And, wretched it was. My Para FAL isn’t an MOA rifle, at least in part because I’m using an unmagnified sight that itself has a 3.25-MOA dot for a reticle (meaning it covers 3.25 MOA at 100 yards), but I would not expect it to be. They replaced each part as we found it to be out-of-spec, so much so there was no need to worry about 922(r) compliance when we were done, since the majority of the parts were made in America at that point. DS Arms I SA58 Improved Battle Carbine shooting results. The FAL delivers accuracy that is entirely suitable for pretty much any shooter. This makes the FAL less suitable for use with suppressors, as it is always venting some high-pressure gas on each shot. But, it permits the reliable use of a much wider variety of ammunition. ... 1 2 3 > >> DSA SA58 11" Operations Specialist Weapon, PARA Stock Rifle. Therefore, you don’t have an angled-up-on-the-front cheekpiece whacking you on each shot. The top cover of the receiver is fitted with a shell that has a rail machined into it. SA58 Range Ready Series. Curiously, the SA58 was always faster, but then my Para has seen a good number of rounds down the bore, and that wear could account for the small difference. What became a problem were the sights. The trick is selecting one that has a low-mount attachment, as if you were putting it on a shotgun. DSA SA58 Improved Battle Pistol - 8.25" Barrel - Folding Arm Brace & M-LOK Handguard Included The DS Arms SA58 I Series of rifles is an improved and enhanced development of the tried & true and very successful FAL rifle in caliber 7.62x51mm NATO. SA58 Tactical Pistols. The magazine catch and bolt hold-open/release are in front of the trigger guard. I really crawl up on a stock, and at times the rear sight bumped my face. Its replacement handguard assembly has M-Lok slots and a top rail that is perfect for mounting a red dot. On my Para build, the charging handle folds, while on the SA58, it does not. It was widely chosen as a service rifle starting in 1953 by NATO forces. The handguards are also aluminum (unlike the plastic of the originals) and the top rail matches the receiver rail so you have a full-length rail on top. A nice touch on the cheekpiece is that, when raised, the cheekpiece remains level to the bore. I have two recently acquired examples that prove the quality and versatility of both the platform and the company. The barrel is fluted, and the trigger housing is fitted with a SAW-style pistol grip. This is built on a steel metric receiver with an aluminum lower. The magazine catch and bolt hold-open/release are in front of the trigger guard. What became a problem were the sights. Categories. SA58 Classic Series. But, it permits the reliable use of a much wider variety of ammunition. What does concern me is whether or not there is a good, quality lightweight factory battle rifle, available in the wild, with 16-18 inch barrel for less than $2000 and whether or not the FALs coming off of DSA's production lines are or can be that rifle. The FAL locks open when empty. The gas system on the FAL is a short-stroke piston, and it is adjustable. To check out the accuracy of the SA58, I mounted a Leupold 1-6×20 mm Mark 6, an ultra-sturdy optic with a 34 mm tube. Multiple M-Lok slots along the SA58’s forearm allow the rifle to be fitted with an assortment of accessories • Amidst all of its module-rich features, the rifle’s stock can also fold to the side to making it more compact for ease of stowage and transportation • Flutes span the barrel to aid in heat dissipation • The SA58 sports a SAW-style pistol grip. However, the FAL has been—and still is—available to the gun-owning public. Once I had that handled, I re-rigged the sling so it used the QD adapter that Aim Sports makes, and just like that I had a handy, lightweight and compact .308 that has the legendary FAL reliability. But, a slightly-more-than-MOA semi-automatic .308 Win. This is built on a steel metric receiver with an aluminum lower. Yet, I can dial the FAL to run it with zero problems. Friday, January 15, 2021. So, I wrapped the buttstock with paracord to give it a bit more grip on my shoulder and add just a smidgen of length. It is not only folding, but also length-of-pull is adjustable, as is cheek-piece height. Copyright ©GunsInTheNews.com, All Rights Reserved. ack in the 1950s, the US Army did not select the FAL as its new rifle, which was too bad. The FNH (Fabrique Nationale de Herstal) FAL was originally designed back in the late 1940s. It would be my first choice in a .30 caliber carbine to take into harms way. DS Arms I SA58 Improved Battle Carbine shooting results All DS Arms FAL models have muzzle threads of 5 ⁄ 8 x24 tpi RH, so all 7.62-compatible muzzle … If you want one like mine, then you want the 16-inch traditional profile barrel, Para stock rifle from DS Arms. Iron sights are great backups, but this is the 21st century, and I needed a dot. FALs have some aspects common to rifles of their period, and some not. The U.S. picked the M14 to be their short-lived battle … Introducing the NEW DSA SA58 I Series of FAL rifles and pistols. I have two recently acquired examples that prove the quality and versatility of both the platform and the company. The DS Arms SA58 I Series of pistols is an improved and enhanced development of the tried & true and very successful FAL rifle in caliber 7.62x51mm NATO. Aim Sports’ QD-Adapter made adding a sling to the author’s lightweight custom FAL a simple and practical addition. So, I wrapped the buttstock with paracord to give it a bit more grip on my shoulder and add just a smidgen of length. FALs have some aspects common to rifles of their period, and some not. Fast-forward to the 21st century, and one other detail that has kept the FAL from being as popular as the AR is that building it requires more than the tools and skill level needed to assemble an AR-15. They replaced each part as we found it to be out-of-spec, so much so there was no need to worry about 922(r) compliance when we were done, since the majority of the parts were made in America at that point. The handguard has M-Lok slots as well. Would the AR platform have even been invented in that case? Item #: SA5811OSW-A. I mounted a Trijicon RMR in a low mount, and the dot is low enough that I can still get a proper cheek weld. by Patrick Sweeney - To check out the accuracy of the SA58, I mounted a Leupold 1-6x20 mm Mark 6, an ultra-sturdy optic with a 34 mm tube. I mounted a Trijicon RMR in a low mount, and the dot is low enough that I can still get a proper cheek weld. If you want one like mine, then you want the 16-inch traditional profile barrel, Para stock rifle from DS Arms. Thank you for your support. The velocity differences between the two rifles were negligible, so with a magnified optic, I’m sure the Para could achieve better accuracy, but it just wouldn’t look as much the part. DS Arms I SA58 Improved Battle Carbine shooting results. An aspect that many shooters find they desire on modern rifles is the charging handle is on the left side, and it does not reciprocate. www.patreon.com/NutnfancyGunnies Gun Store in Orem helped make this review possible. The DS Arms SA58 I Series of rifles is an improved and enhanced development of the tried & true and very successful FAL rifle in caliber 7.62x51mm NATO. It is stout enough to be used as a hammer, but it was just a tad short for me. (the SA58) is still good out to beyond 600 yards, provided you are good enough to shoot at that range. Out of stock View Details » View Details » DSA SA58 Cold Warrior FAL Rifle 21" Barrel .308/7.62X51 20RD - SA5821S-CW-A. I had it built on an inch-pattern receiver, with an aluminum Para trigger housing and the barrel trimmed to 16.5 inches. DS Arms SA58 Improved Battle Rifle – FAL Improved The year is 1951. The second FAL is one DS Arms (DSA)offers as a complete package: its SA58 Improved Battle Carbine. DSA SA58 Improved Battle Rifle - 18" Medium Contour Barrel, BRS Folding Stock DSA rms I mproved B attle R ifle The DS Arms SA58 I Series of rifles is an improved and enhanced development of the tried & true and very successful FAL rifle in caliber 7.62x51mm NATO. Would the AR platform have even been invented in that case? However, the FAL has been—and still is—available to the gun-owning public. The second FAL is one DS Arms (DSA)offers as a complete package: its SA58 Improved Battle Carbine. FN FAL Rifle. In an alternate universe, the U.S. Army trials of the 1950s that resulted in the M14’s selection would have gone differently. The first was a parts kit of mine from, of all places, India. I wasn’t looking for National Match accuracy, nor a trigger pull to equal such precision, but there’s nothing wrong with a clean FAL trigger pull. On my Para build, the charging handle folds, while on the SA58, it does not. Any semi-auto that can do things at that kind of range is going to be more expensive than most people, me included, can easily afford. I wanted a basic, lightweight “run-n-gun kind of .308,” and this FAL is now that. This makes the FAL less suitable for use with suppressors, as it is always venting some high-pressure gas on each shot. DSA SA5816CA: The Fusil Automatique Lger (Light Automatic Rifle) was originally developed by Fabrique Nationale de Herstal in Belgium. DS Arms is extremely proud to release the SA58 I Series of Improved Battle Carbines based off of the legendary FAL pattern design. The DS Arms SA58 I Series of rifles is an improved and enhanced development of the tried & true and very successful FAL rifle in caliber 7.62x51mm NATO. All DS Arms FAL models have muzzle threads of 5⁄8x24 tpi RH, so all 7.62-compatible muzzle devices are yours for the choosing and use, be they flash hiders, muzzle brakes, suppressors. Fast-forward to the 21st century, and one other detail that has kept the FAL from being as popular as the AR is that building it requires more than the tools and skill level needed to assemble an AR-15. I have a supply of Radway Green ammunition loaded in 1969 that is so under-powered, it will not cycle other semi-automatic .308 rifles. However, the FAL has been—and still is—available to the gun-owning public. DS Arms, SA58, Improved Battle Carbine, Semi-automatic, 308 Win/762NATO, 16" Barrel, Black Finish, BRS Folding Stock, Adjustable Sights, 20Rd Review: DS Arms FAL Custom Para & SA58 Improved Battle Carbine. This one breaks at slightly more than 5 pounds. DS Arms is extremely proud to release the SA58 I Series of Improved Battle Carbines based off of the legendary FAL pattern design. The rifle is given a nice Type 3 hardcoat anodizing, and the steel parts are Parkerized. Perhaps the Army would not have “cooked the books” and instead adopted the FAL, as many argue it should have. If you are accustomed to what a tuned and custom-built bolt gun in 6.5 Creedmoor can do, then you might find the FAL a bit lacking. A blend of historical features, reliability & ruggedness of the FAL design and the tactical upgrades the new DS Arms I models of rifles has married the past & present to yeiled on of the best battle rifles. Privacy Policy   •   Contact Us   •   Warnings   •   FAQs   •  © 2021 National Rifle Association of America. E-mail your comments/questions about this site to:ShootingIllustrated@nrahq.orgFor questions/comments about Shooting Illustrated magazine, please e-mail:Publications@nrahq.orgYou can contact the NRA via phone at: NRA Member Programs1-800-672-3888, To advertise on Shooting Illustrated, visit nramediakit.com for more information. The end result was a light, compact thumper of a .308 carbine, and one to which I had to add some changes of my own. But this rifle and its many variants have seen battle across the globe. The enhancements and improvements that DSA has made to these rifles merges the past and present in a perfect blend of FAL goodness. One of the original designs was chambered in a .280 British. ack in the 1950s, the US Army did not select the FAL as its new rifle, which was too bad. This is what keeps all this work and expense going! D.S. [/b] I think the answer is a … The handguard has M-Lok slots as well. Matte Black Duracoat Finish Included The I Series of rifles is an improved and enhanced version of the poular FAL rifle series. I have a supply of Radway Green ammunition loaded in 1969 that is so under-powered, it will not cycle other semi-automatic .308 rifles. I have two recently acquired examples that prove the quality and versatility of both the platform and the company. newsletter for at-a-glance access to industry news, gear, gun reviews, videos and more—delivered directly to your Inbox. (the SA58) is still good out to beyond 600 yards, provided you are good enough to shoot at that range. However, the FAL has been—and still is—available to the gun-owning public. I have two recently acquired examples that prove the quality and versatility of both the platform and the company. On the rear of the trigger housing, DSA has fitted one of its folding stocks. The enhancements and improvements that DSA has made to these rifles merge the past and present in a perfect blend of FAL goodness. In an alternate universe, the U.S. Army trials of the 1950s that resulted in the M14’s selection would have gone differently. And the premier manufacturer of the FAL here in ’Murica is DS Arms, a company that can build one to suit your needs, tastes and requirements. This is how we help to make money so we can continue to bring you amazing content. Listen, I love reaching out to a thousand plus yards as much as anybody. The magazines lock in place (just like an M14/M1A), by hooking the lip at the front into the receiver and pivoting the rear up until it locks in place. The common deployment of the FAL by many NATO militaries during the cold war earned it the famous nickname The right arm of the free world. And the premier manufacturer of the FAL here in ’Murica is DS Arms, a company that can build one to suit your needs, tastes and requirements. Price: $2,175.00. Iron sights are great backups, but this is the 21st century, and I needed a dot. Its replacement handguard assembly has M-Lok slots and a top rail that is perfect for mounting a red dot. Conversely, if I want to use a more modern load with powders unsuited to most semi-auto rifles, I have a lot more leeway. Tough, clear optics do come with a price, and the Leupold and its rings added a pound and a half to the full-up weight, but that just makes the SA58 even easier to shoot (from a bench, at least). The greatest difference was 38 fps, the smallest 8 fps. Women On Target® Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Ambassadors, NRA Outstanding Achievement Youth Award Presented by Brownells, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, 7 Best New Cartridges for Long-Range Precision, © 2021 National Rifle Association of America. The top of the receiver is a sheet-metal stamping—a stout one, but still no place to mount a red dot. GUN RIGHTS. Fast-forward to the 21st century, and one other detail that has kept the FAL from being as popular as the AR is that building it requires more than the tools and skill level needed to assemble an AR-15. I’ve got my bolt-actions for those rare occasions when I get out to do that kind of thing though. Once I had that handled, I re-rigged the sling so it used the QD adapter that Aim Sports makes, and just like that I had a handy, lightweight and compact .308 that has the legendary FAL reliability. I wanted a basic, lightweight “run-n-gun kind of .308,” and this FAL is now that. Yet, I can dial the FAL to run it with zero problems. Well, it didn’t happen that way, so as a result, the options of accessories, parts and upgrades for the FAL are not as vast as that of the AR or AK. For inside … FAL SA58 Parts → Rifles. DSA’s FALs also feature military-grade single-stage triggers, and the SA58 Para had a 10.5-pound pull with a little grit but a discernable break. If you are accustomed to what a tuned and custom-built bolt gun in 6.5 Creedmoor can do, then you might find the FAL a bit lacking. The greatest difference was 38 fps, the smallest 8 fps. The FAL was also tested and evaluated by the United States, which is one of the reasons why it was chambered in 7.62x51mm. The stock is a folder, derived from the FN Para, and it folds to the right. And, wretched it was. The handguards are also aluminum (unlike the plastic of the originals) and the top rail matches the receiver rail so you have a full-length rail on top. Rotating the rifle’s takedown lever upward allows access to the FAL’s bolt for cleaning and maintenance ∙ Both the rifle’s bolt- and magazine-release levers are conveniently located in front of the trigger guard ∙ Unlike the author’s other FAL, the charging handle is non-reciprocating and features an extended knob ∙ In addition being adjustable for length-of-pull, the SA58’s buttstock also sports sufficient comb height for use with optics. I already had a handguard from Aim Sports as a solution. The first was a parts kit of mine from, of all places, India. DSA Pistols and gun magazines from DSA Firearms for sale online, including the DS Arms 9mm tactical pistol. Therefore, you don’t have an angled-up-on-the-front cheekpiece whacking you on each shot. DSA SA58 Improved Battle Carbine - 16" Fluted Tactical Barrel, BRS Folding Stock DSArms Improved Battle Carbine The DS Arms SA58 I Series of rifles is an improved and enhanced development of the tried & true and very successful FAL rifle in caliber 7.62x51mm NATO. Curiously, the SA58 was always faster, but then my Para has seen a good number of rounds down the bore, and that wear could account for the small difference. After I did a radiusing of all sharp edges and DSA black Duracoated all the metal, I installed one of my VCAS slings. The trick is selecting one that has a low-mount attachment, as if you were putting it on a shotgun. It is not only folding, but also length-of-pull is adjustable, as is cheek-piece height. But, the DS Arms riflesmiths were endlessly patient. The jubilation of worldwide Allied victories is fading with the ominous realization that global totalitarianism hasn’t died, but merely shifted shape. Rifles. The top cover of the receiver is fitted with a shell that has a rail machined into it. CUOMO SPIKED N.Y. Especially when I can get a bolt gun for about half what an equivalent semi-auto would cost. Flash suppressors vary from model to model, and a Belgian-style flash suppressor caps the Para’s barrel. And the premier manufacturer of the FAL here in ’Murica is DS Arms, a company that can build one to suit your needs, tastes and requirements. The S&B scope is heavy duty, so to keep the weight down I opted against a DSA modular rail system. Our posts contain affiliate links and we earn a small commission from those links. var wWidgetConf_72c367966e = {rows: 4,cols: 1,backgroundColor: 'rgb(240, 240, 240)',textColor: 'rgb(0, 0, 0)',borderColor: '#DDD',displayContent: '0',contentSort: '0',contentType: '0',showTitle: '1',showThumb: '1',widgetID: 'wWidget_72c367966e',layout: 'basic'}; (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:11366059450282598,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-3996-7102"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.lockerdomecdn.com/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); When not in use, the FAL’s charging handle conveniently folds down to prevent catching on gear or other obstructions ∙ Ample M-Lok rails span the top of Aim Sports’ replacement handguard, making it possible to mount a low-profile MRD optic while simultaneously co-witnessing with the rifle’s iron sights ∙ Wrapping paracord around buttstock is a quick and easy means of creating more length-of-pull. The end result is a superb general purpose battle carbine. My Para FAL isn’t an MOA rifle, at least in part because I’m using an unmagnified sight that itself has a 3.25-MOA dot for a reticle (meaning it covers 3.25 MOA at 100 yards), but I would not expect it to be. SA58 Improved Battle Series. That isn’t a problem, however, because you can find what you need, and you can have an FAL in pretty much any version you want, from Eisenhower-Era classic to 21st-century Modern, from DS Arms. The I Series is DSArms latest development to the very successful FAL Battle Rifle platform. On the rear of the trigger housing, DSA has fitted one of its folding stocks. This one breaks at slightly more than 5 pounds. The FAL delivers accuracy that is entirely suitable for pretty much any shooter. DSA SA58 Semi-Automatic Improved Battle Rifle 7.62X51 20rd - SA5818-IBR-A. The barrel is fluted, and the trigger housing is fitted with a SAW-style pistol grip. Perhaps the Army would not have “cooked the books” and instead adopted the FAL, as many argue it should have. In such a universe, might we still be using a version of the FAL to this day? In such a universe, might we still be using a version of the FAL to this day? Multiple M-Lok slots along the SA58’s forearm allow the rifle to be fitted with an assortment of accessories • Amidst all of its module-rich features, the rifle’s stock can also fold to the side to making it more compact for ease of stowage and transportation • Flutes span the barrel to aid in heat dissipation • The SA58 sports a SAW-style pistol grip. But, a slightly-more-than-MOA semi-automatic .308 Win. That isn’t a problem, however, because you can find what you need, and you can have an FAL in pretty much any version you want, from Eisenhower-Era classic to 21st-century Modern, from DS Arms. Operating by means of a battle tested short stroke spring operated piston this proven design is … The dread of the thousand-year Reich is replaced by the ever-extending tentacles of a global Soviet. The stock is a folder, derived from the FN Para, and it folds to the right. And DS Arms, a company that began as an importer of FAL parts and now builds its own high-quality rifles from scratch, has a new 7.62mm NATO rifle for consideration—the DS Arms SA58 Para 7.62mm. 7 Categories In List. Sons Of Liberty Radio LIVE with Tim Brown Weekdays 6-7am EST, Gun Ownership It’s Not Insurrection, It’s Patriotism, Try Telling That to Gun Banners, Oregon: Have A Gun License, Go To Prison, 300,000 Oregonians Would Be Felons, NSSF REJECTS PRESIDENT BIDEN’S GUN CONTROL, Kenosha WI: Huber Gives Judge the Middle Finger at Rittenhouse Hearing, GOV. Get the Shooting Illustrated Reloaded newsletter for at-a-glance access to industry news, gear, gun reviews, videos and more—delivered directly to your Inbox. I wasn’t looking for National Match accuracy, nor a trigger pull to equal such precision, but there’s nothing wrong with a clean FAL trigger pull. The marked dial on the front can be rotated to adjust gas flow by changing the amount of excess gas that gets vented. Fast-forward to the 21st century, and one other detail that has kept the FAL from being as popular as the AR is that building it requires more than the tools and skill level needed to assemble an AR-15. It is stout enough to be used as a hammer, but it was just a tad short for me. The magazines lock in place (just like an M14/M1A), by hooking the lip at the front into the receiver and pivoting the rear up until it locks in place. Arms Firearms and gun accessories are in use by military and law enforcement agencies around the globe, as well as by recreational competitor The gas system on the FAL is a short-stroke piston, and it is adjustable. It is still being produced today and remains in service with many military organizations. The velocity differences between the two rifles were negligible, so with a magnified optic, I’m sure the Para could achieve better accuracy, but it just wouldn’t look as much the part. The marked dial on the front can be rotated to adjust gas flow by changing the amount of excess gas that gets vented. A nice touch on the cheekpiece is that, when raised, the cheekpiece remains level to the bore. I already had a handguard from Aim Sports as a solution. I had it built on an inch-pattern receiver, with an aluminum Para trigger housing and the barrel trimmed to 16.5 inches. Back in the 1950s, the US Army did not select the FAL as its new rifle, which was too bad. Together with the historical features, reliability & ruggedness of the FAL design and the newly developed DS Arms modern upgrades the new DS Arms I Series of rifles has truly joined the past with the present to create the best battle … Back in the 1950s, the US Army did not select the FAL as its new rifle, which was too bad. An aspect that many shooters find they desire on modern rifles is the charging handle is on the left side, and it does not reciprocate. The FAL locks open when empty. All DS Arms FAL models have muzzle threads of 5⁄8x24 tpi RH, so all 7.62-compatible muzzle devices are yours for the choosing and use, be they flash hiders, muzzle brakes, suppressors. But, the DS Arms riflesmiths were endlessly patient. 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