r/canadaguns • u/Wide-Ship-9409 • 3d ago

Feets / Collection / My build Valtro PM-5 Shotgun

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Hi fellas!

This is my original Italian Valtro PM-5 box magazine fed 12 gauge pump shotgun.

It was initially produced by Valtro in the 80s, and Brixia continued production after Valtro went down.

The magazine takes 7 shells, and are quite expensive to source.

It was used by various police and military units, and French Navy is still keeping them in service.

Overall, I love the pistol grip and fixed stock, and the fact that it is a reliable mag-fed shotgun. The 14” barrel makes it quite maneuverable and gives it a cool look. Some people do not like the length of pull though, which I don’t mind.

Note: Trigger lock was temporarily removed for pictures; it is on it at all times.

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u/NIBLZ_HAMSTR 3d ago

Nice lookin boomstick.... have you had any issues with feeding, etc? I've heard that if you get a mag-fed shotgun, you should get some peanut butter too, cause youre gonna have a fuck ton of jam. Lol

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u/Wide-Ship-9409 3d ago

Thank you! Haven’t tried it yet but the previous owner said that he had no issues with cycling.

I also don’t dig mag fed shotguns in general, but I guess pump action instead of semi-auto leaves less room for peanut butter jam combo lol

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u/Geralt-of-Rivai 3d ago

I rock the Iron Horse Sentry and it's honestly been a blast, never once had any problems with feeding

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u/Murray3-Dvideos 3d ago

There probably the most reliable mag fed pump shotgun on the planet. I own 2 ,been using them for 3 gun since like 2015.

Mine has only jammed when either: 1)the feed lips been bent from dropping the mag during speed loads. 2) Appearently while feeding some buskshot last weekend, much to my surprise and disappointment.

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u/NIBLZ_HAMSTR 3d ago

Lol.. very true... id imagine semiauto would have way more problems. There was one that I wanted years ago, but I didnt get... and I wish I had. It was called a dagger sap6... super cheap.. it was like 400 bucks when it first came out.

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u/Murray3-Dvideos 3d ago

You didnt mess out, these were one the worst shotguns to ever grace the Canadian market.

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u/NIBLZ_HAMSTR 3d ago

Hahaha yeah... im not terribly surprised.

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u/Wide-Ship-9409 3d ago

Maybe you can check out Mossberg 590RM - it’s a similar pump shotgun with a mag design!

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u/NIBLZ_HAMSTR 3d ago

My first thought when I held it was "I could blow my fingers off if im not careful.. "