Burnsville, MN — Guns.com announces the twelve winners of its first annual Readers' Choice Awards at SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The leading online marketplace and news source in the firearm industry lets its millions of customers have a voice and vote for the best firearms, ammo, optics, and accessories of the past year.
The inaugural awards give gun owners — not editors, manufacturers, or advertisers — the chance to determine which products truly rose above the rest in 2025. The awards span 12 major categories, including the year's best new concealed carry handgun, best tactical rifle, best hunting shotgun, best PCC, the top ammo company, and more.
"The Readers' Choice Awards give our customers and readers the chance to elevate the products that earned their trust, performed in the field, and defined the year," said Scott Gara, Director of Content at Guns.com. "These awards are for the people who use this gear and have a strong opinion, and we're thrilled to share the winners."
The winners of the 2025 Guns.com Readers' Choice Awards are:
- Best New Concealed Carry Handgun – Smith & Wesson, Bodyguard 2 Carry Comp
- Best New Full-Sized Handgun – SIG SAUER, 1911-XCARRY
- Best New Handgun Optic – Vortex Defender Enclosed Solar Micro Red Dot
- Best Hunting Rifle – Henry Repeating Arms, Lever Action Supreme
- Best Tactical Rifle – Bushmaster, V-Radicator
- Best PCC – Springfield Armory, Kuna
- Best LPVO – Trijicon, Ascent 1-6x
- Best New Tactical Shotgun – Mossberg, 940 Pro Tactical SPX
- Best Hunting Shotgun – Browning, Citori 825 Field
- Best Overall Ammo Brand – Hornady
- Best Overall Tactical Gear & Accessories Brand – 5.11 Tactical
- Best Overall Holster Brand – Safariland
Guns.com will present each winner with their award at SHOT Show 2026 on the showroom floor. To see the list of winners and products, visit the official Guns.comReaders' Choice Awards at https://guns.com/readers-choice.