Judging by the amount of "I'm ready to be hurt again" posts, I don't think anyone is dreaming. They're well aware of the possibilities, and forging ahead anyways. Gotta love the tenacity
Brigade Makasi MK15 We're back in business!!
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20YearsOfTannerite
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Thank you sir, that's a fine list. However, we seem to have different interpretations of "cost effective". I consider yours a rather premium build. Buy once, cry once, I suppose. I am getting a TriggerTech Duty Trigger, Flat, 3.5lb (fixed) though.
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It's a Makasi. It's a unique rifle.
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yup and as such if the liberals want to ban it they will need to reopen the legislation to make an amendment.
and I don't think that's really a priority given that the current round of OICs and legislation around the gun grab are a total failure.
The difference is the Crypto didn’t have an FRT number so it didn’t go through the approval process at the RCMP labs, they then deemed it a variant of the AR-15, the Makasi has been classified as non restricted by the RCMP since April 14th, yes I know they could change their minds like they did with for example the ATRS Modern Varmint or countless semi auto shotguns, but the Makasi isn’t a variant of anything, it’s a mashup of 2 or 3 different rifles meaning it’s its own thing, not an AR, not a FAL, not an AR-180, but ya the issue is that it’s $2700 after taxes.
The Crypto didn’t go through the RCMP lab so it never got an FRT number, they then classified it as a variant of the AR-15, the Makasi was made/invented before C-21 passed which means it doesn’t have to comply with C-21, only new firearms invented after C-21 passed have to comply, even if it’s legal now the Liberals could ban later, but ya the Makasi already has a non restricted FRT which means it was approved for import and classified as non restricted by the RCMP since April 14th 2026,
LOL, most of that list is predicated on me already owning the mentioned bits and pieces, which are either sitting in my spares bin or on rifles that can no longer be fired. The one exception is my new Geissele 2-Stage Trigger, which I purchased and promptly forgot to mention in my list!
20YearsOfTannerite
Regular
If you already had it, I'd agree that's about as cost effective as it gets! I went with the TT because it's relatively cheap, heard good things about it, easy to install.
How involved is an aftermarket trigger replacement on something that isn't in a self-contained drop-in-ready cassette like the TT?
Also, why a 2-stage in something like the Makasi? I'm genuinely curious as I'm new to anything AR-esque, got my PAL too late to touch an AR or handgun
Painkillers
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A two stage trigger is best for making deliberate, accurate shots with. You can stage your breathing with the trigger. Breath out and acquire sight picture as you take up the slack, half your lungs out at the wall...hold your breath/verify target, break the shot.If you already had it, I'd agree that's about as cost effective as it gets! I went with the TT because it's relatively cheap, heard good things about it, easy to install.
How involved is an aftermarket trigger replacement on something that isn't in a self-contained drop-in-ready cassette like the TT?
Also, why a 2-stage in something like the Makasi? I'm genuinely curious as I'm new to anything AR-esque, got my PAL too late to touch an AR or handgun
In a military application, I'm to understand It's a bit of a target verification type thing. It gives the shooter that brief moment of "do I want to". If that is BS, and I suspect it might be, a two stage trigger is certainly safer than the alternative when grouped together in a trench or on horse by the thousands (two stage triggers were widely adopted during late 19th century conflicts). Either way, it is a deliberate design.
Without the stage, if you're not really, really familiar with the rifle, you won't know when the sear will release. Where are you with your breathing, sight picture, etc., etc., when the gun discharges?
Two stage aside, the only more accurate trigger is either a hair trigger (really fvcking dangerous), or a set trigger which at least lets you know when things are about to get, really fvcking dangerous!
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The incredibly low response to the compensation registration should demonstrate very clearly to everyone (gun owner/gun grabber/average Canadian) what the playing field looks like right now.
20YearsOfTannerite
Regular
Everything you said makes sense to me, but more so for a bolt action rifle, or hunting in general. I have no clue on the military application, if single stage is more common or not, but I'm assuming it is. I don't consider the Makasi a precision rifle, at least I won't be using it for that. That's why I went with a single stage trigger, just seemed a bit faster to me, simpler.A two stage trigger is best for making deliberate, accurate shots with. You can stage your breathing with the trigger. Breath out and acquire sight picture as you take up the slack, half your lungs out at the wall...hold your breath/verify target, break the shot.
In a military application, I'm to understand It's a bit of a target verification type thing. It gives the shooter that brief moment of "do I want to". If that is BS, and I suspect it might be, a two stage trigger is certainly safer than the alternative when grouped together in a trench or on horse by the thousands (two stage triggers were widely adopted during late 19th century conflicts). Either way, it is a deliberate design.
Without the stage, if you're not really, really familiar with the rifle, you won't know when the sear will release. Where are you with your breathing, sight picture, etc., etc., when the gun discharges?
Two stage aside, the only more accurate trigger is either a hair trigger (really fvcking dangerous), or a set trigger which at least lets you know when things are about to get, really fvcking dangerous!
LOL you missed the point. The crypto was fully C-21 compliant. It was literally built to the letter of the law to accomodate new legislation and the RCMP turned it into a prohib anyways. Why the Makasi made it to the NR/R category? No idea! Just enjoy it while you can.
It's really mostly a matter of personal preference. I prefer 2-stages on both bolt guns and carbines (precision or not). The argument can be made that a single-stage can be faster in a dynamic shooting application but something like an SSA-E/SSD-E can also be run pretty damn fast.
I suspect they came down hard on that rifle because the way these guys bypass the FRT process and they decided to make an example out of them. it is as simple as that. There had been precedences people just need to play the game properly - this is bureaucracy you are dealing with. Yes, you can still get burnt by playing the game properly, but at least it reduces the chance you get burnt by personal grudges and being made an example to others.
Generically it is a modern sporting rifle. Specifically it is a Makasi, which is its own thing.
Would you call a G3, Galil or Tavor, etc. an AR? They're all black rifles, but they certainly aren't AR's.
With the legal changes done by the Libs in C-21 (I think it was) the horsemen can arbitrarily reclassify any gun without time limit or reason given. They don't even need an OIC, the firearms lab can simply change the classification to 'prohibited' in the FRT with no other effort required. I expect people would challenge that, but we all know how effective the legal system is in supporting government actions when it comes to guns and 'public safety'.
Mark
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Soon you will …have absolutely nothing. Elbows up!
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Wow…need some Kleenex nowIm in Saskatchewan - we shall C:0)
I sure would like wood stocks ...
