Magpul PRS for FAL available anywhere/anymore?

nwuboy · March 05, 2009, 20:16

Magpul PRS for FAL available anywhere/anymore?

I've been looking and looking. Magpul stopped selling direct, and DSA is out of stock and been on backorder forever.

Any ideas guys?

mistersunday · March 05, 2009, 20:31

Sent you a pm.

Rocky 4x4 · March 06, 2009, 19:28

Help

I am also looking for one.

Gunner

jeffrey · March 06, 2009, 22:41

what the hell is a magpul prs?

Hanover Phist · March 06, 2009, 23:15

This is a Magpul PRS (Precision Rifle/Sniper)

Magpul Link

darkstarmedia · March 07, 2009, 11:09

Ok... this may be a bit of a newb question but what is it about the Inch pattern that makes it so the stock won't fit... I got a pristine brit kit for $200 and am waiting on the Enterprise receivers to build it. I have always liked the magpul PRS...

Richard

jeffrey · March 07, 2009, 11:33

I see....

it might be a little more attractive than a Century t'hole.

...maybe

just kidding.

sorta

Darkstarmedia,

Metric stocks and pistol grips only fit metric lowers and inch stocks and pgs only fit inch lowers. The tang coming off the lower is a different length.

Varangian · March 07, 2009, 14:50

I guess my question is:

Why put a "precision rifle stock" on a 4 MOA rifle?

nwuboy · March 07, 2009, 15:03

You're kidding, right? The same reason you put a scope on one...to help make those 4MOA hit center target when it matters.

The PRS has the best cheek weld around, particularly with optics. The strap-on pad for the standard FAL stock is a joke - its too low and slides around when you most need it to stay put.

variable LOP helps too, particularly in prone.

Varangian · March 07, 2009, 15:15

I use a scope because I can see the target better than I can with the iron sights.

But, likewise, I don't waste US Optics or Nightforce glass on a FAL, either.

If you want it because you like how it looks, or just because...hey, it's your rifle.

But wanting one because you seriously think it will give some significant benefit to accuracy...kinda silly if you ask me.

But it's your $$$.

nwuboy · March 11, 2009, 12:47

I just got my FAL PRS from operationparts.com

ordered it last thurs, got it today. fast shipping and simple purchase

their stock counts are accurate. There was one left when i bought mine, now there are zero listed, but its worth keeping an eye on

http://www.operationparts.com/MAGPUL...mag341-blk.htm

skiprobinson · December 01, 2009, 07:28

I noticed that Magpul has a new production run of these stocks available again.
I am very interested in hearing reviews from any FAL-filers who have these and are using them. Please post reviews!

Skip

nwuboy · December 01, 2009, 09:53

I actually did get one of these finally. It's pretty great, much more adjustable than the standard stock, but not much longer, so if you're looking for a super-long stock, this isn't it (unless you add a butt-pad). It's a little beefier than the standard stock, and balances the gun better, both from a weight and a looks standpoint

one thing to keep in mind, you'll need optics and/or BUIS, because the high cheek weld makes the existing FAL sights unusable (at least for me). I've got a DSA 18" carbine, and got the railed front-end and railed top cover, so i was ok, but if you're throwing a PRS on a "standard" FAL, you might have to add some rails or a scope mount. Supposedly the DSA railed cover can hold a zero when you take it off or reinstall it, I haven't verified this at a range. You may also need high scope rings, or a spacer rail...

all in all, i'm happy i got it

nwuboy · December 01, 2009, 10:00

by the way, operation parts has one in stock again. I was pleased with their service and shipping speed when i ordered mine from them. Stock counts were accurate for me...

http://www.operationparts.com/MAGPUL...mag341-blk.htm

the gman · December 01, 2009, 13:13

Quote:

Originally posted by Varangian
I guess my question is:

Why put a "precision rifle stock" on a 4 MOA rifle?

Er, cuz not every FAL is a 4 MOA rifle??

This one actually shoots right about 1 MOA & I have another (highly modified with a new US heavy barrel) that will shoot less than 1 MOA with Federal Gold Medal Match.

I have another metric FAL that is accurate enough to hit the 400 meter chicken 7 or 8 times out of 10 with SA ball & it only wears an EOTech. Plenty more accurate rifles out there than you think bub.

**longhair51** · December 01, 2009, 17:29

gman, what type of mount/rail are the scope rings attached to?

Don

Deltaten · December 01, 2009, 17:41

You tell 'im, George!

good shooting BTW; tho that's a given

Varangian;
Just because the mil-specs for a minimum 4 min. rifle were printed sure doesn't mean that ALL are 4 minute. theGman's rifle is NOT the exception !
Would be like saying every .5 MOA gun in the hands of a Bubba is laser accurate. I've seen plenty of [potentially] .5 moa guns that Bubba couldn't hit the broadside of a barn from the inside with.

Some are and some aren't (4 MOA). A lot of cases; it's the Indian, not the arrow

Some fella wants ta take an edge and use a better suited stock?? Go fer it!

nwuboy;
Glad ta hear ya found yer stock

Be sure to give us a write up on how it works out for you

the gman · December 01, 2009, 22:26

Quote:

Originally posted by longhair51
gman, what type of mount/rail are the scope rings attached to?

Don

One of the few things that Dwight Williams (do a search on alumabomb

) made that actually worked really well. It's a Williams aka WAC QD Pro top cover rail.

They pop up in MP from time to time, expect to pay around $100 for 'em when available. They truly are a really nice mounting system & along with the late lamented Grenadier Precision top cover mount, are about the best system out there, at least IMHO.

Ah, Paul, you are too kind brother.

Again, IMHO, the biggest problem with the practical accuracy to be wrung out the FAL system is the damn trigger. Nicer triggers are usually a great aid in making small holes in the paper. Thankfully not quite so important in making big holes in things you either wanna eat or prevent from eating you, two or four legged......

sparkeyboaz · December 01, 2009, 23:30

I have enjoyed the comments and all the feedback about the precision or lack of concerning the FAL.
I found the magpull PRS at a gun show recently for $205.00 .
I couldn't resist!
The guy had a table full of them!
I'm planning to put together a DSA w/ their medium weight barrel just for the idea of increasing the accuracy.
I haven't given the trigger much thought except Falcons TPR spring kit.
A good trigger tune would be in order too.
My cousin, a former Navy Seal, loves these rifles.
He tells me his is zeroed in at 500 yards!
I have learned alot from reading these posts.
Keep em coming!
Thanks, Sparkeyboaz

one hand clapping · December 02, 2009, 22:03

MAG FOUL

ALChris · December 04, 2009, 11:16

I just got one from machineguntours.com for $242.25 shipped. I'm not affiliated, just a customer.
I haven't shot with it yet, but it sure feels better than anything else I've ever tried. The Weapon Arts stock is close, but the Mag-Pul is a good bit lighter.
Hope this helps.

**longhair51** · December 04, 2009, 14:22

Is the Magpul PRS strong enough for a little "social work", ie a butt stroke if necessary, or using the butt of the rifle when going prone?

**nebula8080** · December 04, 2009, 14:22

there has been one on GB for awhile now..... http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=148706821

**W.E.G.** · December 04, 2009, 15:21

Quote:

Originally posted by longhair51
Is the Magpul PRS strong enough for a little "social work", ie a butt stroke if necessary, or using the butt of the rifle when going prone?

It would be my position that NO FAL can be counted on for either of those moves.

You might get by with it.
But the only thing holding a buttstock on a non-para FAL is a thin and brittle piece of steel tubing, and one puny screw, screwed into a shallow hole in a piece of plastic or wood.

I've seen those recoil tubes broken.

If you are using your FAL for pole-vaulting, or as a club, I hope you are good at both of those things, because your FAL will soon be worthless as a rifle.

saltshaker · December 04, 2009, 22:32

+1WEG.....I can personally vouch for that..............got the broken tube ta prove it.......SALT

ALChris · December 06, 2009, 10:01

I also agree that the spring tube is the limiting factor as far as strength of the stock is concerned. It certanly is in the AR platform. The Mag-Pul version seems stronger than the issue plastic. It may or may not take breaking your fall, however if I ever have to butt-stroke anyone for real, breaking the stock will be my last comcern. There is a reason we were issued rubber rifles for bayonett training.

swtrucker · December 12, 2009, 19:23

Mine shoots alot better than 4moa...

March 05, 2009, 20:16	#1
nwuboy Registered FALaholic #: 43037 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NY Posts: 7	Magpul PRS for FAL available anywhere/anymore? Magpul PRS for FAL available anywhere/anymore? I've been looking and looking. Magpul stopped selling direct, and DSA is out of stock and been on backorder forever. Any ideas guys?

March 05, 2009, 20:31	#2
mistersunday Registered FALaholic #: 20814 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 79	Sent you a pm. __________________ Man, I wish I had a grenade! "Beware the man who owns but one gun, for he likely knows how to use it." - Benjamin Franklin Remember Gonzales! Remember Goliad! Remember The Alamo! Remember San Jacinto! Remember Sabine Pass! Remember, we may not always win, but it doesn't take very many of us to hand out a serious ass-whoopin'!

March 06, 2009, 23:15	#5
Hanover Phist "forever young" FALaholic #: 1969 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: The Great State of Confusion Posts: 125	This is a Magpul PRS (Precision Rifle/Sniper) Magpul Link __________________ What do you mean, my birth certificate expired?

December 01, 2009, 07:28	#12
skiprobinson Registered FALaholic #: 16677 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Occupied CSA Posts: 176	I noticed that Magpul has a new production run of these stocks available again. I am very interested in hearing reviews from any FAL-filers who have these and are using them. Please post reviews! Skip __________________ Cry Havoc! and let slip the dogs of war.

December 01, 2009, 17:41	#17
Deltaten Registered FALaholic #: 124 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lancaster, PA USA Posts: 8,498	You tell 'im, George! good shooting BTW; tho that's a given Varangian; Just because the mil-specs for a minimum 4 min. rifle were printed sure doesn't mean that ALL are 4 minute. theGman's rifle is NOT the exception ! Would be like saying every .5 MOA gun in the hands of a Bubba is laser accurate. I've seen plenty of [potentially] .5 moa guns that Bubba couldn't hit the broadside of a barn from the inside with. Some are and some aren't (4 MOA). A lot of cases; it's the Indian, not the arrow Some fella wants ta take an edge and use a better suited stock?? Go fer it! nwuboy; Glad ta hear ya found yer stock Be sure to give us a write up on how it works out for you __________________ All or Nothing! Senator McCarthy was right! and as always......FYB!

March 06, 2009, 19:28	#3
Rocky 4x4 Registered FALaholic #: 42939 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lOUISIANA Posts: 11	Help I am also looking for one. Gunner

March 06, 2009, 22:41	#4
jeffrey Registered FALaholic #: 2073 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,642	what the hell is a magpul prs?

March 07, 2009, 11:09	#6
darkstarmedia Registered FALaholic #: 42495 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 26	Ok... this may be a bit of a newb question but what is it about the Inch pattern that makes it so the stock won't fit... I got a pristine brit kit for $200 and am waiting on the Enterprise receivers to build it. I have always liked the magpul PRS... Richard

March 07, 2009, 11:33	#7
jeffrey Registered FALaholic #: 2073 Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,642	I see.... it might be a little more attractive than a Century t'hole. ...maybe just kidding. sorta Darkstarmedia, Metric stocks and pistol grips only fit metric lowers and inch stocks and pgs only fit inch lowers. The tang coming off the lower is a different length.

March 07, 2009, 14:50	#8
Varangian Registered FALaholic #: 33899 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LBFM Central Posts: 745	I guess my question is: Why put a "precision rifle stock" on a 4 MOA rifle?

March 07, 2009, 15:03	#9
nwuboy Registered FALaholic #: 43037 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NY Posts: 7	You're kidding, right? The same reason you put a scope on one...to help make those 4MOA hit center target when it matters. The PRS has the best cheek weld around, particularly with optics. The strap-on pad for the standard FAL stock is a joke - its too low and slides around when you most need it to stay put. variable LOP helps too, particularly in prone.

March 07, 2009, 15:15	#10
Varangian Registered FALaholic #: 33899 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LBFM Central Posts: 745	I use a scope because I can see the target better than I can with the iron sights. But, likewise, I don't waste US Optics or Nightforce glass on a FAL, either. If you want it because you like how it looks, or just because...hey, it's your rifle. But wanting one because you seriously think it will give some significant benefit to accuracy...kinda silly if you ask me. But it's your $$$.

March 11, 2009, 12:47	#11
nwuboy Registered FALaholic #: 43037 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NY Posts: 7	I just got my FAL PRS from operationparts.com ordered it last thurs, got it today. fast shipping and simple purchase their stock counts are accurate. There was one left when i bought mine, now there are zero listed, but its worth keeping an eye on http://www.operationparts.com/MAGPUL...mag341-blk.htm

December 01, 2009, 09:53	#13
nwuboy Registered FALaholic #: 43037 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NY Posts: 7	I actually did get one of these finally. It's pretty great, much more adjustable than the standard stock, but not much longer, so if you're looking for a super-long stock, this isn't it (unless you add a butt-pad). It's a little beefier than the standard stock, and balances the gun better, both from a weight and a looks standpoint one thing to keep in mind, you'll need optics and/or BUIS, because the high cheek weld makes the existing FAL sights unusable (at least for me). I've got a DSA 18" carbine, and got the railed front-end and railed top cover, so i was ok, but if you're throwing a PRS on a "standard" FAL, you might have to add some rails or a scope mount. Supposedly the DSA railed cover can hold a zero when you take it off or reinstall it, I haven't verified this at a range. You may also need high scope rings, or a spacer rail... all in all, i'm happy i got it

December 01, 2009, 10:00	#14
nwuboy Registered FALaholic #: 43037 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NY Posts: 7	by the way, operation parts has one in stock again. I was pleased with their service and shipping speed when i ordered mine from them. Stock counts were accurate for me... http://www.operationparts.com/MAGPUL...mag341-blk.htm

December 01, 2009, 17:29	#16
longhair51 Constitutional curmudgeon Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 5884 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: MO Posts: 1,248	gman, what type of mount/rail are the scope rings attached to? Don

December 01, 2009, 23:30	#19
sparkeyboaz Registered FALaholic #: 50566 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Parker CO Posts: 669	Interesting! I have enjoyed the comments and all the feedback about the precision or lack of concerning the FAL. I found the magpull PRS at a gun show recently for $205.00 . I couldn't resist! The guy had a table full of them! I'm planning to put together a DSA w/ their medium weight barrel just for the idea of increasing the accuracy. I haven't given the trigger much thought except Falcons TPR spring kit. A good trigger tune would be in order too. My cousin, a former Navy Seal, loves these rifles. He tells me his is zeroed in at 500 yards! I have learned alot from reading these posts. Keep em coming! Thanks, Sparkeyboaz

December 02, 2009, 22:03	#20
one hand clapping Registered FALaholic #: 35299 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: WV mountains Posts: 3,967	MAG FOUL

December 04, 2009, 11:16	#21
ALChris Registered FALaholic #: 11008 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Birmingham,AL Posts: 12	I just got one from machineguntours.com for $242.25 shipped. I'm not affiliated, just a customer. I haven't shot with it yet, but it sure feels better than anything else I've ever tried. The Weapon Arts stock is close, but the Mag-Pul is a good bit lighter. Hope this helps. __________________ "We the unwilling, lead by the unknowing, will do the impossible for the ungrateful."

December 04, 2009, 14:22	#22
longhair51 Constitutional curmudgeon Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 5884 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: MO Posts: 1,248	Is the Magpul PRS strong enough for a little "social work", ie a butt stroke if necessary, or using the butt of the rifle when going prone?

December 04, 2009, 14:22	#23
nebula8080 Veteran Member Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 37665 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 1,344	there has been one on GB for awhile now..... http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=148706821

December 04, 2009, 22:32	#25
saltshaker Registered FALaholic #: 43355 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tarpon Springs, Fl. / Jax. Fl. Posts: 1,241	+1WEG.....I can personally vouch for that..............got the broken tube ta prove it.......SALT

December 06, 2009, 10:01	#26
ALChris Registered FALaholic #: 11008 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Birmingham,AL Posts: 12	I also agree that the spring tube is the limiting factor as far as strength of the stock is concerned. It certanly is in the AR platform. The Mag-Pul version seems stronger than the issue plastic. It may or may not take breaking your fall, however if I ever have to butt-stroke anyone for real, breaking the stock will be my last comcern. There is a reason we were issued rubber rifles for bayonett training. __________________ "We the unwilling, lead by the unknowing, will do the impossible for the ungrateful."

December 12, 2009, 19:23	#27
swtrucker Registered FALaholic #: 45825 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Waco, TEXAS Posts: 4	Mine shoots alot better than 4moa...

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