March 24th, 2009
I thought I had linked this last week but apparently missed it somehow: Tuning the FAL’s gas system:
Although there are many choices out there for those looking for a full-size 7.62×51 mm gun, the FAL-pattern rifle can make an excellent choice. Adopted by nearly 100 countries and manufactured in massive numbers, the FAL represents a proven and established design.
The FAL has many positive attributes, including impressive power, good reliability, plentiful spare parts, etc. It also has one other unique attribute—a highly adjustable gas system that allows users to tune the rifle to a particular loading.
Go read the whole thing.
March 25th, 2009 at 7:45 am
Of course, the U.S. Army decided the FAL (T-48) was too heavy – by a pound, too complicated to operate – three gas settings versus one for the T-44 (M-14), and had too many parts… Plus, the T-44 had commonality with the M-1 Garand.
If you’re smarter than the average bear, and can lift an extra pound, the FAL is a wonderfully dependable battle – I mean, hunting – rifle…
March 25th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
FAL, M14, G3 – All good.
The FN made SAW has a similar regulator that can change the rate of fire.