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/Armedfist May 27 '26

No one is denying iwi make good product. But the importer that deal with iwi in Canada is a nightmare to deal with. Camel share next to no parts with other rifle. I mean just look at the spares for x95 even before the ban. Everything was back ordered for years

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u/Whispersfine May 27 '26

Was x95 built in states?

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u/Armedfist May 27 '26

No all the cdn x95 were made in Israel

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u/Whispersfine May 27 '26

That’s what I’m saying, Carmel is built in states. I don’t think it would be hard to find parts. It’s built in PA.

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u/King-Conn May 27 '26

People seem to be completely missing that point. Carmel is made in the USA.