Conclusion. The DS Arms SA58 FAL has great ergonomics and aesthetics, but our non-functioning trigger and lackluster accuracy put a damper on our testing. However, in a world where it’s difficult to find a modernized FAL, the high price tag of around $2200 might be your only bet.
Where is SA 58 made?
Czechoslovakia
58 (or Sa vz. 58) is a 7.62×39mm assault rifle designed and manufactured in Czechoslovakia and accepted into service in the late 1950s as the 7,62 mm samopal vzor 58 (“7.62mm submachine gun model 1958”), replacing the vz.
Is an SA 58 a FAL?
The SA58 CTC (Compact Tactical Carbine) is a carbine variant of the paratrooper model of the FAL. It has a side-folding Enhanced PARA polymer stock, shorter 413 mm (16.25 inch) barrel and an optional full-auto setting.
Are DSA FAL metric or inch?
6- Do rifles take inch or metric magazines? Our rifles take metric magazines and are fabricated using the original metric blueprints.
What caliber is a SA 58?
7.62x51mm NATO
DS Arms SA-58 7.62×51 assault rifle
| Ammunition | |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 7.62x51mm NATO |
| Default ammo | 7.62x51mm M80 |
| Muzzle velocity | 837 m/s |
| Default mag | SA-58/FAL 7.62×51 20-round magazine |
Can I shoot 308 in my FAL?
Commercially imported FN FAL rifles that are . 308 marked will handle both . 308 and 7.62 NATO rounds, but the thinner . 308 case can affect extraction.
How does the sa58 para carbine compare to a DSA Fal?
Carry handles are a common sight on FALs, but the SA58 Para Carbine foregoes that and the bipod to help save weight. For those who have previously handled a DSA FAL, the SA58 Para I received will have few surprises. Those are only cosmetic or improved function changes; the basic design is retained with enhancements—a FAL is still a FAL!
How does the sa58 para work?
With the application of downward pressure, the skeletonized buttstock folds to the right and locks in place, leaving the sling swivel attached to the stock block unmoved. In the folded position, the stock does not block the ejection port or operating handle, and the SA58 Para’s overall length is only 28.5 inches. The front sight is pure FAL.
What do you think about the DSA riflescope?
The people at DSA did a great job with both the black and NP3 coatings. The handguards were comfy and provided ample room to grab onto, and the trigger is quite good. The gas plug is also very cool and is easy to remove or switch positions. The scope mount/dust cover feels very solid too, and I would not be afraid of much POI shift.
What is the DSA tactical para rear sight?
While the front sight is traditional FAL—integral to the gas block, protected by wings and adjustable for elevation—the DSA Tactical Para rear sight is non-traditional for an FAL. This steel A2-style sight, with a side windage knob and two apertures for 150 and 250 yards, is mounted in a dovetail cut in the lower receiver.
