Bill, Calvin, John, Rick: thanks for the tips about Canadian suppliers and manufacturers. I can create a post listing those that can be a sticky for future reference, if that's cool.
Rick, I'd love to pick up a BR gun right now, but unfortunately my job evaporated in January, and I'm working as a contractor. Until I get something steady, I can't risk any major purchases. My whole reason for this exercise was to be able who has what in Canada, and then be able to price out the equipment and figure out a budget. My plan was to start shooting this spring, but that's not going to happen, maybe the summer.
-- Stephen