r/canadaguns • u/NostalgicAlee • Mar 24 '26
Buy recommendations Help me splurge!!! 💸
Hey guys - it finally looks like I'll have my PAL/RPAL in hand this week based on the update on my RCMP Profile.
I've been to a store to browse around but it's pretty overwhelming especially as someone new in the hobby.
I do want to stock up on a few different types, I know I'll be in the range quite a bit and think they're just beautiful in general.
I've also been looking at a lot of the reviews here on Reddit but I'm looking to see if I could get some consolidated feedback from this community before I "pull the trigger" 😫 on these purchases. Here's what I'm considering:
1) EGE Panzer M4 Speed Pro (12GA Semi)
2) Federation Firearms GK12 Gatekeeper Pump (12GA Pump)
3) Adler Arms RF224 (11.7")
4) Derya TM22 (18 or 16") - **I've seen quite a bit of mixed reviews on these. Also not sure if I should just wait for 18" to be in stock.
5) ATI SKS w Folding Stock
6) S&W 1854 Stealth Hunter - **Not sure what caliber/ammo I should go for
let me know your thoughts!
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u/number75 Mar 24 '26
Turkish shotguns definitely have a reputation for being bad, and I would generally agree. They tend to have a decent finish, but they'll typically fail before the major names will. They also tend to be a bit more difficult to get parts and service for, which is also a problem.
However, the TM22 is pretty solid all around. They do have a higher chance of getting a dud rifle than the actual competitor (10/22), but that's not really saying much. The 10/22 is so old and refined that it would be outright bizarre for something new to be more reliable than it.
In this situation, I'd ask if you think you're the type who'd dump a bunch of money into upgrade parts into a rifle. Not optics or attachments, but things like triggers and chassis. If you are, then the 10/22 might be more up your alley as it is more customizable. However, if you plan to just buy the rifle once and then not change it much, the TM22 will be better.