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/No_Promise_9803 May 26 '26

Team Makasi for AR components compatibility

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u/CanadianOcto May 26 '26

Team Makasi because I already placed an order and I'm too lazy to refund

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u/Flafson May 26 '26

I emailed the store I ordered from and they were happy to switch my preorder from Makasi to Carmel. No need to refund or anything else.

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u/Acc4Wtf May 26 '26

Yet ppl will cry about Tenda's service lol I don't get it, they're one of the best stores we've got and their customer service is stellar. Not saying you're crying about them btw just sharing your sentiment that they're easy to deal with.

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u/Aggressive_Leading31 May 28 '26

Rudest service I’ve ever had in my adult life. They acted like I was the worst person they ever met for buying a shotgun from them in person

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u/Vegetable-Army-4872 May 28 '26

Always been polite with me through dozens of transactions. 

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u/kennethdavid Jun 02 '26

They are excellent actually. Just really busy.

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u/Aggravating-Spray820 May 31 '26

Are both of them made by IWI?

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u/718_NotAGT4 7d ago

Nah, Masaki is from Florida

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u/Ok-Regret6767 May 27 '26

Which parts are compatible?

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u/No_Promise_9803 May 28 '26

Barrel, trigger, bolt, grip, safety as far as I know

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u/Bloody_Leaches May 28 '26

Would you keep the makasi stick or switch out the trigger?

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u/No_Promise_9803 May 28 '26

I got a Triggertech Duty 3.5 lbs trigger for the Makasi

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u/Bloody_Leaches May 28 '26

Thanks will check it out! I will prob try the stock trigger for a bit before switching out