AR15 - FAL Hybrid Rifle? Huh?

Published on October 3, 2023
Duration: 0:58

This video introduces the Brigade Manufacturing Makasi, a unique AR-15 and FAL hybrid rifle. It highlights FAL-inspired features like a non-reciprocating side-charging handle and a hinged receiver opening. A brief live-fire demonstration showcases its operation and recoil.

Quick Summary

The Brigade Manufacturing Makasi is a unique AR-15 and FAL hybrid rifle. It features FAL-inspired elements like a non-reciprocating side-charging handle and a receiver that hinges open via a lever, differentiating it from standard AR-15 designs.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: AR-15 FAL Hybrid?
  2. 00:30Design: FAL Features on AR Platform
  3. 00:48Live Fire Demo & Recoil

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Brigade Manufacturing Makasi a unique rifle?

The Makasi is notable as an AR-15 and FAL hybrid. It incorporates FAL-inspired features like a non-reciprocating side-charging handle and a receiver that hinges open, unlike the standard AR-15 takedown method.

What FAL-inspired features are present on the Makasi rifle?

The Makasi features a non-reciprocating side-charging handle on the left side, a modified magazine well, and a folding stock. Most distinctively, it opens by hinging at the receiver, similar to the FAL.

What caliber is the Brigade Manufacturing Makasi chambered in?

The Brigade Manufacturing Makasi rifle is chambered in 5.56 NATO and is designed to accept standard AR-15 magazines.

How does the Makasi rifle differ from typical AR-15s in its operation?

The Makasi differs significantly by using a FAL-style hinged opening mechanism for disassembly, operated by a lever, instead of the AR-15's traditional push-pin takedown method.

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