The Enhanced F is a polymer-framed, striker-fired 9mm handgun designed for self-defense, concealed carry, and military and law enforcement use. Once completely run in Abu Dhabi, Caracal now has an established American division. I looked at lots of stuff with the recall and Caracal was now offering a new Caracal F Enhanced with turning it in. The low bore axis keeps muzzle flip to a minimum, and the rearward position of the slide over the grip gives the gun exceptionally fine balance. Glock Mod.19X (nach entfernen der Fangöse) Glock Mod.22,22C. The rifle is also outfitted with a Caracal pistol grip, which has a small storage compartment. That makes a center mass 50 yard shot possible, but smaller targets unlikely. I made the following changes: I’d assign that advantage to the F’s better trigger. In other words, this isn’t Caracal’s first rodeo. The company was officially launched during the 2007 IDEX exhibition in Abu Dhabi and introduced the world to their F (full-size) and C (compact) pistols. That was a while back. You’ve allowed yourselves to become conditioned into thinking that quality in firearms can be had for $500 – because you think of injection-molded cheez-whiz, aluminum or crap steel, as ‘quality.’ I know what’s involved in making a quality gun, I know what skilled labor costs, and I know what quality materials cost. Here is the statement from Caracal: UPDATE Caracal Model C Pistol Product Safety Warning and Recall Notice Caracal International LLC previously instituted a recall of Caracal Model C pistols on… “Would you put it past them they may have?”. Reviews; Bargain Hunting: the Caracal Pistol; Bargain Hunting: the Caracal Pistol. Internal Safety: (drop and firing pin) No more and no less. I’ll refer to this review if I’m ever in a position to buy a caracal, but after I read the downside hearing the teenage-heartbreak-angst of RF over caracal again makes me giggle too much to not want it. nah UAE bombs the sh*t out of ISIS really, they are the smart ones and know which side to hang out with. This continued until I saw the name Caracal. It was easy to use and should be a role model to other companies. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple FaQ for additional information. As I read on, my day improved, because the company was back with some serious products, including the Caracal Enhanced F pistol. This is what gets me excited. Add to Wish List Add to Compare. Gun Review: Caracal Enhanced F Limited Edition, RF’s tragic on-again, off-again love affair, Maryland “Assault Weapon” Ban Appealed to U.S. Supreme Court. Grip Frame: Polymer The ambidextrous magazine release has solid texturing and is placed for instinctual operation. Former gun slinger, current gun writer. Caracal CP660 Pistol. I’m still not understanding the obsession with the “low bore axis.” I’ve never really understood the obsession with bore axis heights relative to one’s hand – whether it is the upside-down revolver design or this. Develop a trigger that equals the best hammer/sear triggers out there. Every round I shot, save the TNQ 100gr frangible round, shot between those two and 4”. The new Caracal pistols made a minor stir at the 2012 SHOT Show. RF’s tragic on-again, off-again love affair with the Caracal is the stuff of legend. In fact, the grip fits your hand like it’s an extension of your body, and the grip angle is natural and comfortable. “All of our international operations manufacture the same baseline products, which include pistols, direct-impingement and gas-piston-operated rifles, precision weapon systems for DMR and sniper applications, as well as submachine guns,” Spalding said. Broberg’s guns are innovation. The guns had little noticeable recoil, and the muzzle flip was also negligible. Our field-tested firearms combine accuracy and reliability for law enforcement, security, and military forces. Â It seems there is a potential problem with the trigger unit that would allow for the pistol to fire if dropped. The full-sized 9mm Caracal semi-automatic pistol features an impressive capacity of 18+1 rounds. “The most striking feature of the Caracal pistol: its extremely low bore axis. This time, the … Caracal expects to complete 300 more units with the split location manufacturing. Knowing the way Arab minds work concerning business transactions, they may well have boxed them up and sold them to a ‘less sophisticated’ customer. The new-to-the-United States Caracal pistol is the result of Wilhelm Bubits and his Caracal design group. 5oz. This is a fairly common back and forth between RF and I. I think a gun review should be just the observable and quantifiable. In fact, I’m pretty sure the Enhanced F would have easily run rusted, steel-cased, bargain-basement ammo. Weight: 1 lbs. Fast-forward to today. Like any foreign country, the ATF has restrictions on what parts can and can’t be imported into the US, making importation of complete rifles almost impossible. Maybe it will lead to something positive and maybe not. And that’s about it. and, more impressively, it was submitted and passed the grueling German Federal Police Standard and the German Federal Armed Forces Technical Purchasing requirements. While at Steyr, he … Would you put it past them they may have? . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Does that actually tuck in comfortably when running the trigger? The frame remains made in the United Arab Emirates; the slide’s manufactured right here in the USA. In fact, the company’s dedication to the military and law enforcement goes beyond words. The UAE is one the United States allies in multiple theaters, and one of very few countries actually participating in kinetic strikes against our enemies in Afghanistan. One hundred percent of all future releases will be one hundred percent made in the America. Caracal pistols comprehensively passed all tests. He told me a small number of people where having issues like mine. Firing and ejecting any number of rounds from different manufacturers and of different types, the F ran without a hitch. The location of the slide release is also no accident. Instead of being at the back of the slide, the rear sight is machined into the slide just in front of the ejection port. They’re off and running. So, with one in the chamber, you’ve got 19 rounds on tap in a lightweight, extremely intuitive and manageable platform. This is just another example of how these pistols are built as fighters. Please take a moment to review my edit. It thought it looked that way as well, but it feels fine during the pull. The low bore axis isn’t just a talking point. It is also important to recognize that these Caracal rifles exceed all NATO testing protocols, including environmental and destructive testing. The Caracal is a striker fired semi-automatic pistol, meaning the trigger system is of the hammerless short double-action-only type. The standard 3-dot and Quick Sight systems are still available for those who don’t want to go suppressed. But yeah. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. These guns are also well designed, with an attention to keeping everything snag-free. Which I don’t have a problem with, in fact it’s why I come here! If wanted to hit what I was aiming at past seven yards I had to slow it right back down. Too many people here at TTAG get their panties in a wad when I tell you that a modern, quality sporting shotgun (ie, blued steel, interchangeable chokes, rib, wood stock) should cost about $1K+. Caracal’s signature low-profile, low-mass slide combined with its intuitive grip design results in less felt recoil allowing for faster follow-up shots. With over 15 years of experience, we have established ourselves as pioneers in building high-precision weapons. No issues with it at all. True, and a follow up by RF could be quite amusing. Although the laws of physics tell us a longer sight radius is preferable for long-distance shots, the upside to this design is speed in gunfighting distances. World-renowned firearms designer Wilhelm Bubits and a team of international engineers designed the original Caracal Model F pistol at Caracal International. Retired from Austrian Customs, Bubits is not a newcomer to the firearms world, having worked for both Glock and Steyr. This article is from the September/October 2018 issue of Combat Handguns Magazine, on sale now. “Against all odds, after Caracal recalled and destroyed every pistol they sold in the U.S., the new, redesigned Caracal is now back on the market and ready for purchase.”. RF loved the Caracal for its low bore axis and an unrivaled trigger. The TNQ shot just over 4”. 1; 2; Next. MSRP for the Enhanced F pistol is $ 599. We were told specifically it was a decent piston AR that was more than a bit influenced by the 416. The fastest was definitely the DVC, but that’s my daily carry. Compare it to the Caracal F below. Glock 17 Gen 4 FDE. Continue reading → Caracal C. By Staff - Last updated: Wednesday, November 10, 2010. Because of that, I was genuinely surprised to see Caracal reemerge after a hiatus. Trigger System: Double action I don’t think so. The trigger travel is 8 mm (0.31 in) with a trigger pull of 22 N (4.9 lb f). And run they did. With careful set-up, the Enhanced F delivers 3 1/2 to 4-inch groups. It has a solid team, and its decision to establish an American operation is brilliant. Also, they have made a few changes on the outside and inside of the pistol. This places the front and rear sights on the same focal plane. Like Somalia, or another backwards shithole country…. I will obsessively read ANY caracal news for the lulz. It looks very similar to the bore axis of a Steyr M9-A1. According to engineers at Caracal, they designed this system for short-range engagements, but the system remains accurate out to 50 yards with proper shooting fundamentals. Now at the 2018 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, announcement was made that the Caracal Enhanced F pistol is ready for prime time. The Caracal pistol is now the new service pistol of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Jordan as of April, 2008. That looks like a god awful trigger safety blade. Neuwaffe. They bought back or exchanged every pistol, and implemented design changes even though that meant you couldn’t buy a Caracal pistol in the United States for years. $515.00 IS THE PRICE FOR THE ENHANCED F. THIS IS TRULY THE GLOCK KILLER AND YES BETTER TRIGGER THAN THE WALTHER LINE WHICH UNTILL CARACAL CAME ALONG HAD THE BEST STRIKER-FIRE TRIGGER. Sleek. It’s almost too stiff to hit with just my firing hand thumb, although that may smooth out over time. Seriously. CARACAL is a world-renowned small-arms manufacturer. Thank you for your review; for your work, etc. Caracal definitely has something special to offer in the US commercial market, not just with their Enhanced F pistol, but rifles as well. You know, for “you people”. The affected Caracal pistols have serial numbers that begin with B, C, F, L, or M. If your pistol’s serial number begins with one of these letters, please follow the following steps. Accuracy-wise, I shot what I consider good groups at pace. The design has been floating around for a few years, but efforts to distribute it in the U.S. have repeatedly sputtered. Choose from traditional 3-dot sights, Quick Sight™ System,Read more . I like the midline position of the handle, as well as the overall look of the Quick Sight system. Caracal sent me two Enhanced Fs for testing: one with standard sights and another with the Quick Sight System. It just wasn’t a question worth answering. There’s nothing shiny and nothing polished, but nothing faded or uneven, either. Caracal USA is a subsidiary of Caracal International and the exclusive manufacturer of Caracal products in the United States. Against all odds, after Caracal recalled and destroyed every pistol they sold in the U.S., the new, redesigned Caracal is now back on the market and ready for purchase. ENHANCED F 9MM PISTOL Designed for self-defense and concealed carry users with features that today’s law enforcement and military users demand. Although this is great for concealed carry, it can be detrimental if you need to rack the slide one-handed. My first series of bench shot groups averaged 6” at 25 yards. Glock Mod.35. This is designed as a catch point for racking the slide one-handed if needed. Please have your dealer email their license to [email protected] or they can also fax it in. Barrel Length: 4 inches I made the following changes: The Enhanced F pistol is shipped in a Caracal branded hard case with 2 magazines, an Otis cleaning kit, cable lock, and a user manual. I was able to keep my ground at around 1.5 to 2 inches while shooting at pace. I felt quite a bit of grit in the trigger moving forwards, resetting; more than on the pull itself. Please, Please, Please TTAG NO MORE Caracal, EVER……. That said, I’ve been shooting for some time, and I practice regularly. This is the one with the Waffenworks printed on it as well. The gun’s ergonomics are exceptional. 1 of 2 Go to page. The Caracal F weighs only 26.46 ounces (750 grams), while the Caracal C weighs only 24.69 ounces (700 grams). The sights, low bore axis, and handle moved closer to the center of the slide are all things that we don’t usually see on Modern Plastic Fantastic striker fired pistols. The sight design is also smooth, which gave me a moment of pause. If you really want to get fast at lining up a square-shouldered pistol on a target, get rid of the sights completely. If you have never held an Enhanced F pistol, you need to. And I do find them very fast to align, but it’s really the ability to see the rear sight more sharply that helps me. The rear sight of the Model F Caracal is integrated into the breech face of the slide. Matter of fact, just eliminate the sights completely. I have nearly no distance vision (even corrected), on some days carbine front posts start to get lost in the fuzz too. I could pour rounds out of the gun with some speed. Summary: Walt Rauch’s review, photos and rating of the Caracal F pistol, plus user ratings, user comments and Caracal’s pricing, photo & specs. Full review of the new Caracal 814 A2 300 Blackout AR-15 pistol with some accuracy testing, in depth discussion on its features, and what I think of it overall. I am VERY glad there’s an ACTUAL *unbiased* review on the Caracal. I’m smart enough to know a RF caracal review is all entertainment, no real useful information; but maybe for the less knowledgable you insist on a disclaimer for all articles with RF-Caracal coverage. Fake News? TTAG review here: http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2012/03/joe-grine/gun-review-steyr-m9a1/. I put an 8” target at 15 yards and tested my first round draw-to-fire time. I didn’t get any appreciable benefit from the slimmer profile and TTAG’s jefe reports that the trigger is no longer a standout. The Caracal pistol is a new pistol I've had the opportunity to test. The release is perfectly placed for instinctual and efficient operation. When I do this with a Glock, I can get fist-sized groups at 15 yards. Its other major dimensions are somewhere in between the G19 and G17 — except for weight. This was even more pronounced when I shot the gun with my strong hand only. Glock Mod.45 BDMP für die Disziplin DP3 zugelassen Preis 118,90 Euro. The Caracal pistol is a new pistol I've had the opportunity to test. I’d be curious to see if this is actually lower. I am looking forward to seeing what Caracal USA has in store for us next year, already. Neuwaffe. The Caracal’s design features represent the cutting edge of semi-automatic pistol design. Gun Review: The American-Made Caracal Enhanced F 9mm Pistol Not many guns can simply disappear and come back to the market, but the Caracal Enhanced F pistol came back even better for concealed carry. If I had my way, I’d just post a photo of my evaluation notes and score sheet and leave it at that. My SR9C has one and I’ve been tempted to take it out, fill it in with epoxy and smooth out the trigger face even though it’s quite unobtrusive already. The gun is designed for fighting, so the barrels are SAAMI proof-tested for +P ammunition. It’s a pistol that has let me focus on other skills rather than fight my eyes, and because target shooting with it gets boring fast (although pistol-jenga could be fun). As I sat at my desk reviewing “new” guns for upcoming projects, my eyes began to glaze over. The gun creates more of a backward push into my palm, and less muzzle rise than you average semi-automatic handgun. 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