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/JaxIsLoud May 27 '26

having a review that isn't all praise is great. first one to have any complaints. I will say that they fixing the issue makes me not really care if their are issues. good warranty outweighs any of the issues for me, and it is possible that buddy is right and his rifle just had a rough break in period. I haven't bought many new firearms but the ones I have have all had some break in required before they ran smoothly.