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FN-FAL in .22LR ??

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  • 30-06-2007 8:24pm
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    bullets
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    One of the board members posted some pics of an FN kit
    that was all pieces here before I cant remember who.

    Anyone know where or if I could get an FN-FAL in 22LR and
    what hassles I need to go through to obtain one.
    Can a gun dealer in Ireland get one for me if I was
    to pay up front?
    I know they exist as there are conversion kits and
    also later on companys made them in .22
    but I cant remember where sells them.
    Or if a gun dealer in Ireland could get me one.

    One of my favourite firearms of all time has been the
    FN-FAL. I fell in love with it as a teenager while in the FCA
    and have many fond memories of it.

    I have always wanted a replica as a wall hanger and I found out today
    I can legally without a licence or any hassle simply buy
    an airsoft version under a joule that will be full metal body and fire
    little plastic BB's on full auto. This would cost at least 550 Euro
    probably a little bit more.

    It got me thinking If I could get a real version of the FN chambered in .22 without too much hassle it would be better agian as I would enjoy stripping
    and assembling it (which I would not be able to do with a toy!)
    I would not care how accurate it would be as the joy would come from
    owning one rather than having some sharp shooting piece of kit

    ~B


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    Clare gunner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,843 ✭✭✭Clare gunner


    It was Manic Moran in the US that had the parts kit.
    Try Sabre Defence in the UK.Talk to Guy Savage [owner and very good helpful fellah].

    You will proably be better off doing this as a personal import,as it is one of those "idonlikedelookodat" type guns:rolleyes: And you know what sort of bollixes we have to deal with in Limerick div hqs.:mad:
    Most Gsmiths I have talked to wont even dream of trying to import a big cal semi rifle.
    For what it is worth in hassle .Iwould suggest you try and get the full blown 308 with a training kit gunsmithably converted to .22 so if you ever decide to go to 308.A qualified GSmith could remove the 22 trainer kit and you have a cool full bore.


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    Trojan911
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,194 ✭✭✭Trojan911


    Clare gunner wrote:
    Try Sabre Defence in the UK.Talk to Guy Savage [owner and very good helpful fellah].


    Blimey, is he still operating?


    TJ911...


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    #4
    Clare gunner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,843 ✭✭✭Clare gunner


    www.sabredefence.com :D


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