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/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