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nick__45 · 10-03-2007, 03:34 PM

is this a FAL model right?

panther308 · 10-03-2007, 03:50 PM

A L1A1 is a inch pattern FAL most likely a parts kit put together by a shop or somebody using there own receiver.
Most all parts are interchangeable between the metric and inch variants but not all, I personally don't care for the inch pattern they seem to have issues there are some that cycle fine.
If you are wanting a FrankenFAL go for a STG58 or get one put together by DSArms $$$
But back to you original question about $700 in very good condition and if you can check the feed/function before you lay out your money
FAL parts are getting harder to get but the STG58 I had was 100% I sold it off to fund another project which turned into a SA M1A

rupert · 10-03-2007, 09:16 PM

I sold mine for $500 I think Less then a year ago, It was a CAI one. Some parts were metric and some were inch. Had a Hesse Receiver.

Was a POS. Got a CETME instead.

nick__45 · 10-03-2007, 10:16 PM

I am debating this too as DSA FAL costs a lot of money, more than I think a rifle should cost. But then again I have forked over some serious cash for some handgun before.

I am also concern about ammo cost as .308 cost a truck load to shoot since I don't reload. I have always wanted a FAL so it is a cat and mouse game all over again. I can't seem to find someone selling CETME in VA for some reason.

rupert · 10-04-2007, 05:25 AM

Gun broker, I saw a decent priced one on there yesterday.

**einheit 13** · 10-05-2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nick__45

I am debating this too as DSA FAL costs a lot of money, more than I think a rifle should cost. But then again I have forked over some serious cash for some handgun before.

I am also concern about ammo cost as .308 cost a truck load to shoot since I don't reload. I have always wanted a FAL so it is a cat and mouse game all over again. I can't seem to find someone selling CETME in VA for some reason.

Winfree's Firearms in Grafton, Va on George Washington Memorial Hwy....$650..

A FAl will cost about the same. You can build one for a little less and will be just as good or better than DSA...I had a Century built Imbel FAL 'tuned' for $75 (+$16 shipping) and can walk the dog on anything DSA has to offer...

10-03-2007, 03:34 PM	#1
nick__45 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 260	how much should a good condition L1A1 run for? is this a FAL model right?

10-03-2007, 03:50 PM	#2
panther308 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 509	A L1A1 is a inch pattern FAL most likely a parts kit put together by a shop or somebody using there own receiver. Most all parts are interchangeable between the metric and inch variants but not all, I personally don't care for the inch pattern they seem to have issues there are some that cycle fine. If you are wanting a FrankenFAL go for a STG58 or get one put together by DSArms $$$ But back to you original question about $700 in very good condition and if you can check the feed/function before you lay out your money FAL parts are getting harder to get but the STG58 I had was 100% I sold it off to fund another project which turned into a SA M1A __________________ panther308 Always Remember: A firearm is only an instrument. It contains no evil, no conscience, and no ability. It is strictly the intent, competence, and character of its user that decide the outcome of any and all actions taken with it.

10-03-2007, 09:16 PM	#3
rupert XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,020	I sold mine for $500 I think Less then a year ago, It was a CAI one. Some parts were metric and some were inch. Had a Hesse Receiver. Was a POS. Got a CETME instead. __________________ Be Polite, Be Professional, Be Prepared to Kill War Is Sweet To Those Who Have Never Fought XD 9 Service (1000+ Rounds) XD 9 Sub Compact (300+ Rounds) XD 40 Service (3000+ Rounds) (Traded) XD 40 Tactical (Sold)

10-04-2007, 05:25 AM	#5
rupert XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,020	Gun broker, I saw a decent priced one on there yesterday. __________________ Be Polite, Be Professional, Be Prepared to Kill War Is Sweet To Those Who Have Never Fought XD 9 Service (1000+ Rounds) XD 9 Sub Compact (300+ Rounds) XD 40 Service (3000+ Rounds) (Traded) XD 40 Tactical (Sold)

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10-03-2007, 10:16 PM	#4
nick__45 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 260	I am debating this too as DSA FAL costs a lot of money, more than I think a rifle should cost. But then again I have forked over some serious cash for some handgun before. I am also concern about ammo cost as .308 cost a truck load to shoot since I don't reload. I have always wanted a FAL so it is a cat and mouse game all over again. I can't seem to find someone selling CETME in VA for some reason.