The C7A2 is considered a "mid-life" upgrade for the C7 family. The addition of the TRIAD rail mount has made it easier for soldiers to attach accessories such as laser designator and tactical lights. [ 12 ]

Oct 12, 2011 · To take advantage of the TRI-AD, infantry soldiers are usually issued with a laser aiming device / illuminator, such as the AN/PEQ-2 or AN/PAQ-4, in addition to an Insight M3X weapon light. Rifles are also occasionally issued a drop-in Picatinny rail kit to mount a Cadex folding vertical grip.

The weapon could also mount an AN PAQ 4 laser pointer or Night Image Intensification Sight (Kite Sight). C7A2 - The C7A2, has a four-point telescoping stock unit similar to that of the C8 carbine and a 3-rail TRI-AD I mount on the front sight triangle.

Dec 1, 2005 · The C7A2 In 2003, the Canadian Forces implemented a mid-life upgrade to the C7A1 and C8A1 weapons that included being more compact, versatile and ambidextrous as well as better suitability to accept new attachments such as laser sights, flash lights, etc.

Aug 27, 2005 · What is this attached to the C7A2. Is it a laser sight of some sort? If the image doesnt show, it can be seen in the photo gallery, in the weapons folder...

Feb 16, 2021 · The C7A2 automatic rifle is an evolutionary or mid-life program upgrade from the C7 and C7A1 rifle variants. The upgrade is equipped with ambidextrous controls, low infrared signature and an extendable butt.

Nov 23, 2000 · I used the PAQ-4 IR laser, and can see plenty of potential with it (although my own results were horrible on the qual range, since we only had 9 rounds to zero it with, and weren't told how to adjust it).

The C7A2 is a rifle for Fireteam. It is the standard issue rifle for the Canadian Armed Forces and is based off the M16A3. C79A2 - 3.4x magnification. It is zeroed at 200 meters (about 650 feet). It has backup sights on top, toggled by Y AN/PEQ-2 - A laser sight attached on top of the gun via...

Nov 27, 2022 · Canadian C7A1s have the ‘D’ roll mark above the trigger, with a Canadian maple leaf engraving on the magazine housing. Sources state that Colt Canada refitted most of Canada’s C7A1s into the C7A2 configuration, with a collapsing buttstock, in the 2010s.

Feb 11, 2023 · gun's recoil is already low enough no need to lower it further.