2026 Private Sale Market Data

Most Popular
Guns of 2026

The most-searched, fastest-selling, and highest-volume firearms in the 2026 private market.

Top 20 Most Searched

Most Searched Gun Values on gunprice.com/ 2026

Rank	Firearm	Caliber	Avg Private Sale	Why It’s Popular
1	Glock G19	9mm	$390–$490	World’s best-selling pistol
2	Ruger 10/22	0.22 LR	$200–$280	Best-selling rifle ever made
3	S&W M&P Shield	9mm	$250–$350	Best-selling CCW ever
4	Mossberg 500	12 Gauge	$200–$290	Best-selling shotgun ever
5	Glock G17	9mm	$380–$470	World’s most-issued police pistol
6	Remington 870	12 Gauge	$250–$450	Most shotguns ever sold
7	AR-15 (various)	5.56 NATO	$400–$1,900	Most popular rifle in America
8	Colt Python	0.357 Mag	$1,200–$3,500	Most collectable revolver
9	Sig P365	9mm	$380–$480	Most innovative CCW since 2018
10	Glock G43/G43X	9mm	$340–$540	Most popular single-stack 9mm
11	S&W Model 686	.357 Mag	$700–$1,200	Premier DA revolver
12	1911 (Colt/Kimber/Wilson)	45 ACP	$600–$4,000+	America’s iconic pistol
13	Remington 700	.308/.30-06	$450–$1,200	Most popular bolt-action
14	Daniel Defense DDM4	5.56 NATO	$1,500–$1,900	Premium AR benchmark
15	Zastava ZPAP M70	7.62×39	$800–$1,050	Best production AK

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Most Popular Guns to Buy and Sell in 2026

What is the most popular gun to buy and sell used?

The Glock G19 is the most liquid firearm in the private market — more transactions, more buyers, and more price data than any other model. It’s the benchmark for private sale consistency.

How do I sell privately for maximum value?

The 5-step process: price at gunprice.com/ (free), verify serial at GunClear.com ($10), list on GunShare.com (free), transfer via GunTransfer.com ($50 flat). Legal in all 50 states.

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