Hi sherbs - By reputation and longenvity the best FALs come trough Arizona Response Systems - their peeps are on the falfiles also. Check out their website. As per wait times - unkown from ARS, but every time mine has gone away it has been for months.....makes the return and first shoot even better! There are other FALsmiths too. Good luck! In my opinion the FAL derivatives need a muzzle brake - there are various to choose from (as well as the OE model). I recommend you explore and shoot your example (in person - get it deemed safe if necessary) to work out all its characteristics and features before you send it away for any remedy / upgrades or lock in its features with a finish. Enjoy!