1st time out with DSA imbel

GaryH · May 06, 2011, 14:39

Short trip to try it out. A few issues to start out. Jammed after the 2nd round, got that cleared then had a stovebolt. Closed the gas port a bunch and that helped. Still had the bolt not fully close a few times after a shot. I think alot had to do with it being fresh because it seemed to get better. Might have been the mags too. Shot 60 rounds of DAG through it before we headed out. GF and a friend put some rounds through it as well as her glock and a friends 10/22. Started getting toasty se we headed home. Next time I'll try tweaking it more. Good times :-)

Illurian00 · May 06, 2011, 15:04

FWIW,,,don't spare the lube......

DSARMS_REP · May 06, 2011, 15:05

They are tight when new. If we see springs, extractors or whatever is worn too much we don't use them. With the Imbels and STGs just like with a kit build sometimes a spring may or may not have to be replaced after all its a kit build. I would attribute at this point to a new receiver with tight rails, but keep us updated. I shoot a 21" DSA Imbel all the time I got one 3 months ago, I'm a huge fan of the 21" full velocity FAL. I started with a 21" in 1989 so I'm a little partial.

nawck · May 06, 2011, 18:05

I am just surprised no one has made a big deal of holding onto the magazine....

RC51_Texas · May 06, 2011, 18:52

Quote:

Originally posted by Illurian00
FWIW,,,don't spare the lube......

Agreed. No such thing as too much lube on a new FAL. Make sure you run it plenty wet for the first 500 or so rounds ... My 2 cents ...

**sandnyerface** · May 06, 2011, 22:39

Were you at Rio Salado range in AZ? Looks like it to me. I shoot there all the time.

AZ Dave · May 06, 2011, 22:47

I've been wringing out a couple newly built FAL's as well. They settle in after awhile. Lube em up...

GaryH · May 07, 2011, 08:44

Quote:

Originally posted by sandnyerface
Were you at Rio Salado range in AZ? Looks like it to me. I shoot there all the time.

Yeah :-)
I was suprised that there was quite a few people there.

And I wasnt really holding onto the mag, just resting my hand there. The GF likes her glock 26 better LOL. I figured the problems were because it isnt broken in yet

**sandnyerface** · May 07, 2011, 10:17

Quote:

Originally posted by GaryH

Yeah :-)
I was suprised that there was quite a few people there.

And I wasnt really holding onto the mag, just resting my hand there. The GF likes her glock 26 better LOL. I figured the problems were because it isnt broken in yet

The place is always packed, even on weekdays. I was a member there for over 15 years when I was at the range 2-3 times a week. When ammo became scarce and expensive, I didn't renew because my shooting was cut back to about once a month. Cheaper for me just to pay per day. Another plus is it only takes me fifteen minutes to get there.

I've had my DSA STG for a couple of years now. I read somewhere ( I can't remember where) to rack the charging handle a few hundred times to loosen it up. I did it while watching TV one night. I don't know if that really made any difference but I 've had virtually no problems with my FAL.

May 06, 2011, 14:39	#1
GaryH Registered FALaholic #: 62156 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chandler Az Posts: 243	1st time out with DSA imbel Short trip to try it out. A few issues to start out. Jammed after the 2nd round, got that cleared then had a stovebolt. Closed the gas port a bunch and that helped. Still had the bolt not fully close a few times after a shot. I think alot had to do with it being fresh because it seemed to get better. Might have been the mags too. Shot 60 rounds of DAG through it before we headed out. GF and a friend put some rounds through it as well as her glock and a friends 10/22. Started getting toasty se we headed home. Next time I'll try tweaking it more. Good times :-)

May 06, 2011, 15:05	#3
DSARMS_REP Registered FALaholic #: 63362 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: lake barrington IL Posts: 200	They are tight when new. If we see springs, extractors or whatever is worn too much we don't use them. With the Imbels and STGs just like with a kit build sometimes a spring may or may not have to be replaced after all its a kit build. I would attribute at this point to a new receiver with tight rails, but keep us updated. I shoot a 21" DSA Imbel all the time I got one 3 months ago, I'm a huge fan of the 21" full velocity FAL. I started with a 21" in 1989 so I'm a little partial. __________________ DSArms Rep please contact with questions

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May 06, 2011, 15:04	#2
Illurian00 Registered FALaholic #: 28599 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,413	FWIW,,,don't spare the lube......

May 06, 2011, 18:05	#4
nawck Registered FALaholic #: 43340 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Saint Paul MN Posts: 1,443	I am just surprised no one has made a big deal of holding onto the magazine....

May 06, 2011, 22:39	#6
sandnyerface Member Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 43184 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Burpelson AFB Posts: 267	Were you at Rio Salado range in AZ? Looks like it to me. I shoot there all the time.

May 06, 2011, 22:47	#7
AZ Dave Registered FALaholic #: 7882 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: az Posts: 883	I've been wringing out a couple newly built FAL's as well. They settle in after awhile. Lube em up...