[Expired]List of the top 15 reliable guns

Some friends have expressed concerns about deteriorating safety conditions in their surroundings and are eager to purchase a desired firearm. When selecting a gun, personal preferences often influence your choice. These preferences might come from the impact of video games, such as terrorists in Counter-Strike who use Glocks by default; from the cool effects in movies and TV shows, like Mark Gor's beloved Beretta 92FS in "A Better Tomorrow"; or perhaps from hearing gun enthusiasts talk about century-old legacies and histories, such as the Colt 1911.

However, when buying a gun for self-defense, please make stability your top priority. It's meant to save lives, and only a stable, reliable firearm can protect you and fulfill your purpose for purchasing it.

Today we're not focusing on fancy features. Here's a roundup of 15 firearms known for their stability, providing an introduction for first-time gun buyers.

1. Glock 17 (9mm), now $546.25 (original price $647)

 

The prototype for the terrorists' default gun Glock 18 in Counter-Strike. The exemplar of full-size handguns, offering high capacity and exceptional reliability, making it the first choice for law enforcement units worldwide.

2. Glock 19 (9mm), now $546.25 (original price $647)

 

A smaller version of the Glock 17, representing mid-size handguns. Nearly "indestructible," durable, with a minimalist design that reduces the probability of jamming.

3. Smith & Wesson M&P9 (9mm), now $402.50 (original price $595)

 

A star product competing with Glock, featuring excellent grip, solid structure, and adaptability to different shooters. S&W has also been a popular brand frequently seen in American TV series in recent years.

4. SIG Sauer P226 (9mm / .40 S&W), now $1099.99 and up (original price $1199.99)

 

Chosen by the US Navy SEALs, offering high accuracy and durability, with a metal structure providing a solid feel. The new generation of home defense handgun "big three" in North America are Glock, S&W, and SIG. (This "big three" is unofficial; ultimately, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.)

5. HK USP (9mm / .40 S&W / .45 ACP), now $1159 and up (original price $647)

 

German-made with industrial-grade reliability, widely adopted by military units and compatible with almost any ammunition type. HK is the brand manufacturer of the HK416, the prototype for the M416 in the game "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)."

6. CZ 75 (9mm), now $648.58 and up

 

A famous Eastern European firearm with a precise yet exceptionally reliable structure, used by many competitive shooters and police units. If you've watched European crime movies, you've likely seen the CZ 75 make appearances.

7. Ruger GP100 (.357 Magnum), now $908.49 (original price $1159.99)

 

An ultra-sturdy revolver capable of firing powerful Magnum rounds and requiring almost no maintenance. This gun's reliability primarily comes from its ability to fire .357 ammunition, which provides strong firepower and excellent stopping power. This type of revolver often accompanies Old School Western tough guys in movies. You might have seen it in a short film featuring a skinny cowboy in white.

8. Beretta M9 / 92FS (9mm), now $799.25 (original price $819)

 

The standard issue US military handgun for over a decade, featuring all-metal construction with reliability proven by millions of service units. Too classic to ignore, appearing in 80% of modern action films and TV shows featuring gun fights. For those who like the Beretta 92, the Taurus PT92 is a more affordable alternative with an almost identical design.

9. Colt 1911 (.45 ACP), now $752.35 and up (original price $1049)

 

A semi-automatic pistol design with over a century of history, having survived two World Wars and still trusted by many shooters today. A movie industry regular. If the Beretta 92 appears in 80% of films, the 1911 appears in 95%. Just search "1911 movie" and you'll find plenty of close-up shots. The Type 54 pistol familiar to many of us is based on a combination of the 1903's appearance and the 1911's internal design.

10. AK-47 (7.62×39mm), now $613.98 (original price $799.99)

 

One of the world's most famous rifles, capable of continuous firing in mud, desert, and snow, making it synonymous with "reliability." There's even a movie specifically about the invention of the AK-47 called "Kalashnikov," which focuses on why the AK-47 became the most reliable rifle of its time.

11. AR-15 (5.56 NATO), now $555.45 and up (original price $675)

 

A common platform in civilian and law enforcement sectors, with modern versions optimized for extremely high stability and maintainability. AR-15 is a rifle design produced by various brands, including smaller caliber versions. With numerous accessories available, it offers exceptional customizability.

12. FN SCAR 16/17 (5.56 / 7.62 NATO), now $4040.40 (original price $4239)

 

A high-end tactical rifle with compact, reliable construction, adopted by special forces in multiple countries. In games like "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)," various fancy in-game firearms easily outperform the SCAR, but in reality, the main reason people don't buy a SCAR is simply because it's too expensive.

13. Remington 870 (12 Gauge), now $693.20 (original price $1000)

 

One of the best-selling pump-action shotguns in history, featuring a simple, sturdy construction that makes it a common choice for home and law enforcement use. For clay shooting and home defense only, the 870 is nearly perfect. Easy to maintain with a pure design. The 870 became well-known outside the US thanks to "Terminator 2," where Sarah Connor's iconic scene showed her one-handed pumping a police-model 870 shotgun before blasting the liquid metal Terminator into a steel mill.

14. Mossberg 500 (12 Gauge), now $386.02 (original price $488.60)

 

A durable shotgun on par with the 870, suitable for tactical purposes, hunting, or home defense, with years of accident-free records. During the golden age of Schwarzenegger and Stallone films (late 80s to early 90s), shotguns in movies were predominantly either Remington or Mossberg. A smaller portion belonged to Winchester and others, but they don't make this list.

15. Marlin 336 (.30-30 Winchester), now $1299.99 (original price $15219)

 

A classic lever-action rifle with solid construction and simple maintenance, making it a top choice for hunters and ranchers. A star model in the hunting world. In recent years, it's been remembered for its iconic appearance in "Jurassic World," where Star-Lord carried a silver rifle on his back. Both stylish and impressive!