I want to put glass on my FAL.  What kind of mounts should I get for it?  I'd really like a quick detach mount, if possible. I'm hoping it won't cost too much.

Thanks,
Patrick

Tapco makes a couple versions of a topcover replacement that has rails machined into it.  I've heard good things about them.  You could swap the mount for a regular topcover, or get some QD rings.

I'm using an ARMS rail (replaces the top cover and fits VERY tight) and ARMS #22L (low) rings to mount a Leupold Vari-X II.  Everything is rock solid.  I have removed the QD rings and even the ARMS rail several times and everything has returned to zero without fail.

You will pay for the ARMS stuff, but I think it's worth it.  I got the ARMS rail from a friend on the board (thanks, Bradd!) for cheap, but they are usually around $130 I believe.  MSTN has the ARMS rings and, if needed, the 30mm to 1" spacers.  Spacers are $29 and rings are $109.

You need a rail mount to replace the dust
cover,  DSA sells a good one for $68.00




Then just get your choice of quick detach rings.

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Thanks for the help guys! I'm gonna root around and pick up some QD rings before I decide on a mount.

Patrick

Take a look at some of the QD rings out there.  If I'm not mistaken, the Leupold's guaranty something like within 1/4" return to zero.  My ARMS, which DO cost more, return to true zero (or at least the difference is so minute you can't tell it).

Ask around and shop around.  And not just on this board.  Hit the falfiles.com board and ask around.  

I have the tapco model, and it is functionally very good.  Only problem, is the metal seems a bit soft.  I have my gas system adjusted properly...but the shells have made a few nice dents in the cover, and made a few nice silver parts.

I am going to gunkote it,  and hopefully that will "protect" the metal a bit more.

For the price they ask, you can't complain.  I just wish it were a bit tougher.

Marksman,
You can cut a small piece of the fuzzy side of a strip of self-adhesive velcro and apply it to the area where the brass hits.

Works great...

By the way, I use the DSA mount.