Getting the band back together..

[u/Sad_Buy_9866]

Looks like there’s a path for the 110rd GSG16 Drums collecting dust, to work with the 10/22..

Picked up this printed 597 neck adapter on GP. Making these drums effectively 110rd 597 magazines.

Angle of the neck seems correct with the bolt, and the 3d print quality seems decent.

Would love to see an aluminum neck option.

Hopefully these run better than the promag drums.

Range test soon

[u/Sad_Buy_9866]

These hoops are because of our spaghetti laws on mag restrictions + handguns.

All 10/22 mags have to pinned to 10rds because of the charger pistol, from a horse cop memo.

Yeah there’s some old 10/22 drums possibly out there, but theyre considered prohib devices as they fit the charger.

[u/Dry-Meringue-8744 → u/Sad_Buy_9866]

i asked that question at the range and they dont care and then my lawyer and this is his responce fyi

Subject: Legality of the GSG 110-Round Rotary Drum Magazine for Ruger 10/22 .22 LR Rifle in

Canada (2025)

Pursuant to the provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada and associated regulations, including but

not limited to SOR/98-462, and in accordance with interpretive guidance issued by the Royal Canadian

Mounted Police (RCMP) and Public Safety Canada, the following legal analysis is provided:

1. Statutory Framework:

Under the Regulations Prescribing Certain Firearms and Other Weapons, Components and Parts of

Weapons, Accessories, Cartridge Magazines, Ammunition and Projectiles as Prohibited or Restricted

(SOR/98-462), a cartridge magazine is deemed a prohibited device if it exceeds the prescribed

capacity limits unless exempted.

Full text: https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-98-462/fulltext.html

1. RCMP Interpretive Guidance:

The RCMP Firearms Program stipulates that magazines designed and manufactured exclusively for

use in .22 calibre rimfire rifles are exempt from capacity restrictions, regardless of the number of

cartridges they can contain.

RCMP Guidelines:

https://rcmp.ca/en/firearms/classes-firearms/maximum-permitted-magazine-capacity

1. Applicability to GSG Rotary Magazine:

The GSG 110-round rotary drum magazine is explicitly designed for the Ruger 10/22 .22 LR rifle, a

rimfire rifle platform. It is not compatible with any semi-automatic handgun, and therefore qualifies for

exemption under the aforementioned RCMP guidance.

1. Public Safety Canada Position:

Public Safety Canada affirms that large capacity magazines are prohibited unless permanently

altered or exempted by design. Rimfire rifle magazines that are not dual-use (i.e., not usable in

handguns) are considered exempt.

Public Safety Canada:

https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/trnsprnc/brfng-mtrls/prlmntry-bndrs/20240220/12-en.aspx

Conclusion:

Based on the foregoing statutory and regulatory framework, and the specific design characteristics of

the GSG 110-round rotary drum magazine for the Ruger 10/22 .22 LR rifle, it is concluded that said

magazine is legally permissible for possession and use in Canada by individuals holding a valid

Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL), provided it remains exclusively compatible with rimfire

rifles and not adaptable for use in semi-automatic handguns.

[u/Sad_Buy_9866 → u/Dry-Meringue-8744]

Nice that some ranges and folks are cool with it.

Though I havent seen any business or importer bring in a GSG 110rd drum mags for the 10/22 in years. All due to a rcmp notice about how the ruger charger pistol shares the same mag footprint as the 10/22 rifle, thus anything 10rds+ for the rifle is problematic/prohib.

INAL, but your lawyer’s statement in 3. is missing the point that the GSG 110rd drums for a 10/22 fits the charger handgun without any modification.

The whole thing is goofy and shouldn’t apply considering handguns/charger sales, are frozen.. but that’s another issue lol

[u/Dry-Meringue-8744 → u/Sad_Buy_9866]

Bass Pro still has a few in stock on the floor but not online but it is for GSG 16