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Posted: 1/24/2013 8:45:12 AM EDT
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Im looking to attach a VFG to my FAL. I have standard firegrips on it now.
Id really like to for go buying a multi hundred dollar rail forearm system, and Id like to just bolt a piece of rail to the bottom of the grip (like I do with my ARs). But Im pretty sure it wouldnt work because its 2 pieces. Any one have any solutions? |
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Im looking to attach a VFG to my FAL. I have standard firegrips on it now. Id really like to for go buying a multi hundred dollar rail forearm system, and Id like to just bolt a piece of rail to the bottom of the grip (like I do with my ARs). But Im pretty sure it wouldnt work because its 2 pieces. Any one have any solutions? Well, if you want to go cheap just to see how you like it, i suggest this one from amazon. i can not attest to its quality. I have DSA's which is a tad bit more :) Aim Sports rail |
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I have a DSA rail and love it. I do not like the look of the Vltor rail and it is expensive anyway. The UTG rail is inexpensive and looks good but does not line up with the DSA flat top
As far as adding a rail to stock handguards, it can be done. I made a metal plate to fit inside the handguards that fit at the bottom and spanned across the two halves and another plate to fit outside placed the same way and sandwiched the plates with bolts that held them to the handguard. I attached a grip to the outside plate. If you just want a cheap way to add a grip then the UTG rail is your best bet.  |
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I've had FAL's for years, I never considered the Vltor due to cost. I finally bought one, holy crap it the BEST thing made for the FAL. Nothing compairs, nothing. Light weight, modular, configurable, feels great to the hands, good cooling, intergrates with the FAL like a modern weapon.
Just the thoughts of a 20 year FAL owner/builder, who got the Vltor last year. ETA: I also have the DSA long style scope mount which "marries" up to the Vltor rail. Very clean indeed. |
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I run a T-1 on the front end as far back as possible. Absolutely no issues here.
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn195/coastie305/P1080578.jpg |
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The Vltor is by far lighter than the DSA but it is not as strong. The DSA rail is designed for the 203 and as such is more beefy than the Vltor and I think mounts more securely. The Vltor is still a fantastic rail and very comfortable, and I really like it and enjoy the modularity that it offers.
As for a rail to just mount a AFG or just a grip we sell a Rail Accessory Panel that is specifically designed to work with the FAL traditional handguards. The part number is H4355 Thanks, Mike |
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Another +1 for the Vltor. I had the DSA rails and sold them to fund the Vltor. Very glad I did. Didn't have to remove the HG ring, lighter, more customizable, and they feel better in your hand if you to have to palm the gun.
Spend a little extra and get the Vltors. |
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Not as pretty as claytonjleclair's FAL but she's my newest build,
DSA receiver para recoil system and bolt ACE rifle stocks stock and adaptor Falcon triger springs DSA long nose rail Vltor handguards folding charging handle early Steyr barrel cut to 18" and threaded PWS FSC brake Trijicon Tri Power SAW grip 
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$$$ YEA I WAS GETTING SICK OF THE 50 SHADES OF GREY. SO I CERAKOTED IT.....PAIN IN THE ASS
| Any comments on the DSA and Vltor mounts' suitability for mounting Scout Scopes or other forward-mounted optics would be of interest. Most anything will do for a short to middlin range red dot, but my interest is in mounting a a scout scope that will serve out to 5-600 yds or so, so if either mount is more solidly mounted than the other, that would be good info. |
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I put one of these on my Argy FALs handguards for a Bipod mount, since my barrel is not a bipod model, works great though I did have to dremel a bit off of the screw length
http://www.dsarms.com/SA58-FAL-Tactical-Accessories-Picatinny-Rail----H4355/productinfo/H4355/ Works GREAT, and adds minimal weight, and doesnt change its classic FAL lines much |
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Quoted: Are either the the DSA or the VLTOR fore-end rails sufficiently anchored to the rifle to allow it to be used for an optic, such as a scope, for long-distance shooting. IOW, are either of them a rock-solid base for scope mounting? I have the DSA rail as well, and honestly Im not all that impressed. As for whether or not the rail is solid enough to serve as a stable platform for say a a long piece of glass, I think we all know asking a front rail to handle a scope mount for a precision optic is a pretty tall order anyway, I'd say no chance is the DSA rail up to the task if your talking about serious shooting at distance. Compared to something like the way guys run their mk12 mod0's where most shooters add a full length one piece riser and then go to their optic I don't see how you could even compare this full length setup to that, or something like a full length KAC. short answer no, at least not for what I would consider acceptable. |
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More pics please.
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I run a T-1 on the front end as far back as possible. Absolutely no issues here. http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn195/coastie305/P1080578.jpg |
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