FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions

FAL / L1A1

• What's the difference between the Type 1 FAL Receiver and the Type 3 FAL Receiver?
• What's the difference between the Inch and Metric Receiver?
• Does the carry handle slot weaken the receiver?
• Does the receiver require fitting for assembly?
• What material is the receiver manufactured from?

• What is the difference between the Standard model and the Government model?
• Is the STG58C Inch or Metric pattern?
• Are Entreprise Arms rifles new or used?
• What parts in the STG58C rifle are US manufactured?
• Is the barrel new?
• Can I use surplus foreign made magazines in my STG58C?
• Is it legal to replace additional parts with US made parts to allow the use of foreign made magazines?
• Can the metal handguards be replaced with plastic ones?
• The rifle is marked 7.62MM. Can I shoot .308 Winchester ammo?
• What ammunition is recommended for the STG58C rifle?
• Can I shoot reloads through my rifle?
• What kind of accuracy can I expect from my STG58C rifle?
• How does the STG58C disassemble for cleaning?
• What is the procedure for adjusting the iron sights?
• Can a scope be installed on the STG58C rifle?
• There are brass marks behind the ejection port, Is this normal?
• How does the free floating forearm improve accuracy?
• My rifle doesn't cycle.
• How does the adjustable gas system work?

• How is the FAL type receiver headspaced?
• What are the legalities concerning FAL assembly?
• What parts kit can be used with an Entreprise Arms FAL receiver?
• How is the receiver section removed from the barrel on the parts kit?
• How is the Steyr flash hider removed?
• How is the flash hider removed from an Inch pattern barrel?
• How is the flash hider removed from an Israeli heavy barrel?
• What is a breeching washer?
• What is a locking shoulder?
• How do you remove the bipod from an STG58?
• How is the bipod assembly removed from an Israeli heavy barrel?
• How do you remove and install an L2A2 bipod handguard?
• How is the handguard removed?
• What is the disassembly procedure of the gas system?
• How is the bolt disassembled?
• How is the carry handle removed?
• Is there anything that can be done to eliminate a sloppy carry handle?
• What is the ejector block?
• How is the magazine catch and bolt hold device removed?
• Is the ejector block full auto?
• Can I keep the flash hider?
• Can I keep the pistol grip stock?
• How is the pistol grip removed?
• How is the buttstock removed?
• What is the disassembly procedure for the fire control parts (hammer, sear,  etc)?
• How is the rear sight disassembled?
• What is the disassembly procedure for the takedown mechanism?
• How do I know if my lower will function safely?
• There is a third selector position on my lower.
• Is it full auto?
• My synthetic furniture (buttstock, pistol grip, forearm) is very worn.
• What is the best way to restore it?
• I have surplus wood furniture.
• What refinishing options are out there?
• My parts have different numbers.
• Do they have to match to work?
• How is the barrel installed?
• What is the legal procedure for installing the muzzle brake?
• How is the Entreprise hammer and sear installed?
• How is the gas system assembled?
• What is the installation procedure for the Entreprise free floating forearm?
• Can an action job be performed on a FAL?
• Is the FAL suitable for match grade type work?
• What are typical improvements available for the FAL?
• Will Metric and inch magazines interchange?
• What parts are interchangeable between the FAL variants?
• Can I use a metric rear sight with an inch front sight assembly and vice versa?
• What is the safety sear?
• Can an Israeli kit be modified for a non Israeli spec receiver?
• Can a Metric pattern receiver be converted for Inch pattern parts?
• Is it safe to use a Metric pattern gas piston in an Inch pattern rifle?
• What is the difference between an Inch, Metric and Israeli pattern charging handle?
• Do FAL charging handle variants interchange?

1911

• Can I use my 1911 frame to build a .40 cal pistol

• What is the difference between a ramped and non ramped 1911 barrel?

General

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• When will the M1 Garand be available?

• Where do I send my rifle or handgun for custom work?