I have had my FFL send a fax to DSA and am in the process of trying to decide just what I want to do. I would value the input from all you FAL owners out there so this is where I am at this point:
I went down to Birmingham to a shop I knew had some FALs on the wall. They had a Para Carbine- 16" barrel. Not what I had in mind. I was looking for a Para Congo, but the more I thought about it this is what I'm looking at:
SA58 Standard with a Type 1 receiver. I know the trend is to miniaturize everything, but I want the 21" barrel and the velocity it brings. I don't forsee any forced marches anytime soon, so weight isn't a factor.
Para Folding Stock, Para Flip Rear Sight, Para Carrier/top cover.
SA58 Extreme Duty Scope Mount
???Carry Handle Cut with Carry Handle??? Does anyone ever use these? How would it balance without the standard stock? Seems like with the folding para stock it would be front heavy if used.
???Bipod??? I have one for my AR and have never used it. I was looking at the VersaPod 50, but I could slap one on later if needed. What about the Belgian quick detach model?
That's about it. The range I usually use has only a 100m rifle range, but there is one about 30 miles away w/ 200m and another one I've not been to with- I think- some longer positions. I currently have a Bushnell 3200 on my AR but am squirreling away some $$ for an EOtech w/ a LaRue mount- this my delay things there somewhat.
Again, thanks for your input.
I went down to Birmingham to a shop I knew had some FALs on the wall. They had a Para Carbine- 16" barrel. Not what I had in mind. I was looking for a Para Congo, but the more I thought about it this is what I'm looking at:
SA58 Standard with a Type 1 receiver. I know the trend is to miniaturize everything, but I want the 21" barrel and the velocity it brings. I don't forsee any forced marches anytime soon, so weight isn't a factor.
Para Folding Stock, Para Flip Rear Sight, Para Carrier/top cover.
SA58 Extreme Duty Scope Mount
???Carry Handle Cut with Carry Handle??? Does anyone ever use these? How would it balance without the standard stock? Seems like with the folding para stock it would be front heavy if used.
???Bipod??? I have one for my AR and have never used it. I was looking at the VersaPod 50, but I could slap one on later if needed. What about the Belgian quick detach model?
That's about it. The range I usually use has only a 100m rifle range, but there is one about 30 miles away w/ 200m and another one I've not been to with- I think- some longer positions. I currently have a Bushnell 3200 on my AR but am squirreling away some $$ for an EOtech w/ a LaRue mount- this my delay things there somewhat.
Again, thanks for your input.