The C7A1 was issued to standard infantry units of the Royal Danish Army. The C8A1 is issued to units where the physically longer C7A1 could be obstructive to the unit's primary work, such as logisticians, tankers and special units.

Apr 4, 2024 · C8A1 / C8FT- The C8A1 mimicked the C7A1 changes, receiving a Canadian Weaver-spec flattop upper. For sighting units were issued a C79-series optical sight and BUS, or a DIS carry handle.

Sep 30, 2014 · According to user “RebelRouser” on AR15.com, the Canadian C7 rifle is a markedly different from the standard M16 issued to US armed forces. While the C7 is built off of the Technical Data Package from Colt, the Canadians claim to have made over 150 changes improvements to the basic rifle prior to entering production.

May 18, 2018 · Any C8 carbine could quickly be converted into the A1 model by just swapping the upper receiver. This could be done by any armorer. The existing barrel assembly, bolt carrier group and charging handle could be reused. The next generation is the C7A2.

Jul 27, 2014 · Designated by the manufacturer as the C7FT and C8FT, in Canadian service these models are issued as C7A1 and C8A1, respectively. Other derivatives are the LSW (Light Support Weapon, basically a heavy barreled C7) and SFW (Special Forces …

Dec 1, 2005 · 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.

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.

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.

The C7A1 (Diemaco C7FT) replaces the iron sight /carrying handle assembly used on the C7 with a modified Weaver rail for mounting optics. Canadian development of rails preceded U.S. standardization of the MIL-STD-1913 "Picatinny rail", so the …

The C7A2 is an improved model of the C7A1 and features a variety of upgrades. The C7A2 is fitted with the retractable stock of the C8 carbine, has ambidextrous controls, a green furniture and additional accessory rails.