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Hi,
I'm new to this forum but have been shooting, hunting for a few year. I gi at the range on a regular base and my Savage 223 Special Carbine do wonders from 100 to 300 yards.

Now, I passed the restricted arms course and wait for the new licence. In the meantime, I try to educate myself on handgun, mostly pistols. I know I want a .22LR and a 9mm. I fact I already put a deposit on a nice used Ruger Mark II, 5 1/2 bull barrel. The gun is in great shape except the front sight (it is the original but is as been badly reshaped and painted). I saw different brand of fiber optic, most of them sell the same product # for MarkII,III and Buckmark. How those thing fit on a Ruger Bull Barrell and does the plastic look out of place on a all metal gun? Any other suggestions?

Also, I have a eye on very nice grip from Altamont. They do not ship to Canada but I can have them ship to a freight company in the US. I live 30 min. from the border so it's not a problem. Can I declare this part at custom. Is there a list of authorized gun/rifle parts authorized for importation to Canada?

At last, and I'm not finish about this, I need some input about my first 9mm. I'm the type of guy who will want to be accurate at 25 yards and will go at the range every week. I have a preference to pistols, like stainless finish and would love to pay less than 700-800$. Took a look at the 1911 and realized that they become expensive when you want "target" options. Always like the Beretta and thought about the Taurus "clone", what about the Girsan model? One of my friend, the owner of a local gun store, swear by Glock and for him, the Glock 34 would be the choice... Not shure because I know, at least on a rifle, that the trigger is super important for accuracy and for what I saw the Glock Trigger travel is very long, but I my be wrong.

So, advices for all my newbies questions?
Thanks
 
The Girsan Wlhite/Inox is very nice; I have one, but it is not my favourite. I have an M&P9 Core as well, but again, it is not my favourite. I like the CZ Shadow and I have a clone of the CZ85b in 40SW; this is my favourite and I will probably pick up a CZ in 9mm at some time in the near future. If you noticed, all of the guns I own operate differently (decocker, striker, traditional safety). For simplicity sake I may also end up culling the herd to similar operating systems. I thought I wanted a Sig 226, but it just didn't feel right in my hands. There are a lot of Glock fans as well, but like the Sig, it didn't feel good to me. You need to like the feel of the gun in your hand first! I picked up and handled a number of guns, then immediately ruled them out. The next step is to get familiar with the action and sights, and how easy you can interface with it. Lastly, try and shoot your short list at a range, if able. You may find your initial pick or purchase is not what you end up liking or keeping.

Accuracy through trigger control, whether it is a function of the trigger characteristic or operator, is more operator driven. Yes, a shorter and lighter pull can improve shooter accuracy, but most shots are SA, so proper grip and finger technique are critical to learning to shoot well. Now, if your finger can not reach the trigger, then that is a different problem.
 
Thanks for your answer. I'll try to follow your advice and ask to "feel" different handgun at the range. It as to be at the range because here in Quebec, handgun in LGS are almost have almost disapeared. They either have nothing to show or keep all the stock in the back store so you have to ask piece be piece... it's a pain...
 
Just a warning about having gun parts sent to a US address and then picking them up. It's not bringing them into Canada that's the problem but rather exporting them from the US. As soon as you collect the package you are still in the US and are a non-resident alien in possession of firearms or firearms parts and thus have committed an offense under US federal law. It is also illegal to export firearms or firearm parts from the US without a license. The US Border Patrol does do exit checks from time to time so I'd say it's definitely not worth the risk.
 
sailor723 said:
Just a warning about having gun parts sent to a US address and then picking them up. It's not bringing them into Canada that's the problem but rather exporting them from the US. As soon as you collect the package you are still in the US and are a non-resident alien in possession of firearms or firearms parts and thus have committed an offense under US federal law. It is also illegal to export firearms or firearm parts from the US without a license. The US Border Patrol does do exit checks from time to time so I'd say it's definitely not worth the risk.
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Thanks for the info and that is why I why asking if a set of wood pistol grip was consider gun part and legal. Where does the term "gun parts" begin on the actual firearms?
 
I'm no lawyer but i read on here once that even a swivel for a rifle sling was considered a firearm part. I think to be safe if it attaches to the gun it's a part.

there are some US sellers that are licensed to export and will ship to Canada. Brownells for one. I think in this case it's a matter of "just keep looking".
 
You can order altamont grips through Bullseye in London On. The Canadian distributor I think
 
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