The all new Famae flat top.

Hey TI, any plans to bring in any more of the wire folding stocks?
I have a 540 that I got from the CSC a while back and the folding stock is a bit flimsy
Would like to replace with something more solid
The model I have looks identical to the 543 1M model you are selling
 
Is it true that the 542-1M series has lots of issues with ejecting and chambering rounds, broken springs, etc?

Is this new batch of flat top mechanically different or improved from previous 1M models?
 
FidelCastro said:
Is it true that the 542-1M series has lots of issues with ejecting and chambering rounds, broken springs, etc?

Is this new batch of flat top mechanically different or improved from previous 1M models?
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Not sure about everyone else but I put 300 rounds in one day through mine (542-1m) and it didn't have anything loosen up or break or any failures regarding round chambering or failures to extract.
 
beltfed said:
Are the barrels threaded on the 543s? If so, what thread pattern?
What is the twist?
Is the piccatiny handguard floated or connected at the gas block?

Also, what is the make up of the spare parts kits?

Thanks!
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FAMAE SG 543-1M
Caliber: 5.56x45 NATO
Effective Range: 500m
Method of Operation: Gas Operated, Rotating Bolt
Overall Length: 938-976mm/36.9-38.4"
Length of Pull: 286-327mm/11.3-12.9"
Barrel Length: 475mm/18.7"
Barrel Twist: 1 in 10
Barrel Threading: M15x1
Weight, Empty: 3700g/8.2lbs

Parts kits have item lists:
https://www.tacticalimports.ca/firearm-accessories-c-35_42/?sort=20a&filter_id=10

Will have to wait for TI to let us know about the handguard
 
Great, thanks.

I must have missed the specifications page or they added it after...
Either way, that is great info to have.
 
JimJoeJerryson said:
what is long range accuracy like?
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Well, it very much depends on which rifle you are referring to. Since you did not specify and because the 5.56mm SG 540 and the 7.62mm SG 542 give very different accuracy results, I will tell you both (In my personal ownership experience). I have owned a sample size of one SG 540 and with the cheapest PMC "Bronze" 5.56nn ammo it consistently groups at 2 MOA, which is par for a 5.56mm service rifle of any description. The bigger SG 542 is not nearly so accurate. I have owned 2 different SG 542s from different orders and both were 3-4 MOA rifles with standard 7.62x51mm NATO-spec "Ball" ammo. Even with 168gr Federal Gold Medal Match the SG 542 groups no better than 2 MOA. I have my own theory as to why this is so (receiver flex and barrel-whip), but the disappointing results for the 7.62 version are what they are. Still, given the dearth of alternative options here in Canada (I cannot shoot the Tavor 7 with any better results), I just bought an SG 542 as my 7.62mm "blaster". Hopefully the third time is a charm....
 
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For the ones who bought these, what kind of optics do you plan to use ? The fact that we can't add iron sights on these due to the short rail (except the SG543) bothers me big time :-s Especially on the SG542 :-(
 
I'll most likely be slapping on a 1-8x LVPO. Either one of my Trijicon Accupower scopes or perhaps the Riton 1-8x that I just ordered for $400 (based on a $700 MSRP) from Frontier Firearms. Failing that, there is always the FFP Vortex Strike Eagle, which is a definite step-up over the standard 1-8x SFP optic. Honestly, there's no shortage of decent scope options. There is more of a dearth of worthwhile centerfire semi-auto rifles remaining on the Canadian market....

Reasonable 1-10x options that I have on-hand include the Swampfox Arrowhead ($799) or the very nice EOTech Vudu ($2K). The latter is a beauty of an LPVO, but right now it is giving good service on my CZ Bren 2 14" rifle.
 
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kwonnypooh said:
just wondering here . Will you be able to bring in classic green by any chance near future ?
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You mean the SIG Classic Green? Prohibited most recently under the May 202 OIC.

Or did you mean the "classic" style of FAMAE SG rifle with the Green furniture? If this is what you are wanting, just buy the black one and paint the plastic furniture with a suitable Olive Green plastic spray paint. It is easier than you think, and if you use the correct paint it will be very durable and hard-wearing. Especially if given a protective clear Polyurethane top-coat.
 
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