I think that "anyone" with an idea would have to be AEI or the production manager at Stag Arms.
Our Model 8 Piston carbines are now licensed and being built, ongoing. I don't have an updated ETA, I have an educated assumption that says a few weeks.
I can say that first CDN Model 8s are all 1/7, 223 Wylde, and that the custom barrels do take time.
For the Model 8 in this config is $1675, the 8L is $1735.
We are taking contact list backorders every almost every day on these and if you would like to be contacted on arrival, please make sure we have your contact info.
I'm talking to Stag Arms in a couple of hours, if they do give me a better time estimate, I'll post it.
Thank-you for your interest.