04-11-2007, 07:47
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The FAL is a great design, to be sure, but why not go with an AR-style rifle if that's where you've spent most of your time? Maybe something like this...
Shoots about .6 MOA and is quite manageable. 
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04-11-2007, 19:49
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Originally Posted by jatx
The FAL is a great design, to be sure, but why not go with an AR-style rifle if that's where you've spent most of your time? Maybe something like this...
Shoots about .6 MOA and is quite manageable. |
Because it's not an FAL 
Made the last change. Went with the 18" Barrel instead of the 16" Had nothing to do with the difference in velocity, it's minor. Seems a lot of the people who bought SA58 Rifles with 16" Barrels. Ended up changing them out for a 18", because of the noise and muzzle flash. The photo is what the SA58 I ordered will look like. Only difference, I believe the one in the pic has a 16" not an 18" Barrel. Picatinny Gas Block, F,H. Don't know if ill put an EOTEC on mine.
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04-12-2007, 08:23
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Originally Posted by kgoerz
Because it's not an FAL |
Hard to argue with that - looks great!
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04-17-2007, 13:15
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Great thread and great timing. I too am shopping for a DSA FAL. I have been told metric is the way to go because of a larger aftermarket - true? Also, what is the difference between the Type 1 and Type II receivers? Both are $449, both are 4140 steel... 
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04-17-2007, 17:58
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Originally Posted by El Cid
Great thread and great timing. I too am shopping for a DSA FAL. I have been told metric is the way to go because of a larger aftermarket - true? Also, what is the difference between the Type 1 and Type II receivers? Both are $449, both are 4140 steel...
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Go metric. Most of the new modifications available only fit metric. For example, the forward rail I'm getting can only be attached to the inch model with modifications that require a gun smith. Or sending the Gun to DSA. My inch model will probably stay like it is, it's not worth the trouble to modify it.
Receivers: they are basically the same, the only difference is cosmetic. Type 1 comes with and without a cut for a carry handle. Type 2 comes only with cut for carry handle and it has different lighting cuts on the rear left and right side that radius in and out. It's personal preference.
Thats straight from the DSA Web sight. I got most of my information from the FAL Files Web Site, DSA Site and here of course.
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04-17-2007, 20:01
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Given recent events, I would order immediately, on a credit card, if necessary.
At the very minimum, the wait is about to get longer.
At worst, you may never be able to buy one again.
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05-27-2007, 21:37
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Well, I've been kind of in limbo trying to decide what my next gun purchase would be since I found out HK won't be making a semi version of the 416/417 any time soon.
So I was standing in my local gun shop and I had mentioned that I was interested in some type .308 and had been looking at Scout Squad M1A's but they were unobtanium. Then the gunsmith tells me that the "boss" had 4 or 5 DSA FAL's coming in. Needless to say, one of those is now earmarked for me. He doesn't know what configurations the boss had ordered but he said I'll get my pick. And they're about 2 weeks out.
I'm glad I found this thread through searching. Alot of good info.
My plans at the moment when it comes in is for a foregrip and possibly an EOTech/Aimpoint. If they're all 16's, I may go ahead and order an 18" barrel. I'll also let the smith work his magic. I'm definately interested in the "speed trigger" mod.
Thanks for the info gentlemen. I might have a guestion or two on occasion.
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05-28-2007, 06:02
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Kgoerz,
Thats a sweet little FAL you have there! Thanks for posting the pic. I have always liked them. I have a "beater" L1A1 Century Arms Sporter which I replaced that gawdawful thumbhole stock with wood stock set. Its decent for plinking, but you gentleman have me pondering buying a new DSA FAL. Please let us know how she shoots.
I briefly carried a folding stock FAL in Iraq as a contractor, unfortunately I did not get to keep it. It was tackdriver, but we did not have enough rifles or mags to outfit the whole team.
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05-28-2007, 11:28
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I briefly carried a folding stock FAL in Iraq as a contractor, unfortunately I did not get to keep it. It was tackdriver, but we did not have enough rifles or mags to outfit the whole team. |
Yeah, I believe I'll buy all the mags I can get my hands on. Since Reaper and others have eluded that there might be a run on 'em here soon. 
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