New From AZ

JohnSkiS · January 06, 2013, 20:38

I figure it would be rude to crash ya'lls party without saying hi, so HI. My name is John, I live in AZ and I just bought my first FAL, although I have been into firearms, hunting, and shooting since I was a kid and even more so after I got out of the Marine Corps(0331). Now I am a FF/Paramedic to fund my gun and motorcycle habits....I really enjoyed this site so far, so, I hope I can contribute something helpful in the future.

**Tgeorgi2002** · January 06, 2013, 20:51

Welcome!

**harleyrider** · January 06, 2013, 21:42

Welcome aboard! Good to have new folks along for the ride. Best gun site on the Web (by far)!

HR

AZ Deuce · January 06, 2013, 21:56

Welcome from another AZ Jarhead, I'm in Buckeye 0811 (arty) 74-78 What kind of FAL did you get?

JohnSkiS · January 06, 2013, 22:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZ Deuce

Welcome from another AZ Jarhead, I'm in Buckeye 0811 (arty) 74-78 What kind of FAL did you get?

I got a century g1 sporter (yeah I read they suck, but mines been great so far), but , I'll post up a picture eventually, It's with the saw stock and t48(?) plastic furniture

wildwilly · January 06, 2013, 22:13

I have had a few and and if they run they are good guns no matter the pettigree!

Fiorina · January 06, 2013, 22:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnSkiS

I got a century g1 sporter (yeah I read they suck, but mines been great so far), but , I'll post up a picture eventually, It's with the saw stock and t48(?) plastic furniture

Century G1 was my first FAL too! It runs like a champ. Never had a problem with it. Welcome to the addiction

bulldoguk · January 06, 2013, 23:01

I just joined too, but have been lurking for a long while. I'm in Tucson, but I lived in Sierra Vista for about a year and I still go down there for work occasionally (I work for the cable company).

It must be cold down there at this time of year, a colleague sent me a photo of the snow you guys had, looked like it was in Hereford?

I don't have my FAL yet, I just committed to picking one up from a member here and I'm excited to be part of the club too

pig4bill · January 06, 2013, 23:12

Whoa, from my hometown! I was just there a month ago.

I miss it so much.

AZ Deuce · January 07, 2013, 09:06

JohnSkiS

I agree with Wildwilly, if it runs good and shoots good, it's a good FAL. Personally that M249 Type stock would get replaced with an Imbel humpback.......but that's just me, I like traditional looking FALs, I think they got the design right from the get-go, and all the new style additions detract, from it's natural beauty......but then I'm funny that way........but if it works for you, by all means run it with the 249 stock. The important thing is that it's reliable first, accurate second, and a whole lot of fun third.

Enjoy, and if you ever come up Buckeye way, drop me a PM, and maybe we can hook up and bust some caps.

one hand clapping · January 07, 2013, 10:24

Welcome home--
Beware, this will be your ONLY warning--
Touching ,holding, firing, building , or owning a FAL, SLR or LIAI has been found to be addictive.
somebody will be along to fill ya in on the side effects--

One Hand clapping

**malpaismike** · January 07, 2013, 11:59

Hello the camp! Bienvenidos, amigo. When you get around to building your own FAL, I have most, if not all, the tools.
I missed the snow on my own roof--watching for icy spots on the sidewalk. I saw several snow-capped roofs on the way to the Hereford PO to mail Blackgun Co's mags.
Just send a note via profile email when you get froggy. See ya round the campfire. mm

MistWolf · January 07, 2013, 12:45

JohnSkiS- Welcome to the forums. Your next FAL will be a Para, so you might as well start planning for it and get it out of your system.

And-

cavman 69 · January 07, 2013, 12:56

welcome aboard and thank for your service form another veteran. army-1st cav-vietnam '69-'70.

TheRussian · January 08, 2013, 08:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiorina

Century G1 was my first FAL too! It runs like a champ. Never had a problem with it. Welcome to the addiction

x3

JohnSkiS · January 08, 2013, 17:00

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MistWolf

And-

You know, I should know this ^^^ So..lets see if this works?

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...47232304_n.jpg

**angusmac** · January 08, 2013, 17:48

or this?

Well, that's one!

JohnSkiS · January 08, 2013, 17:55

Thanks for posting that up for me. It's the only picture I have at this time. I'll try to get some action shots or something. Plus I have to figure out how to post pics, the other forum I use I can just copy and paste them from my facebook.

**angusmac** · January 08, 2013, 18:16

Well we have some unwritten rules around here that usually include: concrete, inserted Mag (which you have), alcohol & tobacco (or toes if you don't smoke), like this.......

JohnSkiS · January 13, 2013, 00:34

Thanks alot everyone...

Quote:

Originally Posted by malpaismike

Hello the camp! Bienvenidos, amigo. When you get around to building your own FAL, I have most, if not all, the tools.
I missed the snow on my own roof--watching for icy spots on the sidewalk. I saw several snow-capped roofs on the way to the Hereford PO to mail Blackgun Co's mags.
Just send a note via profile email when you get froggy. See ya round the campfire. mm

That's much appreciated....being that I like working on things, usually my bikes, but I was actually thinking after shooting this one, that I kind of want to build a para FAL soon. Already looking for receivers, but these prices are crazy.

01BIRDDOG · January 13, 2013, 08:28

Welcome aboard and enjoy the company you are in. I for most of the time keep my pie hole closed and just listen to the advise being give here. You will love your new FAL that is for sure and it will be followed by more. Thank you for your service Marine. --------Semper fi.

**LaConservationist** · January 13, 2013, 08:43

First off WELCOME aboard JohnskiS
As mentioned YOU have reached your FINAL destination when dealing with the FAL rifle and the BEST DAMN FIREARM board/forum in this part of the UNIVERSE!

Quote:

Originally Posted by angusmac

Well we have some unwritten rules around here that usually include: concrete, inserted Mag (which you have), alcohol & tobacco (or toes if you don't smoke), like this.......

AngusMac.....WAIT a FLICKEN MINUTE!!! I do NOT recall a rule revision for (or toes if you don't smoke) Just because you may have finely pedicured toes and feet does NOT exclude you from the FALFILES guidelines!! Rifle, Mag, Concrete,Tobacco....TOES!

LaC

**malpaismike** · January 13, 2013, 12:11

Waidaminitwaidaminit!!!! Toes are required? Sheesh, after 20 minuts editing and cropping pics to get my manly fixture cover [paid-for barley pop repository, thankyaver'much] out of the shot, my toes are in another zip code!!! I have a hard enuf time heeding mag foul. Thanks a lot, LaC. mm

wash · January 13, 2013, 12:18

Welcome. I joined here after buying a Century G1 as well. I replaced my Saw stock with a nice wood butt stock purchased from a member here. I don't post alot, but check in about every day.

January 06, 2013, 20:38	#1
JohnSkiS Registered FALaholic #: 68064 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 26	New From AZ I figure it would be rude to crash ya'lls party without saying hi, so HI. My name is John, I live in AZ and I just bought my first FAL, although I have been into firearms, hunting, and shooting since I was a kid and even more so after I got out of the Marine Corps(0331). Now I am a FF/Paramedic to fund my gun and motorcycle habits....I really enjoyed this site so far, so, I hope I can contribute something helpful in the future.

January 06, 2013, 21:42	#3
harleyrider Out of quarters.... Gold Contributor FALaholic #: 55746 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,761	Welcome aboard! Good to have new folks along for the ride. Best gun site on the Web (by far)! HR __________________ What the HELL is he building in there?

January 06, 2013, 21:56	#4
AZ Deuce Registered FALaholic #: 40828 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Buckeye, AZ Posts: 449	Welcome from another AZ Jarhead, I'm in Buckeye 0811 (arty) 74-78 What kind of FAL did you get? __________________ Semper Fi AZ Deuce Buckeye, AZ Life ain't fair, but it sure gets interesting sometimes!

January 06, 2013, 22:13	#6
wildwilly Registered FALaholic #: 7134 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Wyoming Posts: 614	fals I have had a few and and if they run they are good guns no matter the pettigree!

January 07, 2013, 09:06	#10
AZ Deuce Registered FALaholic #: 40828 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Buckeye, AZ Posts: 449	JohnSkiS I agree with Wildwilly, if it runs good and shoots good, it's a good FAL. Personally that M249 Type stock would get replaced with an Imbel humpback.......but that's just me, I like traditional looking FALs, I think they got the design right from the get-go, and all the new style additions detract, from it's natural beauty......but then I'm funny that way........but if it works for you, by all means run it with the 249 stock. The important thing is that it's reliable first, accurate second, and a whole lot of fun third. Enjoy, and if you ever come up Buckeye way, drop me a PM, and maybe we can hook up and bust some caps. __________________ Semper Fi AZ Deuce Buckeye, AZ Life ain't fair, but it sure gets interesting sometimes!

January 06, 2013, 20:51	#2
Tgeorgi2002 Veteran Member Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 50534 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,555	Welcome!

January 06, 2013, 23:01	#8
bulldoguk Registered FALaholic #: 68393 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 53	I just joined too, but have been lurking for a long while. I'm in Tucson, but I lived in Sierra Vista for about a year and I still go down there for work occasionally (I work for the cable company). It must be cold down there at this time of year, a colleague sent me a photo of the snow you guys had, looked like it was in Hereford? I don't have my FAL yet, I just committed to picking one up from a member here and I'm excited to be part of the club too

January 06, 2013, 23:12	#9
pig4bill Registered FALaholic #: 54237 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 18	Whoa, from my hometown! I was just there a month ago. I miss it so much.

January 07, 2013, 10:24	#11
one hand clapping Registered FALaholic #: 35299 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: WV mountains Posts: 3,967	Welcome home-- Beware, this will be your ONLY warning-- Touching ,holding, firing, building , or owning a FAL, SLR or LIAI has been found to be addictive. somebody will be along to fill ya in on the side effects-- One Hand clapping __________________ She who speaks Truth, to Power

January 07, 2013, 11:59	#12
malpaismike Senior Member Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 51137 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 638	Hello the camp! Bienvenidos, amigo. When you get around to building your own FAL, I have most, if not all, the tools. I missed the snow on my own roof--watching for icy spots on the sidewalk. I saw several snow-capped roofs on the way to the Hereford PO to mail Blackgun Co's mags. Just send a note via profile email when you get froggy. See ya round the campfire. mm __________________ Malpais Mike Kaboy shooter RSP--retired sorta-old poop Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity. "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading." --Thomas Jefferson I'm not saying there should be capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we remove the safety labels and let the problem solve itself?

January 07, 2013, 12:45	#13
MistWolf Registered FALaholic #: 7435 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Utah Posts: 2,155	JohnSkiS- Welcome to the forums. Your next FAL will be a Para, so you might as well start planning for it and get it out of your system. And- __________________ "Mom! Phineas and Pherb are in the backyard building FALs!"

January 07, 2013, 12:56	#14
cavman 69 Registered FALaholic #: 67899 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Brooklyn Center, Minnesota Posts: 55	welcome aboard and thank for your service form another veteran. army-1st cav-vietnam '69-'70. __________________ ____________________________________ warning, common sense in not so common

January 08, 2013, 17:48	#17
angusmac Senior Member Platinum Contributor FALaholic #: 51086 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 615	or this? Well, that's one!

January 08, 2013, 17:55	#18
JohnSkiS Registered FALaholic #: 68064 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 26	Thanks for posting that up for me. It's the only picture I have at this time. I'll try to get some action shots or something. Plus I have to figure out how to post pics, the other forum I use I can just copy and paste them from my facebook.

January 08, 2013, 18:16	#19
angusmac Senior Member Platinum Contributor FALaholic #: 51086 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 615	Well we have some unwritten rules around here that usually include: concrete, inserted Mag (which you have), alcohol & tobacco (or toes if you don't smoke), like this....... Last edited by angusmac; January 08, 2013 at 18:17. Reason: can't speel

January 13, 2013, 08:28	#21
01BIRDDOG Registered FALaholic #: 54639 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southwest Virginia---Abingdon, Virginia Posts: 314	Welcome aboard Welcome aboard and enjoy the company you are in. I for most of the time keep my pie hole closed and just listen to the advise being give here. You will love your new FAL that is for sure and it will be followed by more. Thank you for your service Marine. --------Semper fi.

January 13, 2013, 12:11	#23
malpaismike Senior Member Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 51137 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 638	TOES???? Waidaminitwaidaminit!!!! Toes are required? Sheesh, after 20 minuts editing and cropping pics to get my manly fixture cover [paid-for barley pop repository, thankyaver'much] out of the shot, my toes are in another zip code!!! I have a hard enuf time heeding mag foul. Thanks a lot, LaC. mm __________________ Malpais Mike Kaboy shooter RSP--retired sorta-old poop Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity. "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading." --Thomas Jefferson I'm not saying there should be capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we remove the safety labels and let the problem solve itself?

January 13, 2013, 12:18	#24
wash Registered Contributor FALaholic #: 67148 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky Posts: 153	Welcome. I joined here after buying a Century G1 as well. I replaced my Saw stock with a nice wood butt stock purchased from a member here. I don't post alot, but check in about every day. __________________ CCDW instructor in the great state of Kentucky. Guns are tools.

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