/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.


Remember Firearm Safety

Everyone is a Range Safety Officer, if it seems unsafe call

  • Treat all firearm as if it were loaded.
  • Never point a firearm at anything you're not willing to destroy.
  • Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until ready to shoot.
  • Know your target and what lies beyond.

In addition:

  • Ensure the weapon is safe to fire, a gunsmith is cheaper than a hospital visit.
  • Only use the ammunition type stamped on the barrel or listed in the user manual.
  • Wear eye and ear protection.
  • Alcohol, legal and illegal drugs, and firearms are never a good combination. Do not mix!
  • Keep weapons out of the reach of children, criminals, and other prohibited persons - it is your responsibility to protect your firearms!

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/r/FNFAL

11,146 Subscribers

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Wishlist for parts

Anyone manage to find a line for a Belgian stripper clip dust cover, or an HK style diopter rear sight? I apologize in advance if this post breaks any rules or policies. Been searching for these for about 3 years with no luck

0 Comments
2025/02/04
06:02 UTC

54

Ban era build

I had a local FALsmith put this together from a parts kit on an IMBEL receiver back in 2000 or so, and then I made additional changes over the years. He chopped the barrel to remove the threads, and then after the ban expired I had ADCO thread it. It’s not meant to be any kind of clone. It’s a great shooter!

2 Comments
2025/02/04
03:44 UTC

117

My L1A1 on an Imbel receiver.

5 Comments
2025/02/03
17:41 UTC

36

Doctor asks Expend how the rifle makes you feel ? a warm elegance maybe ? ..I’d say yes maybe even a sense of materialistic contentment.

0 Comments
2025/02/03
03:32 UTC

8

Swap furniture for stg58

Do you know if it is possible and if anyone produces a kit to transform a stg58 with a stock and guard similar to l1a1 in wood ?

4 Comments
2025/02/02
11:03 UTC

187

Having proper metal mags has made shooting so much more fun and less frustrating.

14 Comments
2025/02/01
23:25 UTC

3

Looking for a UB60 lower

I need a ub60 l1a1 lower. Complete , partial or stripped . Checked Falfiles , apex , ars already Pls let me know if you have one. Thanks

2 Comments
2025/01/31
13:36 UTC

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Need help removing para stock on new DSA rifle

I have a new DS Arms para FAL that I’m trying to take the stock off of, and I can’t for the life of me get the rear screw out. I’ve removed the small allen head screw from the other side, but the big screw will not budge. Is there something I’m missing? Is the screw reverse thread? Any tips or help is greatly appreciated

4 Comments
2025/01/30
17:48 UTC

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Can a para conversion be done without replacing the whole lower?

would i be able to just remove the buffer tube? or would it require modifying the existing lower?

2 Comments
2025/01/29
22:19 UTC

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FAL Blank Fire Adapter

I want to convert my FAL to blank fire for an event and have seen the "adapters" for around $8 USD. What exactly do I have to do to make it shoot blanks and are there any other parts I need or just this single part? The FAL I have is built on a Imbel receiver if that is of any importance to this.

https://preview.redd.it/k93bxqae8xfe1.jpg?width=3468&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7c7010c26c6299a1af8ec29e3a24980fbd748024

https://preview.redd.it/gdm5uy0y1xfe1.jpg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0a98b7bee6ed7af465b06722514c6f7ba72c7cb9

9 Comments
2025/01/29
11:12 UTC

112

G1 kit on Imbel receiver

This is what $800 and a good friendship with a pawn shop owner looks like. It came with a crummy quad rail handguard and one of those m249 looking stocks, so I swapped in a PSAW stock and handguard but kept the tapco grip since it's got a storage compartment and fits my hand better. The scope is just some cheap Bushnell I threw on there until I can put money down on a nice prism. Harris bipod is attached with a stud I got on Amazon and modified, I can elaborate if somebody needs. Kept the picatinny dust cover for convenience. DSA folding charging handle on the other side. This gun had an absolute mishmash of parts when I got it so it was never going to be anything close to matching, I decided I'd rather just make it into what I want.

3 Comments
2025/01/29
06:41 UTC

13

STG58 Handguard nut

I recently bought a new FAL. I sighted it in today because the iron sights were a mile off. When I got home to clean it, I noticed the handguard was loose. It appears the nut for the bolt that holds the handguard together fell off while I was out shooting. Does anyone know where I could find a replacement part? The above image should show the missing part. The bolt for the front sling swivel is also worn out and a replacement for that would also be great.

2 Comments
2025/01/28
04:03 UTC

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Since everyone wants to flaunt...

Poor lighting, but my baby poop paint even has a smell to it.

19 Comments
2025/01/28
00:16 UTC

0

Any WV collectors here ?

4 Comments
2025/01/27
23:46 UTC

81

Modern classic

DSA Cuban with wood grip, Eotech on DSA picatinny scope mount, DSA speed trigger upgrade, STG metal hand guard, and M1 Garand sling.

Roughly 200 rounds through it for now, would have made it more but bad weather cut down the range time. The gas system is easy to pick up, and the left hand thumb controls is quickly becoming my favorite part compared to my other rifles.

That being said, I did have some hiccups that left me a tad confused.

I noticed the trigger sometimes fails to reset after firing a round. After some monkeying I found that the safety goes past the “Fire” position by about a millimeter, and that when it does it almost always results in the trigger not wanting to reset. Is this a common issue? I can’t find anything online.

Compared to running my PTR out of the box, once I had the gas system tuned up I had barely any issues running the gun other than the trigger reset. In comparison, does DSA typically have a break in at all? Happy to reserve judgement, but .308 is expensive and talk is cheap.

3 Comments
2025/01/27
23:12 UTC

76

Just completed the dynamic duo.

4 Comments
2025/01/27
21:12 UTC

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Anyone have an extra set of L1A1 sling mounts?

I have a 1959 Enfield L1A1 SLR that is missing front and back sling mounts. If anyone in here has an extra pair that you want to part with please PM me.

L1A1 complete front sling mount assembly (band loop and screw)
L1A1 rear sling mount with screw for plastic stock

Thanks!

Pic for attention

https://preview.redd.it/vbaiuuh9vkfe1.jpg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=667a90ec6521ebd98ea318e1abc0016d823dadaf

16 Comments
2025/01/27
18:13 UTC

173

Poop poop poop

8 Comments
2025/01/27
17:41 UTC

8

“Complete” FAL book?

Is there such a thing? In print, that doesn’t cost three paychecks? I need one that has the early models, mid, maybe build notes. Any suggestions?

3 Comments
2025/01/26
16:55 UTC

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