r/canadaguns • u/Acceptable_Visit_115 • Apr 14 '26

Misc Makasi (FAL-AR hybrid) approved by the RCMP as NON-RESTRICTED

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According to CGN it was granted a NR FRT #198428 very recently. Any BFL/verifiers here care to check?

Edit: Multiple BFLs have verified it to be true NR, and the importer/distributor is Gravel Agency

From the manufacturer's website:

The Makasi marries the functional aesthetic of the FAL with the familiar handling of AR-style controls. It features a short stroke gas piston system and bufferless recoil system and operates with a non-reciprocating side charging handle. The Para-style stock is also side-folding and is supported with a robust two-screw mounting system that allows for firing in both the folded and deployed positions.

Materials

Upper Receiver: 7075-T6 Aluminum Billet

Lower Receiver: 7075-T6 Aluminum Billet

Finish: Cerakote

Barrel: 4150 Chrome-Moly Vanadium, Nitride Barrel

Features

Finish: Cerakote

Platform: Makasi

Caliber: 5.56x45MM NATO

Fire Control Group: Mil-Spec

Grip: A2 Pistol

Handguard: Makasi, M-LOK Free float rail, 12in

Stock: Para Folding Stock

Chamber: 5.56x45mm

Barrel Twist: 1:7

Barrel Length: 16in (NR version is 18in)

Barrel Extension: M4

Muzzle thread: 1/2x28

Muzzle device: Brigade MFG- 3 Prong

Bolt Carrier Group: Makasi BCG

Magazine: AR15/M4 Type

Takedown Lever: Ambidextrous

Operating System: Short stroke gas piston system

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u/Acceptable_Visit_115 Apr 14 '26

The cheapest version is a US "pistol" without the stock and has a short barrel. I'd expect them to charge more with a full rifle lol

Alternatively, it'd be cool to see them ship a "bare bones" version with just the barreled action, and have us buy our own handguards, grips, and stocks.

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u/truthdoctor bc Apr 14 '26

IRG could take that pistol, add an NR barrel and then sell it in Canada cheaper than the actual factory NR versions. That's what they did with the Bren.

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u/Acceptable_Visit_115 Apr 15 '26

No, in this case it seems like Gravel Agency is bringing in official 18.6" ones. That means installing an aftermarket barrel will always cost more. Can't beat the OEM advantage.

Bren 2 was the only exception because the OEM 18.6" model was never mass imported due to CZ shifting production priorities.