Overview
Overview

TACTICAL RIFLE FOR STRATEGIC SUCCESS
The CAR 816 is a centre-fire, gas-operated tactical rifle, chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. The CAR 816 is a tactical weapon designed for the high-end use of law enforcement and military applications. The weapon is available in semi-automatic and select-fire configurations.
CAR 816 Standard Features
- CAR 816 operates on short-stroke piston system with three settings
- Semi-automatic only and select-fire models
- Multiple barrel lengths from 7.5” PDW to 16”
- Full ambidextrous configuration
specifications
specifications
PDW 7.5”
CALIBRE | 5.56x45mm NATO |
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OPERATING PRINCIPLE | Gas operated, piston |
MODES OF FIRE | Safe, Semi-auto, Auto |
OVERALL LENGTH (EXTENDED/COLLAPSED) | 27.9” (709 mm)/24.7” (627 mm) |
SIGHT RADIUS | 10.6” (270mm) |
WEIGHT W/O MAGAZINE | 6.44lbs (2.92kg) |
TRIGGER TYPE | MIL-SPEC |
MAGAZINE CAPACITY, RND | 30 |
BUTTSTOCK | Adjustable length (6 positions) |

COMPACT 10.5"
CALIBRE | 5.56x45mm NATO |
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OPERATING PRINCIPLE | Gas operated, piston |
MODES OF FIRE | Safe, Semi-auto, Auto |
OVERALL LENGTH (STOCK EXTENDED/COLLAPSED) | 30.6” (778mm)/27.3” (694mm) |
SIGHT RADIUS | 14” (355.6mm) |
WEIGHT W/O MAGAZINE | 6.7lbs (3.05kg) |
TRIGGER TYPE | MIL-SPEC |
MAGAZINE CAPACITY, RND | 30 |
BUTTSTOCK | Adjustable length (6 positions) |

CARBINE 14.5"
CALIBRE | 5.56x45mm NATO |
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OPERATING PRINCIPLE | Gas operated, piston |
MODES OF FIRE | Safe, Semi-auto, Auto |
OVERALL LENGTH (STOCK EXTENDED/COLLAPSED) | 34.8” (887mm)/31.5” (802mm) |
SIGHT RADIUS | 14” (355.6mm) |
WEIGHT W/O MAGAZINE | 7.2lbs (3.3kg) |
TRIGGER TYPE | MIL-SPEC |
MAGAZINE CAPACITY, RND | 30 |
BUTTSTOCK | Adjustable length (6 positions) |

CARBINE 16"
CALIBRE | 5.56x45mm NATO |
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OPERATING PRINCIPLE | Gas operated, piston |
MODES OF FIRE | Safe, Semi-auto, Auto |
OVERALL LENGTH (STOCK EXTENDED/COLLAPSED) | 36.3” (925mm)/33” (840mm) |
SIGHT RADIUS | 14” (355.6mm) |
WEIGHT W/O MAGAZINE | 7.4lbs (3.4kg) |
TRIGGER TYPE | MIL-SPEC |
MAGAZINE CAPACITY, RND | 30 |
BUTTSTOCK | Adjustable length (6 positions) |
