ARE DSARMS FALS ANY GOOD?

[@dangvorbei5304]

This is why its a great idea to keep a stash of common replacement parts for things that routinely break, like extractors. Firing pins, too.

[@thefalguy9848]

Agreed. Goes for any weapon platform!

[@bonsaw57]

Soooooo what do you buy for an Ak? Another shooter? lolol

[@dangvorbei5304]

@@bonsaw57 same exact stuff. AKs break, too. If you have a Century or something with cast / MIM parts, buy two or three and know how to replace them. For ARs, get extractors and pins.

[@thefalguy9848]

@@bonsaw57 spare bolt and bolt carrier. Some minor parts for trigger/ bolt internals, including firing pin. AK is cool, not gonna lie. However, MOA wise the FAL beats the AK by far.

[@nikik5567]

Yup. Any really used weapon I have, I stash *at least* one replacement of every small part.

[@stickfighter1038]

Glad that DSA still make FALs.

[@thefalguy9848]

So am I...!

[@stevegillespie6424]

In Illinois of all places too.

[@nikik5567]

@@stevegillespie6424that kills me every time I think about it. Anti gun Illinois is home to the one company making FALs, the right arm of the free world.

[@TheFirstVonGunther]

Ive been running my 21 inch in several configurations over the past 6 years, and probably 6k rounds. Does everything I want it to!

[@thefalguy9848]

Awesome

[@tawm86]

Have had an StG.58 for many years now. A local guy and his son built it as part of a lot of 20+ matching parts kits with Steyr barrels, but they needed DSA to time the barrel, which they did do but the barrel's rotation is such that muzzle devices are noticeably "off." Still delivers 1 1/2 - 2 3/4" groups at 200 yards with the purpose-made surplus Austrian ammo I primarily used. Surprisingly svelte and handy for such a long rifle.

[@cadian122]

I appreciate that you had the confidence and honesty to go through any issues you had.. and i love that all your FALs are different and unique ... the FAL is the best rifle in the 50s and 60s and into the mid 70s

[@fourthhorseman4531]

I got my first FAL earlier this year, a DSA 16" para FAL and so far it's been great! I grew up loving FN FALs and HK G3s and I'm thrilled to finally own American-made versions of both, DSA FAL and two PTR 91s. I waited a long time for them but now I'm in (clone) NATO battle rifle heaven! 🤗 Really enjoy your videos, man. Keep 'em coming!

[@thefalguy9848]

Awesome, glad to hear you like it. The 16" Para is such a versatile rifle and always a banger.

[@user-do1fq8oy9c]

My 1st FAL was a Century Arms. My son still has it. My current FAL is a Springfield Armory SA4800. My dream FAL is that sexy congo para with the sweet forearm you used in your videos!

[@thefalguy9848]

Yeah, I too wish DSA would make the picatinny rail again!

[@pneumaticman5927]

I’ve heard those Springfield versions are shooters. What’s been your experience, if you don’t mind me asking.

[@user-do1fq8oy9c]

@@pneumaticman5927 i don't shoot it much. But the Century is one helluva banger!!

[@robertdietrich6599]

I have a 18” para and it’s pretty much always had ejection and feeding issues. Got some DSA metal mags to help it but it didn’t do much. So I sent my rifle back to DSA free of charge and they put a new carrier and bolt in it. Will be testing it soon

[@thefalguy9848]

Keep us posted! I hope they fixed the issue

[@therightarmofthefreeworld4579]

Yes happy to hear dsa keeping the fal alive.

[@thefalguy9848]

We all are 🫡

[@michaeldelrossi8263]

Always enjoy your videos. Looking forward to your accuracy video

[@thefalguy9848]

Coming soon!

[@LordSnackx]

I just bought a 21 inch FAL and I’m so excited when it comes in 100% going to paint it like most other rifles I own

[@thefalguy9848]

Awesome, hope you enjoy it. Let me know how it turns out

[@rustyshaklefurd4700]

My dsa ran like trash from the factory, took some tuning and polish work on the extractor and feed ramp, runs perfect now

[@bhoward9378]

Thanks for the perspective. My 2020 battle rifle purchase was a PTR91. I love it. But I need a FAL for my collection and I'm very close to deciding on the SA58 21 inch barrel.

[@thefalguy9848]

You cannot go wrong with an FAL. If I were you I'd eother go with the classic 21" or the 16" Para FAL. Both are fantastic firearms and can do a lot in their respective fields

[@bhoward9378]

@@thefalguy9848 I'm going for the 21". We'll see what the future holds after that!

[@BooDamnHoo]

I have a DSA 16" preban carbine. It has never failed me. No stoppages, no failures. I do keep spare parts just in case but haven't had to use them. I'm considering building a para type using DSA parts and, years ago, built a long barrel DSA FAL as a DSR. Ended up selling it but it worked reliably too. I just didn't need or want a long barrel version. The 16" FAL is all shock and awe. Hard hitting 308 and shockingly loud. Definitely guaranteed to stun anyone in close quarters. Best part to replace on a DSA is the handgrip. Replace the classic FAL handgrip with the SAW handgrip from DSA. Very nice and comfortable. If you want to check out customized FALs, look at Vandenberg Guns out of Texas. He makes unique FALs in multiple calibers.

[@thefalguy9848]

Thanks for the info on Vandenberg. I have to look into their muzzle brakes for sure. Yes, the 16" Para is a hard hitter and loud. But who cares, suppress it or wear ear pro :-) . I got my OSW suppressed and it's very quiet now, considering the 308 platform. Awesome to hear that your DSA runs. And yes, the SAW style grip is a big improvement, need to get that one on my 16" Para.

[@eltenda]

I had a little issue with mine but the customer service was flawless😊

[@pattyb6003]

A 6.5 FAL carbine with folding buttstock is my dream pew pew. Sadly, as an Australia, I will have to settle for a potato peeler... ... if I can manage to get my licence for one that is.

[@deadmeat8754]

I keep praying for Australia to finally evolve in to a proper republic with a government limiting constitution that enshrines basic liberties like freedom of speech and opinion, the right to assembly and redress, the right to own and bear arms and self-defense, privacy and protection of personal information.

[@revvyishonisd5027]

I have a 16 jungle warrior para from the first batch when they were introduced and love it

[@captainsaffa4673]

Quality👌🏼 as always

[@homeroraymundo5188]

I learn combat with the FAL, but lately I had to use a 5.56, and it’s a big difference on handling the new one, very light weight and easy to maneuver and yes, you can 💀 with the 5 too. But FAL is my first choice.

[@thefalguy9848]

the 7.62 FAL is awesome, no doubt. If properly upgraded it is still a very viable platform but in its stock configuration with no aftermarket accessories it would not be my first choice of weapon

[@skanteroar]

I picked up an sa58 16 inch about 4 years ago. Got a couple thousand rounds through it and haven’t had issues. Eats whatever I put through it

[@thefalguy9848]

Awesome!

[@Swampytheroot]

I have the same 3. The 16 and 12 are my preferred simply because I don't have the space for the 21 to be advantageous in any way

[@thefalguy9848]

The 21" are more for collecting status. And as a DMR. More to follow on that topic soon.

[@WardDorrity]

I have an StG 58 kit built on a DSA receiver. It's been flawless after thousands of rounds. Tack driver, too.

[@thefalguy9848]

Awesome, good to hear!

[@WardDorrity]

@@thefalguy9848 I think that build quality has a great deal to do with it. I had a FAL O Congo that I got from the now defunct Hesse Arms a while back. Decent parts, but a monumentally crappy build. Took quite a bit of work to get it right, then I sold it.

[@DowntownDeuce2]

That thing looks GREAT!

[@mcinteer19]

7:43 BREN mag springs don’t “wear out.” The BREN is designed to feed upside down, so the spring doesn’t need to push the cartilages up, gravity assists.

[@thefalguy9848]

This type of Bren mag does. It was converted from the factory to fit metric FALs and has a dofferemt spring in it. I should have specified that in the video.

[@RonDevito]

On different video (the one about the BRS stock), I complained about bolt-over-base malfunctions with my PARA. I got the RMA number and it goes back tomorrow. I'm also having it fit with a standard PARA stock and a standard knob charging handle (the folding one is very hard on the hand), and also having DSA do a trigger job on it. We'll see what happens.

[@thefalguy9848]

Oh sweet. Let me know how the upgraded rifle will perform! Yeah that other video got taken down, thanks to YT.

[@dannysmith9217]

I've got 2 of them. The first one is an Imbel Full size with top carry and nippy. The second one is A DSARMS FN-FAL 18" Para Congo with extended everything 😊😊 top handle and bipod. Can't say enough about both of them 😉

[@thefalguy9848]

awesome, glad you like yours! 18" Para is an interesting concept, I have to look into that!

[@OuvingersSkiet7]

Great setups! If I can get the funds one day I would set the standerd R1 up as a dmr with a scope, the para wth the standerd folding stock and an ACOG and the OSW with the Eotech.

[@thefalguy9848]

Good choice!

[@jessemorrow1829]

I like 18" barrels the most. 16" are loud.

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

Have had my DSA Bush Warrior for 3 years now, no complaints with the rifle itself and it's performance, it eats any ammo you feed it, very reliable, accuracy is good too. Definitely need to get some spare parts for it, but it runs like a champ!!! Good stuff bru!!!

[@thefalguy9848]

awesome! Hope it will keep on running!

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

@@thefalguy9848 Oh yeah its great!!!

[@-johnnyr-]

Mine have been great! No issues.

[@Ideo7Z]

DSA was good when they were still making them from imported parts kits. Once they started to make their own parts is when reliability issues started being reported. It's like when Spingfield Armory ran out of G.I. surplus parts and started making their own with castings to keep costs down and quality suffered. Like domestic AK's, this is a learning curve tnat companies are going to have to spend a lot of time trying to over come.

[@thefalguy9848]

I agree. Initially, their parts and quality control was bad. But over the years DSA did improve and so far, I cannot complain with the rifles I got

[@andyeighttre]

And it makes no sense as they make great AR parts and are a milspec contractor for BCG’s and 50 can barrels. Gotta be a process issue, and or rushed the process.

[@deadmeat8754]

That's a load of bull poop. Here's a well earned 💩 for your lazy analysis.

[@user-zs1fr7im6l]

Hopefully they have fixed all the problems ! FUN TIMES AHEAD !

[@thefalguy9848]

Looks like it to me.

[@stormlakebobcat9058]

Local gun store recommended the Dsa Bolivia contract model over the ptr 91 or similar. Wish i took his advice.

[@charleshetrick3152]

Yeah nah, see now I’m more curious about your reloading exercise and process. Or are FALs particularly damaging to brass or do they have loose chambers? I have a three AR10’s and have reloaded for almost twenty yrs. I have brass that’s been reloaded at least twenty times. The cases have never ripped in half when failing. I really would love to know more.

[@quadrono5714]

I wish they would do a commonwealth (L1A1) pattern.with coachwood furniture.

[@CarlosMartinez-xp5tx]

Hola spy de argentina y como sabras somos fanaticos del fal asi que siermpre miro tus videos son geniales gracias por compartirlos saludos!!

[@dangvorbei5304]

I wish we could get FM rifles in the US again. Argentina made some really slick FALs.

[@thefalguy9848]

Thank you for the support from Argentina. I always enjoy seeing the FAL in service with your armed forces. A testament for the durability and accuracy of the rifle!

[@donovan007007]

They’re great!

[@thefalguy9848]

I agree, mine so far have always impressed me

[@armedreptile7889]

Sounds like you've had good luck with them. Props for getting good round counts on them hard to do with the cost of 308

[@burgercustomcanes8540]

Mine arrives next week

[@thefalguy9848]

Enjoy!

[@sten1939]

I bought a DSA paratrooper 20 years ago. Biggest disappointment of any gun I ever bought. The bolt stop fell out after 300 rounds. The back top corner of the receiver where the hinge is located makes contact with my safety glasses. Of course that just probably means that the length of the stock is in correct for me. The gun did feed and fire every round I ever gave it. But the cost of over 1500 dollars 20 years ago and having parts fall off of it put a bad taste in my mouth so I sold the gun and stuck with my old century arms R1A1 FAL which works just as well and only cost me 399 dollars but of course that was almost 29 years ago.

[@thefalguy9848]

A lot of things have changed at DSA in the past 20 years. Same way quality at other manufacturers has increased. Did you ever send it in to DSA to have the rifle fixed/ looked at? I would not touch a FAL/ L1A1 imported/ partially made by Century.

[@sten1939]

@@thefalguy9848 the main point I had was the price of the product. When I had to pay that price point I don’t feel that I should have to worry about parts falling off the gun so early in it life. The century arm has worked for over 29 years and with such a low price point I would expect problems but have not had any. I do agree thing can change over time that’s why I made sure to mention the time frame.

[@deadmeat8754]

😀👍

[@joaojorge2131]

What do you think of the Brazilian rifle "based" on the FAL 556, IA2 556 and 762?

[@austinbel4557]

I have been thinking about a 12 or 13 inch OSW and trying to find a review of them is almost impossible. You might have made the decision for me lol

[@thefalguy9848]

Hell yeah. I did a few reviews on my OSW and will do another one in a few weeks. Hoping to hit 2,700ish rounds through it, with at least 500 suppressed.

[@TheNightrider88]

Any experience with rifles built by Arizona Response Systems?

[@fearthereaper8e]

Probably the best fals available.

[@htdang6075]

I have a Congo from ARS built via IMBEL parts and STG58 parts. It’s a sweet mamajama.

[@NobodyAtAll56]

I’ve seen reports that people have had issues with parts breakages on ds arms rifles that had both the para stock and railed dust cover, like there was an issue with that particular combination of accessories

[@thefalguy9848]

I have not heard of that issue. I got 4 FALs with railed dust covers, 3 have folding stocks and I have not experienced any issues with them.

[@captainhowdy1116]

I've had their 16in IBC for almost 5 years now and haven't had any issues. Had it cerakoted in baby poop and now the trigger sometimes sticks instead of resetting. Not a DSA problem, but I need to get it figured out.

[@thefalguy9848]

Oh nice! Hope the trigger issues go away with more use

[@wildcat8598]

I wish I could get my hands on a modernized FAL with a full pic rail and mlok or quad rail handguard. I can’t imagine why any manufacturers would make any rifle without a full length pic rail and handguard with either Mlok or quad rail?

[@thefalguy9848]

DSA makes full-length MLOK rails for the FAL. So das VLTOR

[@johncheatham6616]

Had two paratroopers , top notch performance.

[@thefalguy9848]

Awesome, good to hear!

[@Apoc_Bone_Daddy]

I really wish I wasn't so stupid to the point where I missed out on that delicious 16" Imbel Para 😭😭😭😭😭

[@tuliostephanini5374]

IMBEL is the best.

[@MotoMikey98]

Im in south africa, what would you recommend for me should i get a R 1 with the full stock or the R2 FAL (para)? I always wanted a para but im afraid there is no parts in huge quantity or should i just get a r4 or r5?

[@thefalguy9848]

I would buy a R1 Para. The R2 is the G3.

[@rohanharmse4874]

Can you do the same for the LM series, I believe you have the LM6 and an updated LM5. Would be very interesting to campare them with the ar15 as a regular-every-day-shtf weapon

[@thefalguy9848]

Yes, that is planned.

[@user-jr2ue9nu6y]

RIP Oom

[@a1phamalestud]

I need a fal for my g3

[@702flyguy]

Im planning to buy my first FAL, which one do you recommend?

[@thefalguy9848]

Either go with the classic 21" FAL or the 16" Para. Both are fantastic firearms and are classics.

[@ArmoredCore5000]

Is that a scar 17 mag on the second FAL rifle in the video?

[@thefalguy9848]

No, metric FAL mag with a DSA floorplate

[@htdang6075]

@@thefalguy9848SCAR-H mags are FAL mags without the front and rear locking lugs, and the mag catch hole cut on the side of the mag well. For a while back in 2000s, when SCAR-H mags were unobtainable, people modified FAL mags by trimming off the locking lugs and add the mag catch hole.

[@thefalguy9848]

@@htdang6075 I also remember seeing a guy modifying a SCAR mag to work with an FAL. I have to try that!

[@Robin6512]

What Polly mag is that?

[@thefalguy9848]

DSArms polymer mag

[@Daniel-mw2lf]

Man can I ask the name of your uncle if possible.R I P to your uncle man❤

[@jon1801]

Nice colour scheme, brings back memories. Sorry about your uncle, all Saints rock.

[@thefalguy9848]

Life happens, appreciate the words. His memory and his deeds will not be forgotten. And yes, the camo scheme is a classic one.

[@rockerdude8000]

I wish they would used a forged receiver and actually had steel magazines

[@thefalguy9848]

believe it or not DSA has forged receivers. And they got steel mags in stock right now.

[@LuckyLucan]

Why are you not the fal DSA guy ? Cant understand! You are the Gun Jesus of the FAL mate.. here in uk i used to own a L1A1 but they were banned to make us more safe😮

[@jasoncornell1579]

Yeah it wasn't for ur safety

[@alanmcnew5376]

DSA FALs only are able to use DSA magazines I’ve noticed. Surplus don’t seem to feed right. And when I use dsa mags in my Imbel FAL they don’t work either. Had to modify them to work. All surplus work in my Imbel. Other than that they seem to be pretty decent.

[@thefalguy9848]

I have not had that issue. I run a wide variety of surplus mags, mostly South Africans and Austrians, and they run like a charm. Cannot complain about it.

[@alanmcnew5376]

Well I have had said issues. Im not the only one that has either.

[@deadmeat8754]

Malarkey. I've never experienced that in either case over thousands of rounds through DSA clones, assorted FrankenFALs and a legit Browning FN FAL pre-ban import owned by a local range member.

[@McJerkenstien]

I had an sa58 16". Was not good. Had to return to the factory twice would not cycle reliably.

[@thefalguy9848]

Did they fix it?

[@McJerkenstien]

@@thefalguy9848the second time yes but I sold it shortly after it came back from the factory. I didn't consider it a reliable rifle any longer.

[@joesephkingston1621]

15 years ago DSA was using rusted surplus internals and told you to deal with it when you complained. I stayed away from them and now have an Imbel and a SAR 4800 Match, German G1 and Moses mags.

[@thefalguy9848]

Well, stuff changed since "15 years ago"...

[@Flakjack308]

My guy just called me poor in Africaans

[@ballisticintegrity9741]

I’ve had no problems with my DSArms FAL.

[@thefalguy9848]

Awesome, glad to hear

[@plutodestroyer12]

one day….. one day. between a g3 and fal i am torn

[@thefalguy9848]

FAL all the way. Way cooler than a G3. And more aftermarket products - except when it comes to mags

[@TwinklesTheChinchilla]

Properly made G3 pattern rifles are considered more robust, (they're one of the few guns that can be found soldiering on next to ancient AKs), PTRs are quite economical, and the mags are far more common and cheap. They also have great sights and shoot well. That said, they are a nightmare to clean, and nowhere near as user friendly as the FAL. People who think the AR platform gets dirty have never had to detail a roller delayed weapon. And being someone who cleans after every range session or hunting trip, I keep the hard to clean rifles in the locker. Still, they're both excellent in their own right. But if it were me, I'd lean towards a FAL Para or OSW, if only because I know I'd stop using the G3 pattern: their actions just suck so much filth back into the receiver.

[@rickoshea8138]

Your English accent does not sound Southern African, but your Afrikaans suggests you might have grown up in SWA. I preferred the R1 to the R4 during my diensplig. Also moved halfway around the world and would like an FAL. But my state won't let me have an un-knackered version, so I went with an M1A.

[@thefalguy9848]

Yes, Namibian background to some extent. I'm sorry you had to go with the inferior M1A. Not a good weapon in my opinion.

[@rickoshea8138]

@@thefalguy9848 My attraction to the M14 platform is because it is effectively a mag fed Garand. But the M14 platform uses the stock as a structural member, and if the action does not fit just right, and with constant tension in the right places, the M14s and their clones tend to shoot rather large groups. Yes, there are bedded stock target models straight from the factory. The user manual advised not to remove the action from the stock, or the bedding will go loose. But, to clean the action, you need to remove the action from the stock. I would prefer the FAL, but I move to another state, I simply won't have one. Na 30 jaar in die VSA dink ek my aksent het ook verander. Mense het gedink ek is van Australië toe ek eers hier geland het. Na 4 jaar dink hulle ek is van Swede. Nou dink meeste mense ek is van Engeland. My naam op YT betweken opslagkoel, soos in, "redirect" of "misdirection". Nie my regte naam nie. So, interessant dat jy nie jou naam bebruik nie. Maar, ek net vandag jou kannal ontdek, so miskien is ek verkeerd.

[@dividedbyzerotx]

I originally bought my 18" para from DSA around 2012. It was an abject POS. The magazine seat/shelf/whatever in the front of the mag well was comically out of spec and caused a huge amount of bolt-over-base failures. Additionally, the gas system was wildly out of spec and it was shitting an absurd amount of gas. To top it all off the SEAR was kinda fucked and when combined with it's out-of-spec gas system caused multiple string fires. Feed ramps were razor sharp and would slice through the neck of cartridges where they would then get hung up. So overall mine was absolutely terrible. I had to send it off to Arizona Response Systems (Gunplumber) to get it disconfuckulated. IDK where DSA is at right now but they got into the FAL game by purchasing some really clapped out second-hand Steyr tooling which caused a ton of QA issues. After getting the rifle back from Arizona Response Systems it's been perfect. I've got well over 10k rounds through it with nary an issue and I barely ever clean the thing.

[@pyeitme508]

Welp DS Arms got selective fire variants so maybe?

[@bonsaw57]

Call me a hater but I like the g3 platform more…….

[@thefalguy9848]

Yeah, that's pretty much what you are... lol, jokes aside the G3 is a neat platform as well.

[@tomollie]

Depends who in the shop assembles the rifle. They have good gunsmiths then they have cranky old alcoholic ones hat don't show up to work

[@thefalguy9848]

Yeah I doubt that but okay. Thanks for the valuabe comment I guess

[@tomollie]

@@thefalguy9848 breh you don’t even know what the DS stands for in DSArms idc what you doubt you just a reviewer

[@thefalguy9848]

Yeah sure. You are right, you know exactly what I know about DSA and their products. Lol. Go hate somewhere else

[@stevenpuckett5990]

No it has a cast receiver .

[@thefalguy9848]

They have forged receivers. Believe it or not...

[@stevenpuckett5990]

@@thefalguy9848 on which models

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

@@thefalguy9848most of them are cast.