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/some_guy2024 Aug 05 '26
Honestly, just wait till you have it in hand, put 1k rounds through it and see how reliably it runs and what needs replacement/improvement.
Swapping the handguard strikes me as more of an aesthetics things so run the gun first and see how you like the handguard.
Barrel swaps are about as straightforward as for an AR except that you’ll have to source a NR length barrel with the gas port drilled for a carbine length gas system. They aren’t at all common. You can use a barrel intended for the WS or WK if you can find one or get someone to custom contour one for you.
The only thing I’d change out of the gate is the butt stock because I like stocks with adjustable LOP and a better cheek weld.