Standard stock on upper with para BC & springs

wt · April 11, 2005, 16:54

Maybe a dumb question, I am wanting convert an existing upper into a para upper (ie put the para bolt carrier and spring assembly into an existing built up upper/ front end) using a Grenadier precision top cover. I have a few questions...

I will check the headspace after installing the new BC and springs, but should I expect for the headspace to change if I use the same bolt?

Will I still be able to mate my regular stocked lower to this upper?
I know this sounds crazy, but I want to build a dedicated upper/front end when the funds are available for a DSA type II receiver. In the interim, it would be nice to be able to swap lowers on the para upper.

tac-40 · April 12, 2005, 12:01

For the money you would spend, just buy the parts for two complete rifles, a para and a "normal" FAL. Besides, from what i can determine in my current Para build, the lower is not wuite the same as a regular lower. The regular lower would need modification also.

April 11, 2005, 16:54	#1
wt Registered FALaholic #: 7062 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: DFW--Texas Posts: 183	Standard stock on upper with para BC & springs Maybe a dumb question, I am wanting convert an existing upper into a para upper (ie put the para bolt carrier and spring assembly into an existing built up upper/ front end) using a Grenadier precision top cover. I have a few questions... I will check the headspace after installing the new BC and springs, but should I expect for the headspace to change if I use the same bolt? Will I still be able to mate my regular stocked lower to this upper? I know this sounds crazy, but I want to build a dedicated upper/front end when the funds are available for a DSA type II receiver. In the interim, it would be nice to be able to swap lowers on the para upper.

April 12, 2005, 12:01	#2
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