The Colt Canada C8 carbine range are carbine variants of the C7 family, and are mechanically and visually very similar to the Colt Model 723 M16A2 carbine. Colt made the initial C8s for Canadian Forces as the Colt Model 725.

The C8A1 (Diemaco C8FT) is essentially a C8 carbine with a C7A1 flat-top upper receiver; the carbine having a 368-millimetre (14.5 in) barrel versus the 508-millimetre (20.0 in) barrel typically seen on the C7. [14]

May 18, 2018 · The first carbine is the C8. In many ways similar to the Colt 653 or commercial M16A1 carbines, but with some Canadian changes. First, the carbine used a two-position receiver extension with the old spanner-type receiver extension nut. The carbine maintained the A1-field sights, as well as, the fired cartridge case deflector.

The original C8 carbine line has been expanded to meet various military needs in Canada. The C8A1 is an improved version of the original with a detachable carrying handle and upper receiver using the C79 optical sight.

May 30, 2024 · The C8A1 is an improved version of the original with a detachable carrying handle and upper receiver utilizing a C79 optical sight. The C8SWF (Special Forces Weapon) has a longer, heavier barrel for assault rifle-type functionality in-the-field.

Feb 5, 2023 · The C8A1, also known as the Diemaco C8FT, is a modified version of the C7A1 that features a flat-top upper receiver. This carbine is a C8 with a C7A1 flat-top receiver, boasting a 368-millimeter barrel compared to the 508-millimeter barrel typically seen on the C7.

The C8 carbine is the carbine member of the C7 family and is mechanically and aesthetically very similar to the Colt Model 653. The C8 was initially produced by Colt, as the Model 725, for the Canadian Armed Forces, and show first debut in 1983, …

Jun 14, 2021 · An improved version appeared as the "C8A1" and incorporated the C79 optical sight in place of the detachable carrying handle. The "C8SFW" (Special Forces Weapon) is a heavy-duty carbine version that brings about use of a longer, heavier barrel assembly and mounting support for an underslung 40mm grenade launcher.

Mar 22, 2011 · In place of the carrying handle/rear sight combination, the C-7A1 Assault Rifle has a raised rear sight and a MIL-STD-1913 rail to allow the mounting of a large variety of optics.

Nov 6, 2020 · C8 Flat Top (FT): With the move to the C7A1 and ELCAN setup, the C8 Flat Top, more commonly known, but unofficially, as the C8A1, was introduced in the early stages of the Afghanistan War.