The CAA Agada Rifle: Literally, Like Nothing You’ve Ever Seen!!! — SHOT Show 2022

in Industry News, Ivan Loomis, SHOT Show 2022

Lots of times at SHOT Show you see old stuff, maybe offered in a new color of Cerakote, but not from CAA USA. This year they introduced the Agada Rifle (Hebrew for “Legend”). It is in fact something completely new and unlike anything you’ve seen before.

The CAA Agada Rifle: Literally, Like Nothing You've Ever Seen!!! -- SHOT Show 2022
Unlike anything you’ve seen before!

The premise of the Agada is rooted in the concept that the way people traditionally hold a rifle is not the most combative, natural or ergonomic. The Agada sets out to change that.

The “pistol” grip is placed on the right side of the gun with the trigger also co-located with it, housed in its own trigger guard. Additionally, there is a grip safety built into where your thumb rests.

The forward grip is angled into the gun from the left side. So when the shooter is holding the gun, they are in a boxer’s stance. The gun is supported largely by the shooter’s major muscle groups. The goal is to reduce fatigue.

The CAA Agada Rifle: Literally, Like Nothing You've Ever Seen!!! -- SHOT Show 2022
The grips of the Agada Rifle place the shooter into a boxer’s stance.

Like most modern rifles the Agada features an adjustable stock, both for comb height, length of pull, and butt pad placement. It can even be folded. The rifle is chambered in 9mm and is blowback operated. It uses standard Glock magazines and the left side of the receiver is cut away and enlarged, making it easier to load, rather than forcing the shooter to come through to a traditional vertical magazine well.

The gun features an ambidextrous safety, magazine release and bolt release. And is charged by a reciprocating charging handle on the left side of the rifle. Additionally, there is a continuous top and bottom 1913 rail on the handguard, as well as M-LOK slots cut into the 3 and 9 o’clock positions for mounting accessories.

The CAA Agada Rifle: Literally, Like Nothing You've Ever Seen!!! -- SHOT Show 2022
The rifle has a reciprocating charging handle located on the left side of the gun.

Also, built into the front grip is a 500 lumen tactical light, with strobe settings. And on the opposite side of the grip (right side), is a pivoting kickstand. This allows the gun to be placed down on a level surface, but still gives the shooter immediate access should they need to retrieve the gun quickly.

You can expect the Agada Rifle in April of 2022 with a price tag of $899.00. Initially offered in a 16-inch version, 10-inch SBR, or a 10-inch rifle with a pinned and welded fake suppressor, bringing it to an overall length of 16 inches.

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The CAA Agada Rifle: Literally, Like Nothing You've Ever Seen!!! -- SHOT Show 2022
The forward grip attaches via a 1913 rail and has a built-in 500 lumen tactical light and kickstand.

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About the author: Ivan Loomis has spent a lot of time outdoors, backpacking and camping as well as extensive international travel. Eventually, he landed in the Marine Corps in the late 90’s. After a hiatus from the service to race the Baja 1000 a couple times, he reenlisted with the Air Force. Departing that he wound up in a large metropolitan Police Department for a spell before landing in the Security Contracting world. One constant through these experiences was gear and weapons. Having spent time in a lot of environments and with the opportunity to field a lot of equipment, he’s grown fond of well-made gear. He now shares those experiences, adventures, and knowledge through contributing articles and videos to various publications, including his own site: www.kitbadger.com

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  • Clint W. January 22, 2022, 9:51 am

    Another reinvention of the wheel.

  • Arthur Hall January 21, 2022, 8:18 pm

    Hmm, I’m a leftie – so pass… Apart from that – a “rifle” in 9mm parabellum is a joke.

    • Dave January 23, 2022, 3:57 pm

      I’m with you, I like my rifles to have the capability to be effectively wielded from both shoulders… hard pass

      • d a-z March 13, 2022, 1:36 pm

        Actually, it is available for lefties. Go to their website, they give you the option for left or right.

  • RICKY PRICE January 21, 2022, 4:24 pm

    Not me. Space gun.

  • Richard L Scott January 21, 2022, 3:08 am

    I’m sorry but I’m not listening to a person that wears a damn mask

    • Nate January 21, 2022, 10:47 am

      Even funnier is that his beard would make a full-face respirator worthless, let alone the mask.

    • Ben January 21, 2022, 12:20 pm

      It’s a libtard Nevada state mandate that requires all attendees and vendors of Shot Show to wear masks while indoors. True Pearce and other media members must have been given a pass while filming interviews so their audience can actually hear them.

  • Alex January 20, 2022, 9:12 pm

    Just by the rear pistol grip I will pass, nice way to get your hand and elbow shot off.

  • Aaron Hastings January 20, 2022, 7:02 pm

    I especially like the picture where the guy’s hand is IN FRONT of the muzzle but slightly below the bore line – talk about flash burns! Did anyone think about the potential issue of a hand in front of the muzzle?

  • RV January 20, 2022, 6:52 pm

    Some interesting innovations to sidestep the “assault” weapon bans in various states. The ergonomics sound as if it makes sense, but I would have to hold one to know for sure. I wonder why it is only offered in pistol calibers and not 223/556 or other rifle calibers.

  • Mason January 20, 2022, 5:27 pm

    I’ve never looked at CAA’s stuff, but I like IWI equipment.
    I wonder how long it will take for it to show up in Rambo 18. He’s already shot everything else out there. And John Wick went Muslim, sooooo……

  • callmeBob January 20, 2022, 4:31 pm

    …another hollywood ‘spacegun’ that has almost no modern day real life application.

  • Sorzy January 20, 2022, 3:42 pm

    I’d like to check one out in person. Definitely wouldn’t order unhandled sight unseen online only to find out it sucks and I hate it. MSRP of $899 isn’t bad. But being a lefty, I imagine when the left handed version comes out, it’ll be more.

    Not sure how I feel about a “kick stand” on a rifle? Most put their rifle on the ground/floor via the buttstock and lean it against a wall or something. This will take some table space if it’s a squad. lol

    Other then that, I’m all for innovation. But sometimes, just because you can, doesn’t mean you should?

    • D A-z March 13, 2022, 1:37 pm

      They have a lefty option available. Price I think is the same. Yay4that.

  • Shanz January 20, 2022, 2:50 pm

    Another CA Commyplient rifle? At least the one dude has his mask on. 🐑💨😷

  • DK Deuel January 20, 2022, 1:30 pm

    Another trendy black rifle that I don’t care about, especially because I’m left-handed. The older I get, the less interested I am in “new stuff”, I’m pretty much a single action/lever action guy now, but if you want one…enjoy!

  • jerry January 20, 2022, 1:18 pm

    I’ll wait and see. I like the built-in light, but it looks a little too far back, like it would light up your left hand and blind your 11 o’clock.

  • sfv January 20, 2022, 12:35 pm

    Leave it to Israelis to find new and innovative ways to kill people. mazel tov

  • Gary Komassa January 20, 2022, 12:04 pm

    Take off your stupid mask. I could only watch half of this video. Check the science on masks. Virus is 1 micron masks are 10-200 microns.geees

  • Rex January 20, 2022, 12:03 pm

    My first thought: Why is this rep wearing a basically useless cloth mask? To protect himself from what? It gives off a sheeple like vibe. I’d like to know if CAA mandated that he wear it. Either way, I’ll pass on their gimmicky offerings.

  • JAMES Huston January 20, 2022, 12:01 pm

    will the plus size tattooed chilcren of the corn single mom welfare chicks dig me even more if I get one

  • Wilko January 20, 2022, 11:07 am

    This firearm violates one of the basic principles of firearm handling and control by putting the support arm on the side, instead of under the weapon, to support it’s weight.
    It is the answer… to a question no one has asked. I believe it will be dead on arrival.

    • Big Al 45 January 20, 2022, 1:01 pm

      Clearly, you aren’t up to snuff on Combat rifle handling, such as in 3 gun competition.
      Combat rifles aren’t for competition target shooting.
      The technique is different, and I can see where this gun has addressed that.
      Not to mention it’s weight to begin with.
      In WW 2, many vets recognized this and altered their guns, such as a vertical grip seen on the forestock of the B.A.R.
      Truth is, the common Rifle stance is NOT ergonomic, nor natural.

  • Jim January 20, 2022, 10:54 am

    Since they’re screwing with the trigger anyway, why not go ahead and make it a bullpup?

  • August Bender January 20, 2022, 10:50 am

    I don’t know that I agree with their premise that the way people traditionally hold a rifle is not the most combative, natural or ergonomic. However, I’d like to hold one of these rifles and try it out. It is odd looking but maybe there is some advantage to the unique placement of the pistol grip/trigger and the foregrip that make for a steadier hold and more accurate shooting.

  • Duh January 20, 2022, 10:43 am

    If you become injured or incapacitated in combat and need to fire this cluster-f of a gun from the weak side, you’re done for. There is no way that is possible. Amazing a firearm design made by the Israelis overlooked that crtical necessity!

    • Philip January 20, 2022, 12:35 pm

      Excellent Points, though handling a long gun while incapacitated may be a long shot in any case. Don’t know, haven’t been there.

      • gg January 20, 2022, 4:28 pm

        Regardless, all conventional firearms can be fired from either side in a life and death situation. You may get some brass in your face at worse but at least they can be operated ambidextrously in a hold. This is impossible. Combat training and any defensive carbine training ALWAYS requires firing from the weak side.

    • jerry January 20, 2022, 1:15 pm

      It says there is an ambidextrous safety and mag release. There must be some way to fire it lefty? Maybe a forward trigger toggle?

      • gg January 20, 2022, 4:26 pm

        Regardless of the safety and mag release, look at those grips! How are you going to switch your hands for that?

  • BJG January 20, 2022, 10:14 am

    How many thousands $$$$$ will it cost?

  • Johnny Whitehead January 20, 2022, 9:53 am

    Another gimmick!

    • Philip January 20, 2022, 12:31 pm

      A classic reaction Johnny.

  • Willie-O January 20, 2022, 9:45 am

    Interesting. Unique. Worthy of a closer look. NOT ready for a “blind” pre-order.
    Admittedly, this comment doesn’t belong here, but hopefully someone at GA (or Taurus) sees it and corrects the issue. I saw the ad/promo for the Taurus 605 Defender. Since I’ve always had an affinity for revolvers with a 3” barrel, I clicked on it – took me straight to the Taurus website. Nothing. Not listed in any category on the site, nor can it be found by conducting a search. I guess I should’ve learned my lesson by now. I’m STILL waiting for my return label from Taurus so that I can send them my defective Millenium Pro .45acp back in exchange for the crappy 9mm replacement as outlined in the class action lawsuit settlement. WTH was I even thinking considering another Taurus ? Thanks to their stellar marketing/web department, I’ve been brought back to my senses.

    • Karl January 21, 2022, 10:25 am

      Agreed, I wouldn’t use a Taurash to bludgeon someone. Worst firearms I’ve ever owned.

  • Joe Marsillo January 20, 2022, 9:31 am

    Most firearms are similar in their configuration, allowing people who train regularly to put their operation into their “muscle memory.” Along comes a company who designs a radically different firearm to confuse everyone. Either re-train with only this weapon, or leave it alone, otherwise you’re setting yourself up for disaster.

  • Pilot Bill January 20, 2022, 9:16 am

    There was something in the pictures that looked off. I want to be wrong so help me be. I love innovation and ergonomics. I’ve seen AR shooters mimic this type of hold with fore grip placement in or to angle the rifle for a more ergonomic and steady stance by using more stable muscle groups and skeletal structure. So this intrigues me. The problem is the machining. It looks to me there are rolled edges and even a burr. Especially zoom in on the bolt and the charging handle cut where it slides back to lock open. That a no good place for a burr.

  • Mike in a Truck January 20, 2022, 8:41 am

    Interesting weapon but not interesting enough to get me to buy one. Id like to handle one just to be fair but I think most people will say: “cool but Im heading over to the M1A table”.

  • Richard January 20, 2022, 8:40 am

    Why ambi controls for a rifle designed strictly for right hand shooting?

  • Jack'O January 20, 2022, 8:19 am

    The picture you reference is simply a poor angle. His hand is well behind the muzzle and safe.
    Watch the video and it becomes much more clear.
    It’s an interesting concept but needs to be experienced to experienced to appreciate it.

  • survivor50 January 20, 2022, 8:15 am

    Just curious… if they’re changing our hand position to a more ” NATURAL ” placement… will there be a MOD for the French Military where the hands are ABOVE the head ???

    I see some of the ODDEST hand placements on rifles/pistols at the range… one or TWO of them seem to actually work… most of the rest look very HOLLYWOOD or VIDEO GAME !

    • KOldman January 20, 2022, 11:19 am

      Racist! LOL

  • Eric January 20, 2022, 8:13 am

    Innovative, I appreciate CAA trying something new. Looks awkward to shoot and the pictures are at weird angles, so it is hard to get a good look. Clearly the guys hand is not in front of the barrel that is an illusion. When I get a chance I would love to shoot one and try it out.

  • Danny January 20, 2022, 8:12 am

    All this for 9mm…? Waste of rifle.

    • Philip January 20, 2022, 12:30 pm

      Rep said a 10mm coming soon.

  • PacosMojo January 20, 2022, 8:05 am

    This idea seems like it would make more sense on a very heavy rifle intended for off hand firing. Or Hollywood!

  • Frank Garza January 20, 2022, 7:54 am

    As a Martial Arts instructor(and former Marine) I find this firearm unique. I’d like to see how it feels before I’d make a judgement on it. Any firearm or weapon system that encourages use of good body mechanics in my view, is always worth a look. I can understand some people not liking the design but some of the comments in my view are a little harsh. Seems like some people can’t express an opinion without saying mean things and coming across like an a-hole. I applaud any company coming out with a new firearm design.

    • Richie C MacAulay January 20, 2022, 10:47 am

      Totally agree!

      Richie MacAulay, USMC ret.

  • Leighton J Cavendish January 20, 2022, 6:40 am

    One picture looks like a sure way to blow away the top of your hand…or at least get a good dose of muzzle blast…yikes.

    • survivor50 January 20, 2022, 7:49 am

      I didn’t like that left knuckle anyway … soooo

    • PacosMojo January 20, 2022, 8:02 am

      Camera prospective.

    • Goodbuddy January 20, 2022, 9:53 am

      You have to watch the video in the article. That grip is well behind the muzzle, maybe half way down the handguard. He was sweeping the gun and the picture froze at the moment that looks like his hand was in front of the muzzle.

  • Dumdfounded January 20, 2022, 5:40 am

    Like nothing you’ve ever seen………and hopefully will never see again.

  • Jimmy Dyke January 20, 2022, 5:40 am

    In that one picture that guy will shoot a couple fingers off holding the firearm like that (The grips of the Agada Rifle place the shooter into a boxer’s stance). Dude pull that hand back or you wont be able to count past eight. Boxing and shooting are two different sports.

    • uncle freddy January 20, 2022, 11:09 am

      AND most people don’t know how to properly ‘Box’ to begin with!

      • jerry January 20, 2022, 1:40 pm

        My wife says that about me.:-(

  • Roger January 20, 2022, 5:13 am

    Not that impressive. No thanks.

  • Buckshott00 January 19, 2022, 7:00 pm

    Interesting!! Was it intended to defeat a lot of CA’s crazy rules or do they think there’s real ergonomic stability and advantage to that grip structure?

    Does that trigger pull and mechanism create reliability issues? How does it feel?

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