DSA FAL IDentification

mlynch13 · May 10, 2011, 19:50

Hello all,

First off, I am new to the forum so would like to say hello.

A month or so back I started looking for 308. Rifle, after a fair amount of time researching, I decided on the DSA 58 as the platform I would like to buy.

So I found a site on the internet that auctions guns, and I thought maybe that was a good way to find a good deal. Which I need as my wife is not yet fully tracking with the whole I need this rifle idea.

What I am finding is that the prices closely match MSRP, and when they are low it is because the piece is misrepresented i.e. SA58 for what looks to be a STG58.

My question is, what is the best way to ID the DSA Imbel, STG and SA rifles from the poor quality photos often offered.

And since most of the ones that I have looked at require me to compromise on what I was looking for, do you think that I would be better off dealing with the OEM directly?

I apoligize for any nomenclature mistakes I may have made and thank you in advance for your thoughts.

**phillyray** · May 10, 2011, 19:58

I don't know what style FAL you are wanting, If it was me I would buy a DSA Imbel rifle for $999 and order a DSA para kit for $400 more and be able to have a fixed stock at times and a para at times.

BUT, more than likely the para kit would turn into another complete rifle down the road.

**LaConservationist** · May 10, 2011, 20:05

Personally I would decide exactly what you want in your rifle. Scan the Market Place here or even place a want to buy ad.
1) You may find the rifle you want.
2) You may find the parts to have the exact rifle you are dreaming of and have one of the very competent builders here work magic with your new masterpiece! (This route you may actually save a few coins in the long run.)

Welcome to the DARN BEST FAL forum!!

Good luck and lets us know if you need any help!

You are among some SUPER GUYS here and trust me.......THEY KNOW THEIR FAL's!!

LaC

**johnny.308** · May 10, 2011, 20:23

Welcome to the files.

mlynch13 · May 11, 2011, 17:16

Thanks for the welcomes and the ideas.

I ended up going with a SA58 Tactical w 16" barrel.

It should be mailing out tomorrow, can't wait.

I appreciate all of the information you offer here and hope to have some contributions in the near future.

Thanks Again

May 10, 2011, 19:50	#1
mlynch13 Registered FALaholic #: 63473 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 6	DSA FAL IDentification Hello all, First off, I am new to the forum so would like to say hello. A month or so back I started looking for 308. Rifle, after a fair amount of time researching, I decided on the DSA 58 as the platform I would like to buy. So I found a site on the internet that auctions guns, and I thought maybe that was a good way to find a good deal. Which I need as my wife is not yet fully tracking with the whole I need this rifle idea. What I am finding is that the prices closely match MSRP, and when they are low it is because the piece is misrepresented i.e. SA58 for what looks to be a STG58. My question is, what is the best way to ID the DSA Imbel, STG and SA rifles from the poor quality photos often offered. And since most of the ones that I have looked at require me to compromise on what I was looking for, do you think that I would be better off dealing with the OEM directly? I apoligize for any nomenclature mistakes I may have made and thank you in advance for your thoughts.

May 10, 2011, 19:58	#2
phillyray Veteran Member Contributor FALaholic #: 43105 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 1,542	I don't know what style FAL you are wanting, If it was me I would buy a DSA Imbel rifle for $999 and order a DSA para kit for $400 more and be able to have a fixed stock at times and a para at times. BUT, more than likely the para kit would turn into another complete rifle down the road. __________________ "A government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take away everything you have." -- Thomas Jefferson

May 10, 2011, 20:05	#3
LaConservationist IN DENIAL NOT ADDICTED!! Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 42319 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Louisiana Bayous! Posts: 6,379	Personally I would decide exactly what you want in your rifle. Scan the Market Place here or even place a want to buy ad. 1) You may find the rifle you want. 2) You may find the parts to have the exact rifle you are dreaming of and have one of the very competent builders here work magic with your new masterpiece! (This route you may actually save a few coins in the long run.) Welcome to the DARN BEST FAL forum!! Good luck and lets us know if you need any help! You are among some SUPER GUYS here and trust me.......THEY KNOW THEIR FAL's!! LaC __________________ In MEMORY of Roger "DUNKRD" Dunkelbarger September 13, 1943 - May 09, 2010 "Any one who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him, better take a closer look at the American Indian." - Henry Ford

May 10, 2011, 20:23	#4
johnny.308 Veteran Member Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 32261 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Der Hafen, Midgard Posts: 1,171	Welcome to the files. __________________ God bless the American people and keep your powder dry. "Cry "havoc," let slip the dogs of war." Marc Anthony, Shakespear's Julius Caesar "Ignorance can be cured, but stupid is forever and often fatal." Unknown

May 11, 2011, 17:16	#5
mlynch13 Registered FALaholic #: 63473 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 6	Thanks Thanks for the welcomes and the ideas. I ended up going with a SA58 Tactical w 16" barrel. It should be mailing out tomorrow, can't wait. I appreciate all of the information you offer here and hope to have some contributions in the near future. Thanks Again

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