WII/surplusammo.com $99 Imbel FAL

MetalKnight · November 30, 2001, 20:28

The BBT arrived a full day behind the scheduled delivery but I finally got the surplusammo.com $99 Imbel kit. Thanks to Scott for promply shipping and providing the tracking number.
Greasy as hell does a good job at describing the cosmo immersed parts. First job was to unpack and inventory.

First the accessories:
The bayo, good condition. Got the bayo sheath, fair condition but the cotton webbing is tattered and ratty. Blank Adapter, good; PG cleaning kit, very good; 1 mag, good typical $5 DSA used surplus type.

The rifle:
PG, good; Buttstock & Pad, very good; Handguards, cracked and broken in two places on each half; overall finish = no original finish just black paint that is worn and chipping in many places. Lower is in good shape with no dings on back plate and no dents or problems with the steel. Internals (HTS etc) look very good. Bolt/Carrier, good+; Demiled receiver still holds the bolt catch, mag release, charging handle & locking shoulder. All appear to be in good shape.
Gas plug & piston/spring, very good; Gas block, very good; Gas tube, very good; Front & Rear sights, very good.

Now the Bad:
The bore is awful. Lots of pitting all throughout. It may make an "ok" shooter but I don't see myself using this barrel. Probably get a new Imbel or Argy barrel. I am missing the locking lever and fire control selector, which is ironic because the lower parts are really what I was after when I purchased the kit. I'm going to use them on an aluminum lower. It's a bummer. I have e-mailed Scott so I am confident he will take care of these missing items. I'll post updates on that.

Over-all, for a $99 grade III Imbel kit - it is a pretty darn good value. Especially when DSA charges about the same for just the STG "good" lower. I wish I had a good bore and all the parts were there but surplus is as much the "luck of the draw" as you can get. I'm sure Scott will take care of me on the missing stuff (this is my first purchase from him).

Now some pics:

Note the missing parts.

The entire "greasy as hell" kit.

Another greasy angle.

MK

EDITED to correct some spelling errors.

[ November 30, 2001: Message edited by: MetalKnight ]

DWS · November 30, 2001, 20:51

MK, I sent you mail. All in all, You still got a nice kit.

**W.E.G.** · November 30, 2001, 20:54

Looks like a candidate for a hosing at the coin-operated car wash.

DWS · November 30, 2001, 21:58

Damn Gary! I could just see you at the local car wash. It's 3 AM and you're spraying away on your kit. Deputy Barney Fife pulls up and says "Son, What the f*ck are you doing?!!!"

lostone · November 30, 2001, 22:06

Quote:

Originally posted by DWS:
Deputy Barney Fife pulls up and says "Son, What the f*ck are you doing?!!!"

Tell him something that you never do cleaning my gun.

[ November 30, 2001: Message edited by: lostone ]

**W.E.G.** · November 30, 2001, 22:11

Shucks Dep'ty Dawg. We was just down by the swimmin' hole cat-feeeeshin!

Quake Guy · December 01, 2001, 00:28

If anyone has ever seen "Wild At Heart" where Marvin (I think thats his name)is making a sandwich. Just respond loudly while wearing your long rubber gloves...

I'M WASHING MY GUN...

November 30, 2001, 20:28	#1
MetalKnight Physical Quantum Mechanic FALaholic #: 3984 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Atlanta Posts: 259	WII/surplusammo.com $99 Imbel FAL The BBT arrived a full day behind the scheduled delivery but I finally got the surplusammo.com $99 Imbel kit. Thanks to Scott for promply shipping and providing the tracking number. Greasy as hell does a good job at describing the cosmo immersed parts. First job was to unpack and inventory. First the accessories: The bayo, good condition. Got the bayo sheath, fair condition but the cotton webbing is tattered and ratty. Blank Adapter, good; PG cleaning kit, very good; 1 mag, good typical $5 DSA used surplus type. The rifle: PG, good; Buttstock & Pad, very good; Handguards, cracked and broken in two places on each half; overall finish = no original finish just black paint that is worn and chipping in many places. Lower is in good shape with no dings on back plate and no dents or problems with the steel. Internals (HTS etc) look very good. Bolt/Carrier, good+; Demiled receiver still holds the bolt catch, mag release, charging handle & locking shoulder. All appear to be in good shape. Gas plug & piston/spring, very good; Gas block, very good; Gas tube, very good; Front & Rear sights, very good. Now the Bad: The bore is awful. Lots of pitting all throughout. It may make an "ok" shooter but I don't see myself using this barrel. Probably get a new Imbel or Argy barrel. I am missing the locking lever and fire control selector, which is ironic because the lower parts are really what I was after when I purchased the kit. I'm going to use them on an aluminum lower. It's a bummer. I have e-mailed Scott so I am confident he will take care of these missing items. I'll post updates on that. Over-all, for a $99 grade III Imbel kit - it is a pretty darn good value. Especially when DSA charges about the same for just the STG "good" lower. I wish I had a good bore and all the parts were there but surplus is as much the "luck of the draw" as you can get. I'm sure Scott will take care of me on the missing stuff (this is my first purchase from him). Now some pics: Note the missing parts. The entire "greasy as hell" kit. Another greasy angle. MK EDITED to correct some spelling errors. [ November 30, 2001: Message edited by: MetalKnight ] __________________ Militavi Non Sine Gloria

November 30, 2001, 20:51	#2
DWS Registered FALaholic #: 3855 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SE TN Posts: 329	MK, I sent you mail. All in all, You still got a nice kit. __________________ An armed society is a polite society.

November 30, 2001, 20:54	#3
W.E.G. Administrator Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 1211 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Virginia Posts: 31,055	Looks like a candidate for a hosing at the coin-operated car wash. __________________ . . . Ask me about the Mason-Dixon FAL Collectors Association.

November 30, 2001, 21:58	#4
DWS Registered FALaholic #: 3855 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SE TN Posts: 329	Damn Gary! I could just see you at the local car wash. It's 3 AM and you're spraying away on your kit. Deputy Barney Fife pulls up and says "Son, What the f*ck are you doing?!!!" __________________ An armed society is a polite society.

November 30, 2001, 22:11	#6
W.E.G. Administrator Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 1211 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Virginia Posts: 31,055	*Shucks Dep'ty Dawg. We was just down by the swimmin' hole cat-feeeeshin!* __________________ . . . Ask me about the Mason-Dixon FAL Collectors Association.

December 01, 2001, 00:28	#7
Quake Guy Registered FALaholic #: 3965 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 37	If anyone has ever seen "Wild At Heart" where Marvin (I think thats his name)is making a sandwich. Just respond loudly while wearing your long rubber gloves... I'M WASHING MY GUN... __________________ More fun than a barrel of guns...

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