FAL questions

[gravehunterzero]

I got the building bug and I want to go beyond the Lego like AR. For those that have built FALs, how hard it it?
Is the PSA israeli kit a good deal or should I go with gunthings Imbel kits

 

[WadeWatts]

FAL builds require some real gun smithing. I think the simplicity of putting an AR together leads us to believe we can easily assemble other platforms, but really none are as simple.

 

[REELDOC]

What he said ^^^^^^^

If you try it make sure you have someone knowledgeable gunsmith around to get you out of trouble.

 

[BurnedOutGeek]

What they said ^^^

Started, read a lot, watched a lot of vids. Then went and bought a DSA and called it a day.

 

[rufrdr]

By the time you obtain a good kit and and in-spec receiver you're not too far from just buying a DSA and being done with it. Plus DSA has a warranty and a home build doesn't.

 

[REELDOC]

After all this I'm probably going to put mine up for sale later on this year.

 

[Oneofsix]

The heyday of building FALs at a reasonable cost has passed. DSA is about the only company selling receivers except (I think) for Pars. Coonan imploded, so they're gone.
Receivers in private hands and kits are going up, maybe have plateaued by now, maybe not.
Keep in mind, the FN FAL was not designed to be a tackdriver- it's a minute-of-man rifle that's dependable. I've been following discussions on the Files for years and 2 MOA seems to be the best it can be.
If the challenge is what you're seeking, go for it. Seek out Gunplumber on the FALFiles and get his video or go to Arizona Response Systems and buy it (his company). And yes, GP may be an ass but he's probably the best FAL smith, at least that's still regularly in business.

Johnny(?)/Moses/CMP Armory in western NC- not sure he's still in business. Designed probably the best aftermarket non metallic mag for the FAL, suddenly had a bunch of problems and poof, not seen anymore.

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[REELDOC]

Have three of those poly mags. I had to tweak them to get them to be reliable inserting and locking up.

 

[matttahoe53]

I wanted to have one built but as stated before it is cost prohibitive. I recently bought this DSA new. Also they are making polymer mags which I picked up from AIM. I haven’t taken it out yet but intend to this weekend.