r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Jul 16 '23

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

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u/M16islife Jul 18 '23

Hey y’all I’m a 17 year old from the Maritimes and a novice firearms enthusiast. Im hoping to start collecting gun in a few years. I was wondering if y’all could recommend any good affordable shotguns and handguns ( yes I know about the freeze but I being optimistic and hoping it will be over by the time I can start collecting). Thanks in advance.

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u/RydNightwish Jul 18 '23

Firstly, when you do eventually apply for your PAL/RPAL dont state its for collection purposes unless you wanna write a college level paper to justify it lol.

Second, what kind of collection are you thinking? Milsurps, BP, modern, historically significant, a bit of everything?

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u/M16islife Jul 18 '23
  1. Thanks for the tip I'll keep that in mind when the time comes.
  2. probably a bit of everything
  3. thanks of taking time to answer my question

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u/RydNightwish Jul 18 '23

For a bit of everything I would suggest something by pedersoli for BP (most of thier guns are accurate repros of old designs), an SKS for that surplus semi in an affordable caliber, modern .223/5.56 can be really anything that doesnt have kodiak defense stamped on it, bolt actions can be either modern or surplus most calibers are easy to find but cost varies and for way down the road at least one revolver and one pistol of any design.

These are just the most basic of suggestions and 99.8% of the time there is no wrong choice.

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u/[deleted] Jul 19 '23

Why not the Kodiak defense? Is it not good

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u/RydNightwish Jul 19 '23

The 180 series tend to break themselves with a degree of regularity. The 181 (according to the 10K round report in the sub) seems to be a step in the right direction though its still not where it should be.