FAL handguards

Zenkoanhead · July 20, 2012, 13:24

Greetings to all. A buddy at work and I have been discussing the relative merits of ARs vs. gas pistons, which prompted me to drag the Daewoo DR 200out of the safe. I never much liked the factory handguards and managed to burn myself the one time I shot the rifle.

I read with interest about fitting a set of FAL guards. I am not into quad rails or would consider the Stormwerkz. DS arms has a "Belgian" style set and Argentine mil-specs. Any experience on fitting these paricular models to the Woo?

I own a dremel, but that is it for the handtools. I will certainly post again when I get to the range. How does 40 grain varmint ammo shoot? The 55 grain shot well. Don

**John Crusher** · July 20, 2012, 13:43

I took an extra set of beat up ones and where the sling swivel is I slotted the bottom and they fit perfect.
40 gr. should work but i'd try a small qty. first.

**308/223shooter** · July 20, 2012, 15:36

I've got a set of Penguin handguards on mine, and it shoots Hornady 45 grain V-Max bullets very well.

Zenkoanhead · July 20, 2012, 16:20

What is a penguin handguards? I have a lot to learn. Don

**308/223shooter** · July 20, 2012, 22:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zenkoanhead

What is a penguin handguards? I have a lot to learn. Don

Penguin is the maker. They made basic and premium parts, the premium ones being better. I'd rather cut up a pair of Penguins than a set of original SA or Imbels.
Welcome to the addiction by the way. You will be assimilated, resistance is futile.

Zenkoanhead · July 21, 2012, 19:55

I was an easy sale in the day. Price was right, and I knew about the design defects of the AR family. Eugene Stoner's name will live in infamy.

One story to get the ball rolling. I was at the range with 3 pals with ARs. I handed off my gun to the best shooter and he pronounced it low at 100 yards. We changed targets and I made the best shot of my life. Dead center at 100 yards with open sights. Needless to say I rolled that one up to take home.

I don't see any other 223 in my future. Don

xtriggerman · July 23, 2012, 23:42

Sarco is selling Standard barrel izzy wood. I picked up a set and will put them on my heavy bl MAXII. Stay tuned for some pics in a week or 2. Should look pretty neat...

**Blackmore** · July 24, 2012, 14:03

I put some NBC Imbel ones on a 200. Only mod was to remove the sling swivel since I didn't want to cut the handguards.

**Blackmore** · July 26, 2012, 19:47

Not mine, but here's another example with what appear to be Century STG knockoff plastic handguards.

Zenkoanhead · July 27, 2012, 13:47

That is exactly the set up I am looking for Blackmore. Which grip, stock adapter, and stock did you use? Don

**Blackmore** · August 02, 2012, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zenkoanhead

That is exactly the set up I am looking for Blackmore. Which grip, stock adapter, and stock did you use? Don

Sorry, but that's not mine (and for the slow reply). Some guy on ARF.com is selling it.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_7_93/94...des_added.html

Zenkoanhead · August 02, 2012, 21:39

I meant yours BLackmore. Don

**Blackmore** · August 04, 2012, 05:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zenkoanhead

I meant yours BLackmore. Don

Sorry, I was a little sleep deprived when I posted.

sb03 PG
Stormwerkz adapter
Standard AR non trapdoor A1 buttstock

**bykerhd** · August 04, 2012, 20:08

I just picked up a 512 for my Daewoo Blackmore.
I've got the Stormwerks low rail as you appear to also ?

I haven't sighted it yet but the hologram appears like it MIGHT rest on top of, or maybe slightly in to the front sight ?

How does yours work out ?

Or, should I break down and order the higher rail now ?

**LaConservationist** · August 05, 2012, 08:42

Heres my Dr200 with a set of Imbel HG's mounted......

LaC

**Blackmore** · August 06, 2012, 06:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by bykerhd

I just picked up a 512 for my Daewoo Blackmore.
I've got the Stormwerks low rail as you appear to also ?

I haven't sighted it yet but the hologram appears like it MIGHT rest on top of, or maybe slightly in to the front sight ?

How does yours work out ?

Or, should I break down and order the higher rail now ?

The low rail provided a good cheek weld so I didn't try to switch to the high rail. The front sight didn't bother me the few times I shot it. Moses has the rifle now so I can't check.

Dirt1042 · August 06, 2012, 23:09

I think most guys are using the low pro stormworkz mount with the 512. I'll have to put my 512 on my Dr200 tomorrow and see how it looks.

vandal968 · August 07, 2012, 00:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaConservationist

Heres my Dr200 with a set of Imbel HG's mounted......

LaC

How do you like that low-rail? It looks awesome, but I've heard that it can catch your hand while charging the rifle. What's the verdict?

cheers,
v

July 20, 2012, 13:24	#1
Zenkoanhead Registered FALaholic #: 66719 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Garland Texas Posts: 19	FAL handguards Greetings to all. A buddy at work and I have been discussing the relative merits of ARs vs. gas pistons, which prompted me to drag the Daewoo DR 200out of the safe. I never much liked the factory handguards and managed to burn myself the one time I shot the rifle. I read with interest about fitting a set of FAL guards. I am not into quad rails or would consider the Stormwerkz. DS arms has a "Belgian" style set and Argentine mil-specs. Any experience on fitting these paricular models to the Woo? I own a dremel, but that is it for the handtools. I will certainly post again when I get to the range. How does 40 grain varmint ammo shoot? The 55 grain shot well. Don

July 20, 2012, 15:36	#3
308/223shooter Airborne Combat Engineer Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 15405 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: pacific northwest Posts: 2,284	I've got a set of Penguin handguards on mine, and it shoots Hornady 45 grain V-Max bullets very well. __________________ "Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition."A very old song my dad used to sing. If good fences make good neighbors, I need the bloody Berlin Wall. Attornies are like hookers.You sometimes spend lots of cash on them,till you find one who's really good.

July 20, 2012, 16:20	#4
Zenkoanhead Registered FALaholic #: 66719 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Garland Texas Posts: 19	Fal handguards What is a penguin handguards? I have a lot to learn. Don

July 21, 2012, 19:55	#6
Zenkoanhead Registered FALaholic #: 66719 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Garland Texas Posts: 19	Fal handguards I was an easy sale in the day. Price was right, and I knew about the design defects of the AR family. Eugene Stoner's name will live in infamy. One story to get the ball rolling. I was at the range with 3 pals with ARs. I handed off my gun to the best shooter and he pronounced it low at 100 yards. We changed targets and I made the best shot of my life. Dead center at 100 yards with open sights. Needless to say I rolled that one up to take home. I don't see any other 223 in my future. Don

July 24, 2012, 14:03	#8
Blackmore Curio & Relic Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 2690 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: West Central New Hampshire Posts: 4,380	I put some NBC Imbel ones on a 200. Only mod was to remove the sling swivel since I didn't want to cut the handguards. __________________ A professional is someone who can do his best work when he doesn't feel like it.

July 20, 2012, 13:43	#2
John Crusher Senior Member Gold Contributor FALaholic #: 18663 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 935	I took an extra set of beat up ones and where the sling swivel is I slotted the bottom and they fit perfect. 40 gr. should work but i'd try a small qty. first.

July 23, 2012, 23:42	#7
xtriggerman Registered FALaholic #: 51271 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Napanoch Posts: 51	Sarco is selling Standard barrel izzy wood. I picked up a set and will put them on my heavy bl MAXII. Stay tuned for some pics in a week or 2. Should look pretty neat...

July 26, 2012, 19:47	#9
Blackmore Curio & Relic Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 2690 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: West Central New Hampshire Posts: 4,380	Not mine, but here's another example with what appear to be Century STG knockoff plastic handguards. __________________ A professional is someone who can do his best work when he doesn't feel like it.

July 27, 2012, 13:47	#10
Zenkoanhead Registered FALaholic #: 66719 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Garland Texas Posts: 19	FAL Handguards That is exactly the set up I am looking for Blackmore. Which grip, stock adapter, and stock did you use? Don

August 02, 2012, 21:39	#12
Zenkoanhead Registered FALaholic #: 66719 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Garland Texas Posts: 19	Fal handguards I meant yours BLackmore. Don

August 04, 2012, 20:08	#14
bykerhd Dinosaur Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 2798 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Burlington Vermont area Posts: 13,262	I just picked up a 512 for my Daewoo Blackmore. I've got the Stormwerks low rail as you appear to also ? I haven't sighted it yet but the hologram appears like it MIGHT rest on top of, or maybe slightly in to the front sight ? How does yours work out ? Or, should I break down and order the higher rail now ?

August 05, 2012, 08:42	#15
LaConservationist IN DENIAL NOT ADDICTED!! Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 42319 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Louisiana Bayous! Posts: 6,377	Heres my Dr200 with a set of Imbel HG's mounted...... 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

August 06, 2012, 23:09	#17
Dirt1042 Registered FALaholic #: 21859 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 3,800	I think most guys are using the low pro stormworkz mount with the 512. I'll have to put my 512 on my Dr200 tomorrow and see how it looks. __________________ ORO Y PLATA! ~Pain By Steel Rain~ R 5/10 2nd Mar Div

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