Remember the 13” MSW X95s that were selling for a short period of time? Then the RCMP was like, oh damn we made a mistake.
Sterling Arms R9 - Available by month end. **UPDATED**
- Thread starter Siwash Sports
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- Chilliwack BC
We shall see, but keep up the negativity, it's a real help!
Thunderhog
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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Actually no it won't!.....
See the following link below. We can kiss our freedoms, rights and guns good-bye.
Wrong, wrong, wrong. And Wrong.
The R9 is no more a variant of the R18 Mk3 than the platypus is derived from a duck. That is to say, they bear no relationship whatsoever besides some external, esthetic design cues. The R18 Mk3 is short-stroke Piston operation,whereas the the R9 is straight blowback. Both feature Firing Pin Safety mechanisms, however they are completely different in terms of their method of operation. The R9 is a re-worked Turkish ADKAS design, with the Lower Receiver altered to preclude the installation of select-fire parts. It has been given the external design cues of the R18 Mk3, but that is where their similarity begins and ends. The Upper and Lower Receivers as well as the Handguards are manufactured by AKDAS in Turkey from T7075 aluminum alloy, properly Type 2 Hardcoat Anodized. The balance of the R9 is manufactured in a few other countries, including Canada.
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- Western Canada
Yes. It's a UK/Canadian based company but they do have manufacturing done in Turkey for the latest rifles they announced in 2024. Not sure exactly how much of them is manufactured in Turkey, but certainly some.
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- Western Canada
Blame the source of the negative energy where it belongs, at the Liberal/NDP's feet, not on individual gun owners.
Gun owners reacting to the seemingly endless LNDP bans and constant attacks by being hesitant to purchase yet another new black rifle, when they have been screwed over and over again on the topic, especially in recent years, does not constitute unwarranted negativity. It is simply the current reality of modern gun ownership in this country.
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- Chilliwack BC
FRT is for export.
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- Chilliwack BC
Lowers are I learned today..
Only the lowers, and it's not a variant.
FRT is not required.
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FRT is for import, you can't bring a gun in to Canada without it being verified by the firearms lab to not be a variant or related to a firearm which is restricted or prohibited. If lower is the serialized portion, then I'm really puzzled how this is going ahead for sale. If was changed to the upper, I'd love to know who here in country was responsible for making it to avoid an FRT, seeing as sterling is not a machine shop but rather just the face pasted over the AKDAS logo.
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- Chilliwack BC
I had edited that comment, but you quoted it before I made the change, I had edited to stop this type of comment. But you're wrong anyways. You shouldn't be spreading misinformation. Here's some information on FRT to help you understand.
"While the FRT is a helpful tool, it is not legally mandated for domestic firearm ownership or use in Canada, nor is it directly tied to determining legality unless used as part of regulatory enforcement or export protocols.
An FRT number is not explicitly required by law for export, but it is often used in the process of exporting firearms to ensure compliance with both Canadian regulations and the requirements of the importing country. The FRT serves as a standardized system for identifying firearms and their legal status in Canada, which can facilitate export documentation and approval.
The FRT itself isn’t a legal document required for import, it is widely used as a reference tool by customs officials and importers to ensure compliance with Canadian firearm laws. For practical purposes, firearms not listed in the FRT may face delays or challenges during the import process as their classification needs to be verified."
The only thing I could find about not having and FRT and importing is this ... "The FRT serves as a reference for CBSA officers to quickly identify and validate the firearm’s legality. Without an FRT entry, there could be additional scrutiny or delays."
Not arguing the technical merits of your argument but we are talking about the RCMP Firearms lab here...I would actually expect the SFSS to classify the platypus as a duck variant. its not like they haven't made stupid decisions like that before...Blaze 47, Mossberg 715T, Derya MK10 and Mk 12, etc etc ad infinitum.
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- Chilliwack BC
Correct, no logic with the liberals.
Right so when the cops stop someone and call the RCMP lab and they ask for the classification of this gun, what do you think is going to happen? Anyone that has dived deep enough into the endless sea of gray areas in our gun laws knows that the FRT isn't a "legal document" but is still very much treated as one and is used by cops across the country, especially when it's someone with a black rifle. I was specifically told by a couple gun shops to always carry a copy of the FRT when we still had stag 10 rifles and even the atrs modern sporter, to avoid getting charged. Cops don't know all the rules, but I don't imagine you're going to get any farther ahead trying to argue these points with one, let alone in front of a judge. This reeks of bad news and knowing JR is involved, I'm not optimistic that things will work out in the end users favor.
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- Chilliwack BC
I feel with your last comment, you're completely biased. I've provided you with the information on the FRT, RCMP or not, it's not a requirement, that's why it's going to be available next week in the shop.
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