Question on Fal vs. Para Fal

[jbsmwd]

I currently have a Fal (L1A1 built on a Century receiver) that I bought used and really like it now that it works. I had to open up the rails where the magazine sits in the upper receiver for it to feed correctly. After running about 500 rounds through it I have gained confidence in that rifle but do not like the length of the barrel and the space needle of a flash hider. I had thought about sending it in and having the barrel cut and threaded for standard threads so I could order the Battle comp for it. Then realized they would more than likely have to remove the barrel which means head spacing would need to be done. On a Fal that requires the right tools, locking shoulder of the correct size and the experience of working on Fals. Enter the Para Fal from DS Arms with 18’’barrel and folding stock with M4 stock adapter for proper check weld with optics but a different recoil spring assembly.

So I was wondering about real world reliability vs. theorticial reliability of the Para Fal compared to the original Fal. I have heard that Para Fal is not as reliable due to the placement of the recoil springs.

What is your experience been with your Para Fal?

[fastpat]

I have never heard of any reliability issue with a para FAL version, while the standard model is more common, tens of thousands of para versions were made and thousands of standard FAL's are being converted to para configuration.

I built my FAL para over 12 years ago, no issues at all.

[SteyrAUG]

Let's just say that a DSA Para FAL will be light years ahead of your CAI L1A1 in terms of reliability.

[jbsmwd]

Let's just say that a DSA Para FAL will be light years ahead of your CAI L1A1 in terms of reliability.

More then likely.

[Sarge45]

My DSA Para is a sweet running rifle. Zero reliability issues and highly accurate.

[Moose-Knuckle]

I currently have a Fal (L1A1 built on a Century receiver) that I bought used and really like it now that it works. I had to open up the rails where the magazine sits in the upper receiver for it to feed correctly.

[jbsmwd]

LOL!!

[JPB]

Ive got both standard and para lowers for my DSA. Both are reliable. Only issue I've ever heard is a guide rod weld failure on the DSA top cover.

[jbsmwd]

Ive got both standard and para lowers for my DSA. Both are reliable. Only issue I've ever heard is a guide rod weld failure on the DSA top cover.

I have heard about that and recently I am hearing about the bolt breaking around the face area.

[JPB]

I wouldn't worry too much about the bolt. It's a common component between the standard and para configurations, though the carrier is different between the two. In addition to the DSA mnufactured product, there are plenty of surplus ones on the market.