My DSA 18" SA58 arrived today

NEC9124 · July 24, 2012, 20:11

My DSA 18" SA58 arrived today (the 24th). Ordered it July 5th. It's a stock gun except for the M249 SAW pistol grip. Green furniture. And I got a front sight adjustment tool.

I also have a Cammenga Easyloader Rel308A on order.

Going thru the posts here, I wonder, has anyone ever bought a DSA FAL that was OK?

NHBandit · July 24, 2012, 20:35

Welcome to the files from a former NH resident. Living the good life in the Tennessee mountains now. You could very well have recieved a good one. It's human nature for guys to post about the ones that had problems. That old saying "do me right nobody knows, do me wrong the whole world hears about it". Trust me I am no fan of DSA the last couple of years just for the reason that they not only have way too many "issues" for the price they charge but their customer service leaves alot to be desired and their rep who used to post here basically told us all to FOAD and left in a huff because the administration here tends to allow free speech concerning bad vendors. Take it out & shoot it and you tell us how it works. With luck you got a great one.

moonbat60 · July 24, 2012, 20:45

Mine was fine, but I got mine in 2005.

That might make a difference.....................

Mine is a 18" Para, with a scope rail top cover , other than that it is pretty much stock, and a fine shooter.

Pete

**4x401** · July 24, 2012, 21:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEC9124

Going thru the posts here, I wonder, has anyone ever bought a DSA FAL that was OK?

YES, Plenty have!

Take that new rifle out and shoot the crap out of it!!!
Then report back here with your accolades or complaints!!

Unlike DSA,
We're here to help!

Illurian00 · July 24, 2012, 21:13

Don't believe those guys. None of them actually work o.k., they all have to be sent out to a smith that specialises in these things, hopefully you'll get it back before the end of the year. Hopefully it will 'mostly' work. If it mostly works, then bring it here for 'final' tweaking'.

I've got a DSA that works, but I'm not fallin' for it's tricks. I figger it's waitin' till I'm stuck in the last ditch to blow lunch,,,,

littlematt · July 25, 2012, 09:38

mine work

i had problems with a scope mount but that's about it

afroney · July 26, 2012, 13:18

I bought a DS marked SA58, used, at the local fun store.

I've shot a little over 1200 rounds through it so far - and its been pretty awesome. The only thing I would ask them to do different is offer a chrome-lined or nitrided barrel.

The only problem I've had with DSA stuff is their 20 round FAL magazines. Over half of them have required extensive "tweaking" to get them to cycle correctly.

Bladewurk · July 26, 2012, 13:45

My Pop's factory builds(2) work great! Older though..

GaryH · July 26, 2012, 14:51

Had a few issues to start but they've all been cured by shooting it

After the 1st 100 rounds or so through it not a problem. Imbel.

FALRifle · July 26, 2012, 16:22

I hve one of their last stg builds (mostly with new American made parts). The only problem I had was receiver lock up but that was easily cured with help from members here and GP for sending a better receiver lock. Mine shoots great. About 3 MOA with irons if I do my part. I am sure it can get better with a better shooter

No malfunctions at all.

**sandnyerface** · July 26, 2012, 23:38

Bought their StG back in '08. Never had a problem.

July 24, 2012, 20:11	#1
NEC9124 Registered FALaholic #: 66769 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Winchester, NH Posts: 9	My DSA 18" SA58 arrived today My DSA 18" SA58 arrived today (the 24th). Ordered it July 5th. It's a stock gun except for the M249 SAW pistol grip. Green furniture. And I got a front sight adjustment tool. I also have a Cammenga Easyloader Rel308A on order. Going thru the posts here, I wonder, has anyone ever bought a DSA FAL that was OK?

July 24, 2012, 20:35	#2
NHBandit Registered Contributor FALaholic #: 7986 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 3,932	Welcome to the files from a former NH resident. Living the good life in the Tennessee mountains now. You could very well have recieved a good one. It's human nature for guys to post about the ones that had problems. That old saying "do me right nobody knows, do me wrong the whole world hears about it". Trust me I am no fan of DSA the last couple of years just for the reason that they not only have way too many "issues" for the price they charge but their customer service leaves alot to be desired and their rep who used to post here basically told us all to FOAD and left in a huff because the administration here tends to allow free speech concerning bad vendors. Take it out & shoot it and you tell us how it works. With luck you got a great one. __________________ Live Free or Die

July 26, 2012, 13:45	#8
Bladewurk Registered Contributor FALaholic #: 12195 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: California Currently Posts: 345	My Pop's factory builds(2) work great! Older though.. __________________ (quote)"Glocks blow up, SIGs have a high bore axis, Beretta locking blocks break, Ruger is anti-gun, 1911s are unreliable, and HK hates you. Get over it."

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July 24, 2012, 20:45	#3
moonbat60 Registered FALaholic #: 17000 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,245	Mine was fine, but I got mine in 2005. That might make a difference..................... Mine is a 18" Para, with a scope rail top cover , other than that it is pretty much stock, and a fine shooter. Pete

July 24, 2012, 21:13	#5
Illurian00 Registered FALaholic #: 28599 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,437	Don't believe those guys. None of them actually work o.k., they all have to be sent out to a smith that specialises in these things, hopefully you'll get it back before the end of the year. Hopefully it will 'mostly' work. If it mostly works, then bring it here for 'final' tweaking'. I've got a DSA that works, but I'm not fallin' for it's tricks. I figger it's waitin' till I'm stuck in the last ditch to blow lunch,,,,

July 25, 2012, 09:38	#6
littlematt Registered FALaholic #: 64395 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: louisiana Posts: 274	mine work i had problems with a scope mount but that's about it

July 26, 2012, 13:18	#7
afroney Registered FALaholic #: 66062 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: East Peoria, IL Posts: 76	I bought a DS marked SA58, used, at the local fun store. I've shot a little over 1200 rounds through it so far - and its been pretty awesome. The only thing I would ask them to do different is offer a chrome-lined or nitrided barrel. The only problem I've had with DSA stuff is their 20 round FAL magazines. Over half of them have required extensive "tweaking" to get them to cycle correctly.

July 26, 2012, 14:51	#9
GaryH Registered FALaholic #: 62156 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chandler Az Posts: 243	Had a few issues to start but they've all been cured by shooting it After the 1st 100 rounds or so through it not a problem. Imbel.

July 26, 2012, 16:22	#10
FALRifle Registered FALaholic #: 66120 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plano, Illinois Posts: 431	I hve one of their last stg builds (mostly with new American made parts). The only problem I had was receiver lock up but that was easily cured with help from members here and GP for sending a better receiver lock. Mine shoots great. About 3 MOA with irons if I do my part. I am sure it can get better with a better shooter No malfunctions at all.

July 26, 2012, 23:38	#11
sandnyerface Member Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 43184 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Burpelson AFB Posts: 275	Bought their StG back in '08. Never had a problem.