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FAL 7.62mm Carbine

 
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Semper_Fi



Joined: 08 Jul 2007
Posts: 397
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
PostPosted: Sat Sep 08,    Post subject: FAL 7.62mm Carbine Reply with quote
Before buying an AR-10, check out FAL's at dsarms.com. Model SA58TACP highlights are:

1) Fires 7.62mm x 51mm (.308 winchester) ammunition;

2) 16.25" barrel;

3) Folding Para-stock;

4) 10 and 20 round magazines available;

5) Rail system for optics, lights, etc.;

6) Sells for US$1,845.00 through DSA;

I like the feel and carry of this weapon and know troops and contractors that won't carry anything but FAL's.
Better quality than any AK-47 I've seen and a more powerful ballistic than the AK which fires the 7.62mm x 39mm round.
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Morris



Joined: 29 Jul 2007
Posts: 99
Location: Seattle Metro Area
PostPosted: Mon Sep 10,    Post subject: Reply with quote
I personally like the 18 inch barrel versions as it offers a practical length for ballistics versus portability.

Yeah, a nice semi-custom Para Congo is in my eventual future to go with my 18 inch barrel carbine. My trouble is that the FAL stock fits perfectly into my shoulder while the para stock plate curve take a bit to get used to.

DSA is now the only player for FALs with no more receivers and parts kits being imported.
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Semper_Fi



Joined: 08 Jul 2007
Posts: 397
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
PostPosted: Mon Sep 10,    Post subject: Urban 7.62's Reply with quote
Short barreled 7.62's with folding stocks have gotten popular in the green zone where troops and contractors are constantly entering/exiting vehicles and carrying weapons 24/7.
18" and 20" barrels are more in line with 7.62 ballistics and folding stocks flex a bit thus reducing accuracy at all distances.
AK-47's and short barreled NATO 7.62's are preferred weapons in Iraqi cities...
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Morris



Joined: 29 Jul 2007
Posts: 99
Location: Seattle Metro Area
PostPosted: Mon Sep 10,    Post subject: Reply with quote
How short are the barrels running? Maybe DSAs OSW type length?
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Semper_Fi



Joined: 08 Jul 2007
Posts: 397
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
PostPosted: Tue Sep 11,    Post subject: 7.62 x 51 carbine barrel lengths Reply with quote
Here is a short list of 7.62 x 51 (short barrel) carbines we often see in the Middle East/North Africa region that are available for public, documented purchase.
14" barreled systems can not be brought into the U.S. legally without USFFL and U.S. Customs documentation in hand.

DPMS .... 16"
FAL .... 14" (Belgium)
FN .... 14" (Belgium)
Fulton Armory .... 16"
HK .... 14" (Germany)
Galil .... 14" (Israel)
JP Rifles .... 16"
Kar ... 16" (Germany)
Rock River .... 16"
SKS .... 16" (Russia)
Steyr .... 14" (Hungary)
And of course AK .... 14" (Czechoslovakia, Russia, etc.)
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Iron Man



Joined: 31 Jul 2008
Posts: 7
Location: West By God and the AK47 Virginia
PostPosted: Tue Aug 05,    Post subject: Like your mentality, Semper Fi! Reply with quote
The FAL carbine, the ultimate all around rifle; alas, I'm stock with an AK.
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