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{{Short description|Canadian assault rifle, introduced 1984}}
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{{Infobox weapon
| name            = Colt Canada C7
| image           = C7A1 with IronSights.JPG
| caption         = Colt Canada C7A1 with [[bayonet]] attached
| type            = {{UBL|C7 ([[Assault rifle]]) | C8 ([[Carbine]]) }}
| service         = 1984–present
| wars            = {{ubli|[[United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda|Rwandan Civil War]]|[[United Nations Protection Force|Yugoslav Wars]]|[[Operation Deliverance|Somali Civil War]]|[[British military intervention in the Sierra Leone Civil War|Sierra Leone Civil War]]<ref>{{cite book|title=Certain Death in Sierra Leone: The SAS and Operation Barras 2000|series=Raid 10|publisher=[[Osprey Publishing]]|first=Will |last=Fowler|date=10 Apr 2010 |isbn=9781846038501|pages=24–25}}</ref>|[[War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)|War in Afghanistan]]|[[Iraq War]]|[[Syrian civil war]]|[[War in Iraq (2013–2017)]]|[[Russian invasion of Ukraine]]}}
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| designer        = 
| number          = {{gaps|250,000+}}
| length          = {{ubli|{{convert|1006|mm|abbr=on}} (C7/C7A1/C7A2 stock extended)|{{convert|929.8|mm|abbr=on}} (C7A2 stock collapsed)}}
| action          = [[Gas-operated]], [[Closed bolt|closed]] [[rotating bolt]], [[Direct impingement#Stoner bolt and carrier piston system|Stoner bolt and carrier piston]]
| image_size      = 300
| origin          = Canada
| is_ranged       = Yes
| used_by         = See ''[[#Users|Users]]''
| design_date     = 
| manufacturer    = {{ubli|[[Diemaco]] (1982–2005) |[[Colt Canada]] <span style{{=}}"white-space: nowrap">(2005–present)</span>}}
| production_date = 1982–present
| variants        = 
| weight          = {{ubli|{{convert|3.3|kg|abbr=on}} (C7, unloaded) |{{convert|2.68|kg|abbr=on}} (C8, unloaded)}}
| part_length     = {{convert|508|mm|abbr=on}}
| crew            = <!-- Ranged weapon specifications -->
| cartridge       = [[5.56×45mm NATO]]
| rate            = 700–950 rounds/min
| velocity        = {{ubli|{{cvt|945|m/s|ft/s}} (C7) | {{cvt|870|m/s|ft/s}} (C8)}}
| range           = {{ubli|{{convert|400|m|yd|abbr=on}} (iron sights)|{{convert|550|m|yd|abbr=on}} (magnifying optical sight)}}
| max_range       = {{ubli|{{convert|3000|m|yd|-1|abbr=on}} (C7) | {{convert|2350|m|yd|abbr=on}} (C8)}}
| feed            = [[STANAG magazine]]
| sights          = {{ubli|[[Iron sights]] | [[C79 optical sight]]}}
}}

The '''Colt Canada C7''' is the Canadian military’s adoption of [[Colt's Manufacturing Company|Colt's]] Armalite AR-15 platform, manufactured by [[Colt Canada]] (formerly [[Diemaco]]), having similar design and function to the [[M16 rifle#M16A3|M16A3]].

The C7 and its variants have been adopted as the standard-issue rifle by the militaries of [[Canadian Armed Forces|Canada]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Government of Canada|first=National Defence|date=2013-03-08|title=C7A2 Automatic Rifle - Canadian Army|url=http://www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca/en/equipment/weapons/c7a2-assault-gun.page|access-date=2022-02-16|website=www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca}}</ref> [[Forsvarets Spesialkommando|Norway]] (special forces only), [[Danish Defence|Denmark]] and the [[Netherlands Armed Forces|Netherlands]]. Following trials, C8 variants are general-issue firearms for the United Kingdom's [[United Kingdom Special Forces|Special Forces]]. The C8A1 is also the standard firearm of the [[Royal Netherlands Air Force]] and other specialist users within the Dutch and British militaries. It has been used in various combat deployments by Canadian, [[British Army|British]], [[Norwegian Armed Forces|Norwegian]], [[Royal Netherlands Army|Dutch]], and [[Royal Danish Army|Danish]] forces in [[Afghanistan]], [[Iraq]], and [[Mali]].

== History ==
[[File:Cpl-bill-aitken-a-canadian-paratrooper-from-the-2nd-commando-canadian-airborne-767ea2.jpg|thumb|A Canadian paratrooper with a C7 rifle, 1992]]

The development of the C7 assault rifle paralleled that of the [[M16 rifle|M16A2]] by [[Colt's Manufacturing Company|Colt]]. A Canadian Forces [[liaison officer]] worked with the [[United States Marine Corps]] in the M16A1 Product Improvement Program and relayed information to Canada's Rifle Replacement Program Office. The C7 is more akin to the prototype M16A1E1, rather than the final [[M16 rifle#M16A2|M16A2]]s. The earliest C7s were manufactured by Colt for the Canadian Forces as the Colt Model 715. The C7 series of firearms is driven by the same [[Direct impingement#Stoner bolt and carrier piston system|Stoner bolt and carrier gas system]] as the M16 series. Like the [[M16 rifle#XM16E1 and M16A1 (Colt Model 603)|M16A1]] and [[M16 rifle#M16A3|M16A3]], the C7 has both semi-automatic and fully automatic fire modes. The C7 also features the structural strengthening, spent case deflector, improved handguards, and longer stock developed for the M16A2.<ref name="Operator’s Manual: C7 family of com"/><ref name="Maintenance Instructions: C7 family"/>

== Design details ==
Diemaco changed the trapdoor in the buttstock to allow easier access to a small storage compartment inside the stock, and a {{convert|0.5|in|mm|order=flip|abbr=on}} spacer is available to adjust stock length and length of pull to user preference. For the furniture Diemaco chose ''Fiberlite'' nylon-reinforced polymer suitable for [[CBRN defense|CRBN decontamination]] and cold weather use at {{convert|-68|°C|°F}}. The carrying handle and rear sight assembly on top of the Diemaco C7 receiver features the most noticeable external difference between American M16A2s and C7s.
Diemaco C7s use a modified [[M16 rifle#Sights|pre-M16A2 style two aperture L-type flip rear and front post iron sight line]] featuring two combat settings. An approximately {{convert|0.070|in|mm|abbr=on}} diameter [[Iron sights#Aperture sights|aperture rear sight]] is used for normal firing situations for target distances up to {{convert|400|m|yd|abbr=on}}. A second larger approximately {{convert|0.200|in|mm|abbr=on}} diameter aperture battle sight is used as a [[Iron sights#Ghost ring|ghost ring]] for short range quick target engagement and during limited visibility.<ref name="Operator’s Manual: C7 family of com"/><ref name="Maintenance Instructions: C7 family"/>

The wing guards protected front sight was changed to a slimmer tapered round post of approximately {{convert|0.050|in|mm|abbr=on}} diameter. C7 iron sights are normally zeroed with the normal use rear aperture sight at {{convert|300|m|yd|abbr=on}} with [[SS109]]/[[M855]]/C77 ammunition. The rear sight can be zeroed for windage in 2.8&nbsp;cm or 0.28&nbsp;[[Milliradian|mrad]] increments at 100&nbsp;m, when used with a {{convert|502|mm|in|abbr=on}} rifle length sight radius. Elevation adjusting can be zeroed in 3.5&nbsp;cm or 0.35&nbsp;mrad increments at 100&nbsp;m.<ref name="Operator’s Manual: C7 family of com">{{cite web|url= http://www.coltcanada.com/techpubs.htm |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110708175626/http://www.coltcanada.com/techpubs.htm |url-status= dead |archive-date= 2011-07-08 |title=Operator's Manual: C7 family of combat weapons}}</ref><ref name="Maintenance Instructions: C7 family">{{cite web|url= http://www.coltcanada.com/techpubs.htm |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110708175626/http://www.coltcanada.com/techpubs.htm |url-status= dead |archive-date= 2011-07-08 |title=Maintenance Instructions: C7 family of combat weapons}}</ref>
Not so apparent is Diemaco's use of 1 in {{convert|7|in|mm|0|order=flip|abbr=on}} [[Rifling|rifling twist]] hammer-forged [[Chrome plating#Hard|chrome-lined]] barrel and chamber units with a slightly reducing bore diameter over the length of the rifling to increase longevity and accuracy.<ref name=TFB1>{{cite web |url=https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/09/30/canadian-c7-different-m16 |title=Differences Between Canadian C7 and US M16 |date=30 September 2014 |pages= |access-date=28 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://gatdaily.com/hammer-forged-barrels-made-2/|title=How are Hammer Forged Barrels Made? And Why?|website=gatdaily.com|date=4 September 2017|access-date=15 January 2022|archive-date=15 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220115142905/https://gatdaily.com/hammer-forged-barrels-made-2/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

These features were introduced as the Canadians originally wished to use a heavy barrel profile instead of the M16A2 profile. Diemaco developed a different mounting system from Colt for the [[M203 grenade launcher#Variants|Canadian M203 grenade launcher variant]] for the C7 rifle family and the bolt and bolt carrier were produced from stronger materials. Diemaco optimized the rifle for using [[5.56×45mm NATO]] C77 cartridge L109 ball and the C78 cartridge longer L110 tracer projectiles by using a redesigned buffer assembly, thus making the [[M4 carbine|M4-style]] extended feed ramps later introduced in the Colt M4 carbine unnecessary. The Canadian military initially ordered polymer [[STANAG magazine|STANAG compliant magazines]] for their C7s. As the prototypes failed the Canadian military trials, the C7 was introduced with aluminum STANAG compliant magazines.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://smallarmssolutions.com/1/post/2018/03/diemacocolt-canada-c7-the-canadian-connection-eh-part-1.html|title=Diemaco/Colt Canada C7 - The Canadian Connection, Eh! Part 1|website=Small Arms Solutions, LLC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://calibremag.ca/colt-canada-worth-the-wait/|title=COLT CANADA: WORTH THE WAIT?|date=September 14, 2014}}</ref> The C7 has a cyclic rate of fire of around 700–900 rounds per minute (RPM).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.militarytoday.com/firearms/c7.htm|title=Colt Canada C7 Assault Rifle &#124; MilitaryToday.com|website=www.militarytoday.com}}</ref>

== Variants ==
===C7A1===
The C7A1 (Diemaco C7FT) replaces the [[iron sight]]/carrying handle assembly used on the C7 with a modified [[Weaver rail]] for mounting optics. Canadian development of rails preceded U.S. standardization of the MIL-STD-1913 "[[Picatinny rail]]", so the "Canadian Rail" or "Diemaco Rail" differs slightly. There are 14 slots instead of 13, and each slot is narrower. The height of the rail is also higher, allowing the use of a normal-height front sight base whereas a Picatinny rail requires the use of a higher F-marked front sight base to raise the post. During development, the original rails were vacuum-bonded to the top of a bare receiver. For production, the rail and receiver were made out of a single forging.

The mount can use traditional iron sights or the [[ELCAN Optical Technologies|ELCAN]] [[C79 Optical Sight]] 3.4×28 optical sight, both of which can be adjusted for individual eye relief. The optical sight was designed for the [[FN MINIMI|C9]] [[machine gun|light machine gun]] and includes horizontal and vertical mil-bars used for range determination and deflection, and a tritium glow-in-the-dark aiming post rather than the traditional [[crosshair]]s. The 3.4× is powerful enough to properly see targets at the maximum accurate range of {{convert|550|m|yd|abbr=on}}, though like most magnified [[optical sight]]s it is prone to criticism for creating tunnel vision in close quarters situations.

[[File:Copenhagen, Denmark (9294449487).jpg|thumb|Danish [[Royal Life Guards (Denmark)|Royal Life Guards]] with C7 assault rifles]]

While the wide aperture helps to speed target acquisition, Canadian soldiers generally forgo the [[C79 Optical Sight|C79]] sight in favour of non-magnified optical sights or a rear back up iron sight (BUIS) when engaged or training in [[Close Quarters Battle|close quarters battle]]. A detachable carrying handle and rear sight assembly can also be installed on top of the receiver. The BUIS and detachable carrying handle and rear sight assembly feature L-type rear sight apertures that are the same as used in the preceding fixed carrying handle and rear sight assembly. In the later years, upon request, Diemaco/Colt Canada would manufacture MIL-STD-1913 "Picatinny rail" upper receivers.

===C7A2===
With Canadian involvement in Afghanistan, Diemaco and the Canadian Forces developed improvements to the C7A1 to better suit the operational situations at hand. The result, the C7A2, has a four-point telescoping stock unit similar to that of the C8 carbine and a three-rail TRIAD that is clamped on the front sight base to allow accessories to be attached. The selector lever, magazine release, and charging handle latch became ambidextrous.<ref name="Army1">{{cite web|url=http://army.ca/wiki/index.php/C7A2|title=C7A2|access-date=2009-04-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081108050744/http://army.ca/wiki/index.php/C7A2|archive-date=2008-11-08|url-status=live}}</ref> Also, the C7A2 is issued with green colour furniture as standard.<ref name=TFB2>{{cite web |url=https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2011/10/12/guest-post-the-canadian-forces-c7a2-upgrade/ |title=The Canadian Forces C7A2 Upgrade |date=12 October 2011 |pages= |access-date=28 December 2021}}</ref>

[[File:Colt Canada C7A2 Tri-Rail.jpg|thumb|A Canadian soldier firing a C7A2. The C7A2 included a three-rail TRIAD mount clamped on its front sight.]]

These weapons are often seen with a similar plethora of accessories as their American counterparts given the overall commonalities of the system and the rail mounts. The C7A2 is also issued with the [[C79 optical sight|C79A2]] ELCAN optical gunsight with 3.4× magnification but with a uniform green rubber armored coating, but some soldiers who are issued it have either been issued or have purchased sights like the [[EOTech]] holographic weapons sight and the [[Trijicon]] [[Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight|ACOG]].<ref name="casr.ca">{{cite news|title=Canadian American Strategic Review - Canadian Forces Automatic Rifles|url=http://www.casr.ca/101-army-smallarm-1.htm|date=May 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706171606/http://casr.ca/101-army-smallarm-1.htm|archive-date=2011-07-06}}</ref>

Within an eight-man section, six soldiers will normally carry a C7A2: the section commander and second in command, two grenadiers and two riflemen, with only the machine gunners carrying a [[C9A2]] LMG. The C7A2 is considered a "mid-life" upgrade for the C7 family. The addition of the TRIAD rail mount has made it easier for soldiers to attach accessories such as [[Laser sight (firearms)|laser designator]] and tactical lights.<ref name="casr.ca"/> Many A2s are also seen with folding grips from [[Cadex Defence|Cadex Inc.]] under the handguards which can store 2 [[CR123|CR123 batteries]].

The Canadian Forces is looking to upgrade and modernize their stockpile of C7A2 assault rifles, although nothing is yet official or certain as of 2022. One of the biggest upgrades that may be implemented is the replacement of the standard flat-top upper receiver with standard handguards, handguard end cap and front sight base with a monolithic upper receiver with integrated aluminium quad-rail handguard for increased modularity with accessories and free-floating the barrel for augmented precision. This would put the fleet of service rifles of the Canadian Armed Forces on par with Colt Canada's latest offerings and upgrades of the Danish and Dutch militaries who have adopted rifles with monolithic upper receivers.

This variant will require the use of the Colt Canada M203A1 with a different mounting system due to the new aluminium quad-rail handguard. Since Colt Canada developed and released the MRR (Modular Rail Rifle) that uses a monolithic upper receiver with the [[Magpul Industries|Magpul]] [[M-LOK]] attachment system, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) might be heading in that direction instead, along with a shorter, {{convert|18.6|in|adj=on}} barrel, instead of the standard {{convert|20|in|0|adj=on}} barrel, and straight gas tube with a low-profile gas block<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.coltcanada.com/mrr.html |title=Colt Canada Modular Rail Rifle (MRR) |access-date=2017-04-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427020337/http://www.coltcanada.com/mrr.html |archive-date=2017-04-27 |url-status=live }}</ref> The possibility of using integrated suppressors is also something that is being looked into. A shorter charging-handle latch will be used instead of the very long C7A2 latch, which gets caught on equipment and vests, causing the latch to bend and break the charging-handle.

===C8===
[[File:Coalition members share experiences during Bold Alligator 120206-M-AF823-114.jpg|thumb|A C8 carbine with a [[blank-firing adapter]] in Canadian service, 2012]]

The '''Colt Canada C8 carbine''' range are [[carbine]] variants of the C7 family, and are mechanically and visually very similar to the [[CAR-15#M4 carbine|Colt Model 723 M16A2 carbine]]. Colt made the initial C8s for Canadian Forces as the Colt Model 725. The C8 has a {{convert|368|mm|in|abbr=on}} A1 profile barrel like the Colt Model 653 M16A1 carbine, but with a 1 in {{convert|7|in|mm|0|order=flip|abbr=on}} [[Rifling|rifling twist]] appropriate for adequately stabilizing the [[5.56×45mm NATO]] C77 cartridge L109 ball and the C78 cartridge longer L110 tracer projectiles and the design improvements featured on C7 assault rifles. The C8 has a cyclic rate of fire of around 750–950 rounds per minute (RPM).

C8 iron sights are normally zeroed with the normal use rear aperture sight at {{convert|250|m|yd|0|abbr=on}} with [[SS109]]/[[M855]]/C77 ammunition. The rear sight can be zeroed for windage in 3.8&nbsp;cm or 0.38 [[Milliradian|mrad]] increments at 100 m, when used with a {{convert|367|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} carbine length sight radius. Elevation can be zeroed in 4.7&nbsp;cm or 0.47 [[Milliradian|mrad]] increments at 100 m. Once the iron sight line is zeroed, the front sight post and rear sight should not be moved.<ref name="Operator’s Manual: C7 family of com"/><ref name="Maintenance Instructions: C7 family"/>

===C8A1===
The C8A1 (Diemaco C8FT) is essentially a C8 carbine with a C7A1 flat-top upper receiver; the carbine having a {{convert|368|mm|adj=on}} barrel versus the {{convert|508|mm|adj=on}} barrel typically seen on the C7.<ref>{{cite news|title=C8A2 Technical Specifications|url=http://www.motov.dk/documents/c8a2.pdf|date=April 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425153340/http://www.motov.dk/documents/c8a2.pdf|archive-date=2012-04-25}}</ref> The overall layout of the weapon remains essentially unchanged except for the upper receiver and the general inclusion of the [[C79 Optical Sight|C79]] sight. C8A1s have also been more commonly seen with the detachable carry handle with A1 sights developed by Diemaco for both the C7FT and the C8FT. The C8A1 was never officially adopted by the Canadian Forces and was only used in Afghanistan for the ability to use the C79 optical sights.

===C8A2===
The C8A2 carbine is very similar to the C8, but having a cold-hammer forged heavy {{convert|368|mm|adj=on}} barrel, as opposed to the {{convert|368|mm|in|abbr=on}} pencil-profile barrel previously used and a flat-top upper receiver.

===C8SFW===
The [[Special forces|Special Forces]] Weapon (SFW) features a longer, {{convert|410|mm|1|adj=on}} barrel of a significantly heavier profile than the C8A1 and a Rail Adapter System (RAS) handguard. The SFW [[Direct impingement#Stoner bolt and carrier piston system|operating system]] is more copiously gassed when compared to the standard C8A1 to enhance reliability in the presence of heavy fouling or icing at the expense of moving the bolt and bolt carrier faster and harder against the accordingly adapted buffer assembly, resulting in a free recoil increase. It is designed to provide a fire support capability in carbine form. A sleeve, called the Simon Sleeve, is slipped over the end of the barrel and is retained by the [[muzzle brake|compensator]] and its crush washer. It is used to mount standard issued [[C7 Nella bayonet]], [[CAN bayonet 2000|CAN bayonet 2000/2005]] and [[M203A1]]s.<ref name="Maintenance Instructions: C7 family"/>

The front sight base is strengthened for mounting of the [[Heckler & Koch AG-C/EGLM]] grenade launcher. The mass, muzzle velocity and effective range are stated as {{convert|3.4|kg|abbr=on}}, {{convert|895|m/s|ft/s|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|550|m|yd|0|abbr=on}}.<ref name="Maintenance Instructions: C7 family"/> The C8SFW is in service with the [[Forsvarets Spesialkommando|Norwegian Special Operations Forces]] as their standard rifle, as the more recently introduced [[HK416]] does not feature a "heavy profile barrel" as the C8SFW. The [[United Kingdom Special Forces]] (UKSF) adopted a C8SFW variant, under the designation "L119A1".  In 2014, the UKSF upgraded to the "L119A2", which features a custom Integrated Upper Receiver (IUR). The Royal Marines Commando have also began phase out the L85A2/L85A3 as their main rifle in favour of the L119.

===C8FTHB===
Concerns that [[Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry]] had with the C8 led to the creation of the C8FTHB. The C8FTHB (Flat Top Heavy Barrel) features numerous improvements over the C8, including a heavy profile cold hammer-forged M4 profile barrel featuring a grenade launcher cut out for mounting of the Canadian Forces [[M203A1]] and bayonet and [[Elcan]] [[C79 Optical Sight]].

Some of the earlier C8FTHB carbines used old refurbished C8 receivers. "FTHB" was stamped next to the C8 markings on the lower receivers. Colt Canada later manufactured new lower receivers with C8FTHB markings. Later, C8FTHB carbines that were upgraded to the C8A3 standard had "A3" stamped next to the markings, resulting in "C8FTHBA3" markings. Only 400 C8FTHBs were upgraded to C8FTHBA3s before Colt Canada started simply marking new receivers as "C8A3".

===C8A3===
[[File:160623-n-mz309-321-pacific-ocean-june-23-2016-yeoman-e8423b-1024.jpg|thumb|A US Navy [[Yeoman (United States Navy)|yeoman]] fires a C8A3 carbine aboard {{HMCS|Calgary|FFH 335|6}}]]
The C8FTHB was quickly replaced by the C8A3, which features the same {{convert|400|mm|1|abbr=on}} cold-hammer forged barrel and flat-top upper receiver as the C8FTHB as well as all the mid-life upgrades that appeared on the C7A2 such as the green furniture, ambidextrous charging-handle latch, magazine release and selector lever. It also includes the TRIAD I rail for the C8, which has one slot less than the C7 TRIAD I, to accommodate the M203A1 sight.

===C8CQB===
Two additional C8 variants exist. The C8CQB is similar to the American [[Close Quarters Battle Receiver|Mark 18 Mod 0 CQBR]], having a {{convert|254|mm|adj=on}} or {{convert|295|mm|1|adj=on}} heavy barrel and a [[Vortex Flash Hider]] made by [[Smith Enterprise Inc.]]<ref name="Colt Canada Corporation">{{cite web|url=http://www.coltcanada.com/products-c8iur.htm|title=Colt Canada Corporation|year=212|access-date=6 June 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130922063015/http://www.coltcanada.com/products-c8iur.htm|archive-date=22 September 2013}}</ref> The smaller [[Personal defense weapon|Personal Defense Weapon]] (PDW) variant has an overall length of {{convert|20.7|in|mm|order=flip|abbr=on}} with its stock fully retracted. It has a {{convert|5.7|in|mm|0|order=flip|abbr=on}} barrel and the receiver has been shortened by {{convert|1.65|in|mm|order=flip|abbr=on}}.

===Diemaco LSW===
{{See also|Colt Automatic Rifle}}
[[File:De Diemaco C7 LSW (Light Support Weapon) van het Korps Mariniers (2009 D050713-X1007).jpg|thumb|right|A Dutch C7 LSW with [[C79 optical sight|ELCAN 3.4×28 optical sight]]]]

Colt and Diemaco also paired up to develop a [[squad automatic weapon]] variant of the series. The Diemaco Light Support Weapon (LSW) features an enlarged straight [[Gas-operated reloading|gas tube]] and an almost 1 inch thick heavy barrel to make the barrel less susceptible for [[Thermal shock|overheating]] and hence increase the [[Rate of fire#Effective rate|sustained or effective rate of fire]] capability. The LSW can only fire automatically and uses a proprietary Diemaco hydraulic buffer assembly. The LSW has a boxy square handguard with a carrying handle and a vertical foregrip that can be used as a [[monopod]].

The LSW was made with no [[bayonet lug]] until 2001<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sadefensejournal.com/the-colt-lmg|title=The Colt LMG|last=Bartocci|first=Christopher R.|date=2022-09-19|publisher=Small Arms Defense Journal|access-date=1 July 2024}}</ref> due to the original [[bipod]]. A new bipod attaches to the same barrel yoke as the carrying handle and front grip, so current LSWs are made with a bayonet lug. Unlike many M16 variants, it fires from an [[open bolt]], necessitating the removal of the [[forward assist]] for operating safety. It was the only weapon in the Diemaco product line to feature an M16A2-type fully adjustable rear sight, allowing the rear sight to be dialed in for specific range settings between 300 and 800 meters and to allow windage adjustments without the need of a tool or cartridge.

The LSW was used by the [[Royal Danish Army]] and is still used by the [[Netherlands Marine Corps]] (LOAW / LOAWNLD). It fires from a [[closed bolt]] and also has a semi-automatic firing mode and forward assist. The Diemaco LSW was originally a license produced variant of the Colt 750, but both Colt and Diemaco have upgraded their respective weapons to include features like a detachable carry handle.

===C7CT and C8CT===
Diemaco's C7/C8 family also has two [[designated marksman rifle]] variants, the C7CT and C8CT, with CT being short for Custom Tactical. These accurized C7/C8 variants are designed to provide accurate engagement up to {{convert|600|m|yd|abbr=on}}, while providing system commonality to other fielded weapons. They have two-stage match triggers and weighted stocks to counterbalance the heavy {{convert|508|mm|in|abbr=on}} or {{convert|16|in|mm|order=flip|abbr=on}} free-floating barrel surrounded by a tubular forestock. A removable bipod, rails for designators, sling, etc. attach to that forestock. A special, distinctive pistol grip is fitted and the C7-style buttstock can be adjusted with shims. Sound suppressors are usually fitted.<ref name="SFU1">{{Cite web|url=http://www2.sfu.ca/casr/101-rifle-c7ct-mrs.htm|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080418074921/http://www2.sfu.ca/casr/101-rifle-c7ct-mrs.htm|url-status=dead|title=Canadian Forces Rifle — Marksman Rifle System 5.56mm C7CT DM|archivedate=April 18, 2008}}</ref> The rifle is designed as a sniper spotter weapon or a police containment weapon. The CT series weapons meet or exceed all applicable military standards including: reliability in all environmental and operational conditions, accuracy, lethality, maintainability in field conditions and safety.<ref>{{ cite news| title=Custom Tactical| url=http://www.coltcanada.com/ct-page.htm| year=2011| url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111026144333/http://www.coltcanada.com/ct-page.htm| archive-date=2011-10-26}}</ref>

Custom tactical features:
* [[Direct impingement|Direct gas system]]: The unique direct [[Gas-operated reloading|gas system]] eliminates the operating rod and keeps all of the firing forces in line with the bore for maximum accuracy and reliability.
* Hammer forged heavy match barrel: The very heavy barrel profile maintains zero with accessories fitted and provides extra thermal mass to dissipate heat for enhanced consistency.
* Flat top: The upper receiver can be manufactured in the original Canadian Forces specification [[Weaver rail]], or with a MIL-STD-1913 [[Picatinny rail]].

===C10 small bore training version===
Diemaco offered a training version of the C7 named the C10, which would be a semi-automatic variant chambered in [[.22 Long Rifle]] ammunition. The polymer stock and lower receiver would be one piece. {{cn|date=May 2024}}
The C10 was proposed but never implemented. 

===IUR – Integrated Upper Receiver===
In 2008 or 2009, Colt Canada introduced a completely new designed upper receiver with integrated rail attachment system.<ref name="Colt Canada Corporation"/> The front handguard is in this system permanently attached to the upper receiver. The whole system is forged from one piece, and is sometimes called a monolithic rail. This system allows for a completely free floating barrel. Another unique feature is that the system can be adapted for different barrel lengths by screwing on an extension.

The system was introduced as an upgrade in the Dutch Army with the C7 and C8 in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|title=Brochure Colt Canada 2010|url=http://www.coltcanada.com/pdf/CC-2010-brochure-rev20120417.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121030005128/http://www.coltcanada.com/pdf/CC-2010-brochure-rev20120417.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 30, 2012|year=2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://avrm.wordpress.com/category/defensie-ministerie-van-defensie/bewapening/diemaco-c7c8-5/ |language=nl |title=Algemene Vereniging van Reserve Militairen |access-date=January 31, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140325211341/http://avrm.wordpress.com/category/defensie-ministerie-van-defensie/bewapening/diemaco-c7c8-5/ |archive-date=March 25, 2014 }}</ref>
In 2010, the C8 IUR (Integrated Upper Receiver) was introduced as an upgrade by all four branches of the [[Danish Defence|Danish military]] and the [[Danish Security and Intelligence Service]]'s [[Politiets Aktionsstyrke|SWAT]] teams, as the "Gevær M/10".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www2.forsvaret.dk/viden-om/materiel/udrustning/vaaben/gevaerer/Pages/Gevaerer2.aspx|title=Geværer|access-date=2015-02-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150214073350/http://www2.forsvaret.dk/viden-om/materiel/udrustning/vaaben/gevaerer/Pages/Gevaerer2.aspx|archive-date=2015-02-14|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In 2011, the [[Royal Canadian Mounted Police]] adopted a semi-automatic only version of the C8 IUR with ancillary components as their patrol carbine.<ref>{{Cite news |author=Chris Purdy |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/front-line-rcmp-officers-to-get-high-powered-guns/article4251468/ |title=Front-line RCMP officers to get high-powered guns |publisher=The Globe and Mail |access-date=2013-08-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141108013956/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/front-line-rcmp-officers-to-get-high-powered-guns/article4251468/ |archive-date=2014-11-08 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://soldiersystems.net/2011/10/23/rcmp-adopts-c8-carbine/ |title=RCMP Adopts C8 Carbine |publisher=Soldier Systems |date=2011-10-23 |access-date=2013-08-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120629000230/http://soldiersystems.net/2011/10/23/rcmp-adopts-c8-carbine/ |archive-date=2012-06-29 |url-status=live }}</ref>

===MRR – Modular Rail Rifle===
Colt Canada introduced the MRR, or Modular Rail Rifle, in 2015 and released it for sale to the market in 2016. It is essentially a monolithic upper receiver with Magpul's M-LOK attachment system for accessories. The rifles are offered with {{cvt|11.6|,|14.5|,|15.7|and|18.6|in}} barrels. The {{cvt|11.6|in}} version features a shorter handguard. As of late 2016, the {{cvt|14.5|in}} variant is offered only to law enforcement and the military.

===C8A4=== 

[[File:Soldier-from-1-coy-ggfg-during-ex-fall-guardsman-at-cfb-v0-d3newc0t9ywd1.webp|right|alt=Infantrsoulder useing the C8A4, the Soldier is from 1 Coy GGFG during EX FALL GUARDSMAN at CFB Petawawa,|soldier-from-1-coy-ggfg-during-ex-fall-guardsman|thumb|312x312px]]

The C8A4 is the latest evolution of [[Colt Canada]]'s C7 and C8 family of rifles, unveiled at the CANSEC 2024 exhibition as part of the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle (CMAR) program. This variant builds upon the well-established C8 platform, incorporating upgrades such as the [[M-LOK]] rail system, an ambidextrous safety lever, and a cold-hammer forged, chrome-lined free-floating barrel for improved longevity and accuracy. The monolithic upper receiver, modified with a full-length [[STANAG]] 4694 rail and multiple M-LOK slots, allows for flexible configuration of optics and accessories. Operating on a direct gas impingement system, the C8A4 also reportedly features a non-adjustable single-stage combat trigger and a [[Magpul Industries|Magpul]] MOE grip and CTR stock. The rifle has a loaded weight of 3.4 kg and a rate of fire from 700 to 940 rounds per minute, with a muzzle velocity of 900 m/s.{{Citation needed|date=April 2025}} Since 2024, the C8A4 has been observed in operational use among [[Canadian Armed Forces]] personnel, including members of the [[Governor General's Foot Guards]], indicating its early field adoption in front-line units. The configuration shown at CANSEC<ref>{{Cite news |author= N/A|url=https://armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/army-news-2024/colt-canada-unveils-at-cansec2024-new-c8a4-to-equip-canadian-army|title=Front-line The Colt Canada unveils at CANSEC 2024 new C8A4 to equip Canadian Army. Army Recognition |url-status=live }}</ref> includes a SAI Optics 6 patrol scope with its usage temporary, with units using different scopes as there has not been a official optic selected for the rifle.{{Citation needed|date=April 2025}} A Huxwrx suppressor has been used, which has drawn visual comparisons to the British [[L403A1]].{{Citation needed|date=April 2025}}



==Comparison table of C7 and C8 variants==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Colt model number
! Diemaco model number
! Canadian designation
! British designation
! Danish designation
! Barrel Length
! Barrel Type
! Handguard type
! Buttstock type
! Pistol grip type
! Lower receiver type
! Upper receiver type
! Rear sight type
! Muzzle device
! Forward assist?
! Case deflector?
! Bayonet lug?
! Trigger pack
|-
|715
|C7
|C7
|N/A
|N/A
|{{convert|508|mm|in|abbr=on}}
|A2 Profile (1 in {{convert|7|in|mm|order=flip|abbr=on}} twist)
|Full-length ribbed
|Fixed A2
|A2
|A2
|A2
|A1
|M16A2-style birdcage flash suppressor
|Yes
|Yes
|Yes
|S-R-Auto
|-
|N/A
|C7FT
|C7A1
|N/A
|Gv M/95
|{{convert|508|mm|in|abbr=on}}
|A2 Profile (1 in {{convert|7|in|mm|order=flip|abbr=on}} twist)
|Full-length ribbed
|Fixed A2
|A2
|A2
|Flattop
|None
|M16A2-style birdcage flash suppressor
|Yes
|Yes
|Yes
|S-R-Auto
|-
|N/A
|C7A2
|C7A2
|N/A
|N/A
|{{convert|508|mm|in|abbr=on}}
|A2 Profile (1 in {{convert|7|in|mm|order=flip|abbr=on}} twist)
|Full-length ribbed
|Four-position retractable
|A2
|A2
|Flattop
|None
|M16A2-style birdcage flash suppressor
|Yes
|Yes
|Yes
|S-R-Auto
|-
|750
|LSW
|N/A
|N/A
|LSV M/04
|{{convert|508|mm|in|abbr=on}}
|A2 HBAR Profile (1 in {{convert|7|in|mm|order=flip|abbr=on}} twist)
|Square LMG
|Fixed A2
|A2
|A2
|A2 or Flattop
|A2 or None
|M16A2-style birdcage flash suppressor
|Yes or No
|Yes
|Yes or No
|S-R-Auto or S-Auto
|-
|725
|C8
|C8
|N/A
|N/A
|{{convert|368|mm|in|abbr=on}}
|A1 Profile (1 in {{convert|7|in|mm|order=flip|abbr=on}} twist)
|Short cylindrical ribbed
|Two-position retractable
|A2
|A2
|A2
|A1
|M16A2-style birdcage flash suppressor
|Yes
|Yes
|Yes
|S-R-Auto
|-
|N/A
|C8FT
|C8A1
|N/A
|N/A
|{{convert|368|mm|in|abbr=on}}
|A1 Profile (1 in {{convert|7|in|mm|order=flip|abbr=on}} twist)
|Short cylindrical ribbed
|Four-position retractable
|A2
|A2
|Flattop
|None
|M16A2-style birdcage flash suppressor
|Yes
|Yes
|Yes
|S-R-Auto
|-
|N/A
|C8FTHB
|C8A2
|N/A
|Kb M/96
|{{convert|368|mm|in|abbr=on}}
|A2 HBAR Profile (1 in {{convert|7|in|mm|order=flip|abbr=on}} twist)
|Short cylindrical ribbed
|Four-position retractable, Three on the DK vers.
|A2
|A2
|Flattop
|None
|M16A2-style birdcage flash suppressor
|Yes
|Yes
|Yes
|S-R-Auto
|-
|N/A
|SFW
|N/A
|L119A1
|N/A
|{{convert|410|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
|SFW Profile (1 in {{convert|7|in|mm|order=flip|abbr=on}} twist)
|KAC M4 RAS
|Four-position retractable
|A2
|A2
|Flattop
|None
|M16A2-style birdcage flash suppressor
|Yes
|Yes
|Yes
|S-R-Auto
|}

==In non-Canadian service==

===Denmark===
[[File:Danish AR M95 noBG.png|thumb|C7A1 with ELCAN 3.4× optical sight and rear back up iron sight (BUIS) and TRIAD mount at the front sight base in Danish service.]]
[[File:US Navy 090219-N-1082Z-064 The visit, board, search and seizure team from the Danish flexible support ship HDMS Absalon (L 16) trains trains aboard USS Vella Gulf (CG 72).jpg|thumb|C8 CQB (Close Quarters Battle) as used by a boarding team of the [[Royal Danish Navy]].]]

Denmark bought the first batch of C7A1 in 1995 and C8A1 in 1996, designating them the ''M/95'' and ''M/96 carbine''. In 2004 the LSW, designated as the ''LSV M/04'' was added to the arsenal. These were to replace the German made [[Heckler & Koch G3|M/75]], which had been the main infantry weapon since 1975.

The C7A1 was issued to standard infantry units of the [[Royal Danish Army]]. The C8A1 is issued to units where the physically longer C7A1 could be obstructive to the unit's primary work, such as [[Military logistics|logisticians]], tankers and special units. The Denmark Special Forces, the [[Jægerkorpset]] and [[Frømandskorpset]] used the C8SFW, notably during the pull out of Afghanistan.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jægerkorpsets chef var den første danske soldat i Afghanistan og den sidste mand hjem |url=https://www.lederstof.dk/jaegerkorpsets-chef-var-den-foerste-danske-soldat-i-afghanistan-og-den-sidste-mand-hjem |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=www.lederstof.dk |language=da-DK}}</ref> The [[Special Support and Reconnaissance Company|SSR]], a special [[LRRP]]-unit under the [[Home Guard (Denmark)|Hjemmeværn]] command, also uses the C8SFW.

The LSW used to be issued to "support gunners" in infantry squads to get a lighter support weapon than the [[MG 3 machine gun|M/62]] for patrolling in Afghanistan.<ref>{{Cite web |title=LSV M/04 - et let støttevåben |url=https://natmus.dk/historisk-viden/temaer/militaerhistorie/krigen-i-afghanistan/fakta-om-soldaterne/let-stoettevaaben-lsv-m04/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Nationalmuseet |language=da}}</ref> The Royal Danish Army later adopted the [[M60 machine gun|M60E6]] machine gun in 2014 for the support role.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Let maskingevær M/60 |url=https://www.forsvaret.dk/da/materiel2/let-maskingevar-m60/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Forsvaret |language=da}}</ref> All LSWs have later been transferred to the Danish Home Guard.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vores historie |url=https://www.hjv.dk/oe/HDSEJ/Sider/M84%20v%C3%A5ben.aspx |access-date=2024-08-19 |website=www.hjv.dk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Forsvaret |date= |title=Forsvaret, Materiel |url=https://www.forsvaret.dk/da/materiel2/ }}</ref>

The Army used the C7A1 designated M/95 and C8A1 designated M/96 with the Elcan [[C79 optical sight]] until the adoption of the M10 and was transferred to the [[Danish Home Guard]] who now use them along with the C8A2 with [[Aimpoint]] red dot sights.

The C7A1 was first issued to field units of Logcoy/Danbn/[[Dancon]] of the [[Danish International Brigade]], in October–November 1995 shortly before the transition from [[UNPROFOR]] to [[IFOR]] in [[Bosnia and Herzegovina|Bosnia]].

On 4 January 2009, the Danish Army lost a number of weapons including M/95 and M/96 rifles to armed robbers who overpowered the guards at [[Antvorskov Barracks]]. The robbery was solely made possible because of inside knowledge and help. The police recovered the last of the stolen weapons on 22 November 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.politi.dk/Sydsjaelland/da/lokalnyt/Nyheder/Fakta+om+v%C3%A5benr%C3%B8veriet+mod+Antvorskov+Kaserne_250309.htm |title= Fakta om våbenrøveriet mod Antvorskov Kaserne |publisher= [[Police of Denmark]] |date= 25 March 2009 |trans-title= The facts of the weapons robbery at Antvorskov Kaserne |language= da |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150217001345/https://www.politi.dk/Sydsjaelland/da/lokalnyt/Nyheder/Fakta%2Bom%2Bv%C3%A5benr%C3%B8veriet%2Bmod%2BAntvorskov%2BKaserne_250309.htm |archive-date= 17 February 2015 |url-status= dead |access-date= 28 April 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Indland/2011/11/23/110226.htm |title= Politi finder 40 våben fra kasernekup |publisher= [[DR (broadcaster)|Danmarks Radio]] |agency= [[Ritzau]] |date= 23 November 2011 |access-date= 18 February 2015 |trans-title= Police recover 40 weapons from barracks coup |language= da |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150218215514/http://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Indland/2011/11/23/110226.htm |archive-date= 18 February 2015 |url-status= live }}</ref>

[[File:Gevær M10.jpg|thumb|4th and current M10 variant in use by Danish soldiers (issued with Spectre DR 1-4× optics and both angled and vertical foregrips by [[Magpul Industries|Magpul]])]]
In 2010 the Danish DALO(Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization) ordered an improved version of the M/96 and M/95 from Colt Canada under the Danish designation M/10, which Colt Canada designated the ''C8 IUR''.<ref>[http://www.casr.ca/doc-news-c8iur-rifle.htm New Canadian-Made Rifles for the Danish Army – C8 IUR M/10] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130630234143/http://www.casr.ca/doc-news-c8iur-rifle.htm |date=2013-06-30 }}</ref> It features a {{convert|401|mm|in|abbr=on}} free floating barrel, fully ambidextrous controls, flip up iron sights, a collapsible buttstock with more positions, and the Integrated Upper Receiver (IUR).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://02a574b.netsolhost.com/Home_files/Page421.htm |title=Denmark M/10 Carbine |publisher=02a574b.netsolhost.com |date=2010-04-26 |access-date=2013-08-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141210000433/http://02a574b.netsolhost.com/Home_files/Page421.htm |archive-date=2014-12-10 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.coltcanada.com/upgrades.html |title=fleet upgrades, licensed programs & custom builds GV M/10 [DK] |access-date=2019-08-25 |archive-date=2019-08-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190825133345/https://www.coltcanada.com/upgrades.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

During the [[2015 Copenhagen shootings]], one victim was killed with an M/95 issued to the Danish Home Guard that was stolen in a home invasion robbery.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Indland/2015/02/18/193729.htm|title=Terrorangreb i København: Gerningsvåben stammer fra et hjemmerøveri|publisher=Danmarks Radio|date=18 February 2015|access-date=18 February 2015|trans-title=Terrorist attack in Copenhagen: Perpetrator's weapon came from a home invasion robbery|language=da|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150218225641/http://www.dr.dk/Nyheder/Indland/2015/02/18/193729.htm|archive-date=18 February 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>

The M/10 has gone through multiple changes since its original introduction in the Danish Army, including an extension of the rail and removal of the built-in iron sights in favor of [[Magpul Industries|Magpul]] MBUS Picatinny mounted back-up sights,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gevær M/10 |url=https://www.forsvaret.dk/da/materiel2/gevar-m10/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Forsvaret |language=da}}</ref> [[Stock (firearms)|buttstock]] changed to [[Magpul Industries|Magpul]] CTR stocks, and an olive drab finish instead of the old black<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fleet Upgrades Licensed Programs & Custom Builds - Colt Canada |url=https://www.coltcanada.com/fleet-upgrades-licensed-programs-custom-builds/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=www.coltcanada.com/ |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="Log into Facebook">{{Cite web |title=𝐍𝐲𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐤𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐯å𝐛𝐞𝐧 |url=https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FFMI%2Fposts%2F3146236085598431%2F%3Fpaipv%3D0%26eav%3DAfb1DSnJVODq0rjmwilgx2BTnvB0SIFAgwW9OwhuIIYeIZTdSNWIsO2Q9-R5RnP8Gpo |url-access=registration |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Facebook |language=en}}</ref> and is issued with ELCAN [[Specter (sight)|Spectre DR 1-4×]] optics.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nye våbendagsigter til Forsvaret |url=https://www.fmi.dk/da/nyheder/2020/nye-vabendagsigter-til-forsvaret/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=Forsvars ministeriets Materiel- og Indkøbsstyrelse |language=da}}</ref> Magpul is to be switched out as the provider sometime soon as a new deal for weapon attachments was made in 2022.<ref name="Log into Facebook"/>

===Netherlands===
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 | caption3  = LOAWNLD light machine gun, 2020
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After a selection process and trials program starting in 1991, the Netherlands purchased over 53,000 C7A1, C8A1 and LOAW weapons (C7 with polymer Thermold STANAG magazines in March 1994). The most commonly used version in the Netherlands Armed Forces was the C7 with iron sights. The [[Royal Netherlands Navy]] ordered only weapons fitted with magnifying sighting systems to fulfil its {{convert|500|m|yd|abbr=on}} effective range requirement.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.militairespectator.nl/sites/default/files/bestanden/uitgaven/1996/1996-0252-01-0071.PDF |title=Een nieuw klein-kaliberwapen voor de krijgsmacht |access-date=2021-12-28 |language=nl |date= June 1996}}</ref> The {{Interlanguage link|11 Luchtmobiele Brigade|nl}} (Airmobile Brigade), consisting of 11 Infantry Battalion [[Garderegiment Grenadiers en Jagers]], 12 Infantry Battalion [[Regiment Van Heutsz]] and 13 Infantry Battalion [[Regiment Stoottroepen Prins Bernhard]] uses the C7A1, and the C8A1 (Diemaco C8FT) was mainly used by the [[Korps Commandotroepen]], the paratroopers of the Luchtmobiele Brigade (one company per battalion), the [[Korps Mariniers]] and most of the recon units of the various combat units, including the Forward Air Controllers and the reconnaissance units of the cavalry and the artillery. The [[Korps Mariniers]] also uses the LSW, which is locally known as LOAW.

From 2009 onwards many of the Dutch C7 assault rifles, C8 carbines and LOAW light machine guns received an overhaul: the black furniture was replaced with dark earth furniture. New parts include a new retracting stock, ambidextrous controls, the Diemaco Integrated Upper Receiver (IUR) with a [[free-floating barrel]], [[Rail Integration System|RIS]] rails for mounting flashlights and laser systems, a [[vertical forward grip]] with built-in bipod also known as a "Grip Pod" and other accessories; the polymer [[STANAG magazine]]s became not exclusively black in color as translucent smoke colored Lancer L5AWM 30-round magazines (NSN: 1005-01-657-7839L5) were also introduced along the Thermold magazines.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sadefensejournal.com/feeding-the-black-rifle-a-close-look-at-current-magazines/|title=Feeding the Black Rifle: A Close Look at Current Magazines – Small Arms Defense Journal}}</ref> The ELCAN 3.4× optical sight was also dropped in favour of the Swedish made non-magnifying [[Aimpoint CompM4]] red dot sight and if desired an accompanying Aimpoint [[red dot magnifier]]. These upgraded versions are now designated as C7NLD, C8NLD, and LOAWNLD.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.coltcanada.com/upgrades.html|title=The Netherlands Forces - C7NLD, C8NLD, LOAWNLD Upgraded from C7, C7A1, C8, C8A1, LOAW|access-date=15 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141120132321/http://www.coltcanada.com/upgrades.html|archive-date=20 November 2014|url-status=bot: unknown}}</ref><ref name=TFB3>{{cite web |url=https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2011/09/27/royal-netherlands-armys-nifty-c7c8-rifles/ |title=Royal Netherlands Army's Nifty C7/C8 Rifles |date=27 September 2011 |pages= |access-date=28 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.coltcanada.com/upgrades.html |title=fleet upgrades, licensed programs & custom builds C7NLD - C8NLD - LOAW [NLD] |access-date=2019-08-25 |archive-date=2019-08-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190825133345/https://www.coltcanada.com/upgrades.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Dutch arms often feature an armorer white [[QR code]] on the right of the magazine housing.

===United Kingdom===
[[File:43-commando-hr.jpg|thumb|Royal Marines from 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group with L119A1 rifles fitted with CQB upper receivers in 2014 (five years prior to the L119 being adopted by the Royal Marines as a whole).]]
[[File:Exercise Falcon Amarante MOD 45165016.jpg|thumb|Pathfinder Platoon soldier with L119A1 rifle fitted with a CQB upper receiver in 2018.]]
[[File:40 Cdo-PROJECT HERMOD LIVEX MOD 45168198.jpg|thumb|Royal Marine from 40 Commando with L119A1 carbine in 2021.]]

During the SFW trials, the C8 outperformed both the [[Heckler & Koch G36]] and the [[SIG SG551]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Vickers Guide: AR-15, Volume 2|author1=Larry Vickers|author2=James Rupley|publisher=Mott Lake Publishing |year=2017|page=82}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forgottenweapons.com/uk-special-forces-m16-variant-the-l119a1/|title=UK Special Forces' M16 Variant: the L119A1|first=Ian|last=McCollum|date=January 21, 2022|website=www.forgottenweapons.com}}</ref> The C8SFW was subsequently adopted in 2000 under the designation, L119A1.

Use of the C8 has expanded to include, among others, the original [[Special Air Service|SAS]] and [[Special Boat Service|SBS]], the [[Special Forces Support Group]], the Pathfinder Platoon of [[16 Air Assault Brigade]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Pathfinders lead the way for airborne forces |url=https://www.army.mod.uk/news-and-events/news/2018/04/pathfinders-lead-the-way-for-airborne-forces/ |website=British Army |access-date=15 March 2023 |date=26 April 2018}}</ref> [[Royal Military Police]] Close Protection teams<ref>{{cite web |author1=Ministry of Defence |author-link=Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom) |title=Royal Military Police train for close protection |url=http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/TrainingAndAdventure/RoyalMilitaryPoliceTrainForCloseProtection.htm |website=Ministry of Defence |date=7 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109162528/http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/TrainingAndAdventure/RoyalMilitaryPoliceTrainForCloseProtection.htm |archive-date=9 November 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> and [[Ministry of Defence Police#Armament|MoD Police]].<ref>{{cite web |author1=Ministry of Defence Police |title=Freedom of Information request - Ministry of Defence Police:Duties |url=https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/498753/20160202_REDACTED_Reply_eCase_00790_RFI_2416_Re_MDP_Duties.pdf |access-date=15 March 2023 |date=2 February 2016 |id=Ref: FOI2016/00790}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author1=Ministry of Defence Police |title=Freedom of Information request - Ministry of Defence Police:Weapons |url=https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/390675/MDP_Weapons_Redacted.pdf |access-date=15 March 2023 |date=19 December 2014 |id=Ref: FOI2014}}</ref> Most weapons are now fitted with Knights Armaments Rail Adapter System handguards (that hold zero on the top and the bottom rails) and Picatinny rail flat-top upper receivers. The muzzle velocity and effective range are stated as {{convert|895|m/s|ft/s|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|550|m|yd|0|abbr=on}} with a 400&nbsp;mm (15.7") barrel and {{convert|790|m/s|ft/s|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|250|m|yd|0|abbr=on}} with a 254&nbsp;mm (10.0") CQB barrel.<ref name="Maintenance Instructions: C7 family"/>

Most users fit Trijicon [[Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight|ACOG 4×32]] sights with CQB reflex attachment, but other sights are used. Various lasers, lights, foregrips and other attachments are used. Surefire 4-prong flash hiders are generally fitted, and suppressors are available. The standard Canadian bayonet is issued but rarely used. Coloured furniture is becoming commonplace. The United Kingdom prefers polymer magazines to metal ones on grounds of weight and reliability and has now standardised on these for all C8 and operational [[SA80]] users, with well over a million magazines purchased. Many weapons are fitted with the [[Heckler & Koch AG-C/EGLM|L17A1]] underslung 40&nbsp;mm grenade launcher (UGL), the UK designation for the [[Heckler & Koch AG-C/EGLM]]. Detachable shoulder stocks are available for stand-alone use of the UGL.

[[43 Commando Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines|43 Commando Fleet Protection Group]] replaced their L85A2 rifles with the C8 in 2016.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ripley |first1=Tim |title=UK Royal Marine unit ditches the SA80 for Colt C8 |url=http://www.janes.com/article/58501/uk-royal-marine-unit-ditches-the-sa80-for-colt-c8 |work=Jane's Defence Weekly |date=3 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160317184342/http://www.janes.com/article/58501/uk-royal-marine-unit-ditches-the-sa80-for-colt-c8 |archive-date=17 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2019, ''[[The Times]]'' reported that the C8 would become the standard-issue rifle of the [[Royal Marines]] replacing the [[SA80]].<ref name="Times2019"/><ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.naval-technology.com/news/industry-news/royal-navy-limits-commitment-to-littoral-strike-ship-development/ | title=Royal Navy limits commitment to Littoral Strike Ship development| newspaper=Naval Technology| date=7 November 2019| last1=Lye| first1=Harry}}</ref>

In July 2013, the British Ministry of Defence contracted Colt Canada for a £2.8 million mid-life upgrade of the L119A1 carbines used by the United Kingdom Special Forces. Subsequently, from 2014 the L119A1 was upgraded to the L119A2.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forgottenweapons.com/l119a2-the-new-british-sof-rifle/|title=L119A2: The New British SOF Rifle|first=Ian|last=McCollum|date=January 24, 2022|website=www.forgottenweapons.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Fleet Upgrades, Licensed Programs & Custom Builds |url=https://www.coltcanada.com/fleet-upgrades-licensed-programs-custom-builds/ |website=Colt Canada |access-date=15 March 2023}}</ref> There are two L119A2 variants: The standard Carbine with a {{convert|400|mm|1|abbr=on}} barrel and CQB (Close Quarter Battle) with a {{convert|254|mm|1|abbr=on}} barrel. The CQB variant has seen the most widespread use. Both L119A2 variants feature a custom integrated upper receiver (IUR) with rails that hold zero all around, a lighter profile barrel, straight [[Gas-operated reloading|gas tube]]s, Geissele trigger, [[SureFire]] 4-prong flash hider, a tan coloured Magpul 6 position collapsible CRT buttstock, Ergo pistol grip, and ambidextrous controls.

===Botswana===
[[File:Botswana Defence Force - Colt Canada MRR.jpg|thumb|A member of the Botswana Defence Force places a training bolt in his Colt Canada MRR]]
The [[Botswana Defence Force]] uses the MRR15.7M and MRR11.6S Modular Rail Rifle as patrol and Close Quarter Battle carbines.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.coltcanada.com/upgrades.html |title=fleet upgrades, licensed programs & custom builds MRR11.6S & MRR15.7M [BW] |access-date=2019-08-25 |archive-date=2019-08-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190825133345/https://www.coltcanada.com/upgrades.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> These feature an integrated upper receiver, ambidextrous controls, ambidextrous charging handle, custom folding front & rear sights, tan coloured Magpul MOE pistol grip and Magpul CTR buttstock. They are deployed for national defence, foreign peace-keeping and anti-poaching tasks.

===Afghanistan===
In 2007 and 2008, Canada donated 2,500 surplus C7 assault rifles to the Afghan National Army.<ref name="CBC">{{cite news|title=Canadian military donates 2,500 rifles to Afghan army|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/canadian-military-donates-2-500-rifles-to-afghan-army-1.672881|access-date=June 15, 2011|newspaper=CBC.ca|date=December 23, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120808212905/http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2007/12/23/canada-afghan-rifles.html|archive-date=August 8, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref>  In 2011, the ANA gave back the C7s since as Afghan security forces chose the American M16 instead.  Canadian Forces officials said the Canadian rifles would be shipped to Canada for disposal.<ref name="ca.yahoo">{{cite news|last=Brewster|first=Murray|title=Afghan army gives donated rifles back to Canada in favour of U.S. weapons|url=http://ca.news.yahoo.com/afghan-army-gives-donated-rifles-back-canada-favour-154653728.html|access-date=16 June 2011|newspaper=The Canadian Press|date=16 June 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110619030412/http://ca.news.yahoo.com/afghan-army-gives-donated-rifles-back-canada-favour-154653728.html|archive-date=19 June 2011}}</ref>

===Ukraine===



In 2022, Canada donated C8A1 carbines to the Ukrainian Ground Forces which were seen in use with multiple military units since then. From 2022 to mid-2025, the Netherlands also provided over 10,000 C7/C7A1 and newer C7NLD rifles to Ukraine.<ref name="oryx">{{cite news|title=Enabling Victory: Canadian Military Support To Ukraine|url=https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2022/09/enabling-victory-canadian-military.html|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=TAB |date=2022-11-27 |title=Colt Canada / Diemaco C7 Rifles & C8 Carbines in Ukraine |url=https://armourersbench.com/2022/11/27/colt-canada-diemaco-c7-rifles-c8-carbines-in-ukraine/ |access-date=2024-10-02 |website=The Armourers Bench |language=en}}</ref>

==Users==
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*{{flag|Botswana}}: MRR15.7M and MRR11.6S Modular Rail Rifle used by the [[Botswana Defence Force]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.coltcanada.com/fleet-upgrades-licensed-programs-custom-builds/ | title=Fleet Upgrades Licensed Programs & Custom Builds - Colt Canada }}</ref>
*{{flag|Canada}}: Used by the [[Canadian Forces]]<ref name="miller2001">Miller, David (2001). ''The Illustrated Directory of 20th Century Guns''. Salamander Books Ltd. {{ISBN|1-84065-245-4}}.</ref> and law enforcement agencies including the [[Royal Canadian Mounted Police]],<ref>{{cite news | title = Kitchener plant to make new gun for front-line RCMP officers | newspaper = Canadian Press | date = 21 October 2011 | url = http://www.guelphmercury.com/news/canada/article/613061--kitchener-plant-to-make-new-gun-for-front-line-rcmp-officers | access-date = 22 October 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120406211719/http://www.guelphmercury.com/news/canada/article/613061--kitchener-plant-to-make-new-gun-for-front-line-rcmp-officers | archive-date = 6 April 2012 | url-status = live }}</ref> Vancouver Police Department,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/opinion/vancouver-police-carbine-rifles-colt-c8-1938049 | title=Here's the deal with those big guns the cops were carrying on Italian Day | date=11 June 2018 }}</ref> Halifax Regional Police,<ref>{{Cite news |date=31 October 2014 |title=Halifax police firepower increased with C8 rifle purchases |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/halifax-police-firepower-increased-with-c8-rifle-purchases-1.2819252 |work=CBC News}}</ref> Dryden Police,<ref name="coltcanada.com">[http://www.coltcanada.com/pgallery-page%20police.htm] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091208131923/http://www.coltcanada.com/pgallery-page%20police.htm|date=December 8, 2009}}</ref> Halton ERT,<ref name="coltcanada.com" /> the [[Ontario Provincial Police]], [[Sûreté du Québec]] (Quebec Provincial Police), [[York Regional Police]] and [[Emergency Task Force (TPS)]].<ref>{{cite news |first1=John |last1=Lancaster |first2=Jennifer |last2=Fowler |title=Toronto police to get military-style assault rifles |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-police-rifles-1.3409707 |work=CBC News |publisher=CBC news |date=19 January 2016 |access-date=11 May 2024 }}</ref> It is also used by the [[Correctional Service of Canada]].
*{{flag|Denmark}}<ref name="miller2001" /> The entirety of the Danish M/95 rifle family were developed on the C7/8 platform M/95(C7), M/96(C8), M/04(LSW) and M/10(C8IUR)<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Hærens Operative Kommando |date=January 2012 |title=HRN 111-001 5,56 mm gevær M/95-familien |url=https://www.hjv.dk/AktivitetsModul/AktivitetsDokumenter/HRN%20111-001%205,56%20mm%20gevær%20M95-familien119489.pdf |journal=HRN 111-001 5,56 mm gevær M/95-familien |via=Manual}}</ref>
*{{flag|Iceland}}: Used by the [[Iceland Crisis Response Unit]]{{citation needed|date=April 2020}}
*{{flag|Netherlands}}: Used by the [[Military of the Netherlands]].<ref name="miller2001" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defensie.nl/english/organisation/army/contents/materiel/arms/colt-c7-c8nld-5.56mm|title=Colt C7/C8NLD 5.56mm|access-date=15 November 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141104200752/http://www.defensie.nl/english/organisation/army/contents/materiel/arms/colt-c7-c8nld-5.56mm|archive-date=4 November 2014}}</ref><ref>Bartocci, Christopher R. (2004). Black Rifle II The M16 into the 21st Century. Collector Grade Publications Incorporated. {{ISBN|0-88935-348-4}}.</ref>
*{{flag|Norway}}: In use with [[Forsvarets Spesialkommando]] ([[Norwegian Army]])<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dagbladet.no/nyheter/her-slar-norske-elitesoldater-tilbake-mot-taliban/63306853 |title=Her slår norske elitesoldater tilbake mot Taliban |publisher=Dagbladet.no |date=2012-04-15 |access-date=2019-04-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426171521/https://www.dagbladet.no/nyheter/her-slar-norske-elitesoldater-tilbake-mot-taliban/63306853 |archive-date=2019-04-26 |url-status=live }}</ref> and [[Marinejegerkommandoen]] ([[Royal Norwegian Navy]]).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://forsvaret.no/aktuelt/kabul-ti-aar-senere |title=Kabultid |publisher=Forsvaret.no |date=2018-10-01 |access-date=2019-04-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426171523/https://forsvaret.no/aktuelt/kabul-ti-aar-senere |archive-date=2019-04-26 |url-status=live }}</ref> Also in use with select agencies within the [[Norwegian Police]], including [[Delta (Norwegian police unit)|Delta]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vg.no/nyheter/innenriks/artikkel.php?artid=287131 |title=Paint-ball kan ha utløst politiaksjon - VG Nett |publisher=Vg.no |date=2005-08-17 |access-date=2013-08-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120711011622/http://www.vg.no/nyheter/innenriks/artikkel.php?artid=287131 |archive-date=2012-07-11 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dagbladet.no/nyheter/ny-skyteepisode-i-oslo-politiet-har-pagrepet-n-person/68543341 |title=Ny skyteepisode i Oslo: Politiet har pågrepet én person |publisher=Dagbladet.no |date=2017-06-27 |access-date=2019-04-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426171524/https://www.dagbladet.no/nyheter/ny-skyteepisode-i-oslo-politiet-har-pagrepet-n-person/68543341 |archive-date=2019-04-26 |url-status=live }}</ref> the [[Royal Police Escort]] and the [[Norwegian Police Security Service]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.klikk.no/produkthjemmesider/vimenn/reportasje/politiets-livvakttjeneste-2670007 |title=Politiets livvakttjeneste - Vi Menn |publisher=Klikk.no |date=2015-06-09 |access-date=2019-04-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426171524/https://www.klikk.no/produkthjemmesider/vimenn/reportasje/politiets-livvakttjeneste-2670007 |archive-date=2019-04-26 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*{{ROU}}: In use with {{lang|ro|i=no|[[Detașamentul Special de Protecție și Intervenție]]}}<ref name="DSPI/DIR">{{cite web |url=http://www.presamil.ro/OM/2004/20/pag%2014.htm |title=Menirea Intervenției Rapide |language=ro |publisher=Presa Militara Romana |date=2004 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090408033753/http://www.presamil.ro/OM/2004/20/pag%2014.htm |archive-date=April 8, 2009 }}</ref>
*{{UKR}}: Significant quantity of C7A2 were seen in the hands of Ukrainian forces during the [[Russian invasion of Ukraine]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ukrainian military received FN FAL PARA rifles |url=https://mil.in.ua/en/news/ukrainian-military-received-fn-fal-para-rifles/ |access-date=2022-10-09 |website=Militarnyi |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Tatarigama_UA on Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/Tatarigami_UA/status/1661046652411559941 |access-date=2023-08-12 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref> Some C8s/C8 SFWs used by Ukrainian SOF under the SSO. The rifles are actively being used with the Ukrainian Ground Forces, primarily with the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade and 47th Mechanized Brigade, both now part of the 3rd Army Corps. Rifles were also observed with Azov National Guard Brigade, and the Unmanned Systems Forcesʼ 14th Regiment.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://armourersbench.com/2023/01/22/canadian-small-arms-light-weapons-in-ukraine/ | title=Canadian Small Arms & Light Weapons in Ukraine | date=22 January 2023 }}</ref>
*{{flag|United Kingdom}}: C8SFW, C8IUR, and C8MRR Carbines are used by the [[British Army]] and SAS and are the standard-issues rifle of the [[Royal Marines]] under the designation of L119A1, L119A2 and L119A3<ref>{{cite web |title=Tactical Hearing Protection System (THPS) User Information |url=https://www.army.mod.uk/documents/general/Tactical_hearing.pdf |website=British Army |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171014233713/https://www.army.mod.uk/documents/general/Tactical_hearing.pdf |archive-date=14 October 2017 |date=2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=De Los Santos |first1=Sgt. Kealiiholokaikeikio |title=Tactics and training across the Atlantic |url=https://www.marines.mil/News/News-Display/Article/3271149/tactics-and-training-across-the-atlantic/ |work=United States Marines Corps |access-date=15 March 2023 |date=18 January 2023}}</ref><ref name="Times2019">{{cite news |last1=Fisher |first1=Lucy |title=Green beret is the sole survivor as Royal Marines get a modern makeover |url=https://www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/article/green-beret-is-the-sole-survivor-as-royal-marines-get-a-modern-makeover-phns5qmxk |access-date=16 March 2023 |work=[[The Times]] |date=4 November 2019 |url-access=subscription}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=SAS - Weapons - C8 Carbine |url=https://www.eliteukforces.info/special-air-service/weapons/c8.php |access-date=2024-06-03 |website=www.eliteukforces.info}}</ref>

===Former user===
*{{flagcountry|Islamic Republic of Afghanistan}}: Donated weapons from Canada were previously used by the [[Afghan National Army]],<ref name="CBC"/> but the weapons were later returned to Canada in favour of American weapons.<ref name="ca.yahoo"/>

==References==
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*[https://digitaltmuseum.no/011022715356/automatgevaer-556-mm-c8-cqb Images of a C8CQB designated by Norway as Automatgevær 5,56 mm C8 CQB]
*[https://digitaltmuseum.no/011022715337/automatgevaer-556-mm-c8-sfw Images of a C8 SFW designated by Norway as Automatgevær 5,56 mm C8 SFW]

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