Lots of times at SHOT Show you see old stuff, maybe offered in a new color of Cerakote, but not from CAA USA. This year they introduced the Agada Rifle (Hebrew for “Legend”). It is in fact something completely new and unlike anything you’ve seen before.
The premise of the Agada is rooted in the concept that the way people traditionally hold a rifle is not the most combative, natural or ergonomic. The Agada sets out to change that.
The “pistol” grip is placed on the right side of the gun with the trigger also co-located with it, housed in its own trigger guard. Additionally, there is a grip safety built into where your thumb rests.
The forward grip is angled into the gun from the left side. So when the shooter is holding the gun, they are in a boxer’s stance. The gun is supported largely by the shooter’s major muscle groups. The goal is to reduce fatigue.
Like most modern rifles the Agada features an adjustable stock, both for comb height, length of pull, and butt pad placement. It can even be folded. The rifle is chambered in 9mm and is blowback operated. It uses standard Glock magazines and the left side of the receiver is cut away and enlarged, making it easier to load, rather than forcing the shooter to come through to a traditional vertical magazine well.
The gun features an ambidextrous safety, magazine release and bolt release. And is charged by a reciprocating charging handle on the left side of the rifle. Additionally, there is a continuous top and bottom 1913 rail on the handguard, as well as M-LOK slots cut into the 3 and 9 o’clock positions for mounting accessories.
Also, built into the front grip is a 500 lumen tactical light, with strobe settings. And on the opposite side of the grip (right side), is a pivoting kickstand. This allows the gun to be placed down on a level surface, but still gives the shooter immediate access should they need to retrieve the gun quickly.
You can expect the Agada Rifle in April of 2022 with a price tag of $899.00. Initially offered in a 16-inch version, 10-inch SBR, or a 10-inch rifle with a pinned and welded fake suppressor, bringing it to an overall length of 16 inches.
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