[kgoerz]

Here is what I'm about to order:
1. SA58C FAL Carbine Rifle, .308 Cal. 16" Threaded Premium Barrel with Belgian Short Flashider. The Tactical version has the same Barrel length but it is fluted, short gas system and A2 threaded Flash Hider. I decided on the Original SA58 version because the hand guards are standard length, the Tactical SA58 has the short Hand Guards. I did not like how the Tactical Barrel sticks out of the shorter hand guards. The A2 threading also will not allow you to attach any other FAL Breaks or hiders because of the thread direction. Other then that there are no major differences between Original and Tactical SA rifles. The price, options and upgrades are the same.

2. Picatinny alloy lower receiver. This is somewhat new and the reason I finally made the plunge. Two pounds lighter then the standard receiver. However, it also adds $129.00 to the price. This newer receiver allows you to use a Picatinny rear iron sight of your choice. One that sits higher to align with a mounted Scope. Before shooters would have to remove any Optics in order to make the switch to Iron Sights. There are Scope mounts that sit high enough to see under with the FAL Iron Sights. However, this made it difficult to acquire a good cheek weld for the Scope. The Picatinny Receiver provides the FAL Shooter with BUIS system similar to the AR.

3. SA58 FAL Extreme Duty Extended Scope Mount. The extended mount will reach the forward Rail System. Creating one continuous top rail. Tapco manufactures a lighter Scope Mount, which receives positive reviews.

4. FAL Rail Interface Hand Guard. This runs $240.00 retail. Sturdy Construction similar to the Nights AR Rail System, but manufactured by DSA. Could not find any other Forward Rail System on the market.

5. Speed trigger. Eliminates Trigger play and Trigger pull is reduced to 4 pounds. My personal M4 has this type of Trigger job. If I can afford this option, I will never own an assault weapon without it.

6. Standard OD Stock/OD SAW Pistol Grip. From all the reading I did. Many people complained that the Folding Para Stock is to light for this configuration. Better, balance using a standard stock and Forward Rail System. Besides looks I have no need for a Para Stock.

7. I do not plan on getting the Picatinny Gas Block yet. Unless someone can give me a reason why the fixed front iron sight won't work in this configuration.