DSA FAL SA58 Tactical Para

[lewis11777]

Anyone have first hand experience with one of these, just curious about accuracy, reliability etc?


http://www.armslist.com/posts/51016...or-sale--fal-sa58-tactical-para---never-fired

 

[mouthpiece]

I have the standard(non Para) and reliability is excellent.
I've never been real fond of the para, seing as I extend a folding stock to shoot anyways.
Accuracy with just about any fal is at best a 2" 5 shot 100yd gun,
Most average around 3"-4"
If the serial number is DSxxxxx then $1600 is not too far off, i'd prib offer $1450
If serial number is DSAxxxxx then I would offer around $1250

 

[YukonGlocker]

I had a standard model also. Great battle rifle. Wish I'd never sold it.

 

[Fyrtwuck]

I also had a standard model. Very reliable. Not match grade accuracy, but I could always hit what I was shooting at. Only reason I sold it was the expense of the ammo.

 

[lewis11777]

I have pretty much read the same in other forums, that reliability is excellent and accuracy is good for the battlefield but not for match shooting. All in all probably much like my Arsenal AK except with a lot more punch. Thanks for the feedback, I will ask that seller about the serial number.

 

[Fyrtwuck]

Remember that it was meant to be a battle rifle, not a match rifle. If you're looking for a match grade 308, look at the M1a National Match.

 

[lewis11777]

Before reading up I was thinking FAL's would be on par with AR-10's as far as accuracy but I guess not. I'm more inclined toward an AR-10 than M1a. I think you can find AR-10's that are much lighter.

 

[zghorner]

I sold off all my FALs after I bought a SCAR 17. Way lighter, hate the rock n lock mags, more accurate, and FALs are getting more and more expensive. If you look around a used 17 can be had for right around $2k. The FAL is an excellent weapon and I will always love them but they are just commanding more money than I think they are worth.

 

[lewis11777]

I sold off all my FALs after I bought a SCAR 17. Way lighter, hate the rock n lock mags, more accurate, and FALs are getting more and more expensive. If you look around a used 17 can be had for right around $2k. The FAL is an excellent weapon and I will always love them but they are just commanding more money than I think they are worth.

i've never been real big on the SCAR but those are probably great rifles just not my personal preference.

 

[YukonGlocker]

Even though I love the FAL, the SCAR has so much more to like. For starters, it's much lighter, and much more accurate.