L1A1 SLR (FAL)

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Re: L1A1 SLR (FAL)

Post by ArchFluffy » Fri Feb 07, 2020 10:07 am

It sure looks the part! :cool:

The single-shot conversion might make the recoil stiffer but also gives wider reloading options. You can load lighter without having to worry about cycling the action.

I'm also remembering what you told us in on skype about how the gun shop you wanted to use isn't much help. :roll:

This is so exciting! :bigsmile:

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Re: L1A1 SLR (FAL)

Post by DuncaninFrance » Fri Feb 07, 2020 3:27 pm

Arch - you will one of the FIRST to know :D :D :D :D :D :D
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Re: L1A1 SLR (FAL)

Post by DuncaninFrance » Mon Feb 10, 2020 12:23 pm

Just bought this, shipping this week
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Also 2 x 20 round mags. ( rifle only supplied with a 10 round one!)
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Re: L1A1 SLR (FAL)

Post by Aughnanure » Tue Feb 11, 2020 12:32 am

If you want real accuracy out of an FAL, the secret is to take off the dust cover then electrically weld the upper and lower together, this gets rid of any sloppiness, then spring the cover back into place.
We used to do this to our Armourer Sergeant's competition rifles.
It also helps if one can avoid inspections as he always could and if you have 100% spare parts supply. :!: :!:
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Re: L1A1 SLR (FAL)

Post by DuncaninFrance » Tue Feb 11, 2020 11:46 am

Stop spending my money Eoin :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:
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Re: L1A1 SLR (FAL)

Post by DuncaninFrance » Wed Feb 12, 2020 6:57 am

Arrived today.......... :GBR: :GBR:
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Re: L1A1 SLR (FAL)

Post by ArchFluffy » Wed Feb 12, 2020 12:38 pm

It's getting pretty real, Duncan!

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Re: L1A1 SLR (FAL)

Post by DuncaninFrance » Tue Feb 18, 2020 6:09 pm

A few more images of the beast..................
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Re: L1A1 SLR (FAL)

Post by DuncaninFrance » Wed Feb 19, 2020 3:08 pm

Bayonet arrived today :D :D :D
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Re: L1A1 SLR (FAL)

Post by ArchFluffy » Sun Feb 23, 2020 9:49 am

Step by step!

Were these bayonets numbered?

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