Quote Originally Posted by jerrymrc View Post
As said lots of info on the Falfiles. If you decide to build yourself I have the tools and have helped about 25 guys build there own. You can still build one for $900 or less. I know it is not like the old days when you could build one for $300.

If you are not inclined to build one there are many nice guns available for sale on the files and if you get one from an established member you will know that it will be sorted out. I have seen many DSA's that have issues right out of the box.

We also have Fal Fest the end of may/first of june down at the whittington center in Raton. I am the match director for the event.

Listen to Jerry- The man KNOWS FALs!

That is my understanding as well, that the SA-58 is completely new whereas the STG-58 is a typical mix of both surp and new components.
Uhmmm-not really.
They both are a hodgepodge of new and used parts.
The STG is the Belgian version (The original). You will get a new US reciever, HTS set, barrel, gas piston and p grip typically on either model.
The SA58 is a bastardization of the Rhodesian FAL. The true Rhodie has a 1" longer buttstock to accomodate lanky Swahilis.
To the best of my knowledge nobody builds a reproduction steel lower reciever or bolt carrier/bolt not to mention gas blocks, sights and bipods.
I believe DSA builds an aluminum Para lower but they are pricey.