I found this, it's not the most popular Carry guns, but there were too many lists that were just 1 persons opinion, most had Glock, 19, Kahr, PM9, Sig 238, XDS- were #1 on several, but then I found this," The ATF, list of top 18 handguns in the US."
I thought some might be interested as I was to see what they came up with.
By the way, Hi Point, and keltec were on several lists.
This is from 2011, so I am sure it would be very different today, but Also Kimbers were on every one I saw "which I couldn't believe", because of the price, along with Sig 229's, and Dirty Harry's 29, along with a couple rugers the MK 2, 22 and the 9mm "p89"
. And Taurus made over114,000 guns.
Top 10 handguns in the U.S according to 2011 ATF records, "so says the Washington Times.
The most prolific makes of handguns manufactured in the U.S., based on production statistics provided to ATF.
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http://www.washingtontimes.com/multimedia/collection/best-handguns-ever-made/, is another interesting read