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/Hot_Cheesecake_905 May 30 '26

Just don't buy Tommy Enterprise parts. They're poorly designed 3D-printed parts that will shatter, perhaps even before the gun is shot!

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u/Diligent_Studio6763 May 30 '26

I’ve heard his parts are good if you’re putting them on a 22 but not so great on other things.

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u/randomnewguy9595 May 31 '26

Wrong. I've had his .22 parts shatter by just racking the bolt. I have his mag sleeves now, hoping they hold as they do not take any pressure or heat