Canadian build photo thread

[nrp3]

I guess I'll be on the look out for one of these.

 

[eagle54]

Canadian gas regulator with a gas slot and no gas slot.

Gas regulators Canadian..
# 12 regulator has gas slot.
# 11 regulator has gas slot
# 11 regulator has NO gas slot
Look at the spacing and location of the numbers on each regulator..you will then be able to see how the # 12 was added.

 

[eagle54]

On the #12 regulator there is only one space between the 12 and 0
#12 regulator 0[]12
#11 regulator 0[][]12

 

[nrp3]

So, there is more than one correct version of this, one being the one marked with the 12, mine and something else? I take that your page came from a Canadian Armorers book?

 

[eagle54]

Yes the one without the slot marked #11 is correct and the one with the slot #11 - like yours are both correct.. and the #12 are all correct..info i had found years ago from the page out of the armorers manual.

 

[nrp3]

Thanks for clearing that up.

 

[eagle54]

My collection of Canadian Gas Regulators..

 

[eagle54]

Thanks for clearing that up.

Your Welcome

 

[nrp3]

You have some hard to find stuff there. I thought I did pretty well to get to the point I did with mine, checking as many of the Canadian boxes as I could.

 

[OLDMANPBK]

My collection of Canadian Gas Regulators..

So is the Canadian slotted #11 the same as the Australian?

 

[eagle54]

Yes, the Canadian C1A1 gas regulator (#11 setting refers to the maximum opening) is mechanically and dimensionally interchangeable with the Australian L1A1 gas regulator. Both are "inch pattern" FAL components, designed for interchangeability within Commonwealth militaries.
The C1A1 and L1A1 rifles were developed under a Commonwealth agreement that mandated the interchangeability of major assemblies and components, despite minor manufacturing differences and the use of British imperial units in their production.
While minor cosmetic variations or different materials (e.g., specific types of wood furniture or finish details) might exist between Canadian and Australian parts, the critical mechanical dimensions, including the gas system components like the regulator, were designed to be compatible across the British, Australian, and Canadian variants.
Therefore, a slotted #11 gas regulator from a Canadian C1A1 can be used on an Australian L1A1 (which also uses a #11 setting on its regulator to indicate the fully open position for the gas port) and function correctly.

 

[OLDMANPBK]

Yes, the Canadian C1A1 gas regulator (#11 setting refers to the maximum opening) is mechanically and dimensionally interchangeable with the Australian L1A1 gas regulator. Both are "inch pattern" FAL components, designed for interchangeability within Commonwealth militaries.
The C1A1 and L1A1 rifles were developed under a Commonwealth agreement that mandated the interchangeability of major assemblies and components, despite minor manufacturing differences and the use of British imperial units in their production.
While minor cosmetic variations or different materials (e.g., specific types of wood furniture or finish details) might exist between Canadian and Australian parts, the critical mechanical dimensions, including the gas system components like the regulator, were designed to be compatible across the British, Australian, and Canadian variants.
Therefore, a slotted #11 gas regulator from a Canadian C1A1 can be used on an Australian L1A1 (which also uses a #11 setting on its regulator to indicate the fully open position for the gas port) and function correctly.

Thanks. I have a regulator that I bought from one of our Canadian members that is basically identical to an Australian regulator and was wondering about any subtle differences.

 

[eagle54]

All the Canadian regulators i have were also purchased from Canada back in the day..

 

[Armsdad]

Wish I knew sombody in canada. They still sell parts at auctions there but they won't ship to USA. Even stupid little stuff like regulators. I'm not sure why not. I understand receivers n guns gotta be imported but why would small parts be regulated like that ? Or maybe they just playing it safe.

 

[The Chief]

Wish I knew sombody in canada. They still sell parts at auctions there but they won't ship to USA. Even stupid little stuff like regulators. I'm not sure why not. I understand receivers n guns gotta be imported but why would small parts be regulated like that ? Or maybe they just playing it safe.

Imagine California... but it's a whole country, way colder, and even stupider rules...

 

[HABIT]

I am jealous of your second amendment...

 

[HABIT]

The Canadian C1 and C1A1 rifles used an 11-position gas regulator marked up to 11, which is commonly referred to as the #12 regulator setting.
The C1A1 is an inch-pattern variant of the FN FAL rifle and the gas regulator is a key distinguishing feature from other metric-pattern FALs. The various settings allowed the gas system to be finely tuned based on ammunition type and fouling conditions.

• The standard setting for normal firing conditions was typically lower on the regulator (e.g., around 4 or 5), which utilized most of the gas for the operating mechanism.
• The "12" position effectively vents all or nearly all gas out of the system, preventing the rifle from cycling and turning it into a straight-pull, single-shot weapon. This setting was often used for grenade launching or specific match shooting to eliminate action movement that could affect accuracy.

We were taught to reverse the gas plug when firing grenades... (Canadian here).
Not sure if it is written in any book.
I am curious to know what the original design intent was.

 

[Abominog]

We were taught to reverse the gas plug when firing grenades... (Canadian here).
Not sure if it is written in any book.
I am curious to know what the original design intent was.

the gas plug is the SOP for grenades. Your point brings up a good question, why even have a setting that trends toward, but does not eliminate, gas flow?

 

[Headhunter11]

Still need a stripped lower and possibly a bolt.

 

[Headhunter11]

UPDATE: Got a legit Canuk lower courtesy of another member, along with selector,PG,Mag, and take down lever…still working on a potential deal for a real Canuk bolt as well.

 

[Armsdad]

Still working on mine. Gonna try n clone the whole receiver. With the thumb cut for the stripper clip n all..

 

[Armsdad]

If I do this on an inch cut receiver, with the stripper clip cover and put the thumb notch. Is it wrong if I have a regular gas block? I don't have the removable sight ear gas block.

 

[Headhunter11]

If I do this on an inch cut receiver, with the stripper clip cover and put the thumb notch. Is it wrong if I have a regular gas block? I don't have the removable sight ear gas block.

Regular is fine, think only the last production ones had the removable ears gas blocks…

 

[Headhunter11]

Another update, got a large amount parts from the Far North...its now easier to say whats not Canadian on this thing...receiver, barrel, gas block, locking catch retaining pin, retaining lever screw, and the tang screw. Everything else I was able to source true Canadian including complete bolt...the final piece is gonne be sending the receiver to Mark @ARS for the thumb cut and mag well cut.

 

[BriarJumper]

I think I have a partial cleaning kit in my spares, I know I have a spare NOS cleaning kit pouch if ya need one. Just PM me if interested and I’ll dig em up and see exactly what I do have