r/canadaguns • u/HappyCan7250 • Aug 15 '26

Feets / Collection / My build AD500 223

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Picked this up last week, just arrived the other day. Got it on sale for a good price new. Collapsing stock models were sold out, but I actually kind of dig the fixed stock on it. It can be slightly adjusted for LOP too with a spacer. Now my second 223 semi, and soon to be 3rd when the Mk15 shows up. I never got to experience the pre-trudeau times sadly, but man, semi auto 223s are a ton of fun!

Haven't shot it yet, but hoping to today. Action is a bit rough, but overall the rifle seems fairly well made, and the AR mag compatibility is a big bonus. It is currently the cheapest semi auto 223 on the market as I paid just under $1k all in.

The trigger is actually surprisingly not bad too, definitely much lighter than mil spec, and lighter than your typical Turkish shotgun. Mounted a spare Vortex Triumph I had lying around onto it. Like I said before, I actually kinda really like the look of the rifle. (Safety is on, mag is empty, just put the mag in for the photo).

My dog substituted her foot into the photo for me. Wasn't even intentional, she just hopped up on the bed while I was trying to take the photo.

And by the way, Mk15 should be arriving any day, the shop im dealing with just told me August 15th they're expecting them, which would be today.

I figure even with the Mk15 Ill hang onto this guy if it runs reliably.

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u/Iokua_CDN Aug 16 '26

Honestly looks better to me with that stock,  be curious to see how it holds up and how it compares to the mk15

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u/HappyCan7250 Aug 16 '26

I've got a Mk15 coming, last contact i had with the shop said it should be in any day.

I've also got a crusader backland comp, it'll be interesting to compare all 3. Watch the cheap Turkish one be the most reliable of them all. I do love the look and feel of the Crusader honestly, although it does have its small issues, mostly mag related.

I did see a great review on the 223 AD500 the other day on here, guy said it was surprisingly accurate and very reliable. Hoping to try it out tomorrow.

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u/Iokua_CDN Aug 16 '26

I'm honestly  expecting the Turkish ones to be the most reliable. Maybe it's wishful thinking, but I got a feeling. Especially like the Alcor that's existed in Australia for years.

You'll have a great little selection there to compare. A ranch rifle, the AR like crusader and the wire stok mk15