r/canadaguns • u/twistedhumoraffy • Aug 08 '26

Gun and gear reviews Makasi vs Carmel

https://youtu.be/iOtqDD8dUKQ
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u/Geralt-of-Rivai Aug 08 '26

TLDW

Which is better

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u/Panjaab1 Aug 08 '26

He said Makasi Mk15

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u/Geralt-of-Rivai Aug 08 '26

Interesting

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u/BrotherLefthand Aug 09 '26

Purely based on preference. He wasn't bothered by the lower quality.

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u/Possible_Thing_9385 Aug 09 '26

He wasn't bothered by the off-set Handguard Screws nor the Charging Handle impingement because neither "issue" had any impact whatsoever on the rifle's performance. There are good reasons to prefer the Makasi over the Carmel, including the ability to upgrade key components such as the trigger, Bolt and Barrel with standard AR15 parts if desired. As opposed to the Carmel where everything is proprietary. Some think that the Carmel has the edge in reliablility and longevity being an IW product, however as the OP noted he has fired 1000+ rds through the Makasi without a single stoppage. I would seem the Makasi is plenty reliable enough for a range toy, but time and more reviews will tell the true tale. Either way people decide, I hope that they are pleased with their purchases.

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u/yummybunnybear Aug 09 '26

Carmel is the plug-and-play good to go option. Makasi is for satisfying your AR modularity itch. I need both.