bi-pod

AR-tim · 04-05-2002, 05:54 PM

If I bought an Imbel M-444(which I think I am going to, finally got my choices narrowed down) from Dan's, could I put a STG-58 style bi-pod on it, or would I have to use an "aftermarket" one like a Harris? I really like the looks of FN-FALs with the correct "factory" style bi-pod on them. From what I understand, they rarely get rifles in that are "cut" for the bi-pods. Thanks...
-TIm

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hipowr · 04-05-2002, 07:12 PM

You would have to contact Dan's and find out if he has any in stock with a bi-pod cut barrel. Most Imbel's didn't have bipod cut barrels. If the barrel is cut and it has the right handguards, a bipod is an easy addition. I know Dan has a limited number of kits with bipod cut barrels, but I don't know if IMI made any with bipod cut barrels.

later,
AJ

FALPhil · 04-13-2002, 12:03 PM

There are bipod cut barrels out there. You could have the barrel on your M444 replaced with one, but then you are talking about investing more $$$ in the gun than it is worth, unless you can sell the take off barrel for what it costs you to get it swapped out.

If all you want is a bipod, and you don't care about authenticity, then you can adapt a Versa-pod (my personal favorite) or a Harris to the M444. If you end up with a M444, and authenticity is important, you can purchase a FAL QD bipod for about $80. I believe falparts.com carries them.

04-05-2002, 05:54 PM	#1
AR-tim Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: WI Posts: 307	bi-pod If I bought an Imbel M-444(which I think I am going to, finally got my choices narrowed down) from Dan's, could I put a STG-58 style bi-pod on it, or would I have to use an "aftermarket" one like a Harris? I really like the looks of FN-FALs with the correct "factory" style bi-pod on them. From what I understand, they rarely get rifles in that are "cut" for the bi-pods. Thanks... -TIm :gangster:

04-05-2002, 07:12 PM	#2
hipowr Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NE PA Posts: 76	You would have to contact Dan's and find out if he has any in stock with a bi-pod cut barrel. Most Imbel's didn't have bipod cut barrels. If the barrel is cut and it has the right handguards, a bipod is an easy addition. I know Dan has a limited number of kits with bipod cut barrels, but I don't know if IMI made any with bipod cut barrels. later, AJ

04-13-2002, 12:03 PM	#3
FALPhil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Occupied Confederacy Posts: 241	There are bipod cut barrels out there. You could have the barrel on your M444 replaced with one, but then you are talking about investing more $$$ in the gun than it is worth, unless you can sell the take off barrel for what it costs you to get it swapped out. If all you want is a bipod, and you don't care about authenticity, then you can adapt a Versa-pod (my personal favorite) or a Harris to the M444. If you end up with a M444, and authenticity is important, you can purchase a FAL QD bipod for about $80. I believe falparts.com carries them.