[SHOT 2026] Caracal CMP Pistols and CSR Bolt Guns Now Available

At SHOT Show 2026, Caracal USA announced that the CMP9 and CMP9K pistols, as well as the CSR308 and CSR338 bolt-action rifles, have finally hit the US market. In my opinion, what should make these firearms appealing to customers is that Caracal is a well-established player in the military small arms market, and the designs of these guns have undergone rigorous military endurance testing, as these are civilian counterparts of their military products. Let's take a quick look at the key specs and features of the four Caracal firearms mentioned.

Features:

1. Cold hammer forged barrel chambered in 9mm NATO. Provides extreme accuracy and able to withstand bore obstruction! Reliable and consistent feeding from 30 round MP-5 style magazines.
2. Machined 7075 T-6 forend, key lock mounted to receiver for secure alignment. Featuring M-LOK accessory mounting system and 1913 pic rail.
3. 1913 Pic rail attachment on the lower receiver allows for mounting of any stock or brace.
4. Fully ambidextrous controls mirrored from the common M4 / AR firearms to provide ease of operation and familiarity.
5. Reliable and consistent feeding from 30-round MP-5 style magazines.
6. Advanced blowback operating system provides for flawless operation and minimal felt recoil.
7. Accepts all AR/M4 style pistol grips for ergonomics and adjustability for end users.
8. All aluminum machined upper and lower receiver for extreme durability in any conditions.
9. Ambidextrous charging handle.

Technical Specifications:

• Caliber: 9x19mm Nato
• Operation: Advanced Blowback
• Modes Of Fire: Safe / Semi Auto
• Barrel Length: 9” (CMP9), 6” (CMP9K)
• Overall Length: 17.1” (CMP9), 14” (CMP9K)
• Weight: 4.96 lbs (CMP9), 4.54 lbs (CMP9K)
• Rifling Twist Rate: 1:10”
• Muzzle Device: A2 Flash Hider
• Magazine Type: HK MP-5
• Magazine Capacity 30 Rnds
• Bolt Catch: Ambidextrous
• Magazine Release: Ambidextrous
• Safety Selector: Ambidextrous

The MSRP of both Caracal CMP9 and CMP9K pistols is $1,833.

Features:

1. 32CrMoV barrel, engineered for extreme accuracy over extended round counts. 1/4 MOA (CSR308) or ½ MOA (CSR338) accuracy with factory match grade ammunition.
2. Machined 7075 T-6 forend, key lock mounted to receiver for secure alignment. Featuring KeyMod accessory mounting system and 1913 Pic rail.
3. Patented folding and fully adjustable buttstock. All adjustments performed with the support hand from the final firing position with no knobs, screws or tools. Integrated mono pod and bag slider.
4. Fully adjustable 2-stage trigger system. Make adjustments to the length of the first stage, the location of the trigger shoe within the trigger guard as well as the weight of the second stage all without disassembly of the rifle.
5. Designed to feed from readily available standard SR-25/AR-10 magazines (proprietary 10-round box magazines for CSR338).
6. Proprietary bolt design featuring 3 locking lugs, 60 degree rotation, dual ejectors, and tool steel extractor housed in a tooless body for ease of disassembly and cleaning.
7. 7075 T-6 aluminum lightweight chassis featuring enlarged trigger guard and ergonomics familiar to any modern rifle shooter.
8. 4340 steel receiver, precision machined for unprecedented accuracy. Featuring 1913 Pic rail, vertical-oriented bolt stop, and integrated 32CrMoV feeding ring.
9. Ambidextrous magazine release and safety selector (reversible safety for CSR338) ergonomically similar to any modern sporting rifle shooter.

Technical Specifications (CSR308):

• Caliber: .308 Winchester
• Operation: Bolt Action
• Safety Selector: Ambidextrous
• Effective Range: 1000m
• Barrel Length: 24”
• Overall Length: 45.6”
• Folded Length: 35”
• Weight: 11.2 lbs
• Barrel Contour: Mod. Light Palma
• Rifling Twist Rate: 1:11”
• Muzzle Device: 3 Port Brake
• Magazine Type: SR-25/AR-10
• Magazine Capacity: 10/20 rounds
• Ammunition: 155gr/168gr/175gr
• Accuracy (Moa): 1/0.5/0.25

The MSRP of the Caracal CSR308 bolt-action rifle is $3,850.

Technical Specifications (CSR338):

• Caliber: .338 Lapua Magnum
• Operation: Bolt Action
• Safety Selector: Reversible
• Effective Range: 2000m
• Barrel Length: 27”
• Overall Length: 48”
• Folded Length: 39.25”
• Weight: 13.9 lbs
• Barrel Contour: Mod. Heavy Palma
• Rifling Twist Rate: 1:10”
• Muzzle Device: 3 Port Brake
• Magazine Type: Box
• Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
• Ammunition: 250gr/300gr
• Accuracy (Moa): Sub MOA

The MSRP of the Caracal CSR338 bolt-action rifle is $6,700.