FAL Pistols
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The Metric FAL, or Fusil Automatique Leger, and Inch L1A1 Rifles are the worlds most used 7.62 NATO rifles. At one time 90 different countries called the FAL their weapon of choice and today many still do. The FAL is one of the most rugged and easy battle rifles to maintain and operate. FN Herstal chambered the FAL in 7.62x51 NATO to attract American sales, by the 1950's it was adopted and accepted by the US, where it was marginally displaced in competition by the rifle now known as the M14. The FAL is found in two different patterns, the Metric FAL and Inch FAL. Across the world the FAL has many different names. |
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- Canada the C1
- Great Britain the L1A1
- Austria the StG58
- West Germany the G1
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Advantages
- This rifle features comfort and a good fire accuracy.
- It can fire rifle grenades.
- 20 round magazine allows shooter to take better position on the ground.
- And the FAL is one of the MOST reliable rifles with gas driven spring pistons on the market.
Disadvantages
The most significant disadvantage is a capricious internal mechanisms which need usual cleaning as usually failures are caused by dust or sand inside the mechanisms or the barrel channel.
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