I'd LOVE to use a G19, but unfortunately the barrel is 102mm so it is prohibited in Canada.Originally posted by stangyg123
My vote goes to the G19 which I sometimes use for IDPA and when I'm using something else it is a G23.
Then it seems your up **** creek without a paddle. Des that mean that you can only use sub compacts? or just have to buy after market barrels for every gun?Originally posted by gronski
I'd LOVE to use a G19, but unfortunately the barrel is 102mm so it is prohibited in Canada.
Chris
No, it means he can only get a full size Glock (e.g. 17, 34, 17L) It seems in Canada a handgun barrel needs to be AT LEAST 105 mm long. I assume this is because "criminals use small guns".Originally posted by JayMund
Then it seems your up **** creek without a paddle. Des that mean that you can only use sub compacts? or just have to buy after market barrels for every gun?
After reading this and post by Jim Watson at top, the 34 (or 35) sounds like the best choice. But you really can't go wrong with a 17 IMHO.What firearms are prohibited?
The Criminal Code defines the following firearms as prohibited:
* automatics, including those that have been converted so that they can only fire one projectile when the trigger is squeezed;
* handguns with a barrel length of 105 mm (4.1 inches) or less, and handguns that discharge .25 or .32 calibre ammunition, except for a few specific models used in International Shooting Union competitions;.
* rifles and shotguns that have been altered so that their barrel length is less than 457 mm (about 18 inches) or their overall length is less than 660 mm (about 26 inches); or
* any firearm prescribed as prohibited These can be found in the fact sheet listing restricted and prohibited firearms.
Yea, go figure. I was thinkin they were too big. Never had a problem with anything bein too short.Originally posted by BustedFlush
It seems in Canada a handgun barrel needs to be AT LEAST 105 mm long. I assume this is because "criminals use small guns".
http://www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca/info_for-renseignement/factsheets/prohibited_e.asp
But not for long. Eventually anything that can make a grasseater nervous will be illegal. A sharp stick is probably illegal in Europe by now.Wait until the UN fixes things...we'll all be using sling shots!!
Older gun owners in Canada may be able to obtain guns with barrels shorter than 105mm under certain conditions; basically they have to have owned them prior to the restricted law coming into force, and their registration can never have lapsed. This is known as a 12(6) exception.Originally posted by JayMund
Then it seems your up **** creek without a paddle. Des that mean that you can only use sub compacts? or just have to buy after market barrels for every gun?
Yup, the 34 is not approved for the production division of IPSC (remember folks I'm under CANADIAN rules):if your IPSC rules prohibit the 34 (I know nothing about IPSC), your choice seems pretty simple. [/B]
So I'm back to lusting after my Finnish dream gun the 120mm barrel Glock 19 Pro...also approved are variants with original Glock barrels which are longer than standard (e.g. 17A, 17DK, 17PRO), provided the barrel length does not exceed 127mm, and provided all other aspects of these variants fully comply with all other Production Division rules [/B]
Originally posted by ede
i use a 17 for IDPA and USPSA, i like it a little better than the 34/35. i have used a 35 in the past for limited but i ithnk i shoot better, or quicker with the 17.
We have a match in Michigan...Brighton..that might be a drive the match is the weekend of the 16th and 17th if you are in the area.:supergrin:Originally posted by FESTUS
Yupper and the 17 is LEGAL for Amateur Civilan in GSSF.Ya can add the 3.5# connector, a better sight, and extended mag and slide releases...and yes I think there are better sights out there than the factory sights that you get with the 34 or the 17l.I invite you to attend a GSSF match...where ya from? GSSF is for the beginner and alot of guys and gals shoot all three we would be happy to help ya get started. :supergrin: