I noticed a top sellers list made by surveying the top dealers in my state.
Article was published 1/15/2020.
Alabama
15. Springfield XD Mod 2 9x19mm
14. Ruger LCP II
13. Springfield Hellcat
12. Glock G43
11. S&W Bodyguard .380
10. Glock G48
9. S&W Shield .380 EZ
8. Glock G45
7. Ruger LCP
6. S&W 642
5. S&W Shield M1.0 9x19mm
4. Sig P320 9x19mm
3. Glock G19X
2. Taurus G2C
1. Sig P365
I thought it was kind of interesting seeing how well the Shield 1.0 and LCP are holding up on the market against the newer generation. I've got to think price is playing a role in that. However people who prefer a less abrasive surface on a carry pistol or a heavier longer pull on a pocket pistol might figure into it as well.
I will say that when going to a Big Box Sports that the customers I see seem to only shop pistols $300 and down. Going to the Super High Volume LGS seems to give a much more diverse clientele. To be honest the people at the BBS routinely pay 20-50% more for the same item. Once in awhile they will have something on special that makes sense but it's rare. I think the guys that buy the more expensive items tend to be more informed shoppers.
Article was published 1/15/2020.
Alabama
15. Springfield XD Mod 2 9x19mm
14. Ruger LCP II
13. Springfield Hellcat
12. Glock G43
11. S&W Bodyguard .380
10. Glock G48
9. S&W Shield .380 EZ
8. Glock G45
7. Ruger LCP
6. S&W 642
5. S&W Shield M1.0 9x19mm
4. Sig P320 9x19mm
3. Glock G19X
2. Taurus G2C
1. Sig P365
I thought it was kind of interesting seeing how well the Shield 1.0 and LCP are holding up on the market against the newer generation. I've got to think price is playing a role in that. However people who prefer a less abrasive surface on a carry pistol or a heavier longer pull on a pocket pistol might figure into it as well.
I will say that when going to a Big Box Sports that the customers I see seem to only shop pistols $300 and down. Going to the Super High Volume LGS seems to give a much more diverse clientele. To be honest the people at the BBS routinely pay 20-50% more for the same item. Once in awhile they will have something on special that makes sense but it's rare. I think the guys that buy the more expensive items tend to be more informed shoppers.