DSA FAL - so many options and up-grades to pick from...

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - DSA FAL - so many options and up-grades to pick from...

Posted: 3/10/2006 12:14:01 PM EDT

I know I want the Tactical Carbine with 16 inch barrel and rail foregrip.

DSA FAL Carbine

What I dont know is what options to get.
Do I get it with or with out carry handle cut?
Do I get it with short or long gas system?
What type of receiver, type 1, 2 or 3?
Should I get it in black stainless steel or dura coat?

Finally, are DSAs barrels chrome lined?

Thanks
GF

Posted: 3/10/2006 12:25:35 PM EDT

[#1]

Quoted:
I know I want the Tactical Carbine with 16 inch barrel and rail foregrip.

DSA FAL Carbine

What I dont know is what options to get.
Do I get it with or with out carry handle cut?
Do I get it with short or long gas system?
What type of receiver, type 1, 2 or 3?
Should I get it in black stainless steel or dura coat?

Finally, are DSAs barrels chrome lined?

Thanks
GF

Well, if it was me...
for a 16" tactical, without the cut, short gas, type 1, black stainless. Majority of DSA barrels offered are not chrome lined (I think). Seriously though, how can you go wrong? I'm sure it will be a nice frickin rifle no matter what. Have fun with it.

Posted: 3/10/2006 6:54:27 PM EDT

[#2]

Do they make para stocks that can be reversibly pinned in the open postion?
Do they make a thumbhole stock?

Posted: 3/11/2006 4:46:43 AM EDT

[#3]

1 - Without carry handle cut.

2 - Short length.

3 - Type 1

4 - Dura coat

Additional recommendations

1 - Rail Interface Handguard with vertical grip.

2 - Heavy Duty Extended Scope Mount

3 - Aimpoint ML2 sight

4 - SAW Pistol grip

Posted: 3/11/2006 5:42:37 AM EDT

[#4]

Should I get a stainless barrel since it will last longer?
Why dura coat and not black stainless steel?
Why a short gas/piston? Wouldn't this be harder to find parts for? Isn't a longer sight radius better?

I guess type 1 receivers are strongest so I'll go with that.
I'm going to get the Rail Interface Handguard & Heavy Duty Extended Scope Mount.
Already have an ML2 and NV Mono on a GGG quick release mount.

Since this is going to be my ultimate SHTF/BO rifle this is what I'm thinking:
DSA FAL Blackened stainless upper/lower/threaded barrel.
So far this is what I looking at.
Stainless DSA

I'm still questioning a short vs long foregrip/gas system, and para set up.
Unfortunately, I live in a ban state so I have to get the thumbhole stock. Unless, I figure out a way to make a fixed para stock into a thumbhole stock - maybe if I attach a bar from the para stock to the pistol grip. Nah, I think I'll just go with a regular thumbhole stock for now.

Posted: 3/12/2006 7:27:22 AM EDT

[#5]

Standard barrel will hold up just fine.

I like the uniform look of Duracoat.

Short gas system looks much nicer in the carbine than the full length, just as reliable and DSA will have parts. Long sight radius is good, but this is a carbine for close work and with the Aimpoint you have an awsome setup.

You say that your in a ban state, so no flash hiders, I would think twice about a muzzle brake, it will be very noisy and blast will hit your face, just stay with a bare muzzle.

Thumbhole stock???? What state are you in?

Posted: 3/12/2006 10:28:20 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
Standard barrel will hold up just fine.

I like the uniform look of Duracoat.

Short gas system looks much nicer in the carbine than the full length, just as reliable and DSA will have parts. Long sight radius is good, but this is a carbine for close work and with the Aimpoint you have an awsome setup.

You say that your in a ban state, so no flash hiders, I would think twice about a muzzle brake, it will be very noisy and blast will hit your face, just stay with a bare muzzle.

Thumbhole stock???? What state are you in?

I would rather have a thumbhole stock and threaded barrel in the post ban configuration
Its easier to change the stock then thread the barrel

Posted: 3/12/2006 3:54:33 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Do they make para stocks that can be reversibly pinned in the open postion?
Do they make a thumbhole stock?

Get the folder,Pin it open.....The Thumbhole stocks bring back bad memories.
You'll Thank us later, when you sneak off & open/close the para's stock.
Hell...A DSA para lower is on my must have for 06.

Your $$$ - Do what makes you happy...Best of Luck.(PARA)

Posted: 3/13/2006 11:10:35 AM EDT

[#8]

OK maybe I'll go with this one

I'll just have to pin the stock open and put a thread protector/bird cage like break on it.

Posted: 3/14/2006 11:05:09 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Standard barrel will hold up just fine.

I like the uniform look of Duracoat.

Short gas system looks much nicer in the carbine than the full length, just as reliable and DSA will have parts. Long sight radius is good, but this is a carbine for close work and with the Aimpoint you have an awsome setup.

You say that your in a ban state, so no flash hiders, I would think twice about a muzzle brake, it will be very noisy and blast will hit your face, just stay with a bare muzzle.

Thumbhole stock???? What state are you in?

I would rather have a thumbhole stock and threaded barrel in the post ban configuration
Its easier to change the stock then thread the barrel

I have never had any muzzle blast hit my face from my brake. It IS loud, but reduces muzzle climb dramatically. I don't think I would get rid of mine. Plus, any 16" .308 is gonna be a loud sucker.....

Posted: 3/14/2006 4:15:15 PM EDT

[#10]

Which MB to use is the question?

Posted: 3/14/2006 5:27:22 PM EDT

[#11]

I ordered about the same rifle last month.

With the 16.25" barrel I'd recommend the short gas system

get a plain barrel not even threaded (just wait I'll explain) There are a lot better suppressor and brakes on the market. With an uncut barrel the smith who threads it can put any thread pitch that you want. I would recommend taking a look at the Vortex or phantom for a flash suppressor or if you want a brake the Badger Ord muzzle brake.

Carryhandle - if you plan on or want to use one I'd opt for the cut (they are handy if you dont run forward mounted optics)

Receiver type - They will both do the exact same thing. It isnt available in a type III (you might be able to special order it)Personally I like the look of the type II

Coatings for the exterior - Any of the modern firearms coatings would be an excellent choice. Colors or camo patterns are a person taste thing, DuraCoat is an excellent coating that will wear like iron when its fully cured. If you have questions on DuraCoat contact Lauer Weaponry Lauer Custom Weaponry or you can give me a call, we apply a lot of DuraCoat and also CeraKote. My contact info is on my website listed in my sig block.

Joe

Posted: 3/16/2006 2:56:52 PM EDT

[#12]

MAKE SURE you have your ffl(if your not)order it right.
The middle man thing can get sticky.

Posted: 3/16/2006 6:08:58 PM EDT

[#13]

I recently ordered a dsa fal.

I went with the stock black color and whatever coating that was.

If the duracoat is the option that I am thinking it was the lady at dsa said I would be looking at an extra 4 weeks to get my rifle.

As it is I am looking at a month or two to get my rifle.

So depending on your timeframe you may want to consider that. I could not decide what I wanted with duracoat so I went simple and stock and will deal with it later.

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