EonDresari
Curio & Relic
Hello all, I recently decided to expand my collection into the 7.62x51 area. So of course the FAL, G3, M14 question came up in my head with the end answer being:
I'll eventually get examples of all 3.
But I decided I want a FAL first and I've realized I'm very late to the parts kit party. (I realize they're not as available as they used to be)
In browsing everything I've kind of fallen for the Inch pattern, L1A1 SLR rifles.
A few questions about building/having them built:
1. I notice many really like the Metric patterned rifles, are the Inch pattern any more difficult to put together?
2. I know the basic differences between Inch and Metric designs, but can the open eared Inch sight protectors be put on a Metric somehow (the more light the better)
3. If I somehow manage to get a decent Inch L1A1 parts kit, I noticed most have a receiver with buttstock with them,(I've no idea if they're original or not) can you use that receiver or do you need to get a US made one? If so does anyone make US Inch pattern receivers?
Any other tips / pointers would be appreciated.
I'll eventually get examples of all 3.
But I decided I want a FAL first and I've realized I'm very late to the parts kit party. (I realize they're not as available as they used to be)
In browsing everything I've kind of fallen for the Inch pattern, L1A1 SLR rifles.
A few questions about building/having them built:
1. I notice many really like the Metric patterned rifles, are the Inch pattern any more difficult to put together?
2. I know the basic differences between Inch and Metric designs, but can the open eared Inch sight protectors be put on a Metric somehow (the more light the better)
3. If I somehow manage to get a decent Inch L1A1 parts kit, I noticed most have a receiver with buttstock with them,(I've no idea if they're original or not) can you use that receiver or do you need to get a US made one? If so does anyone make US Inch pattern receivers?
Any other tips / pointers would be appreciated.