Very great to see!! I love hearing about the FAL and especially your passion and drive in this industry. God Bless brother. Thinking and praying for you!
@@thefalguy9848 is it worth getting the $2300 "improved" FAL that dsa sells? it has folding stock and rail. I am wondering if it will have the same problems this one has?
@@thefalguy9848 tell me about it🙄, with this brain tumor, I have hard enough time with my native language-English, but then when I try to Spanish, it all resorts to mumbo jumbo.
Para all the way. The folding stock is a nice feature, makes it easier to transport and the recoil that you feel is not much worse on the Para one than on the fixed stock one
I originally ordered the Jungle Warrior, but went back and changed it to the Cold Warrior 21". It's a fixed buttstock but still a light rifle. To each their own, but I got to have the original versions. You'll be happy with either.
@@zataraadventures I wanted to be as close to the original Cold War rifle as possible. I wanted originality as a gun collector. I'm an old-school guy who doesn't like new/popular trends. If it's new and popular, I Don't want it!
I have no idea why I never found your channel before but being Rhodie/SA nerd since the 1980s, I am glad I did. Subbed. Maybe que up some Bok van Blerk.
Second on that Halbek device. I'm looking at an Imbel parts kit instead of going DSA. I heard mixed reports on their quality control. At the moment I'm trying to scoop up FAL mags.
Yeah, their QC is not always the best uet their customer service is top notch. If a part breaks, they'll replace it immediately. Halbek is coming (eventually).
Same here. I was issued one when I arrived at Kimberley. Got a brand new R4 after that in Oudtshoorn. The R1 will always be my favourite. A great rifle.
In all honesty, the non bipod cut handguard is iconic too. Many FALs around the world were issues that one. But at the end of the day it is up to the user which one they prefer. And I like the African appeal of the FAL - without the bipod cut handguard.
It’s utterly criminal that you can create such awesome videos that covers the granddaddy of the SCAR series and the right arm of the free world, makes me sad I sold off my 16” FAL that was one color away from a rhodie paintjob, but I’m planning on getting a Imbel kit and putting a PARA lower that I have.
I gotta get me one of those SA patches. Good review - tempting at 1550USD. Especially in this market. That's a steal for an excellent rifle. Is the Bren mag conversion hard?
Cerberus Tactical in Pretoria got me the patch. Conversion isn't that bad, it just takes some time. My company will be releasing some pre converted Bren mags soon! Stay tuned.
So far, no major issues with feeding. If there are any, it's mostly mag dependent. DSA has a great customer service; if your riflr ever breaks down, they'll replace the parts and fix it
I'm caught between the PARA version of this rifle or the fixed stock version..... I've got the money to drop on either of them but not both lol. is the folding stock heavier than the standard stock? No shit though is it worth it to have the folding stock????
The Para is slightly heavier and the recoil is harder due to all the springs compressed underneath the dust cover. But the rifle looks and feels better with a Para stock. Lastly, you can fold the stock and make it more compact for transportation. In my opinion absolutely worth it!
Did you screw holes into the polymer hand guard to run that picatinny rail? And how well is it holding up because I want to try this on my Range Ready 16" DSA FAL!
No, I used the slots on the handguard to mount a Magpul picatinny rail through it. It's doing a good job, with the help of a little bit of loctite. So far the light has not fallen off
@@RollerDelayed I mounted the Magpul MOR polymer rail. That one comes with longer screws. And I did not have any issues with it. Still tight on the handguard!
I think you've said before but what country are you in now? Love the channel. Keep up the good work. Also, if you are a reader check out Jack Carr's books one of his characters is a Rhodesian and his father fought in the bush war. Cool books on top of that. Still working on my own FAL, but it is next on the list. Can't wait.
Judging I'm talking about DSA and Dollar prices, the option of countries got narrowed down by a lot. I haven't read these books, will look them up. Thanks!
I 100% agree, DSA needs to make non bipod handguards. I’ve go both, I like the feel better with the non bipod. They look correct for a South African or Rhodesian.
@@factsoftheconfederacy7151 I used the vents on the handguard to screw it down. I used the Magpul MAG406-BLK MOE Polymer Rail, screws were perfect fit for the holes in the handguard. They keep the rail perfectly in place.
FAL guy I think you may have some wrong info Actually WAY more people like the bipod hand guards yes a small very vocal amount of history buffs prefer the non bipod cut hand guards but it is a minority for sure. Regarding non bipod cut hand guards we can't just "easily make them" its a whole new EXPENSIVE mold plus all our barrels are bipod cut. We may look into offering them in future if semi auto and parts stay legal to own that is. Halbecks can be picky we sold a few hundred last year and had complaints from customers with ISREALI AND IMBEL flashiders not fitting their new halbecks ironically they bought new production flash hiders from us and that fit their particular halbecks.
I understand your point of bipod cut handguards being offered with bipod cut barrels. But I do disagree with your view on the NBC being a minority. I think more people would like to see NBC handguards... they fetch insane amounts of money online and everybody is looking for them. The muzzle brake on this is one of yours. And it was disappointing it didn't take the Halbek. Whereas my other DSA rifle takes the Halbek...
@@thefalguy9848 A lot of the IMBEL kits here in the states, for some reason, arrived here with the bipod cut handguards on non-bipod barrels. I got lucky on mine, but I had a bit of a hard time tracking down an extra set of original SA NBC handguards for my light rhodesian clone. Ended up snagging a well-used set of R1 handguards on gunbroker after some hard searching every other day for about a month. Did my own rhoadpat camo as well! I only wish I could find the grenade gas plug and not pay $200+ for it....
@@provenancemachining I had the same issue with finding a NBC handguard. Took me a while on GB and FALfiles to find one. I wish they would be in production. The rifle looks so much slicker with a NBC handguard. Additionally, the NBC handguard is more genuine to the FN
@@thefalguy9848 because I couldn’t understand what you were saying. I didn’t realize you were speaking another language. I thought my brain was short circuiting.
Very great to see!! I love hearing about the FAL and especially your passion and drive in this industry. God Bless brother. Thinking and praying for you!
Thanks for your support man. Always appreciated
@@thefalguy9848 is it worth getting the $2300 "improved" FAL that dsa sells? it has folding stock and rail. I am wondering if it will have the same problems this one has?
This thing ain't a Fn Fal
Also, where did you get your handgaurd? Been looking for one.
I found it online, I believe at APEX. Gunbroker and FALfiles can also help you find one
Wendigoon loves FALs, fucking awesome
Afrikaans is improving, well done, nice vid.
Well, if you have to juggle 3 languages in your head, life can become difficult 😎
@@thefalguy9848 tell me about it🙄, with this brain tumor, I have hard enough time with my native language-English, but then when I try to Spanish, it all resorts to mumbo jumbo.
As someone new to FALs, I’d like to know. What do you see as the better 16 inch, the fixed or PARA stock?
Para all the way. The folding stock is a nice feature, makes it easier to transport and the recoil that you feel is not much worse on the Para one than on the fixed stock one
I originally ordered the Jungle Warrior, but went back and changed it to the Cold Warrior 21". It's a fixed buttstock but still a light rifle. To each their own, but I got to have the original versions. You'll be happy with either.
@@Plata-ori-plumbu why did you change it to the cold warrior?
@@zataraadventures I wanted to be as close to the original Cold War rifle as possible. I wanted originality as a gun collector. I'm an old-school guy who doesn't like new/popular trends. If it's new and popular, I Don't want it!
Didn't expect to see the man himself here
Glad you’re back FG....I keep learning from you
Thanks for your support
I have no idea why I never found your channel before but being Rhodie/SA nerd since the 1980s, I am glad I did. Subbed.
Maybe que up some Bok van Blerk.
Second on that Halbek device. I'm looking at an Imbel parts kit instead of going DSA. I heard mixed reports on their quality control. At the moment I'm trying to scoop up FAL mags.
Yeah, their QC is not always the best uet their customer service is top notch. If a part breaks, they'll replace it immediately. Halbek is coming (eventually).
Lekker shooting. Brings back lots of memories, my 'Wyfie' for a good few years.
I bet. Thanks for your support
Same here. I was issued one when I arrived at Kimberley. Got a brand new R4 after that in Oudtshoorn. The R1 will always be my favourite. A great rifle.
I love the bi-pod handguard. I like they way the contor looks
It's all preference 👍🏼
I love bi-pod cut handguards . All my fal ‘s have factory bi-pods
I do like the bipod-cut handguard, it looks kinda iconic, almost to a point where I would like it less if it were different.
In all honesty, the non bipod cut handguard is iconic too. Many FALs around the world were issues that one.
But at the end of the day it is up to the user which one they prefer. And I like the African appeal of the FAL - without the bipod cut handguard.
It’s utterly criminal that you can create such awesome videos that covers the granddaddy of the SCAR series and the right arm of the free world, makes me sad I sold off my 16” FAL that was one color away from a rhodie paintjob, but I’m planning on getting a Imbel kit and putting a PARA lower that I have.
Awesome. Good luck building your rilfe 👍🏼
I gotta get me one of those SA patches. Good review - tempting at 1550USD. Especially in this market. That's a steal for an excellent rifle. Is the Bren mag conversion hard?
Cerberus Tactical in Pretoria got me the patch. Conversion isn't that bad, it just takes some time. My company will be releasing some pre converted Bren mags soon! Stay tuned.
I have the Para Bush Warrior. Love it 😎👍👍
Glad you do. I like it as well. Now it's time to upgrade it 😁
@@thefalguy9848 my cold warrior came in last week. They’ve already gone up in price.
@@factsoftheconfederacy7151 and the prices will continue to go up as long as people are scared and are willing to pay these prices...
Have you noticed any difference in felt recoil between this and the Para FAL with it's different recoil system?
Slightly smoother on the fixed stock. I'll do a comparison video soon between the two versions
@@thefalguy9848 Thanks for your input and yes please make that video, that's what I've been looking for.
@@dudestuff4345 100%. Will take some time, ammo constraint is a big thing unfortunately.
I like bipod cut handguards.
You are a rare breed my friend.
@@thefalguy9848 😁 Good review by the way. I'm glad to see more FAL content on the tube.
@@devinj.3657 Thanks
What does it weigh? Accuracy ? Need more info …
Any feeding issues or anything of the sort? Started looking into dsa fals but have heard mixed things.
So far, no major issues with feeding. If there are any, it's mostly mag dependent. DSA has a great customer service; if your riflr ever breaks down, they'll replace the parts and fix it
Hey man, I really enjoyed the video! What chest rig do you rock?
Custom made one by Extreme Gear Labs from Colorado.
I have this in 16" and 11" folder from DSA. What is this muzzle device that doesn't fit the DSA flash device?
Nice review.
It's a Halbek device. Made to reduce the muzzle rise of a FN FAL rifle and make it easier to manage the recoil of the rifle.
Vary nice
I'm caught between the PARA version of this rifle or the fixed stock version.....
I've got the money to drop on either of them but not both lol.
is the folding stock heavier than the standard stock?
No shit though is it worth it to have the folding stock????
The Para is slightly heavier and the recoil is harder due to all the springs compressed underneath the dust cover. But the rifle looks and feels better with a Para stock. Lastly, you can fold the stock and make it more compact for transportation. In my opinion absolutely worth it!
Please let me know when Halbeck device is available. Thanks enjoy your channel
100%. COVID and other obligations derailed out attempts but we are back on it and trying our best
Did you screw holes into the polymer hand guard to run that picatinny rail?
And how well is it holding up because I want to try this on my Range Ready 16" DSA FAL!
No, I used the slots on the handguard to mount a Magpul picatinny rail through it.
It's doing a good job, with the help of a little bit of loctite. So far the light has not fallen off
@@thefalguy9848 were you able to use the stock mlok screws when you attached the rail section? Have you had any issues with it since mounting?
@@RollerDelayed I mounted the Magpul MOR polymer rail. That one comes with longer screws. And I did not have any issues with it. Still tight on the handguard!
Just filled out the 4473 on one of these! Barely got it in before the end of illinois Freedom Week!
Awesome. Hope you'll enjoy it.
I think you've said before but what country are you in now? Love the channel. Keep up the good work. Also, if you are a reader check out Jack Carr's books one of his characters is a Rhodesian and his father fought in the bush war. Cool books on top of that. Still working on my own FAL, but it is next on the list. Can't wait.
Judging I'm talking about DSA and Dollar prices, the option of countries got narrowed down by a lot. I haven't read these books, will look them up. Thanks!
@@thefalguy9848 a valid point.
@@thefalguy9848 uh...Alex, I choose North Korea for 500.
can you share where to find non-bipod cut handguard?
I found some on Gunbroker and FALfiles. Just takes some time but eventually one will pop up
where did you get that chest rig and pants :D
Extreme Gear Labs from Co. Springs for the chest rig. South Africa for the S2000 crye cut pants
I need this, lol. Total bummer the Halbeck device does not work.
Swap the muzzle brake and it will work. That's what I ended up doing.
Asome rifle! Love this vid . But I'll stick w the ar10 platform . This is cool though
I 100% agree, DSA needs to make non bipod handguards. I’ve go both, I like the feel better with the non bipod. They look correct for a South African or Rhodesian.
Yes, 100%. Thank you!
Where to get the chest rig?
made by Extreme Gear Labs out of Colorado
You have a link for that flashlight rail?
It was a Magpul rail.
@@thefalguy9848 how did you fit it?
@@factsoftheconfederacy7151 I used the vents on the handguard to screw it down. I used the Magpul MAG406-BLK MOE Polymer Rail, screws were perfect fit for the holes in the handguard. They keep the rail perfectly in place.
You should do a video on how to zero and this rifle with iron sights
Working on it
@@thefalguy9848 18 or 21 inch barrel? Looking to get my first FAL. How much is the range on an 18 inch barrel compared to 21?
5:19 should be your channel intro
Working on one 👍🏼
A non what hand guard??
non-bipod cut handguard (meaning no groves at the bottom of the handguard to tuck in a bipod).
I want nbc handgaurds, too! Only handgaurds in the U.S.A that I can find are bipod cut. No Bueno!
Sometimes on gunbroker or FALfiles NBC handguards pop up for sale. But they are not common for sure
ayy
1:50 preach.
FAL guy I think you may have some wrong info Actually WAY more people like the bipod hand guards yes a small very vocal amount of history buffs prefer the non bipod cut hand guards but it is a minority for sure. Regarding non bipod cut hand guards we can't just "easily make them" its a whole new EXPENSIVE mold plus all our barrels are bipod cut. We may look into offering them in future if semi auto and parts stay legal to own that is. Halbecks can be picky we sold a few hundred last year and had complaints from customers with ISREALI AND IMBEL flashiders not fitting their new halbecks ironically they bought new production flash hiders from us and that fit their particular halbecks.
I understand your point of bipod cut handguards being offered with bipod cut barrels. But I do disagree with your view on the NBC being a minority. I think more people would like to see NBC handguards... they fetch insane amounts of money online and everybody is looking for them.
The muzzle brake on this is one of yours. And it was disappointing it didn't take the Halbek. Whereas my other DSA rifle takes the Halbek...
@@thefalguy9848 A lot of the IMBEL kits here in the states, for some reason, arrived here with the bipod cut handguards on non-bipod barrels. I got lucky on mine, but I had a bit of a hard time tracking down an extra set of original SA NBC handguards for my light rhodesian clone. Ended up snagging a well-used set of R1 handguards on gunbroker after some hard searching every other day for about a month. Did my own rhoadpat camo as well! I only wish I could find the grenade gas plug and not pay $200+ for it....
@@provenancemachining I had the same issue with finding a NBC handguard. Took me a while on GB and FALfiles to find one. I wish they would be in production. The rifle looks so much slicker with a NBC handguard. Additionally, the NBC handguard is more genuine to the FN
Nice 30 mag.
I Would’ve got one already if it was 250-350$ less.
Good luck with that. Lemme know if that happens. Also let me know if you see a cherry condition Pontiac Firebird 6.6 for $500
I thought I was having a stroke in the beginning.
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@@thefalguy9848 because I couldn’t understand what you were saying. I didn’t realize you were speaking another language. I thought my brain was short circuiting.
@@R.Tafolla Ah. Afrikaans, part of my heritage