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/CallsignKilljoy Mar 24 '26

One of the most common things you'll see on this sub are warnings about Turkish guns. The quality is garbage.

If you truly want to splurge, skip the first two and get a real Benelli M4 and a decent pump, like a Mossberg 590 or Benelli Supernova.

Alternatively, you can get an M2 and Maverick 88 if you don't want to spend that much. Both are incredibly capable guns that will be miles better than anything from Turkey.

Buy once, cry once.

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u/Matty_bunns Mar 24 '26

I’ll second this. Buy once; cry once.

My first gun was Benelli Supernova and it has been a blessing.

Then get a Sako ;)

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u/CallsignKilljoy Mar 24 '26

My supernova is a workhorse. Such an underrated gun that doesn't get the attention it deserves.

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u/OGMuddd Mar 24 '26

I've had my supernova for close to 10 years now. I've dropped it in sloughs, had it beaten around in the back of my truck, I even used it as a boat paddle one time after getting stranded after a duck hunt. Best $700 I've spent on a gun.