/r/FNFAL

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The unofficial fan club to the Fusil Automatique Léger, first designed and manufactured by Fabrique Nationale d'Herstal in 1954.

Originally designed by Fabrique Nationale d'Herstal in the early 1950s, the FAL would be adopted by nearly 100 countries with production numbering over two million rifles. This 7.62 NATO battle rifle earned the title "Right Arm of the Free World"


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Checkout the Wiki for information on history of the FAL as well as the various types and countries that manufactured the right arm.


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Silly Billy-Full Animatic

1 Comment
2024/10/18
00:06 UTC

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Chest rig compatibility

Hey yall trying to get a chest rig to run with the FAL. Looking at used kits on eBay, I found a spiritus with the micro fight placard and it has 3 556 pouches on it. Do we have any luck cramming our mags into 556 pouches? Thanks

15 Comments
2024/10/17
23:08 UTC

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Any Experience with Kalashnicarver Handguards?

https://preview.redd.it/5siw7n2kq5vd1.png?width=1224&format=png&auto=webp&s=1ceb256f4ae1d7cbbb721995b7374c525fa3f7ff

Anyone have experience with Kalashnicarver for FAL handguards. Anything to worry about by missing this? Is it a good handguard? My goal is to try to purchase a DSA FAL with a wood stock and wooden grip and then get this handrail to make a clone G-series. Open to other methods as well

20 Comments
2024/10/16
18:00 UTC

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No serial number on lower

Been trying to figure out more about my frankengun but I cannot find a serial number on my lower only and arrow right below the locking mechanism anyone got any ideas Edit pics https://imgur.com/a/bj0UknU

10 Comments
2024/10/16
05:51 UTC

9

Thinking about getting a DSA

Hey guys im new to the whole idea of getting an FAL (as of last night when I went down the rabbit hole a tiny bit). I was looking at some of the models and some are out of stock. Would DSA be running out of parts and discontinue a model? Or are they capable of producing everything in house and I just have to wait for more to be in stock

21 Comments
2024/10/15
21:20 UTC

3

HK stamped dust covers

Can someone fill me in on HK stamped dust covers. I’ve can’t seem to find much about them on the web. Where they meant for G1 and or STG 58 rifles?

5 Comments
2024/10/15
20:46 UTC

2

Dimensions of most ergonomic and easy to use handguard height and width

I am asking this question because I lack any authoritative sources, What is the best handguard width and height (including rails) that is most ergonomic for 308/7.62 Nato rifles?

I have seen a few handgurads (without rails) that were 70mm in diameter and others that were about 80mm with rails. I am just trying to figure one size out that is most ergonomic for most shooters and fighters.

(Full disclosure I will be asking this in other subreds to maximize reach, so if you see this post elsewhere please don't move on without answering) Thanks.

5 Comments
2024/10/14
16:44 UTC

4

Accuracy with a scope?

I’ve got a century sporter that actually works 100%. I’ve hit steel @ 500 yards repeatedly, but I’m wondering how accurate it would be with a scope? I’ve got a dsa picatinny top cover that’s also solid. What are we talking like a 2 moa rifle? 3? Worse?

15 Comments
2024/10/13
22:55 UTC

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New DSA metal mag issue

Hey all,

So I picked up 4 of the new metal DSA mags, and what I've noticed so far is that they are super tight and not that pleasant to get in and out of my fal. Just wondering if there is anything I can do to remedy that issue or will they just break in with time?

I have 4 other un marked metal mags that I picked up awhile ago and they are all a perfect fitment so I know it's not an issue with my particular rifle.

20 Comments
2024/10/13
18:45 UTC

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Looking for metric 30 round mags any leads

5 Comments
2024/10/13
09:26 UTC

7

16" Barrel with full length gas

I have a 21" DSA and it's kinda unwieldy. I wanted to stop it down to 18" as I heard that was the ideal length for reliability / dwell time. I emailed DSA and of course they said 16" is just as reliable since they drill out the gas port. Just wondering If that is true or if I should stick with 18" (or even keep 21)

17 Comments
2024/10/11
19:06 UTC

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DSA Steel Magazine Quality

I have been looking around for some steel magazines (metric). Usually I just wait until I come across a good quality surplus one and buy them. I previously had DSA plastic magazines but they would fail to feed with a lot of ammo types (168smk). Does anyone have experience with the reliability of the DSA factory steel ones?

8 Comments
2024/10/11
16:39 UTC

121

DS Arms FAL pistol

Bought this guy a couple years ago. Just wanted to share it here and get some commentary 🤣 Thoughts?

13 Comments
2024/10/10
22:27 UTC

4 Comments
2024/10/10
00:29 UTC

7

Para or Non Para?

Hey all,

Currently my only Fal is an 18 inch DSA Bush Warrior. I love the thing but have recently been thinking of converting it to the Para model since it's already an 18 inch rifle and from what I've read, that's an almost correct barrel length for Para's. I also like folding stocks.

But before I spend the money on a conversion kit, is there anyone out there with Para experience that might be able to tell me if it's a good idea. I've just heard from some people that Para's are uncomfortable to shoot and I really don't want to make my only Fal an unpleasant shooter.

19 Comments
2024/10/09
22:58 UTC

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Optic Questions

Has anyone here bought this optic? Is it decent? I have been thinking about buying an optic for one of my FALs, but I still want to use the iron sights as a backup. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

27 Comments
2024/10/09
22:23 UTC

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Will DSA followers work in the L4a1 mag?

I got three mags, the original followers seems to be a little rough, wondering if the dsa followers will help. I know the springs won’t help, they’re too short, but will the followers?

8 Comments
2024/10/09
21:31 UTC

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DS Arms restocked 20rd mags

22 Comments
2024/10/09
18:17 UTC

98

FAL rifle in Pakistan with the Balochistan Liberation Front.

7 Comments
2024/10/09
17:23 UTC

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Cpl Laurie Drinkwater of NSW in Vietnam 1966. he was a member of D company which engaged a force over 10 times their size suffering 42 casualties, 17 dead 25 wounded. Laurie was thankfully not among the casualties. he is pictured here with his L1A1 SLR after a routine field strip and clean.

3 Comments
2024/10/09
11:09 UTC

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DSA Barrel question

I have posted here before about a L1A1 that I have acquired. It's a century arms upper on a ImImbel lower. Would one of the DSA barrels fit on this upper as a replacement or would I be better off trying to find a surplus barrel? Pic for looks.

14 Comments
2024/10/09
03:32 UTC

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Lot of 8, 30 rd mags for sale not mine.

Hope this is ok to post if not take it down,

there a few things on tacswap right now There’s a lot of 8 brand new 30 rd mags for 750.00 And a DSA arms quad rail for 200.00

Not my stuff I’d love to buy the mags but can’t swing it.

1 Comment
2024/10/08
04:16 UTC

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