r/canadaguns • u/Dill_Pickle_Tears • May 30 '26

Misc New Semi-Auto’s: Customizability

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With the release of the Backland Hunter Elite, MK-15, and Carmel, I wanted to talk parts.

I haven’t pre-ordered but decided the Makasi will be my next buy, dropping the M1 Garand to second place in my buy queue. I’ve been watching reviews and a currently planning a build. While the Makasi is NOT AT ALL LIKE THE AR-15 IN FORM OR FUNCTION, I wanted to see if anyone more savvy than I can comment on the handguard compatibility and overall potential parts market for new semi-autos hitting stores?

I’ve seen reviews comparing aspects of thethe handguard hardware to geissele offerings and there’s a photo from a SIG forum where an American swapped the handguard on the pistol variant of the Makasi (makes me interested in the restricted models IRG is importing). How difficult would this sort of swap be?

What about the BH or Carmel? Hoping we continue to get new and fun firearms that we can actually use spare parts on or upgrade.

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u/Wiggum13 May 30 '26

I literally flipped a coin between the Makasi and Caramel. First ever pre order on a firearm for me. Makasi won the flip. I’m excited to see how they compare with eachother once everyone gets theirs later this year.

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u/Candid-Tomato2971 May 30 '26

My coin landed on the side, so had to purchase both. Told the wife it’s what god destined

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u/holden_hiscox May 30 '26

It's always better to beg for forgiveness rather than ask for permission. Or just say they threw in the second as a promo freebie 🤷

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u/Fuck_you_all22 May 30 '26

Your wife must be the goddess of understanding or gulliblility.

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u/Wiggum13 May 30 '26

Tell her you got a 2 for 1 deal. Haha. I’ve tried that before. The wife sees right through it lol

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u/FD4L May 30 '26

Got them on clearance and used canadian tire money. No big deal.

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u/LordRaizer May 30 '26

Hey, can't argue with fate, I would have done the same lmao