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8/7/2002 1:04:53 PM EDT
Looking to get one. Where should I look? Does anybody offer lower prices then DSA? TIA>
8/7/2002 2:14:39 PM EDT
[#1]

Frank, depends on how friendly your favorite FFL is to you.

Dealer cost on the rifle is roughly $800 and the carbine $850 plus shipping.  Plus your gonna want the DSA scope mount - probably.
8/7/2002 3:07:20 PM EDT
[#2]
I'd go DSA, as it would be tough to build one as good for the same money, and you wouldn't have the lifetime warranty.
Some suggestions:
Talk to DSA on the phone, and have them make the following changes:
Have them remove the OEM metal handguards and install plastic ones (much cooler).
Swap out the OEM rear aperture for a short, Belgian hooded match sight aperture.
Swap out the OEM bipod for the Quick-release version.
This stuff will cost a little extra at time of purchase, but a LOT later after you decide you want the above items.
The DSA scope mount is excellent, as is the TAPCO one.  You'll eventually want one or the other.
DSA also sells a cheek pad that straps to the buttstock which moves your cheek UP (not sideways) in order to use a scope with see-through rings.  Quickly removeable so's to use iron sights.
Consider getting an L1A1 safety/selector.  Takes a little easy fitting to work, but is WAY more ergonomic than the OEM small button.
Buy a pistol grip cleaning kit.  2 minutes work with the Dremel will get it to fit in the PG.  Very slick.
Don't forget common FAL tools, cleaning kit, and common spare parts.  The FAL phone rep will discuss it with you.
IM me if you have any more Q's.
8/7/2002 4:35:56 PM EDT
[#3]

Quoted:
I'd go DSA, as it would be tough to build one as good for the same money, and you wouldn't have the lifetime warranty.



This lifetime warranty only applies to the NEW parts, not the parts which came from the original G1 kit.
8/7/2002 5:20:24 PM EDT
[#4]
That's true.  But DSA's service rep is very good, and I doubt the average user will be able to break or wear out most, if not all of the original parts, let alone the new ones.
8/7/2002 5:40:07 PM EDT
[#5]
Oh I do like DSA's guns.. I just ordered a STG-58A...  :)

Also got a SA58 in a medium contour from a ffl in ohio as well.. NIB

Can't wait to get my hands on these guns to shoot them. I have a bunch of prebans I don't want to take out of the safe, leat alone shoot.. :)
8/10/2002 7:53:42 AM EDT
[#6]
Thanks RAF, sounds like good advise.

Hey Bullet, will you have the DSA for the LI shoot next week?
8/10/2002 2:06:57 PM EDT
[#7]
I have one that should be here this week, a medium contour sa58. DSA billed my credit card for the stg-58, so, I might have that one as well..
8/13/2002 5:02:44 PM EDT
[#8]
Got the STG-58A today, it looks great. I'll have this one for Sunday for sure.. :)

The SA-58 was delivered to the FFL, I should have this one by tomorrow or Thursday at the latest.. :)
8/13/2002 5:41:02 PM EDT
[#9]
I Highly recommend the DSA Stg58A.

Highly.

8/13/2002 8:35:04 PM EDT
[#10]

Quoted:
Got the STG-58A today, it looks great. I'll have this one for Sunday for sure.. :)

The SA-58 was delivered to the FFL, I should have this one by tomorrow or Thursday at the latest.. :)



EXCELLENT! Ill let you hold my 180B as collateral while I fondle you DSA
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