How Authentic Is The DSA Cuban Contract FN FAL Replica Rifle?

[@GunGlutton]

I don’t care how accurate it is. I just want DSA to make more rifles! You can never find any

[@jameszywicki5814]

I live 18 miles from DS Arms as the crow flies. Being able to go there and see all the FN’s on the wall would mostly undoubtedly make the most civilized beast drool 😎. On my long list of things to acquire…

[@Mjdeben]

I have family in McHenry County and I used to go there too. I thought they closed up shop cause of the Protect Illinois Communities Act.

[@jameszywicki5814]

@@Mjdeben not that I’m aware of currently. My buddy and I went there within the last 6 months and bought some of the Indian import M193 5.56 NATO that they’ve been carrying.

[@ezekielking9264]

@@jameszywicki5814 they closed the pro shop recently. very sad.

[@markp4401]

A buddy gave me a couple Cuban cigars about 8 years ago. They didn’t smoke like cigars as I know them. Incredibly smooth.

[@alexander1902]

And all were smokable? I've heard horror stories on their QC.

[@markp4401]

@@alexander1902 there was no bite to them. Almost like smoking steam. Maybe they were fake.

[@ElTejon47901]

Cuban model? Looking for Ana de Armas actually.

[@iwillnotcomply007]

A man of culture.

[@leonardosantuario3346]

My man.

[@ElTejon47901]

@@leonardosantuario3346 I know what I like.

[@landito-no6yp]

el culoroton

[@jordanross2209]

You are exactly right, DSA's tactical guns are cool but there's nothing like a classic. I love the history and pride that comes with a classic FAL it was a gun that was revolutionary at the time chambered in an absolutely perfect round in my opinion. Just wish it didn't cost a buck a shot nowadays lol. Great video and keep up the good work. You're the only one who does in-depth coverage on FALs. I look forward to seeing more and cannot wait until you get a r1, hopefully a Rhodesian. I really would like to see your take on a baby poop camo FN FAL.

[@zachbarnett8226]

I’ve always wanted an FAL with all wood furniture

[@simonerubino52]

Man, you're making me wanna get a second job so I can dip into the FAL Because I feel like I couldn't just have one. Too bad I wasn't wise enough to buy kits back when a common Fella could afford.

[@Deepwatr1]

You are right on the money on the serials. The highest serial I have is a #31,xxx stamped Cuban lower. Those have to be original FN flash hiders. I wish dsa would use the correct bho and carry handle though. They also had non rotating rear sling swivels. First issue had wooden then green polymer non bipod cut handguards. These came with FN / stg58 style carry handles. Good info Misha!

[@misha5670]

Thanks for confirming the serial range, and i suspected an STG style CH would be correct. The Cuban i saw in the past had the 'green' tinte NBC forearm too. I have always liked that look personally.

[@davidschaadt3460]

I had an old Century International Arms FAL, marked."CIA" ,I cantt remember if it was inch or metric. It was a great gun. So sorry i traded it for another gun when i didnt have the cash. Real good program, Misha.

[@eclectic3618]

Great Information Would love to see an FAL, G3, AR10 match up video The big 3 of 7.62 NATO. My favorite is most folks least favorite lol I'm a CETME C/G3 fan. But own all 3. Hope you are well and Blessed. Thank you for all the work you put in posting for us Gun Nerds.

[@misha5670]

I'm quite sure the M14 is most folks least favorite

[@eclectic3618]

@@misha5670 🤣🤣🤣 True!

[@WillScaryForCandy]

What are you talking about? Real Cuban FAL’s were bipod cut

[@mvurquiza]

The cost factor you mention is important on a $500 gun, on these the cost of being faithful copies is minimal compared to the gun price.

[@shawnoandrew]

Mentioning guns in Cuba, I have a VZ52 said to have been at bay of pigs, brought back by a marine. No idea if true but I sure wish we'd get friendly with Cuba and import some surplus from down that way.

[@misha5670]

Probably brought back by a Marine serving in Grenada? Quite a few VZ52 & VZ52/57 trophy rifles came back from that little conflict. Yes, many started off as Cuban before being passed around to various Commie groups in South America.

[@tsuchinokoz5036]

I saw these and realized they never release that g clone they teased awhile ago, figure this must be it!

[@misha5670]

I think the issue was the wood HGs never became available for that G-Series clone.

[@marvincampjr935]

I love this video my dad had one in the early 90s it was all wood heavy and it kicked like a mule but I was young but the thing that got me was the carry handle his was before the Clinton ban though 😂

[@misha5670]

If it was before the Clinton Ban (AWB in 1994), I would guess it was either an Israeli SBL FAL or maybe an early import L1A1 SLR kit build? Of course there are other possibilities but for the early '90s, those would seem the most likely?

[@stevetpa590]

It would be cool to find someone to laser etch the Cuban seal on the receiver…

[@misha5670]

Agreed

[@shawnoandrew]

I like the DAL amd had a couple kits years back but sold em. Drawback for me is 308. I'd rather have a 5.56.

[@AlphonsoFonz]

Arizona response systems has metric none bipod cut hand guards. they’re not surplus, but they look better than L1A1 hand guards.

[@misha5670]

Those HGs were literally found while doing that video. So i quickly tossed 'em on just to get a feel for this rifle w/ NBC handguards.

[@AlphonsoFonz]

@@misha5670 Arizona response systems is the man to talk to on FAL parts or FAL’s in general.

[@jamessenos1396]

Hey Misha … My sincere recommendation is to KEEP this beautiful FAL SA58 Cuban - don’t sell it !!! You’ll regret it and remember that life is short, live each day to its fullest 😉👍🏻

[@kman0146]

I want a Hebrew Hammer but probably missed my chance for that model unless i find a used one.

[@misha5670]

If DSA locates more kits, they will build more rifles.

[@brinsonharris9816]

Those handguards do look like the L1A1s. The only change I’d make is a black polymer stock like my old 50.00 had. So basically I’d have metric L1A1. Metric mags are pricey but they’re out there and worth it. Wouldn’t use a polymer mag on that rifle, though. I’d pay the $ for good steel spares. Edit: I made the comment about the handguard late in the video-has the L1A1 two larger vent holes and no bipod grooves. Earlier it had the metric FAL 3 vent holes & bipod grooves. Just looked at DSA’s website and they show the latter. How’d ya get the L1A1 style? Didn’t see them on DSA’s website. Seriously considering one. $2K is not bad considering what you get.

[@misha5670]

The friend recording the video for me that day found those handguards in his parts room, so i figured I'd put them on to give an idea what this model would look like with NBCs. BTW, if you like poly stocks, checkout DSA's Bolivian 'Cold Warrior' model maybe? The Cuban model does ship with a 20 rd steel mag, not a polymer one. Also DSA has NOS FNH mags. Cost is around $50.

[@chicorodriguez3964]

Cuban cigars bad Cuban FAL's good

[@therideneverends1697]

I wouldn't say bad, just suffering heavily from forbidden fruit syndrome, they seem generally very mild without aggressive or pointed flavor, if your into that, then im sure they are great calls, if you into denser tastes not so much, especially for the effort required to get them

[@misha5670]

Any cigar received as a gift = good cigar

[@chrischiampo7647]

The Fidel Castro Model Misha Gotta Smoke a Cigar When Shooting It 🚬💨💨😶‍🌫️💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@misha5670]

Damn skippy. Then I'd be the Commando from the original C&C. I'll even say while shooting "That was lefthanded!" too

[@chrischiampo7647]

@@misha5670 Lol 😀👍🏼

[@Highpowered12]

Viva Gorditas

[@servicepilot6342]

Viva La Revolution y la memoria de Fidel!