A good way to spend my tax refund...

biyf · February 06, 2009, 11:46

Hi all,

I'm pretty new around here (just a couple of weeks) and have only posted in a few threads. I'm currently on my third FAL (STG-58 parts kit I built on an Imbel reciever in the 90's). I got rid of a thumbhole Century L1A1 and Israeli HB parts kit I built up years ago (currently trying to buy the Israeli back from my friend but he's not ready to sell yet because of the Obama crisis). I got rid of the Israeli HB and built myself the Austrian because of the sheer weight of the thing and not wanting to lug it around - 13 pounds or so unloaded if I remember correctly. But man, was it accurate!

Anyway, I've caught the FAL bug again and I'm about to build up a new kit. I've been emailing with SARCO and I can get one of the kits they currently have (which are South African origin, mixed parts from diff. guns) and a new Argentinian barrel for $250. It's either that or an Imbel kit for around $325. I'm inclined to go with the South African with new barrel, and I'll probably customize the stocks with American-made replacements and add in the other required 922r stuff. I'll be throwing some business to Dan Coonan on the receiver unless an Imbel comes up at a good price. I figure all told, with my buddy doing the barreling/headspacing, and the compliance partsI should be in at around $700-750 or so by the time I'm done.

Anyway, this is a great forum and I'm glad to have found it. Lots of valuable info on here!

Dave, Colorado Springs, CO

**ar15junkie** · February 06, 2009, 15:52

Imbels receivers are hard to find these days. Tough luck on the HB.. Them are nice guns and they don't show up too often. In your shoes I'd probably go with the SA kit. DSA makes a nice set of handguards other compliance parts, just order ahead of time because they frequently are out of stock..

Welcome..

biyf · February 06, 2009, 16:30

I'm still kicking myself on the Israeli HB. The parts kit minus receiver cost me $111 in 1996, IIRC. Wish I could go back in time.

**Abominog** · February 06, 2009, 22:21

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Originally posted by biyf
I'm still kicking myself on the Israeli HB. The parts kit minus receiver cost me $111 in 1996, IIRC. Wish I could go back in time.

$119 plus shipping from Sarco. IIRC.

**kev** · February 06, 2009, 22:27

$129 for mine and I'm glad I got rid of it. HB semi is just a stupid item.

garandguy10 · February 06, 2009, 23:21

I got my HB kit for $100.new Sarco in the grease [0] Marked HB and built it with a Entreprise Isreali receiver and a SEI Isreali HB muzzle brake with no bipod,saves some weight like that,but it is still way heavy.

February 06, 2009, 11:46	#1
biyf Registered FALaholic #: 41593 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Central TX Posts: 578	A good way to spend my tax refund... Hi all, I'm pretty new around here (just a couple of weeks) and have only posted in a few threads. I'm currently on my third FAL (STG-58 parts kit I built on an Imbel reciever in the 90's). I got rid of a thumbhole Century L1A1 and Israeli HB parts kit I built up years ago (currently trying to buy the Israeli back from my friend but he's not ready to sell yet because of the Obama crisis). I got rid of the Israeli HB and built myself the Austrian because of the sheer weight of the thing and not wanting to lug it around - 13 pounds or so unloaded if I remember correctly. But man, was it accurate! Anyway, I've caught the FAL bug again and I'm about to build up a new kit. I've been emailing with SARCO and I can get one of the kits they currently have (which are South African origin, mixed parts from diff. guns) and a new Argentinian barrel for $250. It's either that or an Imbel kit for around $325. I'm inclined to go with the South African with new barrel, and I'll probably customize the stocks with American-made replacements and add in the other required 922r stuff. I'll be throwing some business to Dan Coonan on the receiver unless an Imbel comes up at a good price. I figure all told, with my buddy doing the barreling/headspacing, and the compliance partsI should be in at around $700-750 or so by the time I'm done. Anyway, this is a great forum and I'm glad to have found it. Lots of valuable info on here! Dave, Colorado Springs, CO

February 06, 2009, 22:27	#5
kev Curio & Relic Contributor FALaholic #: 71 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Indiana and various others Posts: 3,775	$129 for mine and I'm glad I got rid of it. HB semi is just a stupid item. __________________ Gun control is not about guns; it's about control. RUE?

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February 06, 2009, 15:52	#2
ar15junkie Veteran Member Contributor FALaholic #: 9867 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,122	Imbels receivers are hard to find these days. Tough luck on the HB.. Them are nice guns and they don't show up too often. In your shoes I'd probably go with the SA kit. DSA makes a nice set of handguards other compliance parts, just order ahead of time because they frequently are out of stock.. Welcome..

February 06, 2009, 16:30	#3
biyf Registered FALaholic #: 41593 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Central TX Posts: 578	I'm still kicking myself on the Israeli HB. The parts kit minus receiver cost me $111 in 1996, IIRC. Wish I could go back in time.

February 06, 2009, 23:21	#6
garandguy10 Registered FALaholic #: 10840 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: some where Posts: 2,795	I got my HB kit for $100.new Sarco in the grease [0] Marked HB and built it with a Entreprise Isreali receiver and a SEI Isreali HB muzzle brake with no bipod,saves some weight like that,but it is still way heavy.