r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Jul 31 '22

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

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u/smartguncontrol Aug 07 '22

How is the used handgun market looking? I have a newly licensed person looking for a 22LR but may need to spring for both a rimfire and centrefire because of the freeze/ban. She's on waiting lists for some stores. I bought my handguns over a decade ago from stores so I'm out of the loop. We're both on Vancouver Island. Any info I can pass on helps, thanks!

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u/ggdrguy Aug 07 '22

Avoid used at all costs if you can, though I know it’s hard… I’m seeing g17’s for 1500(500+ too much) but if you really keep an eye on the sites like cgn and gunpost you can snatch up a good deal but you need to respond within probably 10 min of it being posted, if not faster lol

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u/smartguncontrol Aug 07 '22

Thanks! Just found out that she snagged a Sig P320. Cabela's in Nanaimo brought in 20, 14 were already sold and remaining 6 should be gone by tomorrow. They don't expect any more .22 pistols to come in. She's still on the hunt for a .22 so I will let her know to keep her fingers crossed to find a new .22 somewhere.

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u/ggdrguy Aug 07 '22

I got a Buckmark and fucking love it, the only problem is the mag release is in a shitty spot for me. I think I need to look into an extended one if they may such a thing. Ruger mark iv are also great and saw good reviews on the sig misquito.

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u/smartguncontrol Aug 07 '22

I did recommend looking into Buckmarks and Mk4's but wasn't familiar enough with other brands to make a recommendation.