Canuck Defender & Regulator now in stock!
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The Regulator comes with 3 chokes. Cyl, Mod, Full with tool in a small hard case. At least mine did. Not sure about the Defenders. Mine also came with a holster but I don't think they all come with that. Just the first batch did.
Heres what i know about the REGULATOR for sure:
Threaded chokes. 3 included with tool. F, M, C. 4+1 capacity. 2 3/4 and 3 inch. 26.5" OAL non restricted. Double action bars. Similar to 870 style/ feel, but NOT parts compatible. Just bought one, and its great. Buy one now.
Threaded chokes. 3 included with tool. F, M, C. 4+1 capacity. 2 3/4 and 3 inch. 26.5" OAL non restricted. Double action bars. Similar to 870 style/ feel, but NOT parts compatible. Just bought one, and its great. Buy one now.
- Location
- East ontario
Cameron SS
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Ground Zero
If they are the same design of action as the regulator, which I have, then none of the magpul furniture for 870s would be compatible without permanent modification.
I just measured the dovetail grooves.
The top of the dove tail is 0.430" wide
the underside and narrowest part of the dovetail is 0.406" wide.
The dove tail is 0.057" tall from top of dovetail to the flat top of the receiver.
The dove tail is approximately 6" long.
After holding the shotgun at eye level to take up a picture with the front bead, considering the low weight/high recoil of the shotgun, as well as the grip/tang geometry, I can tell you I would be seriously concerned about shooting this gun at eye level with any kind of optic. Laser pointer would be clutch.
Will do a range report as soon as I can get it out, but first impression this is an essential gun that every owner should have, but its a niche gun, suitable for bear defence, chopping firewood, meeting your daughter's boyfriends, stage coach robbery (if you had a time machine), Stage coach defense (same), coffee table piece/conversation starter, and short range 'instinctive' shooting.
The holster that some retailers sell with it is nice, but a molle style backpack mountable quiver would also be good.
If they are the same design of action as the regulator, which I have, then none of the magpul furniture for 870s would be compatible without permanent modification.
I just measured the dovetail grooves.
The top of the dove tail is 0.430" wide
the underside and narrowest part of the dovetail is 0.406" wide.
The dove tail is 0.057" tall from top of dovetail to the flat top of the receiver.
The dove tail is approximately 6" long.
After holding the shotgun at eye level to take up a picture with the front bead, considering the low weight/high recoil of the shotgun, as well as the grip/tang geometry, I can tell you I would be seriously concerned about shooting this gun at eye level with any kind of optic. Laser pointer would be clutch.
Will do a range report as soon as I can get it out, but first impression this is an essential gun that every owner should have, but its a niche gun, suitable for bear defence, chopping firewood, meeting your daughter's boyfriends, stage coach robbery (if you had a time machine), Stage coach defense (same), coffee table piece/conversation starter, and short range 'instinctive' shooting.
The holster that some retailers sell with it is nice, but a molle style backpack mountable quiver would also be good.
Thankyou very much for taking the time to do this!! Im thinking the same about a scabbard ( not the useless holster), and I'd like to mount a light/ laser. I wonder what would fit. ?....
Cameron SS
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Ground Zero
I have seen lots of dovetail/picatinny rail adapters. Anything that goes from 11mm to a picatinny/weaver rail should fit right on the receiver and then you can mount anything you want to that. Probably your best bet IMO. THe barrel would cause a shadow with a light, but should be fine with a laser. Mounting your optic on top of the receiver gives you a smooth 14" of barrel and stock to work with in terms of your scabbard/quiver/holster whatever. A traditional light set up closer to the muzzle would make a tight fit more difficult to achieve.
There isn't a lot of space for mounting on such a small firearm. You could try drilling into the forestock to mount stuff, but there won't be a lot of readily available replacement parts if you mess it up. If you are left handed, you could tap the receiver if you know what you are doing, but This wouldn't really be an option for righties as your pump hand would block the line of sight from the receiver.
Cameron SS
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Ground Zero
Range Report...
This gun is hilariously fun. The short barrel causes the wide pattern you would expect, even with the tightest available choke. Despite the light weight, recoil is very manageable with light target loads, and if you have the strength, firing one handed isn't terrible. I would be very hesitant to try that with a 00 or slug though.
Did some medium range pigeon shooting and success wasn't much worse than what I see with a full length barrel, but I'm no skeet gunner. For short range defensive style shooting this gun excels, even when taking a relaxed approach to aiming.
I added some sling swivels to mine so that i can sling it over the shoulder, and I would say this shotgun would excel as a wilderness carry, or an enjoyable firearm for more recreationally focused days at the range.
Best gun for the money I have spent in a long time.
This gun is hilariously fun. The short barrel causes the wide pattern you would expect, even with the tightest available choke. Despite the light weight, recoil is very manageable with light target loads, and if you have the strength, firing one handed isn't terrible. I would be very hesitant to try that with a 00 or slug though.
Did some medium range pigeon shooting and success wasn't much worse than what I see with a full length barrel, but I'm no skeet gunner. For short range defensive style shooting this gun excels, even when taking a relaxed approach to aiming.
I added some sling swivels to mine so that i can sling it over the shoulder, and I would say this shotgun would excel as a wilderness carry, or an enjoyable firearm for more recreationally focused days at the range.
Best gun for the money I have spent in a long time.
Yes. M, F, IC and wrench. Seriously, buy one. Very impressive for the price
Hey guys,
Was wondering if someone could kindly point me in the right direction to find a picatinny adapter for my Canuck defender.
From the looks of the top of the receiver, there is only a striped or parallel lined section, but it does not seem to have an underside or anything for teeth or clamps to fasten to.
Am I able to mount a red dot on it with a picatinny adapter?
Would it be too much trouble to provide a link for something suitable I can buy?
Thanks so much,
-J
Was wondering if someone could kindly point me in the right direction to find a picatinny adapter for my Canuck defender.
From the looks of the top of the receiver, there is only a striped or parallel lined section, but it does not seem to have an underside or anything for teeth or clamps to fasten to.
Am I able to mount a red dot on it with a picatinny adapter?
Would it be too much trouble to provide a link for something suitable I can buy?
Thanks so much,
-J
