S.U.I.T. Trilux

MAX7.62 · 02-15-2005, 08:13 PM

Finally, after all these years of FALs I finally procured a SUIT Trilux and top cover mount for one of my L1A1's. Of all the FAL stuff that I have done I still can't really figure why I never got one of these before now? Normally you would think this thread should be in the optics section, but really the Trilux is almost an FAL exclusive optical sight. There are mounts and elevation cams for M16's, but I believe that most of that set up is actually Israeli - because they used FAL's before switching to 16's.

But I digress -

For the money the Trilux is a pretty darn good optical unit for easy mounting on an FAL. The unit that I got looks pretty good and came with an inch pattern top cover mount and LED illuminator. Original Trilux's had a tritrium element for reticle illumination but the most common way of lighting the reticle on the surplus unit available over here is with the LED. I forgot who it is that was actually making these LED's - it's rough getting old! TAPCO had them at one time but I haven't seen those guys list them in a while. The top cover that I got came with a Krylon restoration finish so I went ahead and blasted it and threw it in the park tank - being the picky beeyatch that I am.

Anyway - it's a really good sight for most any FAL, I would highly recommend it to anyone. I'm seriously thinking about getting another one for my Izzy heavy barrel.

I've been pretty covered up for a while and haven't had the time - or taken the time when I had a bit - to post much lately. It seems the FAL section has been a bit slow so I figured I would fill it up some!
I've gotten behind at the shop as well, it seems there are several FAL's awaiting my attention, at least 4 of which will be complete builds.
I am very thankful for my ability to create, I enjoy fixing them and building them about as much as I do shooting them. Fixing and building definantly uses up less ammo - until I'm done and ready to test. :uzi:
AHHHRGH! it's a vicious circle!

Later,

Max

Big Dog · 02-16-2005, 05:30 AM

Sounds like a great way to pass the time!
A range buddy awhile back got the S.U.I.T. sight for his FAL. He was in the Brit Army, and wanted a setup like he had used back then. Seems he got his from someone down in Miami.

DANA · 02-16-2005, 05:38 AM

All my FALS have S.U.I.T. sights got mine when they first showed up on the market a few years ago

DANA

MAX7.62 · 03-03-2005, 10:59 AM

Well DANA, I said it would happen - I just rec'd the Trilux and top cover mount for my Izzy fat barrel. It probably isn't too "correct", but I can't wait to take the Izzy to the range. As far as a "not correct" situation on an FAL, when you can flip the release lever, slide off one top cover and slide the "correct" part back on, it's not an issue. My Izzy is so "correct" and assembly line new looking that I get beat up by some people for even shooting it!
I don't have anything that does'nt get used - Like I told LD in another post about his new Colt - take it out and beat the guts out of it, that's what they're made for - it won't hurt 'em!

02-15-2005, 08:13 PM	#1
MAX7.62 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Classified Posts: 934	S.U.I.T. Trilux Finally, after all these years of FALs I finally procured a SUIT Trilux and top cover mount for one of my L1A1's. Of all the FAL stuff that I have done I still can't really figure why I never got one of these before now? Normally you would think this thread should be in the optics section, but really the Trilux is almost an FAL exclusive optical sight. There are mounts and elevation cams for M16's, but I believe that most of that set up is actually Israeli - because they used FAL's before switching to 16's. But I digress - For the money the Trilux is a pretty darn good optical unit for easy mounting on an FAL. The unit that I got looks pretty good and came with an inch pattern top cover mount and LED illuminator. Original Trilux's had a tritrium element for reticle illumination but the most common way of lighting the reticle on the surplus unit available over here is with the LED. I forgot who it is that was actually making these LED's - it's rough getting old! TAPCO had them at one time but I haven't seen those guys list them in a while. The top cover that I got came with a Krylon restoration finish so I went ahead and blasted it and threw it in the park tank - being the picky beeyatch that I am. Anyway - it's a really good sight for most any FAL, I would highly recommend it to anyone. I'm seriously thinking about getting another one for my Izzy heavy barrel. I've been pretty covered up for a while and haven't had the time - or taken the time when I had a bit - to post much lately. It seems the FAL section has been a bit slow so I figured I would fill it up some! I've gotten behind at the shop as well, it seems there are several FAL's awaiting my attention, at least 4 of which will be complete builds. I am very thankful for my ability to create, I enjoy fixing them and building them about as much as I do shooting them. Fixing and building definantly uses up less ammo - until I'm done and ready to test. :uzi: AHHHRGH! it's a vicious circle! Later, Max __________________ The Second Amendment, it ain't about DUCK HUNTING! I feel more like I do now that I did when I first got here! Last edited by MAX7.62; 02-15-2005 at 08:16 PM.

02-16-2005, 05:30 AM	#2
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 9,463	Sounds like a great way to pass the time! A range buddy awhile back got the S.U.I.T. sight for his FAL. He was in the Brit Army, and wanted a setup like he had used back then. Seems he got his from someone down in Miami. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

03-03-2005, 10:59 AM	#4
MAX7.62 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Classified Posts: 934	Well DANA, I said it would happen - I just rec'd the Trilux and top cover mount for my Izzy fat barrel. It probably isn't too "correct", but I can't wait to take the Izzy to the range. As far as a "not correct" situation on an FAL, when you can flip the release lever, slide off one top cover and slide the "correct" part back on, it's not an issue. My Izzy is so "correct" and assembly line new looking that I get beat up by some people for even shooting it! I don't have anything that does'nt get used - Like I told LD in another post about his new Colt - take it out and beat the guts out of it, that's what they're made for - it won't hurt 'em! __________________ The Second Amendment, it ain't about DUCK HUNTING! I feel more like I do now that I did when I first got here!

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02-16-2005, 05:38 AM	#3
DANA Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: WAITSFIELD VERMONT Posts: 1,562	All my FALS have S.U.I.T. sights got mine when they first showed up on the market a few years ago DANA