r/canadaguns • u/Ustauk • May 26 '26

Gun and gear reviews Fresh Brigade Makasi Initial Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W7JWW_tgM0

Jay's Blades and Bullets gave a more recent initial review of The Brigade Makasi. When he first got it, it would not cycle, but he sent it away for Brigade Arms to fix, and they seemed to have provided him great customer service. He says it is a little less accurate than the Carmel with a little harsher recoil impulse but is lighter than an MCX with similar recoil. He did swap in a different single-stage trigger, so it is nice to have confirmation that works. He says the Strike Industries pistol grip that came with it is nice, and also like the slim, light handguard. He did not the FAL-style stock was heavy, so those wanting a lighter build may want to swap it for a less-hefty stock. Anyways, FYI. Thanks!

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u/i-have-skill-issue May 26 '26

Oof, welp might be time to cancel my pre order. Brigade arms might be alright at warranty but here with North Sylva? Its gonna be an absolute shitshow.

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u/No_Promise_9803 May 26 '26

I had Tavor 7 breaking on me beyond repair. Spent a year in the warranty service and they couldn't fix it. Finally they sent me back a broken rifle because it was banned at that time already. So there's that, I have a IWI paperweight now. Does that mean all IWI rifles are bad? Probably not, but I got a lemon.

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u/Late_Winner6859 May 27 '26

What broke?

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u/No_Promise_9803 May 27 '26

Trigger linkage bar. That bit that engages the sear specifically. Apparently, there's no way to pull it out of the rifle and replace.