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2/9/2005 8:55:04 AM EDT
Anybody get one of the new US made kits?

I ordered one months ago and it is set to ship sometime this week. I can hardly wait.


Curious what anybody who has one already thinks of them?

Any Pics?
2/10/2005 8:09:32 PM EDT
[#1]
Damn - over 100 views and NO answers??!!

Well, I took the easy way out and ordered a complete DSA PARA instead of a kit - none the less though the parts are the same.

Pic posted below...

I love mine. Sure I have tweaked it a bit (pistol grip, flash hider and trigger job - not all in the pic above) but its a great set up and the quality is undeniable.

Are you getting the PARA top cover (and cutting your upper to PARA specs)? or are you going with the non PARA top cover?

You will love your DSA parts and quickly forget about the cost of them....especailly in 2008
2/10/2005 9:27:01 PM EDT
[#2]
I don't have one, and can't justify $400 for a folding stock.  They do look pretty cool though.
2/11/2005 8:32:47 AM EDT
[#3]
I just got my kit assembled yesterday. Got my 21" barrel bobbed back to 18". Just need to torque on the barrel and headspace and I'm almost ready to go.
Bought one of the new Entreprise Arms  Type 3 recievers. It says SGT58 on the side for the model #, when did they start doing that?
2/11/2005 10:06:08 AM EDT
[#4]
Thanks for the picture. I can't wait to get this thing together.

The parts arrived this morning (3 days after I confirmed my order) but unfortunately it was missing a part so I will have to wait until it arrives to actually get it complete.

My rifle has a 16" barrel, I know it will look great with the para stock.

I went with the scope mount cover. I want optics on this rifle and I'm happy with the DSArms mount.
2/11/2005 10:17:47 AM EDT
[#5]
Damn I gotta get one of those PARA's!!! Looks good Romad!
2/11/2005 6:11:26 PM EDT
[#6]
i called to see about my order, and said maybe another month. i want to switch out my imbel folder on the DSA for an all dsa one. FWIW, its not $400 just for the stock, its also the lower, BC, a new return spring system and top cover.
2/12/2005 4:00:29 PM EDT
[#7]

FWIW, its not $400 just for the stock, its also the lower, BC, a new return spring system and top cover.


And the nice thing is that the stock and lower count as U.S. parts. Not sure if the bolt carrier is U.S. made, if it is it counts also. So you are at least 2 parts closer to a legal rifle.
2/12/2005 6:22:21 PM EDT
[#8]
The carriers in the new Para kits are US made.
2/12/2005 7:06:25 PM EDT
[#9]
I got the parts in the lower and lower on rifle, all I'm waiting for is a missing carrier.

(and a better digital camera)

2/12/2005 7:27:13 PM EDT
[#10]
My para:
2/13/2005 1:25:26 AM EDT
[#11]

Quoted:
My para:
sniper.rsvs.net/DSARail.jpg



That is one sweet looking rifle.
2/14/2005 4:54:02 PM EDT
[#12]
The Para kit is suppose to be bomb proof.  I think its a good infestment.

QuietShootr, can you list the spec on your Para.

I am looking to get one just like that, less the Aimpoint and vertical grip.

Sweet looking weapon.

Jynx
2/14/2005 4:59:33 PM EDT
[#13]

Quoted:
The Para kit is suppose to be bomb proof.  I think its a good infestment.

QuietShootr, can you list the spec on your Para.

I am looking to get one just like that, less the Aimpoint and vertical grip.

Sweet looking weapon.

Jynx



It's a factory DSA Para carbine with DSA rail system, Steyr short FS and SAW grip.  You can order it that way, and you may as well, since all the DSAs are built to order these days.
2/14/2005 5:14:23 PM EDT
[#14]
Thanks, looks like its gonna be a great day.
2/16/2005 3:52:12 PM EDT
[#15]
Sweet rifles everyone.
2/16/2005 4:20:19 PM EDT
[#16]

Quoted:

Quoted:
My para:
sniper.rsvs.net/DSARail.jpg



That is one sweet looking rifle.



+1
2/16/2005 6:17:28 PM EDT
[#17]

Quoted:

Quoted:
The Para kit is suppose to be bomb proof.  I think its a good infestment.

QuietShootr, can you list the spec on your Para.

I am looking to get one just like that, less the Aimpoint and vertical grip.

Sweet looking weapon.

Jynx



It's a factory DSA Para carbine with DSA rail system, Steyr short FS and SAW grip.  You can order it that way, and you may as well, since all the DSAs are built to order these days.



QS - What's the barrel length on your para?
2/16/2005 9:01:19 PM EDT
[#18]
^^ Same as mine: 16.25" + FH
Here is the current pic



SA-58C Para Type 1
Steyr short flash hider
SAW pistol grip
GG&G QD front sling mount
DSA extended safety
DSA carry handle spacer
Sledgehammer trigger job and Falcon Arms SS TPR trigger springs

Just about the perfect build IMHO...
2/16/2005 11:43:08 PM EDT
[#19]
I don't like the plastic upper stock tube that comes with the DSA but they appear to be ver well made.
2/17/2005 3:36:47 AM EDT
[#20]

Quoted:
I don't like the plastic upper stock tube that comes with the DSA but they appear to be ver well made.



 Mine's not plastic.
2/17/2005 3:41:48 AM EDT
[#21]

Quoted:
The Para kit is suppose to be bomb proof.  I think its a good infestment.

QuietShootr, can you list the spec on your Para.

I am looking to get one just like that, less the Aimpoint and vertical grip.

Sweet looking weapon.

Jynx



SHIT!  They're infested???
2/17/2005 10:09:54 AM EDT
[#22]

Quoted:
I don't like the plastic upper stock tube that comes with the DSA but they appear to be ver well made.



Thats a synthetic cover over a metal tube - it helps keep the metal off your skin that way.

(very late edit) Notice that the diameter of the upper stock tube is greater than the lower stock tube - this is due to the fact that the upper tube is covered up by a synthetic cover. The 'spacer' between the tubes is also synthetic. The US Galil's that I have seen are also constructed in the same way. (/edit)
2/18/2005 12:09:02 PM EDT
[#23]
Alright, where's the dang drooly emoticon when you need it?  That's one sweet rifle QuietShooter!
2/18/2005 4:03:24 PM EDT
[#24]
QS, based upon reactions to your Para here and elsewhere, when you gonna start charging admission?  
2/18/2005 6:49:06 PM EDT
[#25]
SevilNecrophile, Dang, I just caught that...."Investment"....

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Jynx  h.gif
4/16/2005 5:57:01 PM EDT
[#26]
Tag for later
4/17/2005 7:33:25 AM EDT
[#27]

Quoted:
I got the parts in the lower and lower on rifle, all I'm waiting for is a missing carrier.

(and a better digital camera)

img.photobucket.com/albums/v507/rmck/FALFolder.jpg



That's really sweet... Pretty rifle!

ETA: Then I went on to see yours Quietshooter! Very nice as well! Beautiful rifles...
4/18/2005 2:56:00 PM EDT
[#28]
What type of finish does DSA use on their Para Kits?
4/21/2005 7:11:34 AM EDT
[#29]

Quoted:
My para:
sniper.rsvs.net/DSARail.jpg



Every time I see your PARA it makes me think I should just pony up the $$$ and get a rail forearm and para stock...  Really great looking weapon!
4/23/2005 12:17:36 PM EDT
[#30]
Nice rifles guys, for sure.

4/24/2005 2:12:15 AM EDT
[#31]
Take a look at my parts gun with a DSA para lower.

An extra benefit of this rifle is that it is a "quick change" barrel system.  I can in a minute change from what you see here to a 9mm sten FAL, or a 21 inch HB "sniper" setup.  Three different barrels on one receiver.

Oh, in this para configuration.  The entire rifle weigh in at about 7.5 pounds unloaded.  


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