Decided I want a FAL

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Decided I want a FAL

Posted: 10/3/2014 2:55:31 PM EDT

I know I want a 16 or 18" para carbine, but it seems like no one has them in stock. I'm in no big rush so It's fine to look around but was wondering if I should just order one from DSA, wait on EE for one to pop up, or if there was a reputable builder that I could purchase one from? Really don't know much beyond fiddling with a couple at the local gun store and falling in love with the feel of the rifle.

Posted: 10/3/2014 6:03:55 PM EDT

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get on FALFILES, checkout the Marketplace ... or wait forever for something from DSA

Posted: 10/4/2014 9:01:30 PM EDT

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Ever shoot a Para?

Posted: 10/4/2014 9:53:31 PM EDT

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Nope, please don't tell me they have horrid cheek slap

Posted: 10/4/2014 10:07:47 PM EDT

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Nope, please don't tell me they have horrid cheek slap

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Nope, please don't tell me they have horrid cheek slap

Mine's a fun little shooter.

Posted: 10/6/2014 5:30:11 AM EDT

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I love my Para, but the fixed stocks are more comfortable when firing. I scored an old Rhodesian folder from SG years back. It's aluminum with a rubber butt. I believe modern folders are constructed similarly.

Posted: 10/8/2014 1:19:09 AM EDT

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but the fixed stocks are more comfortable when firing

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This is true. Had a folder, sold it. Not horrid cheek weld, per se, more like a horrid chin weld.

Posted: 10/8/2014 10:40:37 AM EDT

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It looks like grabagun may have some DS Arms models in stock:

http://grabagun.com/firearms/ar-15-ar10-and-other-ar/complete-ar-rifles.html?caliber=2743&manufacturer=2394

Posted: 10/8/2014 5:08:17 PM EDT

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There's a couple right here:

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_7_93/1360604_DSA_SA58_FAL_16_25_Carbine_and_DSA_SA58_FAL_18_Rifle_w__Extras.html

Posted: 11/2/2014 1:27:47 PM EDT

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please don't tell me they have horrid cheek slap

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You will want a pad. Without it, they're not painful, but not comfortable, either.

Posted: 11/2/2014 1:52:40 PM EDT

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You could get a regular model and see how you like it, then get a para conv kit if you still want to. I did that and found I actually prefer the regular stock. It was a good excuse to get a second one.

ETA Get an 18"

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