Plastic stock/handguard for an L1A1?

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Not that it'll do me any good, can't take the darn thing shooting just anywhere anyways. But it weighs a ton, this broomhandle of an assault rifle. Any chance of finding plastic/composite stocks which would lighten it up a bit. And outta curiosity, would there be any shorter barrels available for this rifle (presently outfitted with a 540mm barrel). That should lighten it some more, no?
 
"...of an assault rifle..." It's not an assault rifle. It's a battle rifle.
The synthetic stocks won't lighten it much.
Changing the barrel on an FAL isn't to be taken lightly. If you can find a barrel, up here. The barrels are on there tight.
There are shorter barrels available though. 16.25" and up for about $250US to $300US. However, getting a barrel(or stocks) out of the U.S. will require the export permit. FAL parts are on the 'restricted for export' list.
 
I didn't know there was a difference between assault rifle & battle rifle. An M-16 would be what then?
Shame that synthetic stocks & shorter barrel wouldn't lighten this thing up. Man, this rifle weighs a ton!
 
peter2772000 said:
I didn't know there was a difference between assault rifle & battle rifle. An M-16 would be what then?
Shame that synthetic stocks & shorter barrel wouldn't lighten this thing up. Man, this rifle weighs a ton!
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An A-Salt rifle is what the liberals call a semi-auto to make it look EVIL, while a true Assault rifle is select fire, ie: M16, AK47
Battle rifle could be anything from a L1A1 to a Pattern 53 rifled musket.

It's not the rifle that's heavy, its just the fact that you are no longert an 18 yr old squaddie.;)
I found the same thing happened with my garand. It seemed a lot lighter when I enlisted than it does today:D
 
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it dont matter what you call it , FN are prohib so you better check legalese cos parts for prohib are not importable (our laws).
 
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wrong, make sure you know the regs before you post incorrect info.
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read this:

Q5. I wish to buy ‘prohibited’ firearms or parts in the US and import them into Canada.

A5. The importation of ‘prohibited’ goods is strictly controlled by Canadian legislation. The import of prohibited firearms may only be undertaken by businesses with a Canadian Firearms Business Licence which supply such firearms to the police, military or theatrical/cinematic industries. For more information on import eligibility contact International Trade Canada or your Chief Firearms Officer.

The import of parts for prohibited firearms is controlled by the “Export and Import Permits Act” (EIPA) and an Import Permit is required. This is in addition to the IIC which may be required by the exporting country. The import of parts for prohibited firearms may require proof that the importer is a ‘grand-fathered’ owner of the firearms in question and that the imported parts are to maintain the prohibited firearm in a safe condition.
 
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I think the L1A1 is simply restricted, isn't it? And this only because it wasn't formerly a full-auto? In which case, replacing a barrel on an already-restricted rifle shouldn't change anything, I would think....

Well, I went and got synthetic stocks for her just the same, I have a hard head. Thanks again, Canadian Sig! :cheers:

It took me around 2 hours to properly fit the forend, grip and buttstock. Quality's less than stellar, and the recoil spring hole thru the buttstock wasn't in exactly the right place, causing some fitment issues. But it's done now, and I'm proud to report that I've saved a MASSIVE 6 ounces over the wooden stocks. :slap:
I'm down to a slim 9.25 lbs not including the stock 20 round (pinned of course) mag. How the heck did anyone ever carry this broomhandle of a rifle over battlefields and thru dense forest/jungle?

I wonder if a shorter barrel would make that much of a difference? Or, I could simply drill holes thru it everywhere to lighten it LOLOL

PS: Forgot my camera at a party last weekend. I'll post pics (if anyone wants to see the stocks) as soon as I get it back...
 
As stated, while there are many available in the U.S., both Import and Export permits - which may or may not be issued - are definitely required. There are some - though not many - of these stock sets already in Canada.

Post an ad in the Equipment Exchange and a set will find you.
 
peter2772000 said:
I think the L1A1 is simply restricted, isn't it? And this only because it wasn't formerly a full-auto? In which case, replacing a barrel on an already-restricted rifle shouldn't change anything, I would think....
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something fishy, you own a L1A1 and you think its a restricted.
 
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CRAP! I forgot it was prohibited. You gotta remember, I only just realized a week or two ago that I'm not allowed to bring a prohibited rifle to a range. I didn't think it was an issue to bring a prohibited SEMI auto rifle to a range to shoot, as long as it was legally registered. WTF?
I also just realized just now that my semi-auto FEG is also prohibited.
So what's left to shoot at the 2nd (outdoor rifle) gun club I just signed up with, ferchrissakes? My AR15? "Wow" he said sarcastically....:(
 
Another thing. How come I'm allowed to bring my snub-nosed handguns to the range? They're prohibited as well, aren't they? And ferchrissakes, don't tell me I'm not supposed to take them out for shooting either:(
 
A true Assault rifle is select fire and is chambered in the same calibre as the issue PBI rifle, but uses a shorter cartridge. There have been exactly two. The Stg44 and the AK47. An M16 is a battle rifle. As is every other modern military rifle.
 
Alrighty then, finally got my camera and took the pics as promised. Dunno if anyone can appreciate the difference, but here they are...

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Very nice. I've been thinking about building myself one from a surplus kit although those are now getting harder to find. I love the FAL. Almost as pretty as the M-14 even though I've heard that they aren't generally as fun to shoot.
 
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