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/Less_Ad_6609 May 26 '26

Just another reason to buy a IWI

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u/Armedfist May 26 '26

Yeah and trying to deal with north sylva when it is broken. No thanks

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u/Whispersfine May 26 '26

And Makasi is not?

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u/Armedfist May 26 '26

Importer is gravel. Not north sylva

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u/Whispersfine May 26 '26

K that’s something. We’ll have to see

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u/LumberjackCDN Gold'n Loan Outfitters & Pawn May 27 '26

I deal with both as a retailer, Gravel has customer service, North Sylva doesnt really.

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u/Armedfist May 27 '26

I also worked in the firearm industry around 15 years ago. North sylva is like the worst importer to deal with. Every warranty claim is like pulling teeth.

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u/Catstronaut11 May 27 '26

Honestly, hearing all this makes me wonder if preordering the Carmel is even worth it if North Sylva is that difficult to deal with.