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Message From the CEO
Since its inception, Caracal International recognized the challenges and the competitions that it will be facing amongst the elite of small arms producers. Since the first days of development, the board of the company declared to the management, the manufacturing units, and the support staff that quality is of supreme importance. This product must conform and must exceed the high standards set by the key players in the market. An enormous amount of thought process, planning, engineering, and management went towards that goal. A few years later, with products as part of its range, Caracal continues to be customer centered and service-driven to deliver this goal. Much market research is conducted to quantify and capture the customers’ needs. This research is immediately implemented as part of the product life cycle management ensuring development is active and responsive to the market and to the end-user.
Caracal also recognized that it needs to excel in ensuring ample supply of spare parts and maintenance services. To that effect, Caracal has established and will continue to create regional offices near each of its market base. Today, Caracal has achieved ISO certifications in all facets of its operation.
The product range meets the highest and strictest European and NATO standards, hence ensuring quality product development is always a focus for its operation. With many training programs established for its staff, Caracal has achieved depth in its staff knowledge and skills. The competences are continuously grown amongst its employees utilizing knowledge power houses across the globe. Our commitment for this strategy is steadfast and we hope you find in us the company that best meets your needs.
Salem Al Matroushi Chief Executive Officer
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The CompanyBeginning in 2003, a team of leading European weapon designers, in cooperation with UAE professional weapons users, developed a range of modern pistols incorporating a high content of innovative solutions, protected by internationally registered patents and verified successfully through independent tests. The final product was subjected to grueling tests, carried out by the Federal German Armed Forces Testing House WTD91 in Meppen, Germany.
These included metallurgic and composite analysis, functional fitness-for-purpose and quality evaluation, endurance firing, environmental exposure, safety and accuracy tests. The Caracal comprehensively passed and its compliance with the NATO D14 test criteria, along with that of the German TA Police Standard and the Federal Armed Forces Technical Purchasing standard. The company was officially launched during the 2007 IDEX exhibition in Abu Dhabi. The Caracal F and C 9mm pistols were introduced to the international small arms world during the same event.
Today, Caracal International is a small arms brand which offers a complete range of small arms solutions from pistols to carbines and sniper rifles.
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9mm PISTOLSThe Caracal series of pistols are extremely modern, embracing 21st Century concepts in ergonomics, design and manufacturing techniques. Available with an impressive full size 18 round capacity and a compact 15 round capacity the Caracal F and C enhance key pistol roles such as primary defence and secondary weapon capability.
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Slide length
Barrel length
Height
Width
Weight
Caliber
Magazine capacity
Grip frame
Trigger system
Trigger travel ( constant )
Trigger weight ( constant )
Internal Safety
Manual Safety ( Optional )
Loaded indicator
Magazine catch
The Caracal F is a modern semi-automatic pistol in
9mmx19. It supports an 18 round magazine, a tactical
rail and boast unique features such as a short 8mm
trigger pull, extremely low profile slide and bore axis,
the combined effect of which is greatly reduced “felt“
recoil. The weapon is available with Caracal propriety
2-dot or 3-dot sights or the Caracal Quick Acquisition
Sight System.
* Also 10 round magazines are available for CA, HI, NY and parts of IL.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION CARACAL F
Specifications
178mm
104mm
135mm
28mm
750g
9mmx19
18 *
Polymer
Double Action
~8mm
~2.2kg
Trigger, Drop & Firing pin
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2
Ambidextrous
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Concealed Disassembly Lever
Tactical Rail
18 Round Magazine
Low Profile Slide
Quick Acquistion Sight System
Ambidextrous Magazine Release
8mm Trigger Pull
Caracal F
Standard 2 - dot Sight
Quick Acquistion Sight System
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1 2
2
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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION CARACAL C
Slide length
Barrel length
Height
Width
Weight
Caliber
Magazine capacity
Grip frame
Trigger system
Trigger travel ( constant )
Trigger weight ( constant )
Internal Safety
Manual Safety ( Optional )
Loaded indicator
Magazine catch
167mm
93mm
122mm
28mm
700g
9mmx19
15 *
Polymer
Double Action
~8mm
~2.2kg
Trigger, Drop & Firing pin
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2
Ambidextrous
The Caracal C is the compact version of the full size
Caracal F. It supports a 15 round magazine within
its compact dimensions as well as a tactical rail. It
inherits the same low-impulse characteristics of
the Caracal F. The weapon is available with Caracal
propriety 2-dot or 3-dot sights or the Caracal Quick
Acquisition Sight System.
Specifications
* Also 10 round magazines are available for CA, HI, NY and parts of IL.
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93mm Barrel
15 Round Magazine
Tactical Rail
Retains Low Profile Slide
Reduced Overall Length to 167mm
Caracal C
Standard 2 - dot Sight
Quick Acquistion Sight System
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1
2
2
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To reflect modern tactical requirements the Caracal can be supplied with a polymer grip in a matt sand color. This color has been carefully selected to provide optimum blending with military disruptive patterns and offer a high degree of resistance to ambient heat.
CARACAL TACTICAL MODEL
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Disassembly Lever
The Caracal has an easy to operate, concealed disassembly lever. It remains locked at all times within the pistol grip preventing accidental loss during field stripping.
2 & 3 dot sight systems
The Caracal offers a traditional 3-dot sight system together with a propriety 2-dot system. When the two dots are seen as a ‘‘figure of eight’’ image then the weapon is perfectly aligned both horizontally and vertically.
Low Profile slide and bore
The low profile slide greatly reduces felt recoil to the user. The close relationship between the low bore and the natural point of the trigger finger allows for highly instinctive shooting and therefore greater accuracy with the pistol.
Quick Acquisition Sight System
The unique Caracal Quick Sight System (QS) allows for extremely quick target acquisition under pressure. Unlike conventional pistol sights BOTH the front and rear sights are seen in the same focal plane. This offers previously unseen speed in target acquisition .
Cocked Striker Indicator
Along with two loaded chamber indicators the Caracal has a visual and tactile cocked indicator. The end of the firing pin in its pre-cocked position can be both seen and felt.
TECHNICAL FEATURES OF THE CARACAL 9MM
Plasox finish
The Caracal’s metal parts are coated in a unique hostile environment finish called PLASOX. This most modern finish offers enhanced rust prevention.
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Key Lock System
The Caracal F & C are available with a
unique key-lock which prevents unau-
thorized access to the weapon. The key is
copy protected.
Fiber Optic Sight
Fast target line up in marginal and
bright light conditions. Absorbs
available light and magnifies it back
to the user’s sight picture.
Tactical Rail
The Caracal has a full tactical rail
which can accept aftermarket tacti-
cal accessories.
Caracal F&C
Full Tactical Kit
A full tactical kit is available for the
Caracal F which includes a polymer
shoulder-stock and forward tactical grip
with built in rail. The kit offers a more sta-
ble platform for longer range shots and,
when worn on a sling, presents a high vis-
ibility carbine style weapon. Shown with
optional tactical light.
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CARACAL TRAINING AND SUPPORT
Caracal armorers can train individuals and groups,
civilian or professional, on all technical aspects of the
weapon, including cleaning and long term maintenance.
These courses can be carried out at an official Caracal
facility or in your own country. Please contact us for
course information.
Caracal can provide operator training for customers of our new 9mm. These courses
can be held at an official Caracal facility or in your own country. Skilled Caracal staff with
extensive operational experience can instruct on basic pistol handling for new operators
through to operational drills for more advanced handlers.
Please contact us for course information.
Caracal offers full technical support for customers
Operator Training
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