Falcon para kit ?

OldLawman · May 16, 2010, 21:21

Since I have two FALs with full stocks, I'd thought I would convert one to para configuration. Looking to buy a Falcon kit.

Any experiences/comments/suggestions?

gmtech485 · May 16, 2010, 22:13

MHO
Go DSA , better quality.
You wont be dissapointed

darkest2000 · May 16, 2010, 23:31

The only problem with DSA is that their stock folding mechanism does not use a button latch system found on real FNs so it's not as "authentic", the FA stock does have that feature incorporated.

But other than that the DSA stock is very well made.

homelandprotector · May 17, 2010, 00:16

I've been told by Rich at www.CGWgun.com that the Falcon carrier has big problems with to much metal in some places and the hardness is lacking, I'd stick to DSA.

Scott V2 · May 17, 2010, 04:41

Quote:

Originally posted by darkest2000
The only problem with DSA is that their stock folding mechanism does not use a button latch system found on real FNs so it's not as "authentic", the FA stock does have that feature incorporated.

But other than that the DSA stock is very well made.

This can be changed by you if you want. I have seen photos of belgian folders without the button for what it is worth.

**PASHOOTER** · May 17, 2010, 11:20

I found the quality of my Falcon Para kit to be very good. The only problem I found is the bolt carrier. There was to much metal on top. To work with my DSA scope mount I had to remove some metal from the top. If you use only the Para top cover that comes with the kit you should have no problems. Plus they normally have them in stock.

OldLawman · May 17, 2010, 11:22

"In stock"

That would be my next question - DSA seems to have problems keeping anything in stock. Why order something that will never be shipped ?

darkest2000 · May 17, 2010, 11:49

Quote:

Originally posted by OldLawman
"In stock"

That would be my next question - DSA seems to have problems keeping anything in stock. Why order something that will never be shipped ?

I did just order a complete "Para Kit" from DSA on the 4th of this month and received it ten days later (14th), so it would appear to me that the parts are IN STOCK as of NOW.

OldLawman · May 17, 2010, 11:50

Wow.

That's good news. Thanks.

**preston1026** · May 17, 2010, 12:04

I got my para kit from DSA within the last month and the para bolt carrier was out of spec... I had to send it back to get another one.

Finish is very good on the stock.

darkest2000 · May 17, 2010, 13:01

Quote:

Originally posted by Scott V2

This can be changed by you if you want. I have seen photos of belgian folders without the button for what it is worth.

This is the second time I've heard that some original folders do not have the button latch, if that's the case that makes me feel a lot better that the DSA set up is still considered "correct".

Scott V2 · May 17, 2010, 13:53

Quote:

Originally posted by darkest2000

This is the second time I've heard that some original folders do not have the button latch, if that's the case that makes me feel a lot better that the DSA set up is still considered "correct".

SLR5000 (Pat) posted a pic of a Belgian folder that is in Quantico's storage. It did not have the button.

gunnut1 · May 17, 2010, 15:26

South African para stocks do not have a button. I have used ta para with a button and I found it annoying.

teamafx · May 19, 2010, 22:39

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Originally posted by gunnut1
South African para stocks do not have a button. I have used ta para with a button and I found it annoying.

+1 My SAR-48 PARA has the button and I dont like it.

nogo · May 22, 2010, 05:09

i purchased a Falcon para conversion kit the lower recievr looks like a
quality made part fit and finish very good same for bolt carrier and para top cover and springs.
The para folding stock >( looks bad shows casting slag and marks and the finish
looks bad and paint flakes off if you just look too hard at it.
The locking lug on my stock broke it was on the FAL 1/2 a day! Going to send it back to falcon to see it they will replace it , did not sound good they said they would look at and determine if was forced if so their call it will not be replaced and i will be SOL!

I will let you know how i make out with falcon arms.

Then i ordered a DSA stock.
To be continued!

Scott V2 · May 22, 2010, 05:38

Quote:

Originally posted by teamafx

+1 My SAR-48 PARA has the button and I dont like it.

It can be removed by carefully driving the lower retaining pin out and removing the hinge pin. The button and its little spring just need to be removed and put in storage. You can return it to original configuration later if you want. If you are careful you will be able to do it without marring anything.

May 16, 2010, 21:21	#1
OldLawman Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 12542 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 196	Falcon para kit ? Since I have two FALs with full stocks, I'd thought I would convert one to para configuration. Looking to buy a Falcon kit. Any experiences/comments/suggestions? __________________ No good deed goes unpunished.

May 17, 2010, 00:16	#4
homelandprotector Registered FALaholic #: 16592 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 6,135	I've been told by Rich at www.CGWgun.com that the Falcon carrier has big problems with to much metal in some places and the hardness is lacking, I'd stick to DSA. __________________ We need about 3000 Ron Paul's in Washington.....HLP

May 17, 2010, 11:22	#7
OldLawman Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 12542 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 196	Falcon kit "In stock" That would be my next question - DSA seems to have problems keeping anything in stock. Why order something that will never be shipped ? __________________ No good deed goes unpunished.

May 17, 2010, 11:50	#9
OldLawman Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 12542 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 196	Para kit Wow. That's good news. Thanks. __________________ No good deed goes unpunished.

May 17, 2010, 15:26	#13
gunnut1 Moderator Gold Contributor FALaholic #: 1877 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: The great Republic of Texas USA!!!!! Posts: 10,422	South African para stocks do not have a button. I have used ta para with a button and I found it annoying. __________________ Texas, it's a state of mind!!!! The human race is not the pinnacle of evolution. We are but one evolutionary out come.

May 16, 2010, 22:13	#2
gmtech485 Registered FALaholic #: 40930 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tacoma Washington Posts: 488	MHO Go DSA , better quality. You wont be dissapointed

May 16, 2010, 23:31	#3
darkest2000 Registered FALaholic #: 13475 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 325	The only problem with DSA is that their stock folding mechanism does not use a button latch system found on real FNs so it's not as "authentic", the FA stock does have that feature incorporated. But other than that the DSA stock is very well made.

May 17, 2010, 11:20	#6
PASHOOTER Member Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 20032 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northwest PA Posts: 493	I found the quality of my Falcon Para kit to be very good. The only problem I found is the bolt carrier. There was to much metal on top. To work with my DSA scope mount I had to remove some metal from the top. If you use only the Para top cover that comes with the kit you should have no problems. Plus they normally have them in stock.

May 17, 2010, 12:04	#10
preston1026 Go Seminoles! Contributor FALaholic #: 38005 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 1,662	I got my para kit from DSA within the last month and the para bolt carrier was out of spec... I had to send it back to get another one. Finish is very good on the stock.

May 22, 2010, 05:09	#15
nogo Registered FALaholic #: 53334 Join Date: May 2010 Location: NH USA Posts: 1	Falcon Arms para stock i purchased a Falcon para conversion kit the lower recievr looks like a quality made part fit and finish very good same for bolt carrier and para top cover and springs. The para folding stock >( looks bad shows casting slag and marks and the finish looks bad and paint flakes off if you just look too hard at it. The locking lug on my stock broke it was on the FAL 1/2 a day! Going to send it back to falcon to see it they will replace it , did not sound good they said they would look at and determine if was forced if so their call it will not be replaced and i will be SOL! I will let you know how i make out with falcon arms. Then i ordered a DSA stock. To be continued! Last edited by nogo; May 22, 2010 at 05:21.

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