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Posted: 9/9/2005 8:09:19 PM EDT
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I'm planning to buy a DSA FAL soon and would like some input on which accessories I should get. I would rather do it "right" than "cheap", even if it means I have to save up for a few more months to purchase it. I want something that can be used for either CQB or mid-range work, depending on the optics.... something along the lines of an Aimpoint or ACOG. Anyway, here is the base model I'm looking at: www.dsarms.com/item-detail.cfm?ID=SA58C&storeid=1&image=sa58carbine.gif My questions mostly pertain to the options listed there: 1) Do I want the upper or lower receiver or the barrel to be steel instead of aluminum? 2) Is the full length rail well-made? 3) DSA lists several bipods on that page. Is there any reason to go with one of those over a Harris bipod? 4) They offer a match grade trigger. I've read that FAL triggers typically aren't that great, so I'd like a better trigger. However, I know that with ARs, it's typically best to leave the trigger alone since custom jobs may be problematic if used for anything beyond competition shooting. I want a trigger that is 100% reliable. Is their match grade trigger a good upgrade, or should I stick with the stock trigger? 5) What is the best flash hider that isn't too long? (For an 18" barrel) 6) Any other recommendations/suggestions? I'm not very familiar with FALs, so any comments would be apprecatiated! |
DSA does not sell aluminum upper receivers. Read here for more info. I think all their barrels are steel. I went with the aluminum lower because it weigh less.
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I do not have any experience with the listed bipods. I have a Harris bipod and love it.
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I have a STG58 carbine that I built, I beleave the STG Bipod will fold into the railed handgaurd, the Harris would be my choice for a range queen, STG for shtf. I always say Aimpoint for the AR's, but I think a EOTech would be great on a FAL, I also prefer Tapco's scope mount over DSA's, get a para rear sight. The flashhider in the pic works, Its what I have on mine, its a bayonet lug. Match trigger, I got a stock FSE, I like it, would'nt change it Suggestions Get a sling, dam thing is heavy. Buy the cheapest mags you can find, DSA sells new springs, I have ten mags, spent $40.00 for all of them, that number includes springs, 1200 degree engine paint from Walmart to refinish. Don't buy Indian Ammo. Port, South African, Aussie, and a lot of it. |
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