I finally dove in

ZOG · December 22, 2006, 20:34

well it finally arrived, after debating and lurcking around here I went ahead and bought a used stg-58 DSA and when I say "used" it is because someone did own it before me. Other than that I could not find a mark on it. these Austrian 58's are awesome. I am told this was an all belgian contract rifle kit. any way to tell? anyway I recommend them to anybody wanting one.

bought it from a guy on ar15.com and am I very pleased. it also came with 9 new mags and 3 dual mag pouches and a hard case.

ftierson · December 22, 2006, 20:51

Congratulations...

It's a beauty...

What is the original serial number (not for the DSA receiver, but the rifle itself)? Belgian guns run until slightly over 20,000...

Have you put any rounds through it yet?

Forrest

ZOG · December 22, 2006, 21:29

lower has --#98648 and so does the bolt carrier.

the barrel is marked #99572

It has a bullseye stamp on it and it says:

7.62x51 VCL 140 after the bulls eye

**bykerhd** · December 22, 2006, 21:29

Great looking DSA. Good choice too.
If you plan to shoot much, get a pair of DSA's synthetic handguards. They are a lot more user friendly. Especially after a magazine or two. The bipods are tricky to get consistent shots off from. I would remove the pound of weight and keep it with the original handguards for "formal" occasions. The rifle will handle much, much better.

ZOG · December 22, 2006, 21:37

being an M14 guy I like wood.

what about adding the wood kit to these or maybe just the stock and grip?

ftierson · December 22, 2006, 21:56

Quote:

Originally posted by ZOG
lower has --#98648 and so does the bolt carrier.

the barrel is marked #99572

It has a bullseye stamp on it and it says:

7.62x51 VCL 140 after the bulls eye

It's a Steyr manufactured gun...

That's better than Belgian...

Forrest

ZOG · December 22, 2006, 22:09

Quote:

Originally posted by ftierson

It's a Steyr manufactured gun...

That's better than Belgian...

Forrest

well that is superb then!

no rounds down the pipe yet.

I just pick her up yesterday and it has raining for two days here now

Lon Moer · December 22, 2006, 22:11

Quote:

Originally posted by ZOG
... it also came with 9 new mags and ...

And you forgot to put one in for the picture's!

When W.E.G. gets here, tell him those are the sellers pic's.

ZOG · December 22, 2006, 22:32

Yes, they are the sellers pics.

I saved them when I bought the rifle.

they are good pics, I cant get mine this good with my camera.

natural sunlight is the answer.

I wasn't trying to fool anybody. I told the seller I was very happy and he was given good feedback.

here are some I just took.

my camera washed the colors.

ZOG · December 22, 2006, 22:34

Did I miss something? who OR WHAT is A WEG?

Lon Moer · December 22, 2006, 22:38

ZOG · December 22, 2006, 22:44

9 mags -- you want one of the AK as well?

now I trying to add a M14 parts kit to my list but this came first and I don't reget it.

**W.E.G.** · December 22, 2006, 22:57

PUT A MAGAZINE IN THAT RIFLE!!!

Lon Moer · December 22, 2006, 23:03

Told ya!

Those are really nice mag pouches! Do you know what they are?

ZOG · December 22, 2006, 23:13

you guys are killing me, what the fruck am I doing here?

no, what are they???---double mag Canadian mag pouches in new condition.

did I buy something somebody else wanted????

Lon Moer · December 22, 2006, 23:20

Quote:

Originally posted by ZOG
you guys are killing me, what the fruck am I doing here?

no, what are they???---double mag Canadian mag pouches in new condition.

did I buy something somebody else wanted????

We're all very happy for you!! You did good. You have now been assimilated by the FALBorg.
Make your time, HAHAHA

ZOG · December 22, 2006, 23:27

RESISTANCE IS FUTILE

lew · December 23, 2006, 11:10

That is one absolutely HOT STG. Congrats. If you don't like it, send it my way.

ZOG · December 23, 2006, 11:52

Thanks and I plan on cracking a few rounds off after Christmas.

and no more pics without Mags

snolden · December 23, 2006, 19:05

there is no such thing as a "few" rounds with an FAL. You are going to shoot a minimum of 100 rounds each time you take it out. You will not be able to help yourself.

I have had two "case" days where I went thru over a 1000 rounds. I have only owned the rifle for 13 months now.

homelandprotector · December 24, 2006, 00:44

Quote:

Originally posted by ZOG
being an M14 guy I like wood.

what about adding the wood kit to these or maybe just the stock and grip?

Zog, If you want wood on a metric Fal, then Israeli is the way to go, The only wood grip for metric Fal is from the G1 type (German Fal) Check with these guys > http://gunthings.com/israeli.htm

You can also check with www.entreprise.com for wood furniture.

**bykerhd** · December 24, 2006, 07:50

Try Ironwood if you are interested in wood furniture. Not cheap though.
Ironwood
DSA was importing some European wood furniture, but apparently no loner does. It was less expensive than Ironwood. Ironwood is U.S. made and counts for the 922r regulations.

ZOG · December 24, 2006, 19:41

Ironwood makes some nice stuff.

I am on the waiting list with them .

they are making a run in january but right now they are out.

mitchellh · December 24, 2006, 20:07

Nice score, trouble is, you will be wanting another, and another, and another...

ZOG · December 24, 2006, 21:24

Seems that is with every gun I buy

want, want, want!

ZOG · December 30, 2006, 21:28

well I hit the range today, I ran about 50 rounds thru the DSA.

I started with the gas bleed open half way using argentine surplus.

I was able to group 4.5 inches with the open sights and I also was able to open the bleed all the way with no cycle probles at all.

brought three guns in all so 50 was all she got.

it was a fun shoot the DSA is very nice!

RAC · December 31, 2006, 21:12

I just got a DSA STG58A too. Merry Christmas to me. I have yet to run any rounds through it. Snow storm after snow storm here is getting a little old.

My first FAL
barrel #47094
lower #39755
waiting for the snow to melt is killing me!

December 22, 2006, 20:34	#1
ZOG Registered FALaholic #: 17894 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ky Posts: 78	I finally dove in well it finally arrived, after debating and lurcking around here I went ahead and bought a used stg-58 DSA and when I say "used" it is because someone did own it before me. Other than that I could not find a mark on it. these Austrian 58's are awesome. I am told this was an all belgian contract rifle kit. any way to tell? anyway I recommend them to anybody wanting one. bought it from a guy on ar15.com and am I very pleased. it also came with 9 new mags and 3 dual mag pouches and a hard case. Last edited by ZOG; December 22, 2006 at 20:40.

December 22, 2006, 22:34	#10
ZOG Registered FALaholic #: 17894 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ky Posts: 78	Did I miss something? who OR WHAT is A WEG? Last edited by ZOG; December 22, 2006 at 23:28.

December 22, 2006, 22:38	#11
Lon Moer Registered FALaholic #: 12098 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CA Posts: 3,521	__________________ I've known daredevils and I ain't got nothing against them.....its just they're all dead.

December 22, 2006, 22:44	#12
ZOG Registered FALaholic #: 17894 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ky Posts: 78	9 mags -- you want one of the AK as well? now I trying to add a M14 parts kit to my list but this came first and I don't reget it. Last edited by ZOG; December 22, 2006 at 22:53.

December 22, 2006, 22:57	#13
W.E.G. Administrator Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 1211 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Virginia Posts: 31,052	PUT A MAGAZINE IN THAT RIFLE!!! __________________ . . . Ask me about the Mason-Dixon FAL Collectors Association.

December 22, 2006, 20:51	#2
ftierson Registered FALaholic #: 13827 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 11,039	Congratulations... It's a beauty... What is the original serial number (not for the DSA receiver, but the rifle itself)? Belgian guns run until slightly over 20,000... Have you put any rounds through it yet? Forrest

December 22, 2006, 21:29	#3
ZOG Registered FALaholic #: 17894 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ky Posts: 78	lower has --#98648 and so does the bolt carrier. the barrel is marked #99572 It has a bullseye stamp on it and it says: 7.62x51 VCL 140 after the bulls eye

December 22, 2006, 21:29	#4
bykerhd Dinosaur Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 2798 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Burlington Vermont area Posts: 13,262	Great looking DSA. Good choice too. If you plan to shoot much, get a pair of DSA's synthetic handguards. They are a lot more user friendly. Especially after a magazine or two. The bipods are tricky to get consistent shots off from. I would remove the pound of weight and keep it with the original handguards for "formal" occasions. The rifle will handle much, much better.

December 22, 2006, 21:37	#5
ZOG Registered FALaholic #: 17894 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ky Posts: 78	being an M14 guy I like wood. what about adding the wood kit to these or maybe just the stock and grip?

December 22, 2006, 22:32	#9
ZOG Registered FALaholic #: 17894 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ky Posts: 78	Yes, they are the sellers pics. I saved them when I bought the rifle. they are good pics, I cant get mine this good with my camera. natural sunlight is the answer. I wasn't trying to fool anybody. I told the seller I was very happy and he was given good feedback. here are some I just took. my camera washed the colors. Last edited by ZOG; December 22, 2006 at 22:50.

December 22, 2006, 23:03	#14
Lon Moer Registered FALaholic #: 12098 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CA Posts: 3,521	Told ya! Those are really nice mag pouches! Do you know what they are? __________________ I've known daredevils and I ain't got nothing against them.....its just they're all dead.

December 22, 2006, 23:13	#15
ZOG Registered FALaholic #: 17894 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ky Posts: 78	you guys are killing me, what the fruck am I doing here? no, what are they???---double mag Canadian mag pouches in new condition. did I buy something somebody else wanted????

December 22, 2006, 23:27	#17
ZOG Registered FALaholic #: 17894 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ky Posts: 78	RESISTANCE IS FUTILE

December 23, 2006, 11:10	#18
lew Registered FALaholic #: 16727 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: somewhere Posts: 5,759	That is one absolutely HOT STG. Congrats. If you don't like it, send it my way.

December 23, 2006, 11:52	#19
ZOG Registered FALaholic #: 17894 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ky Posts: 78	Thanks and I plan on cracking a few rounds off after Christmas. and no more pics without Mags

December 23, 2006, 19:05	#20
snolden Registered FALaholic #: 18160 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 393	there is no such thing as a "few" rounds with an FAL. You are going to shoot a minimum of 100 rounds each time you take it out. You will not be able to help yourself. I have had two "case" days where I went thru over a 1000 rounds. I have only owned the rifle for 13 months now.

December 24, 2006, 07:50	#22
bykerhd Dinosaur Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 2798 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Burlington Vermont area Posts: 13,262	Try Ironwood if you are interested in wood furniture. Not cheap though. Ironwood DSA was importing some European wood furniture, but apparently no loner does. It was less expensive than Ironwood. Ironwood is U.S. made and counts for the 922r regulations.

December 24, 2006, 19:41	#23
ZOG Registered FALaholic #: 17894 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ky Posts: 78	Ironwood makes some nice stuff. I am on the waiting list with them . they are making a run in january but right now they are out.

December 24, 2006, 20:07	#24
mitchellh Registered FALaholic #: 16852 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: VA Posts: 2,032	Nice score, trouble is, you will be wanting another, and another, and another... __________________ e

December 24, 2006, 21:24	#25
ZOG Registered FALaholic #: 17894 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ky Posts: 78	Seems that is with every gun I buy want, want, want! Last edited by ZOG; December 24, 2006 at 21:47.

December 30, 2006, 21:28	#26
ZOG Registered FALaholic #: 17894 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ky Posts: 78	well I hit the range today, I ran about 50 rounds thru the DSA. I started with the gas bleed open half way using argentine surplus. I was able to group 4.5 inches with the open sights and I also was able to open the bleed all the way with no cycle probles at all. brought three guns in all so 50 was all she got. it was a fun shoot the DSA is very nice!

December 31, 2006, 21:12	#27
RAC Registered FALaholic #: 22817 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 28	I just got a DSA STG58A too. Merry Christmas to me. I have yet to run any rounds through it. Snow storm after snow storm here is getting a little old. My first FAL barrel #47094 lower #39755 waiting for the snow to melt is killing me!

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