Best Guns Under $300

Best Guns Under $300

Finding a dependable firearm at a lower price point is possible, especially with the right models. Our roundup of the best guns under $300 includes pistols, rifles & shotguns that deliver solid performance, reliable construction, and trusted brand names, all without going over budget.

These firearms are often used for concealed carry, home defense, or casual range use. Many are compact, lightweight, and easy to handle, making them great for first-time buyers or anyone looking for a practical, affordable option.

Whether you are interested in a .380 carry pistol, a 9mm home defense handgun, or a basic pump-action shotgun, this list highlights some of the most respected options in the sub-$300 price range.

from $239.99
UPC: 022188887419
Brand: Smith & Wesson
Model: Shield EZ
Caliber: 30 Super Carry
Capacity: 10 + 1
from $195.00
UPC: 723551443743
Brand: Tokarev
Model: TBP 12
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Capacity: 5 + 1
from $345.99
UPC: 037084314419
Brand: Stoeger
Model: Condor Field
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Capacity: 2 Rnd
from $201.92
UPC: 8053670712461
Brand: Chiappa
Model: 1873-22 Single-Action Revolver
Caliber: 22 LR, 22 WMR
Capacity: 6
from $229.99
UPC: 022188887402
Brand: Smith & Wesson
Model: Shield EZ
Caliber: 30 Super Carry
Capacity: 10 + 1
from $213.99
UPC: 723551440322
Brand: SDS Imports
Model: TAR-12MP
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Capacity: 5Rd
from $160.89
UPC: 752334900685
Brand: Hi-Point
Model: JCP Gen 2
Caliber: 40 S&W
Capacity: 10 Rd.
from $249.00
UPC: 725327619437
Brand: Taurus
Model: G3C
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 12+1
from $249.99
UPC: 037084317526
Brand: Stoeger
Model: STR-9F
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 17Rnd
from $123.99
UPC: 062654137754
Brand: Savage Arms
Model: Rascal
Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 1
from $289.99
UPC: 736676137756
Brand: Ruger
Model: LCP MAX 75th Anniversary Edition
Caliber: 380 ACP
Capacity: 10+1
from $299.99
UPC: 706397985165
Brand: Springfield
Model: XD MOD.3 OSP 9mm 4" 16rd Optics-Ready
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 16 rounds
from $197.99
UPC: 752334901279
Brand: Hi-Point
Model: JCP 40 Gen2
Caliber: 40 S&W
Capacity: 10 Rnd
from $187.99
UPC: 752334901262
Brand: Hi-Point
Model: YC9
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 10 Rnd
from $216.13
UPC: 744253000133
Brand: North American Arms
Model: NAA-22M
Caliber: 22 WMR
Capacity: 5
from $199.99
UPC: 643477862704
Brand: Gforce Arms
Model: GF12AR
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Capacity: 5+1 Rd.
from $211.99
UPC: 752334038074
Brand: Hi-Point
Model: 3895 TS
Caliber: 380 ACP
Capacity: 10+1
from $243.87
UPC: 725327935094
Brand: Taurus
Model: 22TUC 22 LR 2.5" 9rd - Black
Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 9 rounds
from $214.28
UPC: 752334901255
Brand: Hi-Point
Model: YC9
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 10 Rnd
from $151.74
UPC: 752334900944
Brand: Hi-Point
Model: YC380
Caliber: 380 ACP
Capacity: 10
from $285.49
UPC: 754908341207
Brand: Rossi-braztech
Model: LWC
Caliber: 300 BLK
Capacity: 1
from $689.99
UPC: 725327943624
Brand: Taurus
Model: TX22 TORO Gen 2
Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 16 Rnd/ 22 Rnd
from $219.99
UPC: 643477865040
Brand: Gforce Arms
Model: GFBP
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Capacity: 5+1 Rd.
from $287.99
UPC: 091664960212
Brand: Bersa
Model: Thunder 380 Duotone
Caliber: 380 ACP
Capacity: 8+1
from $269.99
UPC: 082442969350
Brand: Beretta
Model: APX A1 Carry
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 8 + 1
from $196.00
UPC: 744253000034
Brand: North American Arms
Model: NAA-22LR Mini Revolver
Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 5 rounds
from $279.99
UPC: 091664903677
Brand: Bersa
Model: Thunder 380 Combat
Caliber: 380 ACP
Capacity: 8+1
from $319.99
UPC: 754908900503
Brand: Rossi-braztech
Model: Brawler Engraved Eagle
Caliber: 45 Long Colt, 410 Bore
Capacity: 1
from $352.99
UPC: 817461018914
Brand: Escort
Model: BullTac Pump Action Shotgun 18" Black
Caliber: 20 Gauge
Capacity: 5+1 Rd.
from $256.69
UPC: 062654907005
Brand: Savage Arms
Model: 93 G
Caliber: 22 WMR
Capacity: 5+1 Rd.
from $228.65
UPC: 744253000478
Brand: North American Arms
Model: NAA-22 LLR-HG
Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 5
from $256.77
UPC: 062654957000
Brand: Savage Arms
Model: 93 G Left-Hand
Caliber: 22 WMR
Capacity: 5+1 Rd.
from $199.99
UPC: 754908287604
Brand: Rossi-braztech
Model: Brawler
Caliber: 410 Bore, 45 Long Colt
Capacity: 1
from $159.00
UPC: 752334010018
Brand: Hi-Point
Model: C-9
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 8 rd.
from $213.03
UPC: 725327637158
Brand: Taurus
Model: GX2
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 13+1 Rd.
from $279.00
UPC: 091664960199
Brand: Bersa
Model: Thunder 380 Matte
Caliber: 380 ACP
Capacity: 8+1
from $200.94
UPC: 723551440087
Brand: SDS Imports
Model: TAR
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Capacity: 5Rd
from $213.03
UPC: 725327637042
Brand: Taurus
Model: GX2
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 10+1
from $213.03
UPC: 725327637165
Brand: Taurus
Model: GX2
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 13 Rnd
from $207.29
UPC: 744253000010
Brand: North American Arms
Model: NAA-22LLR
Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 5
from $429.99
UPC: 817461018921
Brand: Hatsan USA
Model: Escort Bulltac Pump Action Shotgun 18" Black
Caliber: 410 Bore
Capacity: 5+1 Rd.
from $229.99
UPC: 736676137534
Brand: Ruger
Model: LCP Max
Caliber: 380 ACP
Capacity: 10+1
from $157.51
UPC: 752334900661
Brand: Hi-Point
Model: JXP10
Caliber: 10mm
Capacity: 10 Rounds
from $170.99
UPC: 682146885590
Brand: Citadel
Model: PAT
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Capacity: 3+1
from $163.72
UPC: 752334010025
Brand: Hi-Point
Model: C-9
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 8 rd.
from $199.99
UPC: 723551443767
Brand: Tokarev
Model: TBP 12
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Capacity: 5 + 1
from $212.19
UPC: 725327637134
Brand: Taurus
Model: GX2
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 13
from $237.49
UPC: 725327634911
Brand: Taurus
Model: GX4 Carry T.O.R.O. Black
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 15 + 1
from $229.99
UPC: 082442969367
Brand: Beretta
Model: APX A1 Carry
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 8 + 1
from $229.99
UPC: 643477867365
Brand: Gforce Arms
Model: GF-12AR
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Capacity: 5+1
from $170.61
UPC: 8053670717022
Brand: Chiappa
Model: 1873-22 Single-Action Revolver
Caliber: 17 HMR
Capacity: 6
from $349.99
UPC: 723551445846
Brand: Tokarev
Model: TAR 12P
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Capacity: 5 + 1
from $95.01
UPC: 727962708385
Brand: Heritage
Model: Rough Rider
Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 6
from $293.99
UPC: 091664960205
Brand: Bersa
Model: Thunder 380 Nickel Lite
Caliber: 380 ACP
Capacity: One 8rd
from $179.99
UPC: 752334900920
Brand: Hi-Point
Model: YC9
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 10
from $206.99
UPC: 725327636465
Brand: Taurus
Model: GX2 9mm 13+1 Striker-Fired Pistol with Manual Safety
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 13 Rounds
from $1,045.99
UPC: 725327943655
Brand: Taurus
Model: TX22 Gen 2
Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 22+1 rd
from $213.03
UPC: 725327637080
Brand: Taurus
Model: GX2
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 13 Rnd
from $95.01
UPC: 727962708392
Brand: Heritage
Model: Rough Rider
Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 6
from $212.19
UPC: 725327637011
Brand: Taurus
Model: GX2
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 13 Rnd
from $127.48
UPC: 062654137839
Brand: Savage Arms
Model: Rascal
Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 1
from $137.58
UPC: 8053670715882
Brand: Chiappa
Model: 1873-22 Single-Action Revolver
Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 6
from $223.83
UPC: 744253000492
Brand: North American Arms
Model: NAA-22LR-HG
Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 5
from $129.12
UPC: 062654267413
Brand: Savage Arms
Model: Mark II F
Caliber: 21 Sharp
Capacity: 10 Rd.
from $169.99
UPC: 727962703021
Brand: Heritage
Model: Rough Rider Small Bore
Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 6
from $299.99
UPC: 682146831993
Brand: Citadel
Model: Boss-25
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Capacity: 5+1
from $301.99
UPC: 091664903752
Brand: Bersa
Model: Thunder 380 CC
Caliber: 380 ACP
Capacity: 8+1
from $255.43
UPC: 754908341603
Brand: Rossi-braztech
Model: LWC
Caliber: 44 Mag
Capacity: 1
from $123.99
UPC: 062654137952
Brand: Savage Arms
Model: Rascal
Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 1
from $215.99
UPC: 727962703762
Brand: Heritage
Model: Rough Rider Small Bore
Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 6
from $214.83
UPC: 725327619307
Brand: Taurus
Model: G3C
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 12
from $189.99
UPC: 723551440094
Brand: SDS Imports
Model: TBP
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Capacity: 5
from $329.99
UPC: 091664900232
Brand: Bersa
Model: Thunder 22 Nickel
Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 10+1
from $158.58
UPC: 752334900616
Brand: Hi-Point
Model: YC9
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 10
from $399.99
UPC: 723551445853
Brand: Tokarev
Model: TBP 12
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Capacity: 5 + 1
from $179.99
UPC: 752334345103
Brand: Hi-Point
Model: JHP 45
Caliber: 45 ACP
Capacity: 9 rd.
from $279.99
UPC: 062654967177
Brand: Savage Arms
Model: 93R17-GLV Left-Hand
Caliber: 17 HMR
Capacity: 5+1
from $104.95
UPC: 727962500309
Brand: Heritage
Model: Rough Rider
Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 6
from $123.99
UPC: 062654137907
Brand: Savage Arms
Model: Rascal
Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 1
from $212.19
UPC: 725327636960
Brand: Taurus
Model: GX2
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 13 Rnd
from $218.95
UPC: 723551440339
Brand: SDS Imports
Model: TBP 12M
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Capacity: 5Rd
from $229.99
UPC: 048702017872
Brand: Winchester
Model: Wildcat
Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 10+1
from $249.30
UPC: 082442969336
Brand: Beretta
Model: APX A1 Carry
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 8 + 1
from $128.45
UPC: 062654402036
Brand: Savage Arms
Model: 64 F
Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 10 Rd.
from $128.45
UPC: 062654402173
Brand: Savage Arms
Model: 64 F
Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 10 Rd.
from $269.00
UPC: 091664900249
Brand: Bersa
Model: Thunder 22 Duotone
Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 10+1
from $230.29
UPC: 049533310484
Brand: Maverick
Model: Model 88 Special Purpose
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Capacity: 2.75 7+1
from $120.00
UPC: 062654402180
Brand: Savage Arms
Model: 64 F
Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 10 Rd.
from $219.99
UPC: 643477867372
Brand: Gforce Arms
Model: GF-12AR
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Capacity: 5+1
from $218.91
UPC: 869325000795
Brand: Panzer Arms
Model: Mag12 PRO Tactical
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Capacity: 5+1
from $201.83
UPC: 725327627203
Brand: Taurus
Model: G2C
Caliber: 9mm
Capacity: 12
from $103.49
UPC: 727962705216
Brand: Heritage
Model: Rough Rider Small Bore
Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 6
from $239.99
UPC: 754908341108
Brand: Rossi-braztech
Model: LWC
Caliber: 350 Legend
Capacity: 1
from $195.62
UPC: 817461019393
Brand: Hatsan Arms
Model: Escort Bulltac
Caliber: 410 Bore
Capacity: 5 Rnd
from $186.97
UPC: 015813310802
Brand: Mossberg
Model: 88 Cruiser
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Capacity: 7+1
from $219.99
UPC: 643477863169
Brand: Gforce Arms
Model: GF12AR
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Capacity: 5+1 Rd.
from $219.99
UPC: 643477868034
Brand: Gforce Arms
Model: GFBP Bullpup
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Capacity: 5+1
from $243.21
from $250.26
UPC: 725327943587
Brand: Taurus
Model: TX22 Compact
Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 13 Rnd
from $228.07
UPC: 725327943426
Brand: Taurus
Model: TX22 Gen2
Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 15 Rnd
from $234.28
UPC: 091664900225
Brand: Bersa
Model: Thunder 22 Matte
Caliber: 22 LR
Capacity: 10+1
from $239.99
UPC: 643477868027
Brand: Gforce Arms
Model: GFBP
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Capacity: 5 Rnd
from $209.99
UPC: 869325000788
Brand: Panzer Arms
Model: MAG12 Tactical
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Capacity: 5+1