r/canadaguns • u/PossibleBroccoli • Apr 08 '26

Buy recommendations Compact 12GA Pump Recommendations?

Hey y’all, I recently got my PAL and I’ve been looking for a compact (14”~ barrel) 12GA 3”

pump shotgun with a telescoping stock and a rail for optics.

I don’t want to spend too much, so right now my top contenders are the Huglu Victor P-Tac or the Canuck Commander.

I also considered the EGE Panzer Arms Raider XII (or similar folding pumps), but I wasn’t fond of the reduced magazine capacity and relatively unproven design.

And recommendations or tips?

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u/Omega_Shaman Apr 08 '26

These short barrel 12 ga shotguns have a high level of perceived recoil. You may want to consider a Mossberg Maverick 88 security if you are on a budget. The extra weight goes a long way if you are using it for slugs etc.

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u/PM_me_ur_TT-33 Apr 08 '26

The 88 isn't drilled/tapped for mounts from the factory and OP wants a rail. (Yes there are janky slip-over mount systems but that isn't great.) I was going to suggest the top-folder 18" Maverick before noticing. Side-folding a 500 gets pricy fast.

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u/Iokua_CDN Apr 08 '26

Yeah this is one time that the Maverick 88 suggestion falls flat.

Plus a 14 inch barrel and telescoping stock are going to be WAY more compact than  a Maverick 88.

4 inches shorter from the Barrel plus however much it telescopes, which just based on looking at the pictures is another 4 Inches at least.