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Posted: 11/19/2023 10:01:39 AM EDT
| I have a number of Israeli kits that need to be built. Who is the go to kit builder right now for FALs? |
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Another vote for Mark at Arizona Response Systems. He built an L1A1 for me years ago and it was a thing of beauty. I have a troublesome Argie Para clone with him right now for some troubleshooting/repair. He didn't build it, I bought it used on the EE here and it's never been right. I'm sure he will be able to sort it out. |
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I had three FAL kits built by highly recommended gunsmiths (on FALfiles). They were: Glenn Riddle, Magnum Gunsmithing Ltd., (187 on FALfiles) [email protected] (build in 2014) T. Mark Graham, Arizona Response Systems, (gunplumber on FALfiles) [email protected] (build in 2103) Randy Kline, Sledgehammer Arms Works, (sledgehammer on FALfiles) [email protected] (build in 2014) Some notes after my experience with them... Glenn: nice guy, excellent work Mark: excellent work Randy: Great guy, fast service, excellent results. Not sure who is still working, but these were my picks after doing a good bit of research in 2013. |
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Originally Posted By jlebowski: I had three FAL kits built by highly recommended gunsmiths (on FALfiles). They were: Glenn Riddle, Magnum Gunsmithing Ltd., (187 on FALfiles) [email protected] (build in 2014) T. Mark Graham, Arizona Response Systems, (gunplumber on FALfiles) [email protected] (build in 2103) Randy Kline, Sledgehammer Arms Works, (sledgehammer on FALfiles) [email protected] (build in 2014) Some notes after my experience with them... Glenn: nice guy, excellent work Mark: excellent work Randy: Great guy, fast service, excellent results. Not sure who is still working, but these were my picks after doing a good bit of research in 2013. I have an ARS build and Mark is still working. Attached File Glenn built me a couple of FALs plus he built 2 AKs and a AK pistol for me. All in the 2004->2010 timeframe so not sure what Glenn's doing now. Never dealt with Randy. |
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Originally Posted By Wespe: Arizona Response Systems, but just beware the owner Mark Graham aka gunplumber comes across an arrogant jerk most of the time. Doesn't matter if you're trying to give him money or not, just the way he is. The flip side is his work is top notch |
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Originally Posted By Wespe: Arizona Response Systems, but just beware the owner Mark Graham aka gunplumber comes across an arrogant jerk most of the time. Doesn’t matter if you’re trying to give him money or not, just the way he is. The flip side is his work is top notch THis is who did my two Israeli fals, THey came out great. One for me, one for my old man. |
Those are all first-rate builders, but why not get the tools and do them yourself? FALs are not rocket surgery. Hell, a caveman such as yours truly has built a dozen... and they all worked.
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ARS ( Mark G ) has built two for me. Excellent work. And probably knows as much about FALs as anyone. He can be short and to the point. He’s not a chat pal or text buddy. Mark G is my vote. If he stills builds. I had one done about 2 years ago. The rodie. He did this Izzy also. Wardawg Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Originally Posted By arashi: Mark Graham just doesn't have time to sit there and bullshit with people. Some people just want to waste people's time. That isn't arrogance. Yeah, like that time he slandered Midway USA calling them liars and thieves on multiple gun forums. All for the great crime of him not seeing the NRA round up adding 40 cents to round up his total on an order. Oh wait, that was him just being a POS drama whore, never mind. |
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Originally Posted By RuggedProof: Gauge pins, receiver wrench, barrel vice, headspace gauges and a properly timed 11:30 barrel they’re not hard to put together using DSA or a decent kit. This. Build it yourself, it really isn't that hard and is quite satisfying. I bought my receiver and barrel from DSA, and as long as they time well, the remainder of the build is pretty straightforward, including the headspacing. |
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I built 5 of them about 20 years ago... never had any issues- all ran without problems... selecting the correct locking shoulder for headspace was the biggest PIA. Use Imbel receivers - even a caveman can do it - Wish I still had them... |
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Mark at ARS is the only person I would let touch my FAL's or G3's. He's just a crusty old soul. Reminds me of me lol! That being said, he's blunt and doesn't mince his words. That's what I like about him. But IMHO, he's the best FAL/G3 gunsmith out there. Steve |
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Dude, if I can do it, anyone can. Do it yourself! Mine was an Israeli kit. Attached File Even did some colorfill. Attached File Bah, didn’t see this was a zombie thread. |
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Originally Posted By EMSflyer: Awesome My son has a para build he's sending to ARS later in the year. I set July in my mind, that will be 120 days, I'll post when it comes in. He usually posts here and there small updates on FB. It's been over a month since he was headed to test fire. My first can was 12 months. I had to just really forget about it. I'm trying to be patient but I'm running out of days on this planet. He just posted an update to FB that his CC processor is having issues. She's done 
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