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/Hot_Cheesecake_905 May 30 '26

 I know he's a very fair and helpful guy.

I don't think there is a need to defend the guy. His parts are breaking left and right; he really shouldn't continue to sell defective goods to the community when it's been happening for years. Tommy should sell his designs to a competent fabricator.

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u/gspotcowboy May 31 '26

he used to be very active on this sub and I think that's what irks me the most. I haven't seen a comment from him since people started complaining about his merch

I don't think the guy is all bad but if he's going to sell cheap parts he has to own it.