r/canadaguns • u/Roofincold • May 30 '26
Buy recommendations First gun
Got my pal a few months ago and I’ve been scared to buy my first gun, then finally at a Canadian tire, a very nice dude spent some time and went over a bunch of them with me.
I want to get a Mossberg 590A1 Compact, out of all of them it felt natural and very nicely balanced.
I am planning a trip to the range (never owned a gun, shot one or been close to them other than gaming ).
Anyone have any inputs about it ? I am going to be 3-4 times a year at the range and then going hunting. I am not crazy into guns, but wanted something decent and based on the seller this is the best bang for my buck.
Thank you!
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u/epnk420 May 30 '26 edited May 30 '26
The 590 is a solid choice I just won’t buy from crappy tire lol they overcharge and I don’t respect their ways now. I always try my best to support local gun shops it’s just getting harder these days as many are closing down. Like others said ruger 10/22 should be one at top of your list also especially with ammo costs these days. For levers Henry all the way imo and bolts if you want a big boy caliber Tikka is fantastic, also depends what your hunting shotgun can do hunting but you have to be much closer then say a larger caliber bolt action for larger game. I have a 300 win mag and 270 win for hunting larger game. Hope this helps and welcome to the club lol