Fn-fal?

[BRLAShooter]

So, I've decided I want to build my first rifle, and I was looking at the AR-15, but I'm now leaning towards the FN-FAL. Where can I find a kit for the FAL?

Any Advice from anyone out there?

Oh, and I'd like it chambered in .308, I think.

Edit:
Sorry if it's in the wrong section, Mods, please relocate.

 

[WHEELER]

this should be in the "rifle" section

 

[#1bambam]

I just shot one that was F/A last saturday. It was sweet.

 

[beauxdog]

Go back to the AR-platform. There is so much more you can do with one. There is nothing wrong with and FN-FAL (own one), but you can do a whole lot more with an AR and the information for them is everywhere. Parts are everywhere and there are so many makers of quality parts. Put it this way Brownells has a catalog just for AR parts and equipment. There are other catalogs for AR parts but none for FALs.

Beauxdog

 

[BRLAShooter]

Go back to the AR-platform. There is so much more you can do with one. There is nothing wrong with and FN-FAL (own one), but you can do a whole lot more with an AR and the information for them is everywhere. Parts are everywhere and there are so many makers of quality parts. Put it this way Brownells has a catalog just for AR parts and equipment. There are other catalogs for AR parts but none for FALs.

Beauxdog

Ideally, I'd like both, lol, so we'll just see how it plays out. I also have no idea what to buy? Do I buy complete Uppers and Lowers and just customize it later? Do I buy the most/least expensive. This is gonna be my first rifle, so I dunno what I'm looking at/for.

 

[kd5hlx]

Check these guys out. they have the best price on part kits I have found. wish I would have found them sooner.
http://www.sarcoinc.com/fnfal.html

 

[kd5hlx]

In a parts kit the only thing missing is the receiver. But I agree with beauxdog, more options on the AR platform. The FN-FAL is a 7.62 Main Battle Rifle. There is alot of info on it out there, but the options for the platform are limited.

 

[BRLAShooter]

Oh, yeah, I completely agree, options abound with the AR.

Now, what is the difference between the Upper and Lower receiver? Do I need to buy both of them to make a full receiver?

 

[kd5hlx]

yup gotta have both. FFL required for the lower receiver, but not the upper, or is it the other way around. There was another post with a link for a complete AR for around $650.00

 

[WHEELER]

on the AR the lower is the FFL item.. on the FAL the upper is the FFL item. You need an upper & lower on both systems.

Both systems will take some special tools to assemble, and the FAL is a bit more challenging as headspace needs to be checked.

 

[Nomad.2nd]

Yep, the Upper is the seralised part...

Like these


http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18871

 

[kd5hlx]

Not the FN, but the AR lower. oops never mind.

 

[CavalryJim]

I have built ARs, AKs, and an FAL and the FAL requires the most knowledge and specialized tools.

Unless you have a friend that can help with headspacing the FAL, go with the AR build.

 

[eganx]

I recently built my first FAL. went together like legos. no problems what so ever. there are people on this board who have the tools and know-how that will help you build your FAL. I LOVE mine, and am planning on building a second. get in on them while you still can, they will never be any cheaper than they are now...