Breakneck88 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 This is my first topic here. Ok, I have a Keltec RFB that I'm going to be putting on GB today. After that goes I'm left with 12 Isreali FAL mags. I'm selling the rfb because I want to build or buy something different in 308. At this stage I haven't made a decision on which way to proceed. I'm stuck between AR in. 308 or a FAL. I'd like to build it myself but I would buy I find the right deal. I'm having a real hard time narrowing it down. I really hope the members here can help me through this decision because it's occupied way to much time and space in my head. So here are othe variables. 1. After the rfb goes I have 12 Fal mags. I think I want to stay with them, pmags have gotten outrageous. 2. If I build a Fal I want to do 18" paratrooper. 3. If I build an AR I guess it would have to be a RRA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakneck88 Posted February 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Darn phone won't scroll. 3.1! I say the rra because of the mags, how well is interchangeability with other ar 308?.4. Weight is an issue. 5. I'd like to stay under $2000.6. Accuracy is an issue. 7. I do like the cmmg mk3 for weight, but I keep reading about problems. I also like the Sig 716 because I'd like to go suppressed someday. 8. I am open to any suggestions, because, well.... I can't make up my mind! What would you do? The panic buying really screwed everything up. 6 months ago I could have built an AR and a Fal, but those days seem long gone. Mags are an issue. I like to keep 10+ around. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyEJL Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I'd say find a friend who is law enforcement or military, or lives in Colorado to order magpul 308s, sell the FAL mags on GB, and build a dpms based 308 instead. Staying under $2000 is going to take some really tight cautious purchasing and some time. With RRA, there are a few parts that are not compatible with the mass of DPMS based stuff out there, which isn't an all bad thing in and of itself, but honestly my gut feeling is that for a RRA i'd rather buy the full rifle from them than build one from parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 The RRA is the only rifle the FAL pattern mags will work with, just so you know. I like FAL rifles, but they are generally not all that accurate, certainly not bench accurate. It may be hard to do a .308 AR for under 2000 grand, you will have to be thrifty, and patient, good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 RRA is a damn good product.I have one in .308 as there are a few others here. <thumbsup> A couple of guys have FAL's also,some more than one.It was called the right arm of the world for a reason,while maybe not bench accurate it will make something dead. <dontknow> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgecrusher Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 It was called the right arm of the world for a reason,while maybe not bench accurate it will make something dead. <dontknow>Yes it will, it is certainly minute of man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I have the LAR-8s, 16" and 20".If you want the most availability of aftermarket parts, get something else on the DPMS pattern.If you want to use your FAL mags, get a RRA.Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 This mag madness wont last forever. I wouldnt base my decision on current pricing. I think a FAL would be cool if I already had a big AR...but if I had to choose id take the AR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armed Eye Doc Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I would give them all away to people who already have a gun that uses them. <laughs> <munch>Not helpful, but I couldn't resist. <dontknow> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 ^^^^^^^^ That would be the right thing to do brother.Just sayin ::) <lmao> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunbunny Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 I don't believe the magazine craze will be permanant, either. I wouldn't let this stop you from considering an DPMS setup. They definately are less expensive than a RRA, for a base line build.Last time I checked, CDNN had metal C Products .308 magazines. That was a few days ago, unfortunately, I can't vouch for this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 That's true but the ambi-controls have me spoiled.But there is allot more flexability with that make DPMS that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 I don't believe the magazine craze will be permanant, either. Local gun show this weekend had probably 50 AR-15 30 round mags for sale between two vendors for $20 a pop. Most even had the Magpul anti-tilt followers in them! Wasn't much of a rush of buyers either. Seems like things might be settling down in this area anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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