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C8carbine
A C8A2

C8 carbine

Production information

Country of origin

Canada

Manufacturer(s)

Colt Canada (Formerly called Diemaco)

Year(s) designed

1984

Production began

1994

Technical specifications

Weapon type

Carbine

Caliber

5.56×45mm NATO

Action

Gas operated, Rotating bolt

Length

  • Stock Extended: 33 in (84 cm)(C8A1/2/3)
  • Stock Retracted: 29.9 in (76 cm)}(C8A1/2/3)
  • Stock Extended: 39 in (99 cm) (C8CT)
  • Stock Retracted:31 in (79 cm)(C8CT)

Barrel length

10–16 in (25–41 cm)

Weight

5.5 lb (2.5 kg)

Weight empty

6.5 lb (2.9 kg)

Feed system

30 round STANAG magazine

Cyclic rate

750-950 rpm

Minimum range

360m

Muzzle velocity

840 m/s

Usage

Notable users

ArgentinaCanadaCyprusDenmarkNetherlandsIcelandNew ZealandNorwayUnited Kingdom

Other information

Other name(s)

L119A1(British designation)Kb M/96(Danish designation) [Source] • [Talk] The C8 is the carbine member of the C7 family and is mechanically and aesthetically very similar to the Colt Model 653.

Contents

  • 1 History
  • 2 Design
  • 3 Variants
  • 4 Derivatives
    • 4.1 Colt Canada MRR
    • 4.2 Diemaco PDW
  • 5 Gallery
  • 6 References
  • 7 See also

History[]

The C8 was initially produced by Colt as the Model 725 for the Canadian Armed Forces, and was first debuted in 1983. Originally design for vehicle crews, it is now used by paratroopers and special forces. It was adopted by the Canadian Army in 1994. In 2005, Diemaco was bought by Colt Defence, becoming Colt Canada.[1][2]

Design[]

The C8 is a gas-operated, rotating bolt select fire family of carbines, which fire from a direct gas system, it is based on its American counterpart, the Colt Model 725. It can be configured as a carbine, assault rifle, compact carbine, and even a precision rifle, it's mostly made of steel and polymer.[1][2]

The gun features most of the internal parts of the C7, but adds a shortened buffer-tube and barrel, in addition to the fixed stock being replaced by an adjustable 4-position buttstock. Like the C7, it uses 5.56×45mm NATO C77, similar to the standard SS109, however, a 1/7 twist had to be added so the gun doesn't present malfunctions with the Canadian cartridge, this twist makes the receiver compatible with non STANAG magazines, such as the G36 and the Steyr AUG magazines, however, this is not recommended.[1][2]

The gun baseline uses an A2 style carry handle sight, but it can be replaced with a flat-top Picatinny rail receiver, for mounting optics.[2]

Variants[]

  • C8A1: An improved model with 14.5" barrel and C79 sights.[1]
  • C8A2: C8A1 with a heavier barrel.[1]
  • C8A3: C8A2 with ambidextrous compatibility.[1]
  • C8A4: A prototype, that will ended up becoming the MMR.
  • C8SFW (Special Forces Weapon): A variant of the C8A1 that features a longer heavier barrel, that is 15.7" long.[3]
  • C8CQB: A even more compact design based on the M4 carbine and its derivative the CQBR. Comes with a shorter barrel (10.5"-11.5").[3]
  • C8CT (Custom Tactical): A marksman derivative of the C8, available only in semi-auto, it has rails adapter and a 16" barrel. Equivalent to the C7CT[2]
  • C8FTHB (Flat Top Heavy Barrel): A C8A2 with a flat top and Picatinny rail receiver. Replace by the C8A3.
  • C8IUR (Integrated Upper Receiver): Civilian variant that has a RAS quad-rail handguard.[4]
  • L119A1: British designation of the C8SFW, with added rails.
  • M/10 Carbine: Danish designation with a Norgon LLC Ambi-Catch™.[5]

Derivatives[]

Colt Canada MRR[]

Uses a monolithic upper, meaning that the handguard and upper are one single unit.[6]

Diemaco PDW[]

A proposed yet rejected prototype of a C8, the gun was designed so it was even more compact than the C8.[1]

Gallery[]

A member of the 7th NL SBS armed with a Diemaco C8A1 carbine with Elcan C79 sight and Heckler & Koch AG-C grenade launcherA member of the 7th NL SBS armed with a Diemaco C8A1 carbine with Elcan C79 sight and Heckler & Koch AG-C grenade launcherA C8FTHB with a holographic sightA C8FTHB with a holographic sightA C8A3, with a Colt A2 RearsightA C8A3, with a Colt A2 RearsightGevær M/10 Carbine with an angled gripGevær M/10 Carbine with an angled gripC8 IUR use by a Danish soldier. With a C79 ScopeC8 IUR use by a Danish soldier. With a C79 ScopeC8A4, a kind of MRR (Modular Rail Rifle) with M-LOK attachment point and a C7 bayonetC8A4, a kind of MRR (Modular Rail Rifle) with M-LOK attachment point and a C7 bayonetC7CT (top) and C8CT (bottom) note the shorter barrel and new stock and gripC7CT (top) and C8CT (bottom) note the shorter barrel and new stock and grip

References[]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 https://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/detail.asp?smallarms_id=608
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 http://www.military-today.com/firearms/c8.htm
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://weaponsystems.net/system/251-%3E%3EDiemaco%20C8
  4. ↑ https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/02/17/review-colt-canada-iur-c8-integrated-upper-receiver/
  5. ↑ http://02a574b.netsolhost.com/Home_files/Page421.htm
  6. ↑ https://www.coltcanada.com/mrr.html

See also[]

  • Colt Canada C7
  • Colt M4

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