r/canadaguns • u/BATFREEMAN • Aug 05 '26

Misc Makasi upgrades?

So we all know there are mixed reviews on the Makasi. Some people say it’s a great rifle, while others say it’s a “180 cope gun.” As someone who has pre-ordered one, I’m definitely a little nervous.

On a more positive note, maybe we can put together a list of upgrades that could improve the platform?

For a possible handguard upgrade, I’ve seen that the VLTOR CASV-EL may be a good fit.

From my understanding, the barrel can be replaced with an AR-15 carbine barrel with some modification.

The dreaded oversized pin that seems to fall out also looks like it could be replaced fairly easily.

Does anyone have any other ideas to improve the platform? The bones seem solid, and with quite a bit of AR compatibility, I think there’s a lot of potential here.

TLDR: What parts can we list to improve the Makasi, besides the obvious easy AR-15 upgrades.

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u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 Aug 05 '26

From my understanding, the barrel can be replaced with an AR-15 carbine barrel with some modification.

Barrel needs drilling of the gas hole, which requires a jig, unfortunately it's not a simple swap.

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u/BATFREEMAN Aug 05 '26

Yeah not simple but something that could be offered somewhat easily by shops like RDSC? Or maybe just a quick job for a gunsmith?

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u/Hot_Cheesecake_905 Aug 05 '26 edited Aug 05 '26

Ya absolutely, I hope someone offers prepackaged caliber conversion kits. I would love to get a 7.62x39 kit. I don't want to struggle finding a jig only to use it once, and possibly mess up the barrel.

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u/Cock_ball_dickin Aug 05 '26

They actually are planning one in 7.62x39, I saw a reel a while back of a prototype. Could be cool, I just wish it took AK mags, looks like they’re going for 7.62x39 AR mags instead

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u/MourningWood1942 Aug 05 '26

They should release a wooden SKS stock for it

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u/PrestigiousStatus711 Aug 05 '26

Wouldn't AR mags be a better option? Then we can use 10 round lar mags