r/canadaguns • u/OrionPax120 • May 10 '23

Templar just came in.

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u/jeho22 May 10 '23

I wish there was more info on these. I really want one, but I just want to hear more about them! Post a range review asap please!

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u/GermanCommentGamer May 10 '23

There's a good thread on Canadian Gun Nutz about them. Seems like they are the best domestic AR-180 we have in Canada so far.

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u/truthdoctor bc May 10 '23

I read that the Sterling R18 is better.

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u/MacPapRonin May 10 '23

I have heard/observed the following about the R18 in relation/comparison to the Templar.

The R18 has better ambi controls (mag release, safety for sure, bolt catch = 50/50), with the exception of the charging handle, which is more ambi-friendly on the Templar.

The R18 has better fit and finish.

The Templar is heavier by about 0.7 lbs. (R18: 7.5 lbs - Templar: 8.2 lbs)

The R18 handguard is replaceable. The Templar handguard is monolithic with the upper.

I have heard of more issues with some ammo not feeding well in the R18 from more than one source, sometimes requiring gas valve adjustment. I have heard from a single source (trusted, but still only one source) that the R18 has stoppages and is "finicky". I have so far heard no issues with finicky-ness or stoppages with the Templar and/or the Crusader 9, with the exception of one report of Templars not liking Barnaul steel-case ammo.

The R18 base model ($2700) costs about $700 more than the base model Templar ($2000).