .38 Special
  12. 16:08Number 2: EAA Windicator .357 Magnum
  13. 17:36Number 1: Taurus G2C

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best handguns available for under $300 in 2025?

The top handguns under $300 for 2025 include the Taurus G2C, EAA Windicator .357 Magnum, Charter Arms Undercover .38 Special, Canik TP9SF, Bersa Thunder 380, Ruger LCP II, Kel-Tec P380, SCCY CPX-2, Hi-Point C9, Smith & Wesson SD9VE, Ruger Security 9 Compact, and Taurus G3C.

Which 9mm handguns are recommended for concealed carry under $300?

For concealed carry under $300, the Taurus G3C, Ruger Security 9 Compact, SCCY CPX-2, Canik TP9SF, and Taurus G2C are recommended 9mm options, offering a balance of size, capacity, and reliability.

Are there reliable revolvers available for under $300?

Yes, the Charter Arms Undercover .38 Special and the EAA Windicator .357 Magnum are reliable revolvers available for under $300, offering different calibers and barrel lengths for self-defense and range use.

What are the key features of the Taurus G2C, the top-ranked handgun under $300?

The Taurus G2C is a compact 9mm pistol featuring a 12-round magazine, a 3.2-inch barrel, a short-reset trigger, and a lifetime warranty, making it a versatile and reliable choice for its price point.

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