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Canadian modular assault rifle project, a C7 replacement?

Should units that might actually use them during a parade or deactivate their current or partial stock when they get the new ones and use the deactivated ones strictly for ceremonial? 🤷‍♂️
 
We probably have a few hundred C7A1s in storage around the country, we could simply consolidate them all in the Alta Vista vault for use in ceremonial purposes.
 
markppcli said:
The entirety of the PPCLI was deeply perplexed that not buying them was an option
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I still remember the QMSI signed me up for a NPF deduction for my sash so I can be awarded one upon my promotion.

Was very clear that I was happy to pay for my own sash. I didn't understand why my pay was deducted without my permission but everybody whitewashed it.
 
I think “mandatory purchase” of collar dogs is more common than it should be.
 
MJP said:
I still remember the QMSI signed me up for a NPF deduction for my sash so I can be awarded one upon my promotion.

Was very clear that I was happy to pay for my own sash. I didn't understand why my pay was deducted without my permission but everybody whitewashed it.
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I got my sash paid for by my dues - the sash can be ordered for free off Logistik. I had to pay for my stick.... and all my accoutrements
 
I’m not sure this component of the Colt CZ Group is Canadian, I believe a lot of its key players are American. The CEO was the CEO previously of EOTECH.

This is an example of their product although this LPVO is 1-8 not 1-6. Tech Data Sheet — 1-8x28mm.png
 
Colt Optics has now publicly released their initial optics line up. Interestingly no 1-6 LPVO mentioned at all, only 1-8. Either Canada has decided to contract a Canadian only bespoke optic or the CAF releases had an error.

Details on their website: VMR 1-8x28 - Colt Optics

Press release details here as well:
soldiersystems.net

Colt Optics Launches VMR Series Riflescope | Soldier Systems Daily

Michigan (April 13, 2026) – Colt Electro Optics LLC(“Colt Optics”) hereby announces the release its first products, the VMR series riflescopes. Colt Optics ...
soldiersystems.net soldiersystems.net
 
Fabius said:
Colt Optics has now publicly released their initial optics line up. Interestingly no 1-6 LPVO mentioned at all, only 1-8. Either Canada has decided to contract a Canadian only bespoke optic or the CAF releases had an error.

Details on their website: VMR 1-8x28 - Colt Optics

Press release details here as well:
soldiersystems.net

Colt Optics Launches VMR Series Riflescope | Soldier Systems Daily

Michigan (April 13, 2026) – Colt Electro Optics LLC(“Colt Optics”) hereby announces the release its first products, the VMR series riflescopes. Colt Optics ...
soldiersystems.net soldiersystems.net
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Colt Optics had a booth at the recent USASOC Sniper Comp in Ft Bragg. They had the new CAF Carbines out on display with the 1-8.

Edit: The confusing part was they had both Colt Optics, and Colt Tactical Optics signage - but the folks in shirts said Colt Optics, and the booth was listed as Colt Defense.

I would not be surprised if Colt had bought Armament Technology, as Andy was the ELCAN guy and had also acquired USOptics and a few others.
 
PrairieFella said:
Howd they look? Any impressions?
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Honestly I didn’t get over in time to look the second day they were on a firing line and had closed their booth (but paid for the entire lunch ). Those who shot them said they where hands down better than the Sig 1-6 (which isn’t a lofty endorsement though) and the only guy I know who played with them for a bit was irked they didn’t have a higher power one since it was a Sniper Comp. No one (I know) got a chance to see how they tracked with adjustments or how they looked with clip on NV.

But they did have some folks from Nighforce, Leupold and a few others nervous.
 
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