r/canadaguns • u/yummybunnybear • May 25 '26

Buy recommendations Makasi, Carmel, Both, or Neither?

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Both non-restricted 5.56 short-stroke gas piston semiauto accepting Stanag mags. Both taking orders with similar delivery dates. What is your choice and your reasons?

Edit: So to summarize what y'all are saying: - Makasi for AR aesthetics and compatibility, - Carmel for reliability, - Both if you hate money, - Neither because of potential bans.

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u/KalashnikovParty May 26 '26

Imo the Carmel is probably far superior to the Masaki. Regardless of political stance one thing that is undeniable is IWI’s excellent track record of developing and designing extremely reliable and durable firearms.

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u/No-Night-48 May 26 '26

I wish we could have the TS-12 in Canada 😥