Nampa, Idaho (February 2024) – Caracal USA, a leading US Based manufacturer of small arms for the law enforcement and defense markets, is proud to announce its CAR816 A2 SBR was awarded the 2023 On Target Magazine Editors’ Choice Award. The CA816 A2 SBR is featured in On Target Magazine’s most recent edition in the article “Caracal CAR816 A2 SBR: The Most Durable AR on the Market Today?” written by Dave Bahde. Read the full article here.
“We are deeply honored and thrilled to receive the prestigious 2023 Editors’ Choice Award from On Target Magazine for our CAR816 A2 SBR. This recognition is a testament to the relentless dedication of the entire Caracal USA team to deliver cutting-edge firearms that exemplify excellence in performance, innovation, and reliability. We remain committed to advancing the standards of the industry and providing our customers with top-tier firearms that meet and exceed their expectations,” commented Jeffrey Spalding, president and CEO of Caracal USA.
Proudly manufactured in the USA and built to exceed the rigors of combat in the harshest environments, the CAR816 A2 is chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. The short-stroke pushrod gas piston design is controlled by a three-position gas valve. It is manufactured with the best materials such as a Carpenter 158 bolt housed in an anti-tilt carrier, a 4150 CMV barrel, and aircraft-grade aluminum. These materials, when partnered with Caracal USA’s unique barrel extension and chamber design, give exceptional accuracy as well as the ability to surpass NATO testing protocols, including destructive testing.
About CARACAL USA:
Caracal USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caracal International and the exclusive importer and manufacturer of Caracal products in the United States. Located in Nampa, Idaho, the new center of state-of-the-art firearms technology and manufacturing, Caracal USA produces high-quality solutions for the commercial, law enforcement, and defense industries.
