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Posted: 10/22/2016 3:18:54 PM EDT

I was going to sell my Imbel FAL, but really thinking that I might keep it. But, I'm not 100% happy with it. To make matters worse, I'm thinking about going in two completely different directions with it.

Do I buy another barrel for it, and take it back to 21", or do I buy a complete para lower end for it, and maybe shorten it to 16"? Sure, I need two FALs, but that just isn't in the cards right now.

ETA: the barrel is currently 17.2"

Posted: 10/22/2016 3:38:46 PM EDT

[#1]

What's wrong with it?

Posted: 10/22/2016 3:57:36 PM EDT

[#2]

Nothing at all, just thinking a change is in order.

Posted: 10/22/2016 4:09:20 PM EDT

[#3]

Go for a para lower but keep the barrel.

Posted: 10/22/2016 7:03:09 PM EDT

[#4]

If you must do something, just swap the lower.

Posted: 10/23/2016 7:56:57 AM EDT

[#5]

I like It as is
but if you decide to change it up I would be interested in that rear sight and spacer

Posted: 10/23/2016 4:49:23 PM EDT

[#6]

Do you want a para or full-size FAL?

You can still get Imbel kits with 21" barrels if you go that direction; DSA still sells para lowers, but keep the 17.2 if you go this direction.

Posted: 10/24/2016 3:42:32 PM EDT

[#7]

Leave the barrel as-is, get a para lower and para rear sight.

Posted: 10/29/2016 9:11:22 AM EDT

[#8]

Easy:

Get the para lower, leave the 17" barrel.

Posted: 10/31/2016 11:33:58 AM EDT

[#9]

Definitely get a para lower and keep or shorten the barrel. My rifle felt so much more unwieldy when it had a 21".

Posted: 11/1/2016 4:30:29 AM EDT

[#10]

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Leave the barrel as-is, get a para lower and para rear sight.

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Posted: 11/1/2016 2:49:11 PM EDT

[#11]

keep the barrel and get a para lower

Posted: 11/3/2016 8:04:17 PM EDT

[#12]

I have a 21" para that I am about to get Moses to shorten.

Mine have great rifling and was probably shot very little. I might be interested in a trade.

Posted: 11/6/2016 11:09:13 AM EDT

[#13]

It'd be easier and cheaper to just change out the lower to a Paratrooper lower. I doubt it, but, you might be able to find an FN Paratrooper lower. Otherwise, just check DSA for one of their lowers.

Posted: 11/7/2016 3:49:02 PM EDT

[#14]

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It'd be easier and cheaper to just change out the lower to a Paratrooper lower. I doubt it, but, you might be able to find an FN Paratrooper lower. Otherwise, just check DSA for one of their lowers.

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I have two of DSA's aluminum lowers- one Para, one standard- and both are of very high quality.

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