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/DougMacRay617 May 30 '26
Thats a great first choice. Just warm up with some light target loads and watch some videos on proper form for shotgun shooting. The heavier 12 guage loads are gonna be brutal for you if your just getting into it, especially with a short barreled shotgun like that.