FAL Picture Thread [Archive] - M4Carbine.net Forums

Logan Moody

03-11-07, 10:00

Better pics:

Here's my DSA STG58 I bought for use on patrol.

Some guys carry patrol carbines, I carry a Patrol EBR!

She will soon sport some form of optic, I just haven't decided exactly what yet...

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Frens

03-11-07, 15:28

1959 Steyr-Deimler-Puch StG58, serial number 33xxx.

before:
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/4023/fal1wv6.th.jpg (http://img19.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fal1wv6.jpg)

after: :D
http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/4807/hpim2991bqf3.jpg

TOrrock

03-14-07, 00:34

DSA StG-58A.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/Range%20Day%20Aug%2005%20full/Range%20Day%20half%20size/RangeDay08-07-05009.jpg

Robb Jensen

03-14-07, 04:41

Templar,
I remember you shooting that rifle at the 2nd Black Rifle Day. It was hell on the steel compared to the 11.5", 14.5" and 16" .223 ARs.

militarymoron

03-17-07, 17:43

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/militarymoron/fals.jpg

SuicideHz

03-17-07, 18:55

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/militarymoron/fals.jpg

I like the top one.

Is that top rail bolted onto the upper receiver or how does that work exactly? I see the other one above has bolts too...

What's a set of front handguards like those cost? Reminds of the one in the TD ad...

militarymoron

03-17-07, 19:38

the scope mount replaces the top cover - it slides in from the back. the screws tighten little clamps/plates which secure it to the receiver:
http://www.dsarms.com/prodinfo.asp?number=620APARA

here's the handguard:
http://www.dsarms.com/prodinfo.asp?number=US021FAS

it looks like the one in the TD ad because it IS the one in the TD ad :)

SuicideHz

03-17-07, 22:19

I figured it was and that you did the photography for them.

Nice to know that.

Kisara

03-23-07, 00:31

http://i14.tinypic.com/49808wy.jpg

militarymoron

03-28-07, 11:01

kisara - that imbel MD-3 is friggin sweet.

TOrrock

04-01-07, 15:52

Some more of the same rifle without my ugly mug getting in the way....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/Range%20Day%204-01-07%20Old%20School/OldSchool011.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/Range%20Day%204-01-07%20Old%20School/OldSchool010.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/Range%20Day%204-01-07%20Old%20School/OldSchool016.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/Range%20Day%204-01-07%20Old%20School/OldSchool022.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/Range%20Day%204-01-07%20Old%20School/OldSchool024.jpg

Cameron

04-07-07, 23:19

DSA SA58 Para Tactical Carbine
16.25" Fluted Medium Contour Barrel with Threaded A2 Flashider
Shortened Gas System
Short Military Grade Handguard
FAL A2 Hampton Lower With Integral M16A2 Sight System
Magpul CTR/FAL PARA Stock
SAW pistol grip

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2785/4153506210_59ce0b6977.jpg

RAM Engineer

04-09-07, 21:44

Anyone have any pictures of the original FAL prototypes in 7.92x33? I'd love to see one of those.

Trumpet

04-21-07, 14:52

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97/Trumpet1/FAL4.jpg

Cameron

04-28-07, 21:35

DSA SA58 Tactical Para Carbine with a few extras...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2488/4152744435_b29578abf7.jpg

BillC

05-02-07, 18:58

I want a PARA, BAD!!!

themadhatter

05-11-07, 18:33

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/themadhatter-1/DSC00490.jpg11IN PARA

oldcrusty72

06-05-07, 14:27

here is a couple of my primary for daily use,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/EvilKev/Magpul%20PMAG%20test/Iraq573.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/EvilKev/Magpul%20PMAG%20test/Iraq572.jpg

there's more about it in this thread

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?p=56849#post56849

Thanks,

Tim

JOHNO

06-22-07, 15:32

This thread is in bad need of a South African R1, I believe I can help!

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/jaodom722/10-30-05338.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/jaodom722/10-30-05339.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/jaodom722/10-30-05340.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/jaodom722/10-30-05341.jpg

coffinman

06-24-07, 23:18

Very nice!

here is a couple of my primary for daily use,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/EvilKev/Magpul%20PMAG%20test/Iraq573.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/EvilKev/Magpul%20PMAG%20test/Iraq572.jpg

there's more about it in this thread

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?p=56849#post56849

Thanks,

Tim

Cameron

06-29-07, 03:17

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2785/4153506210_91c0574aca_o.jpg

Cameron

07-05-07, 17:18

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2653/4152744509_108b2d8b55.jpg

Bcm3087

07-14-07, 16:19

Gunfixr-

That's very nice work, you should be proud of that one! What type of pistol grip is that? Thanks.

Cameron

07-14-07, 16:21

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2643/4153506280_804e39cb96.jpg

Gunfixr

07-15-07, 00:31

Thanks, BCM3087. Since it's an Inch lower, there are hardly any parts available and the factory black plastic grip sucks, I made that one. It's made from a piece of black Delrin. I changed the angle down to more like a metric or an AR grip, it's wider and more rounded, and stippled all over. It has also been hollowed out like the original so that the trigger guard can be stowed inside. Even though it's black, I went ahead and Duracoated it along with the stock and handguards so they would all match and have the same sheen. The gray is Duracoat also.

Cameron

07-15-07, 01:37

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2765/4155453707_5ec017a740_o.jpg

Cameron

07-27-07, 00:08

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2716/4156215890_e0fe7bde5e_o.jpg

Cameron

07-28-07, 23:12

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2652/4155440719_ffddac04f9_o.jpg

dagger22

08-04-07, 21:51

I think this pic was taken of me in 1981, West Belfast.

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Cameron

08-05-07, 00:02

Great pic dagger!

Cameron

08-21-07, 23:54

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2711/4155440781_c990bb0bb3_o.jpg

oldcrusty72

08-22-07, 07:41

Cameron,

Thats very nice mate, you've done that well.

Tim

aloharover

09-03-07, 20:23

Imbel on a Century (they are not all that bad)

http://www.evil-black-rifles.com/images/fal1.jpg

TOrrock

09-10-07, 13:53

DSA StG-58STD, in Rhodesian R1 dress......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/G3%20and%20R1/DSC00243.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/G3%20and%20R1/DSC00242.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/G3%20and%20R1/DSC00241.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/G3%20and%20R1/DSC00240.jpg

KyAKGuy

09-28-07, 12:46

Here's a pics of my lowly, reliable, Century L1A1.
Love how it looks with the 30 round mags...:D
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/8153/dsc0010la4.jpg
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/628/dsc0011zu7.jpg
KyAKGuy

JOHNO

10-01-07, 07:57

My L1A1, with re-activated SUIT.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/jaodom722/Picture053.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/jaodom722/Picture054.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/jaodom722/Picture055.jpg

ostrobothnian

10-05-07, 12:48

Howdy fellas. First post here and I saw that some of you had some nice FALs displayed. Here's my contribution.

The StG is a an all original finish blued Belgian/early Austrian version. I blued the DCI receiver to match the original finish and patina.

The para is a DSA type 1 with an original NOS Belgian 458mm length (~18") para barrel and combo device. Lower is also DSA. This one is a custom build too.

I love FALs (and ARs)!

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k152/finlandssvensk/StGwood001.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k152/finlandssvensk/parapics006.jpg

BSHNT2015

10-24-07, 13:23

Very nice, how's DSA FAL ?

TOrrock

10-24-07, 15:09

Very nice, how's DSA FAL ?

Outstanding.

ostrobothnian

10-25-07, 10:13

Very nice, how's DSA FAL ?

Fantastic!

I'm not a professional, just a hobbyist. I assembled the DSA over time and tried to use the best parts I could find. If you look at DSAs offerings the closest match you'll find is the para congo. Basically that one is almost the same character minus the OEM factory barrel (chrome chamber and lined). The new ones are 4150 chrome moly. Also, I have seen some "DSA paras" for sale on gunbroker that have steel lowers. The use of an aluminum lower (and aluminum magazine) keep the weight low and allow for a nice balanced feel that fits me.

Having been fortunate enough over the last 20 years to be able to try several MBRs, the paratrooper FAL is the one I prefer for various reasons. If you have the opportunity to try one I think you'll find a grin on your face after the first round. :)

aloharover

11-28-07, 09:34

Couple more I have been working on.

http://www.evil-black-rifles.com/images/builds/308ebrs.jpg

Littlelebowski

11-28-07, 18:09

My Azex build, flawless.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/Beamish15/H23%20Campout/IMG_0040.jpg

aloharover

12-01-07, 19:40

Couple 16" Imbel Gear Logos

http://www.evil-black-rifles.com/images/builds/falcarbs.jpg

armakraut

12-02-07, 02:05

Couple 16" Imbel Gear Logos

http://www.evil-black-rifles.com/images/builds/falcarbs.jpg

Interesting cut down L1A1.

Germanfritze

12-02-07, 06:38

Hello Templar,
where can I get those "Rule .308" caps???
They look great!!!!

TOrrock

12-02-07, 10:02

Hello Templar,
where can I get those "Rule .308" caps???
They look great!!!!

I actually had a friend of mine make it up, based on the line from "Breaker Morant".....'Rule .303'

aloharover

12-05-07, 11:48

Interesting cut down L1A1.

Customer wanted a wood carbine :)

Barrel is cut down to 16.25, 11* muzzle, rethreaded. Steyer short flash hider.

armakraut

12-05-07, 11:54

Customer wanted a wood carbine :)

Barrel is cut down to 16.25, 11* muzzle, rethreaded. Steyer short flash hider.

I've heard the aussies did something similar with their FAL's in vietnam. Never seen any pictures or hard evidence of this though.

Ed L.

12-05-07, 16:37

I love that L1A1! I think those are the nicest looking FNs.

Here is my Belgian Paratrooper next to my FS2000 and AR:

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m115/edagain/guns.jpg

TOrrock

12-05-07, 20:00

Sweet trio there Ed L. :cool:

hldhard

12-11-07, 21:16

Got this one delivered last month.
1. SA58C
2. 18" BARREL
3. HAMPTON PICATINNY LOWER. Picatinny Gas
4. SPEED TRIGGER
5. EXTENDED SCOPE MOUNT
6. ARMS BUIS. Troy Flip Up Front sight.
One to two inch groups easily at 100 Meters. 500 more rounds under 25 Meters. A couple of FTF in the first 100 rounds, other then that no problems.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o208/kgoerz/FAL2.jpg
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o208/kgoerz/FAL-1.jpg

WasatchAR

12-27-07, 14:43

Moved the Micro up a bit, and thinking about the SBR route. What do you think?
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/jar15enloe/l_63283bc79e9e9ed67a37660c47b65547.jpg

DrDrake

01-02-08, 17:36

http://www.magpul.com/catalog/images/prsfal_01_02.jpg

http://www.magpul.com/catalog/images/prsfal_01.jpg

http://www.magpul.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=70_88_114&products_id=251

TOrrock

01-02-08, 17:43

Moved the Micro up a bit, and thinking about the SBR route. What do you think?
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q200/jar15enloe/l_63283bc79e9e9ed67a37660c47b65547.jpg

Lookin' good!

I ABSOLUTELY WOULD NOT SBR that FAL. FAL's work great with a barrel 16.5" and up, especially 18" and up. If you cut the barrel down to 11" or so, you have just achieved the same velocity as an AK-47 from a 16" barrel, but with a huge amount of flash and blast, and a reduction in reliablity.

In the Larry Vickers Battle Rifle class this past year, the guy next to me on the line had a DSA OSW 11.5", and he had a lot of problems with it.

These rifles just weren't designed around itty-bitty barrels.

WasatchAR

01-03-08, 08:06

Thanks. Yea the gun has had zero problems eating all kinds of lead. I just need to stop, think, and say to my self "if it ant broke don't fix it. :D

Cameron

01-12-08, 00:04

Trying the EOTech on a FAL

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2755/4155459019_f71b64c519_o.jpg

Rmplstlskn

01-12-08, 09:57

Very nice Carbine!!! Well done camo... Accurate too... I love the FAL!

Rmpl

EricCartmann

01-13-08, 17:41

Very nice Cameron!

That is one of the best 21st Century Tac'd out FAL I have ever seen! Nice groupings too.

Cameron

01-14-08, 22:02

Eric that looks great!

We have similar tastes I see. I have been thinking about the railed fore end for the DSA but I don't want to increase the weight as I actually hump the damn thing around hunting. What do you think of the weight the rails added over the standard handguards?

EricCartmann

01-14-08, 23:48

You will lose a little in the offhand shooting category. Since you have the carbine FAL, the rails will not be has heavy.

But if you like your rifle as is, I would think hard about changing it with the rails. You will have to cut off the retaining ring to use the rails. And to put your old handguards back on, you will have to buy the 2 piece ring from DSA.

Same goes with the AR's too. I think you lose a little in the offhand shooting capabilities at first, but is something you can get use to.

Joe R.

01-15-08, 20:31

Eric, how has your Millett DMS held up on the FAL? I had one mounted and the illumination went out with one day of serious shooting (about 400 rounds). Millett has replaced the sight but I have yet to zero this one or wring it out yet.

Jay Cunningham

01-15-08, 20:36

Eric has had his account locked.

Cameron

01-15-08, 22:59

Eric has had his account locked.

I always get a chill run up my spine when I read something like that...

Jay Cunningham

01-16-08, 04:53

I always get a chill run up my spine when I read something like that...

Well, you shouldn't. Eric came here with an agenda and got what he was looking for. Almost all of his posts were out of line. He was warned repeatedly.

It's real easy to play by the rules here on M4C.

:cool:

Cameron

01-16-08, 12:13

Joe R.

01-16-08, 12:43

Eric has had his account locked.

Whoops! Sorry I didn't notice.

JSandi

01-18-08, 00:10

I know I know... it's kinda like that same feeling I get when I see a cop even though I know I am not speeding. I still look to check my MPH and then look to see if he has started to follow me...

It's not fear... just a healthy respect for the enforcers! :D

Obligatory FAL picture so I can't be accused of getting off topic...

Sighting

Recoil

The after effects...

I left the cheek piece riser at home, so the cheek weld sucked this day...

Beautiful!!

Oh yeah the gun aint' half bad either... :D

jht3

01-18-08, 18:51

no pics of my FAL....yet

one question though...anyone using the DSA extended mount? i'm wondering how much more rail it gives you and if the only modification needed is the removal of the carry handle (already gone on mine)

Cameron

01-19-08, 00:30

It really doesn't give you any more room for mounting an optic as the FAL receiver is plenty long enough, it just gives a continuous rail when adding the quad rail forearm.

That being said, I got the standard scope mount and now wish I had the extended as I am thinking of adding the railed handguards...

CJFirefly

01-28-08, 19:07

Hey Cameron, that optic is an IOR 1.1-4x, correct? I am going to be putting the same scope, that was leftover from an AR, onto a FAL. I was wondering what rings are you using?

Cameron

01-29-08, 20:52

I originally used the IOR high rings to clear the A2 rear sight... but ditched them in favour of a LaRue SPR 1.5 mount.

CJFirefly

01-29-08, 21:32

I originally used the IOR high rings to clear the A2 rear sight... but ditched them in favour of a LaRue SPR 1.5 mount.

Thanks, I had the same scope in that mount on an AR and thought about putting it on the FAL, but I want the scope to be as low as possible (I just have the standard sights). I will probably use the IOR medium rings.

armakraut

02-12-08, 01:16

Genuine SAW grips are about the best thing going for FAL grip options.

mark5pt56

02-12-08, 06:50

DSA STG58 Para, Saw grip, plastic grips, Steyr 18" bbl

NIce!

Dylan_Porter

02-19-08, 03:33

My tax return is either going toward one of these or the ACR when it comes out.

Cameron

03-04-08, 23:13

Nice Para Bill

AZATHOTH

03-26-08, 17:04

Here is mine

DSA SA58 Para
18" Barrel (technically it is at 17" now since I put the A2 FH on there)
DSA Railed Handquards
DSA Extended Para Scope Mount
Millet DMS-1
It makes it little brother M4 look tiny

hows that millet on you fal, i was thinking of getting one... is it worth it?
thanks,

torquemada055

04-03-08, 21:31

Here's the ones in our household.
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x140/torquemada55/triplets.jpg
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x140/torquemada55/Picture002.jpg
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x140/torquemada55/Curt2.jpg
My Wife with the L1A1 Aussie that she had built for my Birthday last year!!!
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x140/torquemada55/DSCF2617.jpg
That's it for now, but still have 2 more to have built.

armakraut

04-03-08, 23:00

Awesome FAL collection there torquemada.

TOrrock

04-04-08, 17:08

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/G3%20and%20R1/DSC00243-1-1.jpg

Germanfritze

04-05-08, 14:13

Thumbs up for this!

Fritze
Owner of SAR-4800 & L1A1:D

C-Fish

04-05-08, 17:52

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x140/torquemada55/Curt2.jpg

Absolutely gorgeous:cool:

BC98

04-05-08, 18:07

Here's my mutt...

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h24/brcook03/Firearms/FALLH.jpg

VooDoo6Actual

04-07-08, 15:30

GUN PORN

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/IMG_1293.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/IMG_1299.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/IMG_1296.jpg

VooDoo6Actual

04-08-08, 18:51

FAL w/ Aimpoint T -1

NOTE: NO Co-Witness possible w/ Para Rear sight. DSA Short Belgium Slider will give Co-Witness

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/IMG_1325.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/IMG_1321.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/IMG_1322.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/IMG_1329.jpg

Batt 57

04-08-08, 19:30

I love the FAL...

Here is my ARS StG58 when it was wearing an Elcan.

http://homepage.mac.com/sgrasso/images/IMG_0789.jpg

davechng

04-16-08, 17:03

this pic has a few other toys ! but the Inch L1A1 is my favourite 308 rifle

DaveC

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y66/davechng/Guns/IMG_0472.jpg

Cameron

04-24-08, 18:54

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2593/4155470513_643d26d13c_o.jpg

Cameron

04-24-08, 22:04

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2532/4156232904_9f7161b86d_o.jpg

decodeddiesel

05-10-08, 13:23

I love the FAL...

Here is my ARS StG58 when it was wearing an Elcan.

http://homepage.mac.com/sgrasso/images/IMG_0789.jpg

Whoa is that an 18" bbl on that Super Nova?! If so where in the hell did you get it??!!!

adh

05-11-08, 15:01

DSA STG58 Para, Saw grip, plastic grips, Steyr 18" bbl

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r127/BillC_album/100_0159.jpg

Very nice......I've been toying with the idea of offering up my M14 in trade for a para FAL:confused: :confused:

Mischief

05-11-08, 17:10

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r187/mischief_fox/tactical035-1.jpg

gunadict

05-13-08, 17:14

buddyhoohaw

05-13-08, 19:38

This is my first post here. I just got my first FAL about 2 weeks ago, and I love it. I purchased a DSA OSW with 11" barrel, all the bells and whistles, including a trigger job. I ordered it last September, took 6 months to get it, and 6.5 weeks for my form 4. I plan on ordering a 16" in a few months.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/fellony/DSAOSW.jpg

Nice first post and welcome to the site!

A 16" FAL might be somewhat anticlimactic after your OSW FAL :D

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/buddyhoohaw/FAL-2.jpg

Cheers

gunadict

05-13-08, 19:59

Nice first post and welcome to the site!

A 16" FAL might be somewhat anticlimactic after your OSW FAL :D

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/buddyhoohaw/FAL-2.jpg

Cheers

Thanks, I thought about that. I really do like the FAL. DSA put together the most solid built rifle I have shot.

scarman

05-24-08, 15:54

This is my Imbel baby...well used but I enjoy it almost more than my old AR. :D The pics are older, it now has a bi-pod, my next purchase for it will be hand guard rail.

910
911

TOrrock

05-27-08, 15:36

My new to me Armscorp T-48 FAL Para, 50:63 clone:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/FAL/Armscorp%20FAL%20Para/DSC06384.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/FAL/Armscorp%20FAL%20Para/DSC06380.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/FAL/Armscorp%20FAL%20Para/DSC06374.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/FAL/Armscorp%20FAL%20Para/DSC06381.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/FAL/Armscorp%20FAL%20Para/DSC06377.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/FAL/Armscorp%20FAL%20Para/DSC06376.jpg

decodeddiesel

05-27-08, 15:47

Sweet rifle Templar! Is that the Smith M14 replacement? Also, at the risk of sound like a complete moron, what is 50:63?

TOrrock

05-27-08, 15:52

Sweet rifle Templar! Is that the Smith M14 replacement? Also, at the risk of sound like a complete moron, what is 50:63?

Thanks man.

It's a semi auto, not full auto, the rifle does have a select fire military lower, which is perfectly legal since the upper receiver, which is the controlled part, is not full auto.

It's one of the things I bought to replace the M14.

FN catalogued their FAL's with a 4 digit code, like Colt does (6920, 6721, 6520).

The 50:00 was the standard 21" barreled FAL with a fixed stock, the 50:61 was the same rifle with a folding Para stock.

The 50:63 was the 17.75" barreled carbine with folding stock, and an aluminum lower. The lower on this rifle is steel, but I might replace that.

decodeddiesel

05-27-08, 16:27

Thanks man.

It's a semi auto, not full auto, the rifle does have a select fire military lower, which is perfectly legal since the upper receiver, which is the controlled part, is not full auto.

It's one of the things I bought to replace the M14.

FN catalogued their FAL's with a 4 digit code, like Colt does (6920, 6721, 6520).

The 50:00 was the standard 21" barreled FAL with a fixed stock, the 50:61 was the same rifle with a folding Para stock.

The 50:63 was the 17.75" barreled carbine with folding stock, and an aluminum lower. The lower on this rifle is steel, but I might replace that.

Ah ha! And so my FAL education continues! Thanks Man!

torquemada055

05-27-08, 16:51

That is an outstanding example of a 50.63 except for that dingus on the end of the barrel.
If I remember correctly it should have the normal combo device on it for accuracy but I can certainly see where that dingus could make a man green with envy!!!:D

Because even with all the FAL's in my house, I still want one like this one!!

TOrrock

05-27-08, 17:14

armakraut

05-27-08, 21:28

Get a saw grip too. Very comfortable.

Gutshot John

06-05-08, 15:11

Schweeeet. :D

I think that Steyr Short FH is perfect (unless you're thinking of mounting a can).

By way of warning any brake on that barrel is going to make you hated on the firing line. The DSA brake (the combo may be different) is notoriously obnoxious. I had one that literally brought a novice shooter to tears. I think you'll find that if you put a SAW grip on it, that the recoil is significantly more comfortable.

The FAL remains my fav rifle of all time.

TOrrock

06-05-08, 17:11

:cool:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/Africa%20Hot/P1000176.jpg

VooDoo6Actual

06-05-08, 19:11

edited for improvement.

Cameron

06-07-08, 18:42

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2657/4156232938_ab93ac5494_o.jpg

mpardun

06-08-08, 08:52

Bad Pic of my DSA Stainless Tactical Carbine:

-16" stainless, fluted badger barrel
-DSA Trigger job
-Para stock
-M249/SAW Grip
-Railed fore-end/dustcover

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z302/mpardun/P1010447.jpg

Gutshot John

06-09-08, 19:11

GRRRR...photobuckets not working for me...will repost these.

This one is mine. All finishes by Gunplumber Mark Graham:D

Current Configuation:

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll99/GutshotJohn/DSC_1098.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll99/GutshotJohn/DSC_1099.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll99/GutshotJohn/DSC_1100.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll99/GutshotJohn/DSC_1103.jpg

Previous "DMR" configuration but I didn't like the PRS Stock so I sold it.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll99/GutshotJohn/DSC_0619.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll99/GutshotJohn/DSC_0626.jpg

My first DSA.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll99/GutshotJohn/DSC_0328.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll99/GutshotJohn/DSC_0331.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll99/GutshotJohn/DSC_0329.jpg

TOrrock

06-09-08, 20:25

Springfield SAR-4800?

Very cool!

Phazuka

06-12-08, 21:23

Springfield SAR-4800?

Very cool!

Yop! It needs more paratrooper stock!

Cameron

06-25-08, 20:47

Nice looking rifle Gutshot!

Cameron

07-17-08, 19:01

Cameron

A square 10

07-19-08, 20:28

new here , with my new FAL

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r188/Asquare10/FN-FAL008.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r188/Asquare10/FN-FAL007.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r188/Asquare10/FN-FAL005.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r188/Asquare10/FN-FAL004.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r188/Asquare10/FN-FAL003.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r188/Asquare10/FN-FAL002.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r188/Asquare10/FN-FAL001.jpg

TOrrock

07-19-08, 20:32

new here , with my new FAL

Damn dude, you win. :cool:

A square 10

07-19-08, 21:50

cool , but you gotta tell me why ........like i said , im new

Falboy

07-20-08, 20:38

Um, because it's actually an FN/Belgian FAL, most of us just have parts count mutts, more or less. Before the AW Ban sunsetted that gun was prob. worth a couple of grand, because it was preban. Still very much a collectors item today! If you didn't realize what you have, you're a very lucky person.:cool:

A square 10

07-22-08, 20:25

thanks , i knew what i had but havent had much conversation with others reguarding it , i only recently came into it and ive just begun learning of these

VooDoo6Actual

07-27-08, 15:07

A square 10,

SWEET BLASTER and the advice is spot on regarding it's PEDIGREE etc...

CAPT KIRK

08-26-08, 22:58

Here is my baby, which is currently up for sale to finance accessories for my new Noveske N4 LoPro.

Imbel reciever / Argentinian Border Patrol Para Kit with 21" barrel.

1243

mattj

08-27-08, 01:30

Thought I would share my FAL:

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg90/mattj__photos/FAL/fal.jpg

Imbel/Imbel with quite a few non-standard little bits, and the green moly finish.
:)

Great forum you have here by the way... I'll make it a point to try to post some more.

fredieusa

08-27-08, 04:27

fredieusa

08-27-08, 04:29

very nice.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y97/Trumpet1/FAL4.jpg

mattj

08-27-08, 12:27

beautiful rifle. just the correct barrel length IMO

Thank you! And I'm a big fan of the 18" barrel on the FAL -- in terms of aesthetics, balance, and actually shooting the thing, it's worked out really well.

Cameron

09-08-08, 17:49

https://www.m4carbine.net/picture.php?albumid=23&pictureid=727

Mikey_P

09-13-08, 08:52

Here's my FAL. It's a DSA SA58TAC. No bells and whistles - but it's an ultra-reliable piece. Below that is a pic of some other rifles in my safe. A Stag M4gery - and below the Stag, a Kel-Tec SUB2000K in 9mm. Interesting to compare the relative lengths of the three - all having 16" bbls.

1325

1326

Falboy

10-10-08, 12:52

Here's mine, not your average FAL, she sports quick-change barrels. She is also multi-national. Brazil, Germany, USA, Isreali, South Africa, Austria, and optic is Swedish. More pics in SBR thread....

1459
1460

SPARTAN HOPLITE ARMS

10-12-08, 11:09

dcsansiraq

10-12-08, 12:22

Any ideas if the 30 rounders from DSA work well? I understand they're converted BREN mags. I'm surprised no one makes new 30 rd FAL mags. Any ideas where I can get some other than from DSA? They evidently don't want to ship any to NY, even though I'm an LEO, have letterhead, and I'm exempt from NY State law for possession. They want a purchase order and I can't get that unfortunately. :mad:

I don't own any as I have seen some that are not reliable. It seems to be hit and miss. Some work and some don't. I knew of a guy who had 3 and only one was 100%. I wonder why a company like DSA doesn't try and insure better quality. Some people have surmized that the problem is the springs are too weak. The Bren had the mags inverted and didn't have to work against gravity. Good luck in your quest! Have you tried a third party, maybe gunbroker.com.

gunadict

10-12-08, 13:08

Any ideas if the 30 rounders from DSA work well? I understand they're converted BREN mags. I'm surprised no one makes new 30 rd FAL mags. Any ideas where I can get some other than from DSA? They evidently don't want to ship any to NY, even though I'm an LEO, have letterhead, and I'm exempt from NY State law for possession. They want a purchase order and I can't get that unfortunately.

I own 4 of them, and they all work fine. One of them will not hold the bolt open all the time after emptying a mag. I will tell you this, they are pretty heavy full but they do make a great rest to fire from. I would get some if you can. I am going to buy 4-6 more just in case.

SPARTAN HOPLITE ARMS

10-12-08, 14:40

I own 4 of them, and they all work fine. One of them will not hold the bolt open all the time after emptying a mag. I will tell you this, they are pretty heavy full but they do make a great rest to fire from. I would get some if you can. I am going to buy 4-6 more just in case.

Any ideas where I can find them through a store front other than DSA? DSA sells them for $35 each or $29.95 for 2+ and it seems they go for at least 40 online. DSA is being stubborn and I can't do much about it. I would like to get 5 to 10 before next year "just in case" myself. I may end up having to order through a friend who lives in a constitutionally friendly state if I can't find any online. DSA won't even ship rifles directly to NY so you'd have to go through another dealer and have it shipped to NY. Please PM me if you know where I can look. I can provide police ID and letterhead if need be. Thanks.

Cameron

10-14-08, 00:57

https://www.m4carbine.net/picture.php?albumid=23&pictureid=102

ArmatusCivis91

10-15-08, 22:07

Cameron, are these DSA's? How do you like the FAL compared to an AR15?

kong

10-18-08, 09:57

new here , with my new FAL

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r188/Asquare10/FN-FAL003.jpg
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Sweet stick...

SPARTAN HOPLITE ARMS

10-18-08, 18:50

Any ideas where to find replacement springs for the DSA FAL 30 round mags? I remember reading that guys replaced them on here somewhere but I can't find the thread anymore. Wolff only has 20 round FAL springs. Anyone know where to get them? :confused:

Gutshot John

11-02-08, 15:04

Bren Gun Mag Springs are probably your best option since I believe the 30 round mag is based on a Bren mag.

Generally though I'd just stick with 20 rounders. Way more economical.

Frens

11-05-08, 17:52

...playing with my Compact ACOG... :D

http://img363.imageshack.us/img363/5464/hpim3789uo4.th.jpg (http://img363.imageshack.us/my.php?image=hpim3789uo4.jpg)http://img363.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

thorm001

11-13-08, 20:48

DSA standard SA58. My first FAL and new favorite rifle.
http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n443/thorm001/IMG_3803.jpg

Savior 6

11-13-08, 22:36

Realized this is the only pic of my FAL (DSA):
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc325/Savior_6/Toys/DSC01250.jpg

Frens

12-13-08, 06:00

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm215/Frens556/FALta01.jpg

Falboy

12-26-08, 10:50

Here's my "Homeland Defense Rifle" in her latest configurations.... Barrels are quick-change. I need to have a subsonic barrel done now.

17411742

entrefal

01-14-09, 11:20

Bad photo, but here you go
it's an Entreprise FAL..
(hence the screen name)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/entrefal/DSC00168.jpg

Cameron

01-22-09, 19:04

It is actually a pretty good picture...

Frens

01-23-09, 01:50

http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/5676/picturena4.jpg

HisDivineShadow

02-04-09, 23:52

Very nice pictures, I recently found myself in the position to buy an original L1A1 made in Enfield for 690 euros or 950 dollars. Unfortunately my money are going towards a Sabre Defence upper and Acog :(

Is it just me or do the L1A1 and such have very thin barrels compared to the many variations posted here?

Robb Jensen

02-14-09, 18:10

My new to me Century L1A1. I added the DSA optic rail to it today. I might even shoot this for the rifle for the NC Recon 3gun match this year. With .308 you only have to have 1 good hit on the paper targets vs. 2 with the .223s. :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/gotm4/gunpics/L1A1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v408/gotm4/gunpics/L1A1two.jpg

gaijinsamurai

02-15-09, 02:23

My L1A1. I've had it about 14 years now.

armakraut

03-24-09, 19:07

Mine
http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm448/armakraut/new%20firearms/l1a1_1.jpg

With surplus wood furniture, stock and grip are broad arrow marked. Definitely a used set, but I don't mind. It has some character.
http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm448/armakraut/new%20firearms/l1a1_2.jpg
http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm448/armakraut/new%20firearms/l1a1_3.jpg

Pebble grain furniture. Damn near pitch black in color.
http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm448/armakraut/new%20firearms/l1a1_4.jpg
http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm448/armakraut/new%20firearms/l1a1_5.jpg
http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm448/armakraut/new%20firearms/l1a1_6.jpg

TOrrock

03-24-09, 20:08

You so totally suck dude.........:D

Beautiful rifle from the Commonwealth.

armakraut

03-24-09, 20:19

The Empire's last rifle, the Bentley of FAL's.

mashed68

04-22-09, 22:50

Per the rules of another, un-named forum I had to have large tools, hard alcohol, stained concrete and my feet in the picture :D This is my R1. Its shown with its original wood furniture, the new dsa 18" barrel that Im cutting to 17" before installing, and penguin plastic furniture. I had it built on a imbel gear logo receiver by a local gunsmith in its original fixed stock configuration but converted it a few months back with an ACE folding stock block and skeleton stock. Im in the process of making it as lefty friendly as possable so it isen't pretty yet.
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr263/mashed68/falfiles31024x768.jpg

Scattergun

04-25-09, 14:57

my DS Arms STG-58

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v682/allproblemsolved/guns/FAL/FALonwall.jpg

dcsansiraq

05-04-09, 18:36

Here is my carbine built by the good folks at CGW on a DSA receiver and 16.25 barrel. Millett DMS-1 w/ med rings, I need to find a scope more appropriate to the 7.62 capabilities, it works fine for now.

http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo302/dcsans/HPIM0802.jpg

The guys at CGW were great!

M&P45

05-05-09, 18:55

Because of this FAL I have adopted the philosophy that I will never again sell a prized gun because of a need for cash... I hope she is being treated well.:(

Best shooting FAL I have ever seen. Built by Rich at CGW. Here are the specs:

Matching number mint STG kit, Steyr production.
Coonan receiver.
PSAW buttstock and pistol grip
DSA Handgaurds
FSE Muzzle break
FSE Folding Charging handle
FSE gas piston
IOR M1 with Dragunov reticle
Inch mag release and pin
Williams QD Pro mount
Finnish is satin black Gun Kote over park.
.

The Steyr FCG felt amazing with a little light polishing

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-7/1043466/ForSale.jpg

A year later I bought this Springfield SR-48 in near mint condition.
(Sorry for the crappy pic)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-7/1043466/small_Imbel_right.jpg

I love FAL's and I'm itching to build a short gas 16" carbine. Probably end up with a 14.5 with a PWS permanently installed FSC break. Now that would be a handy little blaster...

More pics here...http://www.falfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=113054

Humpty_Dumpty

05-08-09, 14:44

Here are two of my FAL's. They were both the same as the one in the first pic, but I cut one down to 18" and fitted the para stock.

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/9319/20030706152043aa.jpg

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/9684/copyoffnfalpara.jpg

AggiePhil

05-12-09, 12:10

Cameron, which adapter are you using to mount that CTR stock on your Para? Does the CTR work well on the FAL when you use one of the CTR cheek risers?

VooDoo6Actual

05-19-09, 07:52

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/IMG_1646Large.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/IMG_1643.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/IMG_1634Large.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/IMG_1647Large.jpg

d90king

05-19-09, 10:18

DRich

05-19-09, 15:48

My ancient Imbel/DSA beater. She's dirty, ugly and loud, but she works hard and never complains about what I feed her.

http://hudsdad.com/pics/pfal1.jpg

JBRIII

05-26-09, 14:51

These are the originals, post mods from Parabelluminc to follow in a few months.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/jbreamsiii/L1A1_2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/jbreamsiii/L1A1_3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/jbreamsiii/L1A1_6.jpg

killswitch1982

05-31-09, 22:43

My DSA Para Tactical Carbine with my Robinson XCR.

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n161/killswitch82/DSC01843.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n161/killswitch82/DSC01844.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n161/killswitch82/DSC01845.jpg

Cameron

06-05-09, 15:09

https://www.m4carbine.net/picture.php?albumid=23&pictureid=101

Cameron

06-06-09, 21:30

https://www.m4carbine.net/picture.php?albumid=23&pictureid=100

killswitch1982

06-06-09, 22:45

http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/cameron_personal/DSA%20FAL/FAL01.jpg

NICE! I'm guessing DSA? Looks a lot like mine. I've been thinking of getting the AR stock adapter for mine with the ACE SOCOM stock since I wear a vest white a bit when shooting.

I like that DuraCoat job BTW.:D

TOrrock

06-07-09, 20:54

L1A1 SLR

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/FAL/P1020635.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/FAL/P1020639.jpg

Cameron

06-07-09, 23:04

Nice L1A1 Templar!

Hey shouldn't this thread be a sticky!?!?!?

armakraut

06-08-09, 00:19

You, my friend, suck. ;)

chavez_e_chavez

06-08-09, 09:22

Very nice indeed

JBRIII

06-08-09, 09:52

Very Nice Templar!!

TOrrock

07-23-09, 18:36

Picked up a lightly used DSA SA58 Para today from a buddy.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/FAL/P1020718.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/FAL/P1020721.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Tim_Orrock/FAL/P1020726b.jpg

was21

07-24-09, 13:42

Here's my DSA LW Carbine.
Really liking the way it handles with the T1 on it.

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn69/gatoraz/FNcarbineT1.jpg

ballistic

07-25-09, 19:46

DSA SA58 Carbine
DSA Rail Interface Handguard, Tango Down VG and rail panels
DSA Extreme Duty Scope Mount modified for ACOG
Trijicon ACOG TA11C Red Donut, BDC calibrated for .308
Para BUIS (sights visible through channel under ACOG)
DSA M249 SAW Pistol Grip

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ZtefsH8f-P8/Smtc3aYoGvI/AAAAAAAAAog/wfplRgvtWbw/s800/P1030231.JPG

Cameron

07-29-09, 22:25

https://www.m4carbine.net/picture.php?albumid=23&pictureid=728

KBAR-04

07-31-09, 19:34

It appears that Kiwi soldier's lover affair with the FAL/L1A1 has never abated...

1NZSAS Group Trooper somewhere in Afghanistan.

http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss60/cameron_personal/Misc/salkfhsdfkol.jpg

Interesting photo. I was a liaison officer with the New Zealand SAS at Khandahar in 2002. All the troopers I saw carried M4 carbines, like our Brit brethern. They were painted desert camo and had an older type Aimpoint sight on them. It would make sense that they had some L1A1s in reserve though. Perhaps that photo was taken a good bit later in the war. The only 7.62 weapons I got to see were some M-14s we had and the G3's the Danish and Norwegian forces had at the time.

Bowser

07-31-09, 22:53

After playing with a G series FAL the other week, I've been bitten by the FAL bug. I need one!

matrxx

08-02-09, 19:20

http://gi154.photobucket.com/groups/s269/J4Q09QHAP2/FAL1.jpg

matrxx

08-02-09, 19:21

Templar,
what brand of b.mag do you have on yours?

TOrrock

08-02-09, 20:58

Templar,
what brand of b.mag do you have on yours?

That's a Bren mag from DSA that they modify to use in a metric rifle. I got several with the rifle, I haven't run them in it yet, but pushing 30 rds. of 7.62x51mm up is a lot to ask....the Bren fed down and used gravity to help feed.

I'll have to see how reliable they are.

Ed L.

08-02-09, 22:11

TOrrock

08-03-09, 09:08

Maybe this is an off-topic question, but how do those optic mounts on the top dustcover hold zero if you take the top cover off to clean the gun?

I have a Belgian para FN and am wondering about the possibility of setting it up with a an optic.

thanks

With the DSA mount system, you leave the mount on when you clean it, treat it like a HK 91 or an AR15.

If you took it off, you'd have to totally rezero.

Ed L.

08-03-09, 23:41

Thanks, Katar,

Okay. I think I see where my confusion is on my part. With My Belgian para, which is the only FAL that I have experience taking apart, I need to remove the top cover in order to get the whole bolt carrier out. The bolt mechanism is different from that of a fixed stock FN FAL.

Also, wouldn't it be hard to clean the chamber area without removing the topcover where the optic is attached? And if you did that, wouldn't it necessitate rezeroing?

Thanks.

M4Fundi

08-04-09, 05:18

Ed go to DSA's website and you will see that they have dealt with that issue.

http://www.dsarms.com/SA58-FAL-PARA-Parts-Accessories/products/18/

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr280/45Fundi/IMG_4649.jpg

Ed L.

08-04-09, 10:19

Cameron

08-04-09, 11:06

http://www.dsarms.com/images/620APARA.JPG

You do not need to remove the scope mount on a para or standard FAL to clean the chamber or the inside of the upper receiver.

Simply remove the captured recoil spring, pull the bolt out and you can clean the inside of the upper and use a chamber brush if you please.

Cameron

matrxx

08-04-09, 11:10

I wish I could convert mine into Para's.It's easy to carry it around.:mad:

TOrrock

08-04-09, 11:11

The DSA Para mount has a removeable recoil spring guide, that you take out, with the recoil spring, and then the bolt and carrier are pulled out, no muss no fuss.

You then just clean as you would an AR or an HK system, cleaning the chamber is just as easy.

Zhurdan

08-04-09, 11:20

Indeed... absolutely no need to ever EVER EVER take that top cover off. As I found out when I wanted to detail my new para last week. It took about an hour and four sets of monkey hands to get it back on. Ok... not quite that bad, but it wasn't fun and I probably won't be taking it off anytime soon. Anyways, I didn't see the FAL picture thread until today. Here's my new baby.

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r127/Zhurdan/FNFALPARA2.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r127/Zhurdan/FNFALPARA.jpg

And a short video of my full size SA58. Made this short vid for a friend who said you couldn't double a .308 and still keep it in a man sized area. That white box down range is right at 70 yards. I thought I had some pics of it by itself, but they must not be uploaded to photobucket.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r127/Zhurdan/th_a5d73347.jpg (http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r127/Zhurdan/?action=view&current=a5d73347.pbr)

Cameron

08-04-09, 11:36

Doubles with a FAL?!?!? BAH! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45259611@N08/4156249610/)

KBAR-04

08-04-09, 13:50

Thanks for the links to DSA products. But I was wondering about removing the topcover to clean the gun--like the chamber and bolt--and if that would mess up the zero on the optics. I'm not meaning to seem dense. I can't see cleaning the chamber without removing the top cover--and I imagine that would mess up the zero.

I know realize probably should have been asking this in the FN info thread:(

Yes you will have to rezero if you take the top cover/mount off. Best way to clean the chamber is to use an M14 style chamber brush. Really shouldnt be a need to remove the top cover.

Ed L.

08-04-09, 14:05

Ah-hah.

Thank you, gentleman.

M4Fundi

08-04-09, 16:35

The guide rod inside the top cover has been redesigned so that it can slide/snap in and out for cleaning so that the cover becomes semi-permanent. So far works perfectly and appears robust.

I would highly recommend if ordering one to get a few extra screws and internal plates and keep inside your grip compartment (if this is a duty rifle) and follow directions on installation religiously using Loctite and then with a metallic sharpie witness mark the screws and check them regularly for movement. If a screw & plate comes loose you will most likely get a malfunction and possible damage to gun. This DSA design is by far the BEST so a far and my early slide on ARMS cover was mediocre. ALL the internal screws and plates of the DSA model do NOT give me peace of mind as a true hard use design and I hope DSA will eventually redesign the entire upper receiver, but for now it works...watch those witness marks:eek:

Kyle E. Coyote

08-06-09, 13:30

I love how the FAL's design makes it impossible to omit one of the most often overlooked (for the AR-15, anyway), yet crucial components of a defense rifle; the back up iron sights.

JBRIII

08-11-09, 09:44

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/jbreamsiii/pix700267875.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/jbreamsiii/pix700267812.jpg

M4Fundi

08-11-09, 15:57

How do you like your forward assist bolt?

NavyDavy55

08-16-09, 22:06

oops...............

NavyDavy55

08-16-09, 22:07

Here's my DS Arms SA58 carbine. Nothing fancy or tacticool, but it does have a Duracoat finish.

I've had it about four years and just now getting around to buying a M249 SAW Pistol Grip.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/ShipAhoy/DSASA58Cmedium.gif

mrbieler

08-23-09, 13:16

More fuel on the fire. These are "California" FAL's. I run them with fake muzzle devices and the grip adapter so I can drop mags. No evil features...

When I am out of state, I put on my SAW grips so they're back to normal.

Haven't had the chance to shoot this one much since I painted her. Imbel kit on a DSA Type 1.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k158/mrbieler/Painted_FAL_2.jpg

This one is my SADF R1 clone. STG kit on a DSA Type 1. When I took this pic, it was a fixed 10 rounder configuration. Now it also sports the grip adapter and I can drop mags with it too. The Israeli stocked short barrel on the right is now the rifle in the first pic. I decided to put it on a diet and it weighs in at 9lbs with an empty mag. Almost 11 before the change.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k158/mrbieler/Two_Fals.jpg

The grip adapter isn't as bad in the hands as it looks. I have not been satisfied with the bullet button offerings in California for the FAL. The AR, on the other hand, has a lot more options.

gunadict

08-23-09, 15:42

My 3 DSA FAL's 11", 16", and 21".

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/fellony/DSAx3.jpg

JBRIII

08-25-09, 10:42

Just got from Parabelluminc yesterday. Matching Larue Mount, but still curing and haven't put together yet

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v720/jbreamsiii/L1A1dirt1.jpg

Cameron

08-25-09, 10:54

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2785/4153506210_91c0574aca_o.jpg

VooDoo6Actual

08-25-09, 12:12

Nice looking FAL's gunadict.

Recent OCONUS deployment using FAL

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e225/teehee321/CopyofIMG_1193_1-1.jpg

JBRIII

08-27-09, 07:43

How do you like your forward assist bolt?

It's the first one I've had like that. I'm not sure it's needed, but the gun was built on an Israeli Kit. The Markings are in Hebrew.

M4Fundi

08-27-09, 14:39

VooDoo6Actual

08-27-09, 17:46

Hop
I don't have one on my FAL stateside, but I think they are a good addition. I've found on my African FALs that the dust, sand and grit can cause the bolt to just not go into battery and you can often assist it forward with a finger or a few short jimmy strokes, but a forward assist is peace of mind. How is your FAL holding up to salt water? I'm guessing that is salt water around you?

CHECK.

IMO, it CAN be problematic. We had on armorer on board. He did inspect and dress weapons daily.

It could be an issue with some non-corrosive treated components. BUT w/ daily vigilance not an issue.

Davesrb

09-11-09, 21:36

Well, for my first post here, I'll prove I am FAL addicted....:D Gotta have wood on a FAL!
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/davesrb/DSC_0030-1-3.jpg

Davesrb

matrxx

09-12-09, 01:08

Davesrb,

If you want to let one of your Para goes ,please let me know.

armakraut

09-12-09, 01:25

That's a damn nice collection and great picture, unless SteyrAUG has 16+ FAL's, I think you win on both style and substance.

Counterclockwise I count...

1 Aussie L2A1 h-bar
1 Izzy h-bar
1 FN LAR h-bar
2 commonwealth SLR's with green handles (Aussies?)
1 metric 21'' with a combo device
1 metric 16'' para
1 metric 18'' para
1 Izzy light-barrel with a combo device
1 inch/commonwealth FAL as a T48 (that handguard must have cost some coin)
1 Izzy with a lug barrel
2 metric German G1's
2 metric Austrian STG58's

Got any more pics of the T48? Hell, got any more pics period? Those are some very good looking FAL's/SLR's.

Davesrb

09-12-09, 07:37

armakraut, pretty close! The Israeli's are a little deceptive. The dark wood (bottom one) is actually just an Imbel with Israeli wood furniture. The middle one is an early Type "A" Israeli with a NOS hand guards.
Early Israeli:
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/davesrb/DSC_0094-4.jpg
Standard light barrel:
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/davesrb/DSC00327.jpg

On the G1's, the bottom one is a clone made on an early Type "af" kit (I don't have the early correct bipod yet, and this picture is without the type "A" lower (wood is being made as we speak!)
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/davesrb/DSC_0101.jpg
A better pic of the heavies:
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/davesrb/DSC00355.jpg
Kits patiently awaiting their turn to be resurrected!
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/davesrb/DSC00853.jpg
Let me know if there are any more pictures you want to see, I don't want to waste bandwidth!

Davesrb

SPARTAN HOPLITE ARMS

09-12-09, 08:56

I love how the FAL's design makes it impossible to omit one of the most often overlooked (for the AR-15, anyway), yet crucial components of a defense rifle; the back up iron sights.

I don't have a picture available at the moment, but I had a DSA on order sometime last year and finally got it in Dec of last year or early January. I ordered the rifle with a picatinny metric lower and gas block and added the LaRue stamped troy buis front and rear. You can add any BUIS you like on it of course but I favor the Troy setup. I also ordered it with the Length of Pull side folding stock...not a very good cheekweld on it. Not sure if I can change it out but I've seen the DSA's with M4 type telescoping stocks. Great little rifle. Just need an Acog now.

hossb7

10-27-09, 18:47

Not complete yet (duh), but it's a start:

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i231/hossb7/FALpartskit.jpg

IMBEL parts kit (non matching). its in rough condition, but the majority of it is superficial. the metal is in good condition and the bore is clean. :D

I can't wait to start this project.

sKott

11-04-09, 16:52

Here's a few picts of the FAL build I did back in January.

This is what I started with:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/sKotbucket/pix264946437.jpg

And here is the final product:

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/sKotbucket/P1070341.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/sKotbucket/P1070342.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/sKotbucket/P1070574.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/sKotbucket/P1070580.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/sKotbucket/P1070577.jpg

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/sKotbucket/P1070608.jpg

This shot also shows a Smith Corona 03-A3 Marked USMC from 1942.

SteyrAUG

11-04-09, 17:49

Well, for my first post here, I'll prove I am FAL addicted....:D Gotta have wood on a FAL!
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/davesrb/DSC_0030-1-3.jpg

Davesrb

**** me. I now feel inadequate.

SteyrAUG

11-04-09, 17:53

That's a damn nice collection and great picture, unless SteyrAUG has 16+ FAL's, I think you win on both style and substance.

Nope, he's got me. I only have about 6 FALs.

I am looking real hard at a FN made G1 (NFA) so if I pick that up it will make up for many of the shortages.

armakraut

11-05-09, 00:27

... the dude abides.

I saw an old import G-series with the auto-sear cut, man that was a nicely machined rifle, should have bought it. Reminds me of the old quip "cheap at half the price", grab anything NFA and look at the prices 5-10 years later, odds are you got the half price special.

I'm thinking of getting rid of my L1A1 and buying another G3 or Garand.

chadbag

11-05-09, 00:54

**** me. I now feel inadequate.

That is saying a lot!

DMR

11-05-09, 11:27

Guess I didn't post these here:

G-1 Kit on Imble reciever tuned by Vandenburg Custom

http://pro-patria.us/FAL/micro3.gif
Low mount for the Micro on the FAL. It is not QD.

http://pro-patria.us/FAL/Micro1.gif

http://pro-patria.us/FAL/micro5.gif

http://pro-patria.us/FAL/micro7.gif

Here are the comments I posted prior:

It's retained by the four screws on the bottom of the Micro. So it's a dedicated mount. If it works out I'll see about having some more made. I might have them turn out a couple more for some of the high volume shooter SME's, dealers and industry guys to break, I'm sure they will do it before I do. This was just a concept I wanted to try out. I have to many irons in the fire right now to do a personal production ready testing.

M4Fundi

11-06-09, 02:48

Can you tell us more about how well the co-witness works?

AggiePhil

11-06-09, 03:21

Shit, I guess my post didn't go through. What Micro mount is that? It's super low! Up until now, the lowest one that I was aware of was the factory Micro mount. Yours is obviously even lower. :confused:

M4Fundi

11-06-09, 15:50

I believe he posted this elsewhere and as he says it is not QD because there is no mount it is attached directly to the DSA Railed Dust Cover. So if you carried a spare slick dust cover and a screwdriver you could swap it out in the field but not quickly. If the sights work well thru the Aimpoint I would still consider it a combat viable option as reliable as Aimpoints are.

hossb7

11-07-09, 02:01

Here's a few picts of the FAL build I did back in January.

This is what I started with:
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/sKotbucket/pix264946437.jpg

And here is the final product:

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/sKotbucket/P1070341.jpg[IMG]

[IMG]http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/sKotbucket/P1070342.jpg[IMG]

[IMG]http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/sKotbucket/P1070574.jpg[IMG]

[IMG]http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/sKotbucket/P1070580.jpg[IMG]

[IMG]http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/sKotbucket/P1070577.jpg[IMG]

[IMG]http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q227/sKotbucket/P1070608.jpg

This shot also shows a Smith Corona 03-A3 Marked USMC from 1942.

That looks awesome!

Cameron

11-16-09, 12:40

Added a Magpul enhanced stock pad to my DSA, this is a nice little addition that makes a significant difference on a .308

Obviously only works if you have a Magpul stock, which is kind of unusual on a FAL.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2643/4153506280_b321baf457_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2653/4152744509_7372b533a4_o.jpg

AggiePhil

11-17-09, 11:23

Cameron,

So the actual adapter that allows you to mount the CTR to the FAL is made by Magpul?

Cameron

11-17-09, 12:57

Cameron,

So the actual adapter that allows you to mount the CTR to the FAL is made by Magpul?

No the stock is made by Magpul, and is mounted to a standard mil spec AR15 buffer tube. The adapter that allows the buffer tube to by mounted to the FAL PARA hinge block was purchased from DSA and I believe is manufactured by ACE Rifle Stocks.

Found the links:

For fixed stocks (http://riflestocks.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=107&products_id=366) and for PARA stocks (http://riflestocks.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=107&products_id=365)

Cameron

VooDoo6Actual

11-18-09, 20:41

Good idea Cameron.

Makes sense.

JOHNO

11-18-09, 21:03

My latest FAL Project,

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/jaodom722/004-25.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/jaodom722/003-30.jpg

Springfield Armory SAR 4800 Bush Rifle converted to Para configuration using a DSA kit.

Thanks Guys, here's a few more pics.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/jaodom722/001-38.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/jaodom722/002-37.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/jaodom722/003-31.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b128/jaodom722/004-26.jpg

militarymoron

11-18-09, 22:04

The adapter that allows the buffer tube to by mounted to the FAL PARA hinge block was purchased from DSA and I believe is manufactured by ACE Rifle Stocks.

i don't think they're the same. the ACE ones are different from the DSA ones.

Cameron

11-19-09, 00:00

i don't think they're the same. the ACE ones are different from the DSA ones.

MM I think you are right. I was told by a DSA rep the M4 stock adapter was made by ACE but looking at their respective web site pictures they do appear quite different.

DS Arms M4 stock adapter
http://www.dsarms.com/images/P099M4.gif

ACE M4 stock adapter
http://riflestocks.com/catalog/images/FALRB.M4M.FS.Eothech.jpg

http://riflestocks.com/catalog/images/FALRB.M4M.FS.jpg

My DSA SA58 has the DS Arms type shown above.

Cameron

armakraut

11-19-09, 03:17

My latest FAL Project, Springfield Armory SAR 4800 Bush Rifle converted to Para configuration using a DSA kit.

Looks pretty complete to me.

Combat_Diver

11-19-09, 04:44

Love the FALs! Used to have a 18" Springfield Armory SAR48 Bush Rifle. Did use it once deer hunting and dropped a doe at 300m with one round. Remember having a H&R T48 in the arms room in Bad Tolz, Germany in 88-90 (wonder where that went) and pick up a Belgium 50.00 that was rebarreled with a Douglas match barrel and was a tack driver(could't bring it home due to Bush's ban:mad:). In Kuwait in 95' EOD unearthed 3 FN FALs from the desert. They cleaned them up and we borrowed them and took them out to Udari range and shoot the snot out of them. During 05-06' in Iraq recovered and used the FN 50.61 on a few mounted patrols. Last year found this one and used once on patrol in Baghdad.

http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/P2270001.JPG
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/P2270002.JPG
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/P2270006.JPG

CD

ETA: Finally figured out how to controll the FAL on full auto in 05'. It can be done with the correct techinque!

JOHNO

11-19-09, 06:54

Great pics Combat_Diver!

Combat_Diver

11-19-09, 07:39

Few more.....

Here's a piture of the FAL I had in 05-6' along with a Sterling, MP5K and MP5A3.
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/FAL_para-Sterling-MP5s_blacked_out.JPG

Here's last years find along with a byf (Mauser) 1941 dated K98.
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/P2260012_byf_41_K98_and_FNFAL.JPG

Here's one of my MARP drivers receiving training on the FAL, notice two rounds in air.
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/FAL_in_762Nato.JPG

Just remembered that I did a C-130 night combat equipment jump with a FAL during a UW exercise in Ft Bliss in 86'. Great rifles!

CD

TriggerFish

11-20-09, 10:51

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c314/Z06M16A1/NON%20Title%202%20Toys/PARAFALDevil.jpg
PARA built on Imbel rec. with its Lil Devil buddy.

HeavyDuty

11-21-09, 17:42

http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac123/HDF62/FAL.jpg

This is an IMBEL kit built on an IMBEL gear logo receiver that I did back before the AWB expired. My 'smith cut it to 18" and crowned it at that time - I wanted something shorter than stock, but couldn't find a compliant muzzle device I liked. It has a DSA L1A1-type selector, Penguin buttstock and PG, one of those awful TAPCO handguards and a VOW Para-style rear sight.

ADCO just threaded the barrel and made a custom shouldered threaded adapter this week so I could mount a 5/8"x24RH thread Phantom. They do damn nice work and fast too!

All that's left is to redo/rethink the furniture. The Penguin stuff is the economy version they were selling a number of years ago but is basically solid, so I may just pick up a new US made handguard from DSA and paint the furniture with whatever. I'm thinking either OD or FDE, although something like LaRue's UDE has a lot of appeal, too.

TOrrock

11-21-09, 19:04

Great stuff guys! :cool:

Humpty_Dumpty

11-26-09, 02:26

Here's one of my MARP drivers receiving training on the FAL, notice two rounds in air.
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/FAL_in_762Nato.JPG

I'd check my sights if my rifle was throwing the rounds so far off to the right like that! :D

Gutpile Charlie

12-01-09, 12:13

Just had to share this one. Good guns, good food.

By the way, my FAL looks like a twin to the one in the above posting.

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m275/gutpilecharlie/SteakFAL.jpg

jwfuhrman

12-08-09, 00:54

oooohhhhh oooohhhhh I see your FAL!! did I win anything! Its leaning against the tree right front and center! Only reason I saw it is because I see the mag out to the right and I think an optic of some kind out the left hahaha

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2657/4156232938_ab93ac5494_o.jpg

armakraut

12-08-09, 01:09

http://i45.tinypic.com/2myrw4l.jpg

Humpty_Dumpty

12-08-09, 14:04

Just picked this up today.

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/3883/copyofdsc03214a.jpg

TOrrock

12-08-09, 17:07

Just picked this up today.

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/3883/copyofdsc03214a.jpg

That's a damn nice R1.

Davesrb

12-08-09, 20:54

http://i45.tinypic.com/2myrw4l.jpg

Like this?
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/davesrb/DSC_0094-4.jpg
Davesrb

armakraut

12-08-09, 22:13

Yep, building one.

Got the handguard, basic kit should be inbound along with the receiver, lower and barrel. The wood pistol grip and buttstock will have to be US made, I'll cobble something together in the meantime.

I've seem some real mishmash early belgian/israeli FAL's. They must have been shipping whatever was in the parts bins at the time and parts were replaced as needed later on.

Davesrb

12-08-09, 23:21

Yep, building one.

Got the handguard, basic kit should be inbound along with the receiver, lower and barrel. The wood pistol grip and buttstock will have to be US made, I'll cobble something together in the meantime.

Get ahold of Blue Monster on the Fal Files, he made the grip and butt for this one. He makes really fantastic stocks and the Type A fit perfectly.
Davesrb

armakraut

12-09-09, 00:06

AggiePhil

12-09-09, 12:10

http://i14.tinypic.com/49808wy.jpg
I'd never seen or heard of this FAL-like rifle that takes AR mags, called an Imbel MD. Can these be purchased in the US? I can't seem to find any on Gunbroker and a Google search wasn't much more helpful. :(

TOrrock

12-09-09, 13:48

I'd never seen or heard of this FAL-like rifle that takes AR mags, called an Imbel MD. Can these be purchased in the US? I can't seem to find any on Gunbroker and a Google search wasn't much more helpful. :(

Springfield Armory SAR-4800 in 5.56mm.

They're out there, and will need to be unbanned, since they were imported with a thumbhole stock and a muzzle nut.

Davesrb

12-27-09, 17:01

I've heard of him and might go that route, I think he's backlogged right now due to a move. Ironwood is almost finished with moving and installing some new machinery which is going to make their delivery times very quick.

Where did you get the bayonet? That rifle must be really lightweight.

The bayonet came from FalFiles member EX1. He comes up with a lot of hard to find parts. He's very knowledgeable and a good guy.
Davesrb