r/canadaguns • u/twistedhumoraffy • Jul 26 '26

Gun and gear reviews IWI CARMEL 5.56 Surprised Me… 200 Rounds Straight Out the Box

https://youtube.com/shorts/sb0SrnB51LU?si=BZkm-BwyiLDtPl1e

I did not focus on grouping yet for this rifle because the range is only 13 yards unfortunately though when I go to

I’ll be going to a longer range. It’ll make a separate video on the grouping for both Makasi and Carmel

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u/KalashnikovParty Jul 26 '26

I’m not surprised on the carmel. It’s a IWI rifle using the same system found in the Bren. It would be a reliable gun.

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u/Geralt-of-Rivai Jul 26 '26

Imo the Carmel is uglier than the Makasi but I bet in the long run it's a smarter choice because it's IWI you know the thing is going to be a tank

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u/twistedhumoraffy Jul 26 '26

I mean yeah it’s looks chunky but damn solid

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u/Geralt-of-Rivai Jul 26 '26

I'll take solid and reliable build over beauty

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u/DarkenemyxXx Jul 26 '26

That’s why I flipped my
Pre-order. Tbh personally I don’t think it looks half as bad as others are saying. Makasi has an edge with looks but barely to me. Other more important factors.

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u/Mysterious_Sleep7443 Jul 26 '26

Just wait till you ad a faux reverse style can

You wont know the difference

I want big, the chicks want big, im not big, but I can offer them I big carmel stick for their enjoyment

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u/DarkenemyxXx Jul 26 '26

How could anyone turn down a big Carmel stick?

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u/Mysterious_Sleep7443 Jul 26 '26

Its impossible to turn that down absolutely impossible

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u/NIBLZ_HAMSTR Jul 28 '26

Looks only go so far... id rather have an ugly beast of a gun that functions over something that looks like it goes faster but lacks in build quality.

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u/NxvyTv 24d ago

I flipped my pre too but idk why rn i found a true image of the 18.6 incher and bruh it looks pretty goofy... i didnt wanna stick a faux reverse on it but i think i will have to.

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u/Mysterious_Sleep7443 Jul 26 '26

Bro when Green Tips reviewed his on CGN and I seen the handguard screw was cross threaded in and marked the shit out of the gas block or whatever it was

That did me in , they using air tools to put these together

I called and changed my pre order at 900am when tenda opened

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u/DarkenemyxXx Jul 26 '26

Yeah, I changed with tenda too. Not as quick as you though.

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u/Mysterious_Sleep7443 Jul 26 '26

Bro IWI does a 75,000 round no stoppage test before sending firearms to retail or military

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u/NIBLZ_HAMSTR Jul 28 '26

I dont know... I thought the opposite.. the stock that comes with the makasi is pretty ghetto lookin for the money youre spending. And from what ive heard on here, the quality leaves a lot to be desired. If the carnel is anything like the x95 in terms of quality, itll be worth it

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u/[deleted] Jul 26 '26 edited Aug 12 '26

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u/twistedhumoraffy Jul 26 '26

It’s balanced I’ll be making a more in depth video

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u/Whispersfine Jul 26 '26

NR is probably here in 3 weeks. Can’t wait

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u/Choice-Olive-8768 Aug 04 '26

Same but are they not just going to pull the rcmp ban like usual?

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u/Status_Ticket5044 Jul 26 '26

Good to hear. The early Makasi reports re fit, finish and QC aren't great. Small sample size but consistent.

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u/Dill_Pickle_Tears Jul 26 '26

Who’s had fit and finish complaints with the mk15? Was it OPs video or others?

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u/twistedhumoraffy Jul 26 '26

Mine was fine so far

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u/Dill_Pickle_Tears Jul 27 '26

Generally I’ve heard less complaints from American reviews dating back to 2024ish, and your experience seems to align with that too.

Thanks for pumping this content out as it really helps with deciding what to buy

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u/twistedhumoraffy Jul 27 '26

🫡 absolutely will keep it for Yall

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u/ExplorerEnjoyer Jul 26 '26

Someone here and someone on CGN

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u/Salad_Dodger_Hero485 Jul 26 '26

I’ve only ever seen the CGN one. If you can find the one from here I would be interested in viewing it.

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u/Status_Ticket5044 Jul 26 '26 edited Jul 26 '26

There's a post here today somewhere from a fella who ordered in a restricted length version through Irunguns. He's not thrilled.

Edit: My apologies. It was the CGN critique.

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u/Mysterious_Sleep7443 Jul 26 '26 edited Jul 26 '26

Delete

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u/Status_Ticket5044 Jul 26 '26

I'm staying manual actions til some legal issues (SCoC decision) and reliability issues (incoming semis) are laid bare. A Renegade is this summer's new love. I have an SKS that is bitching from the safe for attention as well.

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u/yummybunnybear Jul 26 '26

Smegma? Are you joking or is that a typo for something else?

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u/Mysterious_Sleep7443 Jul 26 '26

Totally joking ill delete that just a haha

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u/yummybunnybear Jul 27 '26

No worries. I guess the jizz of it is that the Makasi QC has issues

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u/Mysterious_Sleep7443 Jul 27 '26

Jizz lol.....Im just going off the Greentips CGN thread, that was literally the first one someome posted that was torn down, the handguard screwed crossthreaded and leaving thread imprints on the barrel nut left a bad taste in my mouth, brings me back to the garbage rods WK180 days

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u/Mysterious_Sleep7443 Jul 27 '26

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u/Mysterious_Sleep7443 Jul 27 '26

Photos taken from CGN thread

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u/yummybunnybear Jul 27 '26

Thanks for bringing these to my attention. I actually have a deposit on a Makasi

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u/Mysterious_Sleep7443 Jul 27 '26

Sorry brother I feel bad posting these, maybe I shouldn't, I switched my pre order to Carmel after seeing that , with the amount of money we put iut gor these guns in Canada and most likey no warranty support ( in a timly manner that is ) i cant risk it

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u/Salad_Dodger_Hero485 Jul 26 '26

Cool story. Please provide some evidence.

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u/Mysterious_Sleep7443 Jul 26 '26

Totally messing around I deleted that

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u/undercoverinformant Jul 26 '26

Looks promising Makasi looked promising but I think IWI caramel might be better.
Fan of Tavor wish I bought one before the ban 😢

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u/Flat-Dark-Earth Big Bore Specialist Jul 26 '26

The amount of debris and visible gas and dust floating around in there.

Don’t know where this is, but I wouldn’t be breathing that air.

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u/__phil1001__ Jul 26 '26

Ventilation needs working on

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u/Mirin_Gains Jul 26 '26

I shot my short barrel SxS the other day and it must be fouled because it puffed a bit of smoke and I tasted a hint of sweet - which is lead. Needless to say, I put it away.

I can't imagine how much worse it would be indoors ventilation or not.

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u/Reasonable_Fix_1783 Jul 28 '26

It’s the new range in Mississauga. I think it’s called down Ranger range view or something.

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u/DarkFar5348 Jul 28 '26

u/twistedhumoraffy Saw your Makasi build was super impressed that you managed to make it look sexy-ish and ergonomics seem pretty ok considering what you had to work with.
Do you have plans to spruce up the Carmel? Is there much you can even do with it?

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u/twistedhumoraffy Jul 28 '26

I did add a grip, hand break and stream light to the Carmel that’s pretty much the most I could do it’s super bulky
You see in the next vid in coming day

Makasi being think and light gave my more to play with and hence the sexiness

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u/DarkFar5348 Jul 29 '26

From what I gather, Carmel for military grade ruggedness and reliability, Makasi for somewhat modability. Owning both, do you concur?