socom688 217 Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Ok I have been offered a trade for a FN FAL Paratrooper for my Bushmaster AR. Both are in great shape and are lightly used. Should I do this trade? Mags and ammo will be part of it on both sides, but I know ARs have skyrocketed in price, but it seems the FAL has only gone up a little bit. The Bushy is 5.56, A2 M4 profiled barrel. Thoughts? Concerns? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Trading a Bushmaster for a FAL is a steal IMO. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Agreed. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
corbin 621 Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Agreed. A bushmaster for the paratrooper FAL sounds like a good deal. If/when the AWB goes through, FALs will be a part of it too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Don't you wanna know the specs on the FAL before you trade it? It could be a Century build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Don't you wanna know the specs on the FAL before you trade it? It could be a Century build. Not much worse than a Bushwhacker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socom688 217 Posted January 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 It's a DSA SA 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 FN once told me that DSA has them down to a science. Id take the trade and not look back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socom688 217 Posted January 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Ok guys, thx for the input. I'll get on this and post up about it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 DSA for sure. At the prices AR's are going for, i wouldnt trade for a Century FAL (or Century anything actually). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GREYLUPO 358 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 I always loved 308. I had a DSA FAL Para, STG 58, Scar 17. All great rifles but I liked to shoot ALOT and it was very expensive. If you have alot of 556 ammo and mags Id say keep the AR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
storm6490 2,768 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Yeah, do it! Just make sure you don't know the guy so when the prices drop on his AR, he comes back bitching and complaining that he wants his FAL back. It's a hell of a trade. I would suggest you both go out together and shoot them to see if they both properly function and hold a nice group. Good luck! Get some photos and let us know how it went! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
macbeau 902 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 DSA, you say? Oh! I would be on that like Hillary on blood thinners! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
XD45 7,124 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 It's a horrible deal. Tell him no way. By the way, what's his phone number? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GREYLUPO 358 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 DSA, you say? Oh! I would be on that like Hillary on blood thinners! LOL!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Voltia 375 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 I wonder if the dude is from east Orlando and likes search and rescue dogs. May know him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socom688 217 Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) Don't know if he likes search and rescue dogs, and he may be from east Orlando but he's my good friend's uncle. I think he knows his stuff so I would imagine the trade would even out (I.e. more ammo from my side or something like that) Edited January 3, 2013 by socom688 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socom688 217 Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) Update on the trade. It is not a paratrooper version, but a Sturmgewehr 58 clone using a demilled Argentinian kit and a DSA receiver with Sturm forend and other parts. It has the heavy barrel, grenade launcher flash suppressor and a bipod. It is the top one in the pic below (it is the TOP rifle):http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h315/navalseal101/image_zpsae4d4173.jpg I trust the owner of the gun as I would many members on here. He paid top dollar to a local reputable gun smith for assembly and the rifle actually belonged to my friend's father before he gave it to his brother, my friend's uncle. He's one of those guys who if says it runs like a sewing machine, you take his word for it. That being, I won't actually seal the deal until I have it in my hands and have inspected it personally, but what do you guys still think?BTW anyone know why my / paste isn't being allowed to post? I would have just posted the pic instead of sending a link Edited January 3, 2013 by socom688 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
storm6490 2,768 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Update on the trade. It is not a paratrooper version, but a Sturmgewehr 58 clone using a demilled Argentinian kit and a DSA receiver with Sturm forfend and other parts. It has the heavy barrel, grenade launcher flash suppressor and a bipod. It is the top one in the pic below (it is the TOP rifle): I trust the owner of the gun as I would many members on here. He paid top dollar to a local reputable gun smith for assembly and the rifle actually belonged to my friend's father before he gave it to his brother, my friend's uncle. He's one of those guys who if says it runs like a sewing machine, you take his word for it. That being, I won't actually seal the deal until I have it in my hands and have inspected it personally, but what do you guys still think?In that case, no. If you still want it, go shoot 100 rounds of various ammo in lots of 20 in different mags. Note the grouping and rest the rifle every 20. I would pass. photos? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GREYLUPO 358 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Update on the trade. It is not a paratrooper version, but a Sturmgewehr 58 clone using a demilled Argentinian kit and a DSA receiver with Sturm forfend and other parts. It has the heavy barrel, grenade launcher flash suppressor and a bipod. It is the top one in the pic below (it is the TOP rifle):I trust the owner of the gun as I would many members on here. He paid top dollar to a local reputable gun smith for assembly and the rifle actually belonged to my friend's father before he gave it to his brother, my friend's uncle. He's one of those guys who if says it runs like a sewing machine, you take his word for it.That being, I won't actually seal the deal until I have it in my hands and have inspected it personally, but what do you guys still think? DO NOT DO IT. If it was a straight STG 58 It would be a tough call, thats a great rifle with Austrian parts and barrel and worth between $1000-$1200. He has a parts kit STG 58, blah. Keep your AR 15 man trust me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socom688 217 Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Update on the trade. It is not a paratrooper version, but a Sturmgewehr 58 clone using a demilled Argentinian kit and a DSA receiver with Sturm forfend and other parts. It has the heavy barrel, grenade launcher flash suppressor and a bipod. It is the top one in the pic below (it is the TOP rifle): I trust the owner of the gun as I would many members on here. He paid top dollar to a local reputable gun smith for assembly and the rifle actually belonged to my friend's father before he gave it to his brother, my friend's uncle. He's one of those guys who if says it runs like a sewing machine, you take his word for it. That being, I won't actually seal the deal until I have it in my hands and have inspected it personally, but what do you guys still think?In that case, no. If you still want it, go shoot 100 rounds of various ammo in lots of 20 in different mags. Note the grouping and rest the rifle every 20. I would pass. photos? Hmm I was hoping I would hear "yeah still go for it". If it helps consideration, I do have a PSA AR with 1:7 twist barrel and some other goodies I plan to keep, so I would still have another AR. Update on the trade. It is not a paratrooper version, but a Sturmgewehr 58 clone using a demilled Argentinian kit and a DSA receiver with Sturm forfend and other parts. It has the heavy barrel, grenade launcher flash suppressor and a bipod. It is the top one in the pic below (it is the TOP rifle):I trust the owner of the gun as I would many members on here. He paid top dollar to a local reputable gun smith for assembly and the rifle actually belonged to my friend's father before he gave it to his brother, my friend's uncle. He's one of those guys who if says it runs like a sewing machine, you take his word for it.That being, I won't actually seal the deal until I have it in my hands and have inspected it personally, but what do you guys still think? DO NOT DO IT. If it was a straight STG 58 It would be a tough call, thats a great rifle with Austrian parts and barrel and worth between $1000-$1200. He has a parts kit STG 58, blah. Keep your AR 15 man trust me Shit. I was starting to really like the idea of a .308 monster . I need to talk directly to this guy, to see if it is exactly what my buddy said it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akastormi 617 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 To me it's still a 50/50 I don't think you'll be losing anything money wise. Personally I'd take a FAL over an AR any day. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 See if he can sweeten the deal. If he wants your bushbeater, he just may. Id still shoot it prior to finalizing anything. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socom688 217 Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 ^ Sounds good to me. I'll keep anyone who's interested posted as the swap moves on 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
storm6490 2,768 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 find someonewho is really into that rifle and bring them with you if you really want it. the ar just keeps jumping in price so you may be better off just selling for cash and buying a quality fal. do shoot it first with multiple types of 7.62 thats available to you. personally, i think its silly to trade a fal for an ar so it must e a piece o crap... good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jpanzer 1,265 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I have a DSA STG 58 and love it. That being said, you need some hard info on that FAL. Who built it? Original Steyr parts (Austrian) for the barrel, fore end etc., or is it a FrakenFAL with various different parts assembled into a rifle? How many rounds through it? Barrel condition? Argie parts can make a good rifle, but something seems a little fishy to me about this one...Shoot it before you make ANY decision.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socom688 217 Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Ok great info guys. This trade is starting to wear on me. My buddy is being a damn flake about it. He did say its not time sensitive from his Uncle's end, and it is still up for a trade, but I would like for it to happen before I turn 100. Also I keep seeing how much the AR is worth, and I really believe I could get a complete DSA that I KNOW is 100% legit without having to worry. I'll keep this updated but damn its trying my patience. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VR762Shooter 838 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 OK. If he doesn't do the trade with you or you choose not to take it, tell him I have a spam can of Bulgy circle 10 x54R I'll trade him for it 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socom688 217 Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 OK. If he doesn't do the trade with you or you choose not to take it, tell him I have a spam can of Bulgy circle 10 x54R I'll trade him for it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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