r/canadaguns • u/KaydecuesCAD • Aug 12 '26

Buy recommendations First time gun buyer

Any recommendations for a first gun I have a budget of 1000 dollars and most likely wanting to get a rimfire I been looking at the rock armory tm22.

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u/EnterIPAddress Aug 12 '26

I recommend buying a Ruger 10/22. You can build an AR-15 by swapping out the shell and adding a red dot reflex, if that’s your goal. Buying a Ruger ensures reliability. If you’re planning an AR-15-style build, simply purchase the cheapest Ruger 10/22 and make your swaps from there.