The C8 Carbine is a shorter and lighter version of the C7 assault rifle, achieving 80% parts commonality with the C7. As with many carbines, it was meant to provide troops with an effective, shoulder-fired weapon in lieu of pistols. Since the weapon is shorter (and therefore lighter), it is handy and more convenient to carry than a full-length rifle. While this makes it a candidate for non-infantry troops (vehicle crews, clerks and staff officers) it has been used by the Joint Task Force and others seeking a compact weapon for close quarters combat.
The C8 was developed and is produced for the Canadian government by Diemaco, who has an exclusive contract to produce the C7/C8 family of weapons.
Diemaco changed the trapdoor in the buttstock to make it easier to access and a half-inch spacer is available to adjust stock length to user preference.
The C8A2 (Diemaco C8FTHB) was built at the request of the Danish Army and incorporates the improvements of the C7A2 and a heavier barrel.
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 and other features separately.
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