Both non-restricted 5.56 short-stroke gas piston semiauto accepting Stanag mags. Both taking orders with similar delivery dates. What is your choice and your reasons?

Edit: So to summarize what y'all are saying: - Makasi for AR aesthetics and compatibility, - Carmel for reliability, - Both if you hate money, - Neither because of potential bans.

I work seasonally so im not able to afford a pre-order right now but start in a couple months. I’m unable to figure out whether the Makasi is a limited time thing for the Canadian market or not. Some dealers use the words limited and have very small numbers in stock. I’m afraid.

The Makasi is 100$ cheaper and metal, iwi Carmel is polymer and from a reputable manufacturer? Decisions decisions 🤔

This is the second time this happens (after 500 rounds and +115 rounds after that).

Because I re-screwed the picatinny rail screws and added blue loctite myself (which wasn't done from the factory), I've voided the warrant for this component according to Stoeger Canada. So basically I can't screw in my own loose screws without voiding warranty on the screws and threads.

I was gonna recommend all Beretta 1301 owners to loctite their thread when they buy their brand new shotgun, but I can't even properly recommend that.

Fml

I’m looking for advice on the best rifle for doing a bit of everything. The main use I’m looking for is coyote and deer hunting as well as a lot of target shooting.

I totally understand everyone is going to have a different opinion on cartridge but I’d love to hear what everyone thinks for my situation.

I currently own sks and a 10/22.

Let me know your thoughts! TIA

Is this really how long the IWI barrel is or atleast how it looks on the gun. This is on CRAFMs website.

PAL coming soon. Is this a good idea? Or should I go easy and buy just buy one or two and take it easy?

1. Kel-Tec KSG Shotgun, 18.50" Barrel, 12+1 Dual Tube Magazine, Tan, 12GA

2. Maple Ridge Armoury, Renegade MKII - Straight-Pull Rifle, 16.0" Nitride Barrel, 300

3. Crusader Arms, Backland Hunter 556 Rifle, 18.70" Barrel, Bronze

4. Brigade Mfg. MAKASI MK-15 Rifle, 5.56MM 18.60" Barrel, Short-Stroke Pis-ton, 12.00" M-LOK Handguard, Black

5. Canuck Elite TacOp, Semi-Automatic Shotgun, 18.60" Chrome Lined Barrel, Black, 12GA

6. Ruger Enhanced Precision Rifle, Gen 4, 24.00" Cold Hammer Forge 5R Barrel, M-LOK Handguard, 6.5 Creedmoor

I spent $450 in December 2024 for my Chinese sks. My dad just got his pal and I was looking to get one for him and it’s $850 now? What? Why did the price almost double in just over a year?

So after my recent post, i choose to start with a .22lr rifle for shooting range(100-300yards),it my first gun ever and i want to know guys if this setup it decent? My total budget is lil bit under 2k$ cad. Thanks you

( i have difficulty to choose the scope,too much specs to look)

While I was at princess auto recently I couldn't help but notice the crazy price on their 20 gun safe. Ive been looking at safes recently not only for my guns but for personal documents and stuff. Wondering if its a good buy or if the typical princess auto quality is something I should be worried about.

Looks like these are out now. 12 inch and 16 inch. I'd like to see one in person before I'd consider getting one. 9mm would be nice to plink with. I missed out on getting a 9mm. These are currently at SFRC.

Hey, I am again having the itch to fill the gun safe abit more. Pure investment if you ask me to be fair.

As I cry seeing all my buds in the US with their ARs, I am looking at 22s. Is the TM22 the best price/quality option out there? To be fair im only going to use it for fun because ammo is dirt cheap. Any other choices I should consider?

Feel free to tell me I'm an idiot.

Cheers

I keep umming and ahhing over finally buying an SKS before they become stupid expensive.

• I have vision astigmatism to work around;
• I do like green dots with magnifiers;
• I DON'T have experience with long eye relief scout optics;
• I DON'T understand all the collector nuances with these surplus Albanian, Yugoslavian, Chinese, and Tula variants. But I am OK with polymer stocks.

Have you got an affordable optics/mount setup for your SKS?
Does your setup allow fast stripper clip loading from above?

And am I dumb to want to modernize an SKS?

Everybody on the internet is saying to get a .22 because it is easy and cheap to shoot. But honestly, what can you do with a .22? Plinking and very small animals. Am I looking at this the wrong way? My FSC instructor sayed to get a .243 because its relativity cheap to shoot and still powerful. And another friend told me to get a 25-06 but its ammo hella expensive. Please fell free to give me another point of view.

The last time I was looking at adding an AR7 to my camping gear they were only about $370-400. Now I'm hard pressed to find one for less than $575. That's a lot of money for a bare bones backpacking rifle..

If that's just the way it is for the AR7 now, price wise, are there better options out there, or should I suck it up? I like how the AR7 breaks down into pieces and stuffs into its own buttstock for a light weight kit to add to your pack. But I mean, there's gotta be cheaper options out there for a bare bones take-down for back country camping?

Should I suck it up and buy the Henry anyways at the higher than usual price, or keep looking for something else.. Like maybe a short barrel little badger or something? How are they for camping? Recommendations?

I thought Canada was safe, then I got home invaded. Still dealing with the PTSD but in the meantime, looking at gun ownership. Want to do it correctly, any tips about how to get one?

Also, (this is for the experts) based on the legal list of guns (hand guns for now) what is the best quality gun that -

• doesn't require tons of maintenance
• is Quality (not cheap crap)
• Doesn't lose it's aim after some use

Thanks for the feedback.

Noob

Happy Canada Day.

Canada does have a history of producing small arms, well before the WK180.

What’s your favourite Canadian made rifle? How many Canadian made rifles are in your collection?

I’ll throw out the obvious choice, the Long Branch No. 4 MK I Lee Enfield. I’m hoping to pick up on of these this summer.

Yeah yeah I know it’s likely just another cope garbage rod…but let a man dream lol. Anyone think it could be decent?

Sounds like the elite features a heavier buffer and spring, as well as some changes to the bolt carrier. Could the improvements make this thing at least somewhat reliable out of the box?

Years ago, my license was up for renewal. While waiting for my renewal, my license expired. It only took 9 months, lol.

Unfortunately during that time, the OIC happened, and I missed out on all the cool pistol sales.

What with not being able to buy anything since then, I haven't really given attention to the world of new things. I understand we're on the glock Gen 6 now? Used to have a Gen 4. Loved it.

Maybe the supreme court bails us out, all this nonsense goes away and we can go shopping again. So what's new in the world of pistol? I have hope that sometime soon I'll be able to buy something, what should I be putting money aside for?

Anything a with a 10 or less capacity, I hate knowing I'm wasting space with pinned mags.

Asking for a friend.

Hey everyone, very well considering picking up the mk 15 when it comes out but don’t have much experience in the LPVO field and looking for recommendations. Not looking to totally break the bank so maybe around $500ish or so and I’d mostly be shooting out to 100 yards or less with it, thanks!

Recently got my pal and have always wanted a benelli m4 but obviously the price tag is quite expensive. I’ve read around that panzer and canuck clones are good quality but a fraction of the cost.

I’d like to hear from some members what their opinions are.

Saw this back in stock at my local gun shop, 357 magnum. Weight and length all felt good, just a little pricy. Wondering if it’s worth the price tag in terms of reliability and value. Also would it make a good hunting rifle?

Price is 2200$

Any recommendations is appreciated, thanks.

Local guy wanting $900.

I've found a few for the $600-ish range, but not matching, or a tickler, or just abused.

I decided to stick with the OG and get a tactical stock one day if I'm inclined. Anyway, that advice helped on a previous post, but many in it also aren't SKS fans.

So for the fans, this is the cleanest example I've found around here. Fair deal?