Receiver choices, need help

kingfish · March 15, 2005, 16:25

Since deciding on building a FAL, I'm stuck between a connan and imbel receiver.

Coonan is a good quality receiver AND counts as a US part but is more $ and is cast.

Imbel is cheaper and is forged ( I like that) but does not count as a US part, therefore I will have to spend more $ to buy another US part.

Which one?

By the way, DSA is out since they are the most pricey and have a long wait.

ratas calientes · March 15, 2005, 22:29

What kit?

David N. · March 15, 2005, 23:31

Right now I think DSA has the shortest wait of the three. I think Imbels are supposed to be available again in April. My Coonan has been backordered for 6 months already. Supposedly backorders will be filled starting in May, and they will be in stock by June. I don't plan on holding my breath, though. DSA, on the other hand, claims to have both Type I's and II's in stock and ready to ship. If I could figure out how to come up with the extra money, I'd order a DSA tomorrow.

fredjones · March 15, 2005, 23:32

just in my opinion given the choice between the two i'd go imbel

fredjones · March 15, 2005, 23:37

i ordered a imbel two days ago that ships tomorrow from http://www.weareguns.com/specials.htm there a few bucks more but they have them in stock if you have the money dsa is nice and my #1 choise

March 15, 2005, 22:29	#2
ratas calientes Registered FALaholic #: 1841 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,818	What kit? __________________ Ratas Calientes (Hot Rats) Rats are people too!

March 15, 2005, 23:32	#4
fredjones Registered FALaholic #: 15124 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: idaho Posts: 61	just in my opinion given the choice between the two i'd go imbel __________________ if your going to talk, talk if your going to shoot, shoot don't talk just shoot

March 15, 2005, 23:37	#5
fredjones Registered FALaholic #: 15124 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: idaho Posts: 61	i ordered a imbel two days ago that ships tomorrow from http://www.weareguns.com/specials.htm there a few bucks more but they have them in stock if you have the money dsa is nice and my #1 choise __________________ if your going to talk, talk if your going to shoot, shoot don't talk just shoot

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March 15, 2005, 16:25	#1
kingfish Registered FALaholic #: 14127 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 424	Receiver choices, need help Since deciding on building a FAL, I'm stuck between a connan and imbel receiver. Coonan is a good quality receiver AND counts as a US part but is more $ and is cast. Imbel is cheaper and is forged ( I like that) but does not count as a US part, therefore I will have to spend more $ to buy another US part. Which one? By the way, DSA is out since they are the most pricey and have a long wait.

March 15, 2005, 23:31	#3
David N. Registered FALaholic #: 12778 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 63	Right now I think DSA has the shortest wait of the three. I think Imbels are supposed to be available again in April. My Coonan has been backordered for 6 months already. Supposedly backorders will be filled starting in May, and they will be in stock by June. I don't plan on holding my breath, though. DSA, on the other hand, claims to have both Type I's and II's in stock and ready to ship. If I could figure out how to come up with the extra money, I'd order a DSA tomorrow.