uscmCorps Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 King Arms are finally releasing the remainder of their FN FAL variations. Info from Airsoft-News.eu Last week STAR, this week King Arms: another batch of FN FAL replicas will be (or will be shortly) available from better stores: FAL Carbine Folding Stock AEG (Mid Length FAL) * Mid length FAL with folding stock. * Aluminium metal body. * Reinforced gear box. * Adjustable hop-up , front sight and rear sight. * Detailed imitation gas tube and gas block. * 90rd magazine included. * Weight: 3070g * Length: 990mm FAL PARA AEG (Full Length FAL) * Full length FAL with folding stock. * Aluminium metal body. * Reinforced gear box. * Adjustable hop-up , front sight and rear sight. * Detailed imitation gas tube and gas block. * 90rd magazine included. * Weight: 3240g * Length: 1150mm Having spoken to a contact at King Arms a few weeks back, he was pretty firm on the point that King Arms would not sell these last two variants any time soon because they didn't want their releases to affect the release of their Shorter PARA FAL. Which prompted me to buy the long FAL with full stock and buy the folding stock seperately. And now they come out with these. Granted I paid less than wholesale HK prices for mine, but it still kinda ticks me off. Link to post Share on other sites
Angry Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Hopefully its not the final one. I'm still waiting for the L1A1. Link to post Share on other sites
3vi1-D4n Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 What annoys me is the weight of the KA FAL being so light that it feels like a toy even though KA guns are precision crafted. Am waiting for the STAR or the CA, hopefully they will be real weight and with field stripping. Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted September 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 What annoys me is the weight of the KA FAL being so light that it feels like a toy even though KA guns are precision crafted. Am waiting for the STAR or the CA, hopefully they will be real weight and with field stripping. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've read reports that the CA SA58 is lighter than the King Arms FAL. The KA FAL may not be accurate in weight, but I really don't think I'd want my own FAL to be any heavier than it already is. Mine is a decent skirmish weight right now. Also, the CA and STAR versions of the FAL are directed at very different markets. The STAR is supposedly in Semi-fire only and is a recreation of the British L1A1. The CA SA58 is a modernized version of the FAL. The Star is promising, especially for those interested in an accurate looking L1A1, but their QC leaves a lot to be desired. Personally, I'm more keen on the CA SA58 as my preference is for modern weapons, and CA has a pretty decent QC rating these days. Link to post Share on other sites
Angry Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 I've also got my eye on the SA58, but I'm going to wait until it comes with a folding stock. What would be really nice would be if the companies got together and standardised mags, but I can't imagine that happening. Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted September 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 I've also got my eye on the SA58, but I'm going to wait until it comes with a folding stock. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Me too. Once they do that and release long mags (standard or midcaps please CA... I won't touch hi-caps!) I'll be able to build my ideal SA58 OSW: Until then... VFC can have all my money with their kick *albatross* new toys. Link to post Share on other sites
Angry Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 That's the beast. I'm not entirely sure where the battery would go tho, that RIS looks a bit on the skinny side. Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted September 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 That's the beast. I'm not entirely sure where the battery would go tho, that RIS looks a bit on the skinny side. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'd put a LiPo in the RIS... or a NiCd strapped to the stock. Link to post Share on other sites
mojo Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Any idea why its so cheap? $242 vs $350? Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted September 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Any idea why its so cheap? $242 vs $350? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good question. Maybe to stay competitive. Link to post Share on other sites
X-Man Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 I have search but couldnt find, has anyone heard when Classic Army is releaseing standards for the SA58? Link to post Share on other sites
SeattleMat Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Have they fixed the weak stock problem? Link to post Share on other sites
mojo Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 Weak stock? Fixed or folding? Link to post Share on other sites
uscmCorps Posted September 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 My folding stock is rock solid. Link to post Share on other sites
jameswoods Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Me too. Once they do that and release long mags (standard or midcaps please CA... I won't touch hi-caps!) I'll be able to build my ideal SA58 OSW: Until then... VFC can have all my money with their kick *albatross* new toys. You absolutely read my mind. I am waiting for a folding stock myself for the same reason. Link to post Share on other sites
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