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/Geralt-of-Rivai May 26 '26

I'm going with Makasi. I like the looks more, nicer handguard and sleeker, less bulky overall. Plus the AR compatible parts. There's tons on reviews about it, it's been in the US market for a while and seems all positive. The IWI will be great too, if you want that proven reliability of IWI, you know it will be a tank and it'll last and serve you well for a long time.