DSA Type 1 or Type 2?
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IIRC the difference is only in the type and number of lightening cuts made in the receiver. I believe I was advised that type II was (very very marginally) better, and thats what I have on my DSA FAL.
Mike
Pssssst! It ain't a big deal. That rifle is a great rifle, either way.
Mike
Pssssst! It ain't a big deal. That rifle is a great rifle, either way.
hksigwalther
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As Coronach said, slightly more metal is left on in supposedly critical areas when the lightening cuts were made. If the lightening cuts concern you, go all the way with a Type 3.
Jamie Young
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I got a Type II a few months ago and love it. I am pretty sure I heard DSA wasn't going to make anymore Type II kits soon. I never heard about the Type III?? I don't think there is really any performance issues. Its pretty much cosmetic.
hksigwalther
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The Type 3 has almost no lightening cuts on the exterior.
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Type 1:
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Type 2:
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Type 3:
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Type 1:
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Type 3:
Very interesting.
Type III is ugly.
What is the weight difference?
Also, lest any FAL newbies be confused, the vertical slot or cut on the front end of the type 2 and 3 receivers is the cut for the carry handle. Most (all?) companies that make FAL receivers offer the carry-handle cut as an option, so its not something particular to any type (1,2,3) of receiver. The particular type 1 receiver pictured just happens to not have a carry-handle cut
Mike
Type III is ugly.
What is the weight difference?Also, lest any FAL newbies be confused, the vertical slot or cut on the front end of the type 2 and 3 receivers is the cut for the carry handle. Most (all?) companies that make FAL receivers offer the carry-handle cut as an option, so its not something particular to any type (1,2,3) of receiver. The particular type 1 receiver pictured just happens to not have a carry-handle cut
Mike
hksigwalther
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Not sure what the weight differences are between the three. For me, the difference wouldn't be that great to consider which one to buy based on weight. It's not like I would be carrying the rifle up and down wooded hills all day. It would just make a trip between my apartment and car and between my car and the shooting bench.
If weight is a serious concern, they do make lower receivers in aluminum now.
If weight is a serious concern, they do make lower receivers in aluminum now.
Destructo6
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I don't think the weight savings is more than a few ounces, which, along with the cost of making them, led to the omission of the cuts.
As far as the DSA guns go, it's not much more than a matter of asthetics. I like the looks of the Type01, so I bought it, but I'd have no problem going with an Imbel type03.
As far as the DSA guns go, it's not much more than a matter of asthetics. I like the looks of the Type01, so I bought it, but I'd have no problem going with an Imbel type03.