r/canadaguns • u/squishydonut16 • Jun 20 '26
Feets / Collection / My build Very First Day With PAL (Fr tho)
Got my pal issued just over 30 days after submission, and the second that letter hit my desk I went to Tenda. For a mere $300, my ass got a pretty cool plinker right out of high school. Came with the muzzle attachment at the end, 2 10/22 mags, and everything to attach. Slapped my old airsoft red dot on the top and got a lil case of ammo, and I’m dying to hit the range. Note: Yes I’m broke asf that’s why I got this over the $600 Tm-22, yes I know this isn’t gonna be a generational or long term gun, yes I know it’s a Turk, but let me have my fun. I got to finally own a pretty decent rifle that I can call mine, until I get my bread up to buy a Makasi and SKS :)
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u/Lumindan Jun 20 '26
If it's your first firearm, don't forget ear pro and eye pro.
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u/Nice-Background890 Jun 20 '26
And if you shoot at an indoor range or one that has a roof double up with foam plugs.
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u/Acceptable_Visit_115 Jun 20 '26
Honestly at half the price of a TM-22 and $200 less than a pre-ban GSG, this seems like a great deal. Enjoy!
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u/squishydonut16 Jun 20 '26
Even less than half the price, it’s on sale $280 right now lol. Obv a bit lower quality but it still feels great
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u/Acceptable_Visit_115 Jun 20 '26
Oh that's nice. And it takes 10/22 magazines so they are easy to find lol
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u/twistedhumoraffy Jun 20 '26
Very nice it’s a solid first rifle man
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u/jjyss Jun 20 '26
How is it running? im debating this rifle for a plinker but want to make sure its not just a $300 waste.
Anybody else who has experience, please let me know!
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u/squishydonut16 Jun 20 '26
Beautiful build, what optics are you running and where did you get the banana mags? Lmk if you have any tips for me too, haven’t even used mine yet lol
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u/twistedhumoraffy Jun 20 '26
Don’t use the stock mags that come with it they were garbage
I use the the ProMag Remington 597 Magazine - .22LR,
But u need the SBI rugar adapterOptic it the sparc 2 of of one of my other rifles but honestly just buy a cheap one from Amazon or something
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u/Massive_Expression_2 Jun 20 '26
Take 3 or 4 different types of ammo to the range on your first trip. Avoid disappointment. Some new semis can be picky! Let us know how it shoots.
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u/Relevant_Diver_3228 Jun 20 '26
They both look good enjoy your gun while I enjoy this picture
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u/pewpewlepew Jun 20 '26
Bro this is sick, never heard of this little dude. If this fits ruger 10/22 mags, check to see if the SBI 597 adapter works on it, you can then shoot 22 rounds 597 mags. The mags are garbage but when they are broken in they seem OK.
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u/squishydonut16 Jun 20 '26
There’s another guy in here who used the sbi adapter and runs 597s in his KR22!
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u/default_ad_2026 Jun 20 '26
Waiting for the dude with a prosthetic to lay his whole leg down beside the gun. This picture for some reason made me think of that. Anyway enjoy.
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u/Subject_Bet_6693 Jun 20 '26
Yeah yeah thats cool and all...why is your big toe in a different postal code than the rest?
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u/cannuckwoodchuck13 Jun 20 '26
I have actually been eyeing this rifle for a few months but theres virtually nothing about it online. -Does the stock actually fold? If so, how long is the rifle when folded? -is the whole body of the rifle polymer/plastic?
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u/jjyss Jun 20 '26
im in the same boat! literally this gun is silent on the internet
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u/squishydonut16 Jun 20 '26
I was scanning websites for a while and found this piece on back order. I only know of 2 retailers in Canada that ordered them, only Tenda has them in stock
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u/squishydonut16 Jun 20 '26
Yes the buttstock folds completely, it is still somewhat long once folded, but it fits in my case that way, and it is a mostly polymer build I believe
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u/chillyrabbit Jun 20 '26
I suggest reading my new gun owners guide for things you need.
But I do think you are off to a good start with a 22lr rifle.
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u/WillZ145 Jun 20 '26
I have a clear history and still waiting over 9 months at this point😭
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u/Status_Ticket5044 Jun 20 '26
Keep on your CFO weekly. Polite emails and phone calls. One day you'll get a call out of the blue, they'll ask you a couple of stupid questions, you'll reply no, and bam, you're licensed. It's the most arbitrary government red-tape gauntlet I've ever seen.
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u/squishydonut16 Jun 20 '26
Yes they are very picky about a number of things, like if your photo isn’t at the right resolution or ratio, they will stuff it in a pile and not even tell you until you bug them enough. Call your CFO
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u/Status_Ticket5044 Jun 21 '26
Halfway through Month 5, I got a call from a very nice retired OPP officer working for the CFO. He asked me if I had ever had a stroke causing me to want to off myself. I replied no, and I was as happy to be alive as I have ever been. He admitted that he really couldn't figure out where this idea could have come from to divert my app to him, apologized for the wait and said my application should show approved that afternoon, and it was.
Shit like that.
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u/Status_Ticket5044 Jun 20 '26
Very few of us have seen this rifle. It really snuck in quietly.
There is always room for cheap Turk plinkers that don't suck. Please report. You'll be the first.
Welcome. Glad you could make it.
Grab CCI Blazer, Standard Velocity and Mini-mags. One of them should run it ok. Start with Blazer. It's the cheapest CCI around for 0.10/round in bricks of 500 and has some extra oomph to run the action, if necessary.
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u/squishydonut16 Jun 20 '26
Haha yes I have barely seen any posts about this, but I saw that it looked sweet and was half the price of the TM-22 so I snatched it the second I got my license. Will do range report soon!
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u/Status_Ticket5044 Jun 20 '26
It kind of looks like a long barreled Adler RF-224. Give it a good swabbing out before use. Turkish manufacturers like to ship them oozing with oil.
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u/squishydonut16 Jun 20 '26
- I submitted my application May 7th and references responded about 2 days after
For reference I’m in the GTA and had a clean application if that helps
- I didn’t hear back until after I received my card
- non restricted
- I got the email showing an update the day I got my card and my gun lol
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u/Massive_Expression_2 Jun 20 '26
Fun to be had at every level. Get out and shoot!! Have a good time. Be safe. Welcome to the sport. What gun is that?
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u/dsac Jun 20 '26
Got my pal issued just over 30 days after submission
JEALOUS
I'm on day 51 and was hoping to do some shopping before Father's Day, but alas
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u/squishydonut16 Jun 20 '26
Ah unfortunate. I’d recommend calling your CFO soon just to make sure there aren’t any problems
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u/Tiny-Ear9080 Jun 20 '26
Hows the build quality? Is it reliable??? Very curious to know, there is no info out there on these
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u/squishydonut16 Jun 20 '26
Just got it yesterday and haven’t had a chance to shoot it yet, will post an update on it soon
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u/thingk89 Jun 22 '26
You can have a ton of fun with that rifle !
My first gun was a “shitty Tula SKS” that I bought for $250 back in the day. If I were you, I’d get a more vertical grip (sig rattler style) improvised cheek riser, and a 1.5” high 1-6 LPVO. Remember, bolt on upgrades like that can just be transferred to other rigs as you grow in the sport.
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u/JumpinJacker081 Jun 20 '26
I love the dedication to verifying your post (the feet pic) this is the kinda energy we need voting next election
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u/Whispersfine Jun 20 '26
This rifle looks awesome. It’s your money. Your rifle. Enjoy my bratha.
Welcome to the club! This is the way!