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 🤔

Both of these bad boys just went on sale and im thinking of giving up my Makasi pre order for one. Leaning towards the M4.
Help me decide.

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

Hi all!
I’m new to this subreddit. I have applied for my RPAL and waiting for it to get delivered and am wondering what all should I look at before I get my license in the mail. Any recommendations are welcome. I was looking at the Nova3 and a potential 300 Winchester magnum rifle.

So excited to be part of this community.

EDIT: I wasn’t expecting that many responses haha. Thank you, this subreddit is awesome !!

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?

I’m really really praying it does, I want one so bad

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)

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.

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.

Are all dies made in the US?
I’m in the market for several die sets and would rather get something made elsewhere but I don’t know of any dies made outside of the US?

I ordered a Garmin Xero C1 since they are were on sale for $140 off. The order was placed on Aug 14. Still hasn't shipped. Here is what I get from them today.

They want $120 to ship the thing saying its a Hazmat item. LMAO

I will be ordering directly from Garmin, with FREE shipping.

I hate the guys who scalp and markup by $1000 as much the next guy, but it’s so disappointing to see this labelled “sold” after being posted same day. Some people just have different levels of disposable income.

For the dumb automated reddit rule: this is not a sale, offer or advertisement of any item, only a screenshot of a website.

Anyone buying one of these?

When the short barrel NR ones came out in .410 they were flying off the shelves and being resold for double on gunpost

People were begging for a 357/38 spl version

now we have it available

Did the .410 version leave a bad taste in everyone's mouth or something?

Just picked up a Tikka T3 in .270 Win. Should I hunt with the factory iron sights, or put a scope on it? If you’d go with a scope, what would you recommend? Thanks!

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

Seems they’re selling out stock, so I’m just wondering if anyone has any feedback or reviews on them so far. They seem like great bang for the buck! Really don’t want to get killed on another 3k rifle 🤣

In my mind there’s three possibilities with supreme court case that impact value of Makasi. If government cancels oics and pre ban firearms are back that would make Makasi a joke. I am a big fan of eastern bloc firearms, so if i can pick up a t81 or svt i wouldnt even ever touch an AR, let alone this thing.

If government loses the case but maintain status quo by neither lifting previous oic nor issuing new oic, makasi could be worth it. If government wins and double down by banning makasi then you just bought yourself a 2700 dollar toy.

Probably better to hold money before scc decision comes out.

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?

I am looking for a reputable, new or used high-power bolt-action or lever-action firearm. The maximum price I can spend is less than $1,000. Are there any suggestions?

*Edited. Fellas, this is not a post about hearing safety. I am alive to the risks. Those are my risks to take on or to mitigate. This is a post about brakes recommendations. Yes, they are louder, they will be tested with ear pro compared to bare muzzle before I go hunting without ear pro. Your concern is appreciated, but stay on topic, please.

I am in the market for a brake to go on my 308 win bolt rifle with the following characteristics, listed in the order of importance:

1) Low concussive blast

2) Muzzle jump mitigation

3) Recoil reduction

4) Length/weight.

The rifle is used for hunting (so shot spotting and low concussive blast are important as I hunt without ear protection) and for practicing at the range (so recoil reduction is somewhat important but low concussive force is at a premium, as I can mitigate felt recoil in other ways).

I've been doing a lot of theoretical research and have zeroed in on PVA Jetblast (3 port) Ultralight. Based on the SabLab testing I got onto the Jetblast and then realized they make an ultralight, but I can't seem to get my hands on it in Canada.

A friend suggested that I try IBI Tactical 3-Gill. They advertise the first port at 90 degrees reducing backward blast, but I can't seem to find any reviews, and while everyone can advertise things not everyone can achieve the same results.

Are there any other brakes worth looking at based on my priorities?

Don't care where the brake is made, as long as it's available in Canada.