r/canadaguns Aug 04 '26

Gun and gear reviews Carmel 18inch barrel

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u/No_Armadillo2253 Aug 04 '26

The 18.5" barrel on the Tavor/X95 was decent because of the bullpup design. It wasn't strangely long, even with the flash hider. It worked out really well.

But this thing, and I really really reallllllly want to like it, but if that is a picture of what is going to land here, I'm not sure I want it. It reminds me of the NR CZ 858's we had a decade ago where the barrel was stupidly long for the design of these rifles. Not shitting on IWI or CZ, they're just dealing with the laws of the land. But, if this is the reality, then I'm not sure if want the product.

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u/ActCompetitive1171 Aug 04 '26

Just need to stick a barrel condom on it (fake suppressor)

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u/CAFirearmSociety Aug 04 '26

Personally I’ve also thought the 18 inch barrels looked pretty good in the bullpups from the before times.

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u/TryInitial2042 Aug 04 '26

It is the short handguard that makes it look weird.