r/canadaguns • u/Desperate_Finance_91 • May 12 '26

Buy recommendations Retailers that still have target pistols?

I am in the market for a target pistol, especially a Ruger Mark IV.
Anyone got any leads on retailers that still have those?
Or does anyone know how's the import process with IRG?

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u/SpectreBallistics Spectre Ballistics International (Verified) May 12 '26

Reach out to IRunGuns. If you have you exemption letter, import is easy.

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u/MBGLK May 12 '26

Can confirm. Started the process on Friday.

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u/Desperate_Finance_91 May 12 '26

I was looking into that too. Do you have an exemption or an atc? Can you tell me how much extra can I expect to pay over the base price on irg?

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u/Cope180-Enjoyer May 12 '26

I don't think you're in a position to complain about a little bit extra in import fees. But it's probably around 100 bucks extra.

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u/IRUNGUNSAZ Business Account May 12 '26

We have a $100 USD permit application fee. The import fee of $30 USD and the price of the gun, and then Canada Post shipping and 5% GST when it arrives in Canada.

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u/Agent_1812 https://youtu.be/mrAwb9ptu9U May 14 '26

user name checks out

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u/Vintage_Pieces_10 May 12 '26

About an extra 275-300$ with import fees and taxes etc (that’s how much it was to export a shotgun to a friend of mine in the USA)

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u/conanap May 12 '26

100/ firearm if you buy third party and import through them, or 25$ if you buy directly from them. + shipping + 5% tax

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u/Desperate_Finance_91 May 12 '26

I checked with them, there is a $100 fee for handgun import permit processing aswell even if you order thru them

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u/conanap May 12 '26

Oh yeah that too, sorry forgot about that.

You can also look on auction places if you’re looking for handguns. Icollector I saw a few.

Ellwood Epps also has some, but you need to make an account, send them RPAL and exemption letter to see them

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u/groggygirl May 12 '26

https://roninsports.com/products/ruger-mark-iv-22lr-target-5-5-pistol-4101

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u/Desperate_Finance_91 May 12 '26

Yup, I looked at that. That shattered my olympic dreams

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u/Agent_1812 https://youtu.be/mrAwb9ptu9U May 14 '26

hehe, then you don't want to know the price of a really nice pistol like a Walther GSP

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u/saneboy May 12 '26

$1950? WTF?

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u/groggygirl May 12 '26

OP asked a question. I just answered the question. I have no control over the answer.

Also I'm pretty much abandoning any plans of taking up bullseye at these prices. If I'm paying $2k I'd rather grab a 300prc and shoot things I can't see.

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u/saneboy May 12 '26

Yeah, I wasn't questioning your reply but that pricing is insane. Such is the current state unfortunately.

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u/No_Win_9797 May 12 '26

All guns stores that previously sold pistols, still have them locked away out of sight. I’ve called around looking for a specific one I’ve been after and they are more than willing to look into their inventory and give you a price. Support your local gun shops!

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u/Desperate_Finance_91 May 12 '26

Yes, I found one locally, decided to go with it even tho it was $400 above msrp better than irg as I still get warranty in canada with it.

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u/No_Win_9797 May 12 '26

That’s unfortunate to hear, the local shop I stopped at gave me a -$300 off the blue book price

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u/No_Win_9797 May 12 '26

Glad you found one locally!

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u/Desperate_Finance_91 May 12 '26

Well I was naive & requested an exemptipn for mk IV, not knowing they are sold out everywhere. I found mk III & IIs way cheaper. The only mk IV I found was the 22/45 lite, although it is quite light, it will get me started for training. I plan on getting a walther gsp in future.

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u/No_Win_9797 May 12 '26

Nice! Those look cool

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u/No_Win_9797 May 12 '26

I’m working with a smith and Wesson model 422 atm, looking for a double action revolver

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u/MBGLK May 13 '26

Where did you find the 22/45 please?

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u/Desperate_Finance_91 May 13 '26

At my lgs, it was the last one they had.

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u/MBGLK May 13 '26

Was your exemption for a Mark 4. Or Mark 4 22/45 specifically?

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u/Desperate_Finance_91 May 13 '26

MK IV but the seller told me it doesnt matter 22/45 is a sub-model, same like the target, standard or competiton I requested for 22/45 but they just wrote Mark IV on the exemption letter