So your going to carry your shotgun, hand guns, AR and FAL all at the same time? If not, chances are you will encounter a mix of environments from CQB to long range shooting. Im just going to carry my Sig 40 and Para DSA FAL with 16 inch bbl. Dont need more then that myself and dont want to carry more then 2 guns.
Just my .02
PS I would buy the DSA at Tallon Arms but I'm going to get my lower made with steel not aluminum and get a long gas system. Its already in the works.
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For mobile use, I consider two cases:
- on foot, carrying my BoB I use a Tactical Tailor two-piece MAV rig with the X-harness addition, and a Three Day Assault Pack Plus. The ammo I carry is in magazines, stored in modular MOLLE pockets, and my Glock is carried in a modular holster also attached to the chest rig. As far as rifles, I carry my Colt LE6920, along with the Para Congo. I don't plan on carrying the shotgun - two rifles and a handgun are not excessive, and I'm fit enough to manage the weight of the rig and weapons over moderate terrain and distance
- my vehicle is a custom F-350, equipped with secure storage that allows me to carry rifles, shotguns, and ammo along with other supplies, so weight is a non-issue
With regard to defending a stationary position (my home/BOL) I have intended uses for the weapons I have at my disposal. My planned use for the shotguns is "last ditch" close quarters defense, same for the handguns. The AR's are good for distances out to 200 yards (this reflects the average one-shot accuracy for my family members). The FAL is intended for longer range targets, and is equipped with a longer range optic (Trijicon TR22R), as well as for use against vehicles that may attempt encroachment of my perimeter.
In general, I have two of each weapon type, identically equipped:
- Colt LE6920 w/TA31 ACOG
- Bushmaster Modular Carbine w/EOTECH 552
- Benelli M4 w/EOTECH 552
- Several Glock G19's, G23's, and a few others including a G32 and G38 (I just like the compact frame Glocks...)
I will be adding another FAL, equipped identically to the DSA Para Congo w/TR22R this summer. I've also been investigating the addition of a .50BMG to the family, there are a number of single-shot and semi-automatic rifles now on the market that are attractively priced.
I think the FAL makes an attractive "distance" rifle, in particular the Para Congo with the 18" barrel is a good middle-ground with regard to mobility/ease of transport if that becomes necessary. DSA makes a very, very nice rifle. Of all the weapons I have in the collection, my Para Congo is the one I enjoy shooting the most.
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Quoted: The Para functionality/stylistically seems to be better suited to 16" or 18" barrels - the Para conceptually implies "mobility" and compactness.
I went with the 18" (20" witih the flash hider) for a number of reasons:
- I have handguns and shotguns for very close quarters/home defense purposes, and don't foresee using the FAL as a CQB weapon - I have carbine length AR's for CQB/moderate distance use - My goal for the FAL is longer distance use against targets that merit the heavier bullet weight the .308/7.62 cartridge supports, this implies a longer barrel length
With the stock folded, the rifle is easy enough to maneauver in/out of a vehicle, as well as shoulder on the sling. The stock is quick and easy to unfold into position for use.
My opinion is that barrel length is largely a function of the personal choices for "cosmetics" and aesthetics of the weapon, less so for accuracy/velocity, especially within the approximate 2" - 3" incremental difference between the three barrel lengths.
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So your going to carry your shotgun, hand guns, AR and FAL all at the same time? If not, chances are you will encounter a mix of environments from CQB to long range shooting. Im just going to carry my Sig 40 and Para DSA FAL with 16 inch bbl. Dont need more then that myself and dont want to carry more then 2 guns.
Just my .02
PS I would buy the DSA at Tallon Arms but I'm going to get my lower made with steel not aluminum and get a long gas system. Its already in the works.
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