Overview
PRECISION THAT’S UNPARALLELED
The CAR 816 is a center-fire, gas-operated, and rotating bolt system tactical rifle, chambered in 5.56x45 mm 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. The operating system is a short-stroke pushrod gas piston system. The gas systems are controlled by an adjustable gas valve with three positions. Position one is for normal operation. Position two is for operation in adverse conditions, low impulse ammunition, or when the system becomes fouled. Position three is for normal operation with a sound suppressor affixed and allows cycling of the action. The weapon is available in various barrel lengths from 7.5’’ PDW, 10.5” CQB, and 14.5” Carbine to 16” Carbine rifle.
CAR 816 Standard Features
- 816 operates on the new short-stroke piston system with three settings
- Single Cerakote colour finish available
- Semi-automatic only and select-fire models
- Multiple barrel lengths from 7.5” PDW to 16”
- Full Ambi configuration
- Eight QD Sling Attachments
specifications
PDW 7.5”
| CALIBRE | 5.56x45mm NATO |
|---|---|
| OPERATING PRINCIPLE | Gas operated, piston |
| MODES OF FIRE | Safe, semi, and automatic |
| OVERALL LENGTH (STOCK EXTENDED) | 27.9”(709 mm) |
| OVERALL LENGTH (STOCK COLLAPSED) | 24.7”(627 mm) |
| BARREL LENGTH | 7.5”(190 mm) |
| BARRELL CONTOUR | Mil Std M4 |
| RATE OF TWIST | 1:7 / 178 |
| MUZZLE BRAKE | A2 style |
| SITE RADIUS | 10.6”(270mm) |
| WEIGHT W/O MAGAZINE | 6.44lbs(2.92kg) |
| TRIGGER TYPE | MIL-SPEC |
| TRIGGER PULL | 2.49-4.31kg (5.5-9.5lbs) |
| MAGAZINE TYPE | Aluminium |
| MAGAZINE CAPACITY, RND | 30 |
| BUTTSTOCK | Adjustable length (6 positions) |
| CYCLING RATE OF FIRE | 750-950 rpm |
COMPACT 10.5"
| CALIBRE | 5.56x45mm NATO |
|---|---|
| OPERATING PRINCIPLE | Gas operated, piston |
| MODES OF FIRE | Safe, semi, and automatic |
| OVERALL LENGTH (STOCK EXTENDED) | 30.6” (778mm) |
| OVERALL LENGTH (STOCK COLLAPSED) | 27.3” (694mm) |
| BARREL LENGTH | 10.5” (267mm) |
| BARRELL CONTOUR | Mil Std M4 |
| RATE OF TWIST | 1:7 / 178 |
| MUZZLE BRAKE | A2 style |
| SITE RADIUS | 14” (355.6mm) |
| WEIGHT W/O MAGAZINE | 6.7lbs (3.05kg) |
| TRIGGER TYPE | MIL-SPEC |
| TRIGGER PULL | 2.49-4.31kg (5.5-9.5lbs) |
| MAGAZINE TYPE | Aluminium |
| MAGAZINE CAPACITY, RND | 30 |
| BUTTSTOCK | Adjustable length (6 positions) |
| CYCLING RATE OF FIRE | 750-950 rpm |
CARBINE 14.5"
| CALIBRE | 5.56x45mm NATO |
|---|---|
| OPERATING PRINCIPLE | Gas operated, piston |
| MODES OF FIRE | Safe, semi, and automatic |
| OVERALL LENGTH (STOCK EXTENDED) | 34.8” (887mm) |
| OVERALL LENGTH (STOCK COLLAPSED) | 31.5” (802mm) |
| BARREL LENGTH | 14.5” (368mm) |
| BARRELL CONTOUR | Mil Std M4 |
| RATE OF TWIST | 1:7 / 178 |
| MUZZLE BRAKE | A2 style |
| SITE RADIUS | 14” (355.6mm) |
| WEIGHT W/O MAGAZINE | 7.2lbs (3.3kg) |
| TRIGGER TYPE | MIL-SPEC |
| TRIGGER PULL | 2.49-4.31kg (5.5-9.5lbs) |
| MAGAZINE TYPE | Aluminium |
| MAGAZINE CAPACITY, RND | 30 |
| BUTTSTOCK | Adjustable length (6 positions) |
| CYCLING RATE OF FIRE | 750-950 rpm |
CARBINE 16"
| CALIBRE | 5.56x45mm NATO |
|---|---|
| OPERATING PRINCIPLE | Gas operated, piston |
| MODES OF FIRE | Safe, semi, and automatic |
| OVERALL LENGTH (STOCK EXTENDED) | 36.3” (992mm) |
| OVERALL LENGTH (STOCK COLLAPSED) | 33” (838mm) |
| BARREL LENGTH | 16” (406mm) |
| BARRELL CONTOUR | Mil Std M4 |
| RATE OF TWIST | 1:7 / 178 |
| MUZZLE BRAKE | A2 style |
| SITE RADIUS | 14” (355.6mm) |
| WEIGHT W/O MAGAZINE | 7.2lbs (3.3kg) |
| TRIGGER TYPE | MIL-SPEC |
| TRIGGER PULL | 2.49-4.31kg (5.5-9.5lbs) |
| MAGAZINE TYPE | Aluminium |
| MAGAZINE CAPACITY, RND | 30 |
| BUTTSTOCK | Adjustable length (6 positions) |
| CYCLING RATE OF FIRE | 750-950 rpm |
