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/buji8829 IBl Precision Apr 15 '26

Hmmm this just fuels my desire for us to sort out extensions in the shop!! AR barrels are looking good again!

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u/PM_me_ur_TT-33 Apr 15 '26

20" 1:8 223 Wylde, but the factory gas (carbine length? Not sure) is going to limit the accuracy a bit much like the good old WKs. At least there's a 2-position gas regulator this time.

It'd be nice if they could import builder's kits for all the stranded components up here.

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u/buji8829 IBl Precision Apr 15 '26

Very possible! Im going to work on a production plan and I really want us to do MRA Maverick/Renegade barrels again without gas ports, and then with this I can justify reprogramming AR barrels and figuring out extensions since that is the main issue.

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u/PM_me_ur_TT-33 Apr 15 '26

One thing you can do for the domestic semiauto market is offer NR barrels in lengths which the USA doesn't want, and not have to compromise on suppressed subs (wonder why). Grendel has existing options, but 300BLK doesn't, and the .45 options are all custom. 7.62x39 has some WK parts floating around but limited NR new production.

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u/buji8829 IBl Precision Apr 15 '26

Its hard when the market is small, and for right now this is making it more and more viable. Once we see how the court case pans out its likely a very different story. But Im going to try and get us ready for that regardless.