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Originally Posted by Peregrino
KG - Link-up with TR when you get in town. I'll bring my Para too. It has DSA's rail handguards, scope cover, modified Para stock (M-16 sights, much better than standard) and I'm using an Aimpoint in a LaRue mount for (temporary) optics. I'm very impressed with the upgrades and DSA was easy to work with - despite a lengthy backorder on the Para components. FWIW - I recommend the Para barrel, it's 17.25 inches vs. the 16". I had my gunsmith cut down a standard barrel and put M-14 threads on it. It currently has a Smith Vortex until I can get the Surefire FH adapter. Muzzle blast is attenuated some - better than the short Belgian - but I still wouldn't want to use it in a phone booth  . You're right about the height of optics mounts and the Para stock makes it worse. You'll have to fill me in on the trigger mod - mine's "not match quality". I'll be doing my own Dura-Coat sometime this summer (can't do it in the house and don't have a garage  ). Peregrino |
I am glad there are others who own or like me, wanting to own one of these. Definitely need to set up a group shoot. I will finally be home long enough to do it this time. End of June.
The wait is why I ordered now. I get home end of June. Hopefully it will be waiting. This dealer orders about 15 SA58 Rifles at a time. Only mod he includes is the scope mounts and a couple with trigger jobs. Then he post the rifles on a forum and it's first come first serve. Anything else he has to order. DSA says 12 weeks but the average is about eight. They had a big back order when the AWB died but seemed to recover.
On Dura Coat from DSA, I like the Dura Coat. But It would of put me over my $2000 limit. Check out what the dealer said below. I know this guy a little and he had nothing to gain or lose in what he told this buyer. Something to definitely look into for future purchases. The barrel was a hard choice between 16" and 18". Because I wasn't looking to drive nails at 300+ Meters I wasn't to concerned with better muzzle velocity. There are a Butt load of Breaks and Hiders out there for the FAL. The threaded Barrel is a must. The upcoming elections kind of motivated me a little also.
It's kind of funny when researching the FAL. There seems to be a large number of people who are against attaching Rail Systems, Tac Lights, Scopes....etc. Some pretty heated discussions about putting Tactical Accessories on an FAL. A lot say if you want your FAL to look like an AR, buy an AR. I felt like I was violating some kind of FAL law
"An 18 inch carbine and a congo are identical except for the Duracoat. I think the congo is not the best value due to the Duracoat. I have seen and used FAL's and AR's with the Duracoat. If it is scratched or chipped, it will start to flake. If and when the barrel gets hot, the Duracoat blisters. This is why I think getting the congo is not the best value. If you want the congo "look". Get an 18 inch carbine, your choice of stocks and get it coated with NP3 from Robar"
Many get confused and think a carbine is only the 16.25 inch barrel when in reality I can order an 18 inch barrel at no additional charge"