r/canadaguns • u/Buckisop • Aug 06 '26

Feets / Collection / My build IWI Carmel 16.5" with faux suppressor

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As titled. It is not as heavy as people thinks.

For reference, I used to run a PEQ15 on a 16.5" Bren 2 and they ran very similarly weight-wise as the PEQ15 was an extra lb on the Bren.

I might take the faux suppressor off after some range test.

Edit: It is about 10.5lb as it stands. I do have a Surefire Scout light on the other side. Without the faux suppressor it is about 9.7lb. I rather suffer additional weight to not see the pencil barrel.

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u/22GageEnthusiast Aug 06 '26

IMO given the limited options the Carmel seems to be the best overall 223/556 semi auto rifle on the Canadian gun market atm. Even though there's a few other options, none of them seem to hold up well.

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u/Buckisop Aug 06 '26

Absolutely.

Makasi could've been good and can still be better with the right modification and tweaks.

Backland Hunter is not bad but there are too many lemons.

AD500 is solid but I dont like the looks.

Handling all of these after running our own testing, Carmel > Backland Hunter > AD500 > Makasi

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u/SirKickBan Aug 06 '26

Have you tried the Alcor?

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u/Buckisop Aug 06 '26

I only shot it once and it felt somewhat like the AD500.