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\"Caracal
Ready to make the donuts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Currently from Boise, ID, Caracal has been chalking up wins for the last few years. And the 814 is no different. Most known to the US customer for the Enhanced F series pistols, Caracal has been quietly creeping up in rifles. And now, \u201cpistols\u201d as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"Caracal
A workhorse if not a beauty queen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Caracal is kind of a strange company to understand. Caracal USA is a subsidiary of Caracal International, who are well known in the military arms world. Caracal USA not only covers the civilian sector with things like the 814 pistol but the Western Hemisphere in military terms. While they did introduce the Enhanced F pistols to us a few years back at SHOT Show, they have mostly been quiet in the civilian market on rifles. A lot of that had to do with bandwidth. Supplying a great host of allied nations with new assault rifles and sub guns takes a lot of machine time. But finally, they have turned their attention to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Caracal
A2 style flash hider, the only plain thing about this gun<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The 814 is part of a family of AR guns, which includes pistols and rifles. Available in 5.56 and 300 AAC, the lineup covers full-size, SBR\u2019s, 14.5 inch pistols, and 11.5 inch pistols. We opted for the 11.5-inch pistol to look at this week, as 11.5 is one of the sweet spots for this type of gun. And while the 814 won\u2019t win any magazine covers for innovative looks, it has some serious engineering under the hood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Caracal
Excellent handguard construction<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

About the only thing, not special on this gun is the A2 style flash hider. And while it might not be sexy, it does work. Hence, we have been using the same one in the military since 1982. It does a decent job of flash signature reduction and an okay job of reducing muzzle climb. Given the stunning array of muzzle devices on the market, as well as the growth of suppressor ownership, perhaps Caracal just opted to let the customer make the final call for something more to their own taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Caracal
Caracal custom lower <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The barrel is, as stated, 11.5 inches. Which is a nice balance of velocity and size in this type of gun. 11.5 is seen less these days, but was the original for the SBR AR\/M16 family. This barrel, however, is more than meets the eye. Caracal is borderline obsessed with obstruction testing because that plays a huge role in many military testing protocols. Caracal has a video floating around of slamming a full power round into an obstruction, hammering them both out with a rod, and the gun goes back to shooting. That is\u2026insane. But it is nice to know you have a gun that won\u2019t break if you drop it on a pile of pillows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Caracal
The handguard is key locked to the upper receiver.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The handguard also should not be dismissed. Pictures do not do it justice, and it\u2019s easy to get lost in the black on black on black with some more black. Designed and built in-house, the MLOK compatible rail is light but robust. I mean that it feels solid in a way many handguards do not these days, and that is a big plus in my book. The flat sides are awesome for shooting from cover. At 9.1 inches, it is also long enough to use. Many guns in this price range have a very short rail, as a cost savings. 9.1 is long enough for modern grip shooting, while leaving plenty of space for a can. The top of the rail is \u201ckey locked\u201d to the upper receiver, ie a tab machined in to ensure the rail can never cant. This is a well-thought-out feature, and I bet we see others copy it in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Caracal
Trijicon MRO used for testing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The trigger I wanted to be mad about, but I can\u2019t. Caracal calls it the \u201cenhanced duty trigger\u201d, which is usually marketing code for \u201cmil-spec trash, but we made it shiny.\u201d In this case, however, Caracal actually did a very good job of cleaning up a duty trigger. No, it isn\u2019t a Geissele or a Trigger Tech. Not only would that be unexpected at this price, but it is often not allowed for LE duty weapons. There is a minimum weight before the lawyers start clutching pearls, usually about 5 pounds. Caracal comes in at 5.25, but it is very crisp. There is a very tiny bit of creep at the front of the trigger, but you have to be looking for it to notice. As far as non-Gucci triggers go, this one is very very good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Caracal
Latchless charging handle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The lower receiver isn\u2019t all Plain Jane, which was unexpected. It has some unique cuts, including a bit of machine work at the front of the mag well. I would actually think these are strengthening ribs as opposed to lightening cuts, as they are thicker than a mil-spec receiver in these areas. Point Caracal. The magazine well also features a slight flare, making those reloads just a little bit faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Caracal
Ambi safety<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

An H2 buffer rides inside an SBA 3 brace, which is easily in my top choices. This brace does a great job of attaching to your forearm, but if the Velcro did slip off and it hit you in the shoulder, it would feel just like a minimalist AR stock. In Minecraft. I also really like that the SBA 3 has QD attachment points at the rear, for a sling. But if you are running a single point, Caracal has another great option. Below the stakeless castle nut is another centered QD point, which provides perfect balance on a single point. While eliminating the need for those annoying endplates with the loops. Those always cut my hands to ribbons when I\u2019m shooting, I\u2019m not a fan. Caracal, it is obvious, did some shooting with the gun before they put it into mass production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caliber:<\/strong>\u00a05.56 x 45mm NATO
Operating principle:<\/strong>\u00a0Gas Operated, Piston
Modes of fire:<\/strong>\u00a0Safe and Semi, or optional Select Fire
Overall Length (stock extended):<\/strong>\u00a027.3\u2033 (693mm)
Overall Length (stock collapsed):<\/strong>\u00a024\u2033 (609mm)
Barrel Length:<\/strong>\u00a011.5\u2033 (406mm)
Barrel Contour:<\/strong>\u00a0Modified M4
Barrel Material:<\/strong>\u00a04150 CMV, QPQ Black Nitride
Rifling Twist:<\/strong>\u00a01:7\u201d (1:178mm)
Flash Hider:<\/strong>\u00a0A2 Style \u2013 \u00bd\u201d-28 Threads
Weight w\/o Magazine:<\/strong>\u00a06.5 lbs. (2.9kg)
Trigger type:<\/strong>\u00a0EDT\u00ae Sharp Shooter
Trigger Pull:<\/strong>\u00a05.5 lbs.\u00a0 (2.5kg)
Magazine type:<\/strong>\u00a0Polymer with Steel Feed Lips
Magazine capacity:<\/strong>\u00a030 rounds \/ 10 rounds
Hand Guard:<\/strong>\u00a0Caracal\u00ae 9.1\u2033 with M-LOK\u00ae, integrated QD
Butt stock:<\/strong>\u00a0SBA3 Pistol Brace
Grip:<\/strong>\u00a0Caracal\u00ae
Price:<\/strong> $1389<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All in all, the Caracal 814 is workhorse, and a bargain for what you get. No, it doesn\u2019t have this year\u2019s hottest lines. It isn\u2019t going to get its own Instagram channel and Victoria\u2019s Secret sponsorship. But it is a solid, well-built, do it all gun, that will survive things the supermodel lightweights get the vapors just thinking about. As AR pistols go, this is one of the best for the money you are going to find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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