Just an amazing rifle. My dad while in paraguayan military service used the select fire argie variant. He told me: "The first shot killed a man, the second an helicopter, and the third a spaceship due to the recoil!"
the Argentine Army used it during the Falkland Islands war, there are some veterans that said that was the gun that saved their lives, it didnt got jammed or obstructed by the low temperatures snow or ice. not their ability or experience.
@@relojoeirosotoriva3289 No, it's not. Like said it's the Israeli version. The Brazilian version have a different handguard, than the Romat M1953 from the video. Esse é não. Essa é a versão israelense, o guarda-mão é diferente e os componentes foram feitos de forma a ser mais leve. Chamavam de IMI Romat M1953. O Brasil adotou o modelo padrão, só veio a alterar, de verdade, na Imbel quando fizeram o MD97.
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CBC is the Brazilian company of cartridges, and of course the FN FAL is the weapon used by the Brazilian army has already demonstrated that it in combat conditions in the Brazilian Amazon jungle be the best option for infantry for that only reason the Brazilian army keeps on active and manufactures under license from FN Herstal. great reviews.
does he keep buying flower pots just to shoot, or does his wife get super angry every time she looks outside and her pansies are dumped out on the front lawn and she hears gunshots at the compound?
I am from England and fired one of these ( 7.62 ) in the mid 70's when semi auto full bore rifles, pistol, and revolvers could be owned and possessed legally, now a days only the criminals still have their guns, funny ain't it that it never stopped gun crime, just took away the passtime of law abiding folkes :(
I regret selling my FAL, mine was metric. The previous owner put a new barrel on it. It was a very accurate rifle. The range officer shot it and loved it.
hi hickok45, im in south africa and been in the south african military in 1975. that was the rifle we were issued. fantastic rifle. on full auto u just tap shoot. a real beast to control. like your vids. thanks
There's something about this rifle that I just love. The FAL is easily one of my favorite looking rifles of all time. I'd love to find one in good condition.
Yes, he's loves the FAL. I'm glad you all appreciate these viewers who allow us to bring some additional cool guns to the screen. I have quite a few firearms, but I don't have everything. :-)
Well, it's been 10 years since you've done an fal video. I was wondering if you would be interested in shooting mine? It's a ds fal so I think it would be good content for you to add and do a review on. Its set up with a glass scope sight raised so the irons can be used too. Wouldn't have a problem with you adjusting my sights at all.
***** I'll take your points into consideration. --- They both have a long history, but I just want something that I know will work regardless the circumstances, and a shorter barreled FAL doesn't seem attractive to me. (Yes, I prefer the full 21 because of the way it handles.) --- I have an eye on the Arsenal SAM7SF. It looks very promising. Eh. Might as well get both, can't hurt if I do.
***** Of course Not that I haven't wanted an AR, always wanted one, but it's an ideal I'm saving up for - for now, I'm more than happy with that AK and a CZ SP01 Tac ... ... but if I can get enough money, I'm planing on an SR25 ER SASS build and an HK MR762A1 DMR build. No point in owning an AR unless you build it to be it's very best. --- Although, from what I hear, the Arsenal 4 piece flash hider, Bulgarian Made, increases back pressure and and erases the flash, though they only have it in 7.62 and 5.56 which really bothers me.
***** I'm probably going to enlist some specialized help if and when I collect sufficient funds for that build. It's good up to 800 meters depending on the set up, which is all one needs given that most sniper engagements are "medium" range and increasingly require multiple quick followup shots. Anything further demands a bolt gun. --- In terms of assault, have you seen the MEPRO M21 reflex sight? It's a self-powered all-weather all-circumstance reticle that uses natural light. In other words, it's like a red dot that never runs out of batteries. --- A brake on an SBR would be good, but that only increases the flash and report. Besides, we have weapon systems like the TAVOR and the P90 which more or less negates the need for an SBR.
Thanks Hickock45, you've found a way to send me time travellin. I just went back 19 years to when I was a 17 yr old army reservist and the Belgian FN was our main combat rifle before we switched over to the Steyr. I loved the FN, a real rifle, the 7.62 really packed a punch and was a joy to fire, strip and clean. Really wish our gun laws weren't so strict, I'd love to be able to go to a range and step back in time. Thanks
The FN FAL is my favourite weapon. I carried the L1A1 version with the Australian Army for years. Anyone who thinks that the FN FAL is too long or too heavy is not fit enough. It is an excellent weapon, much better than the plastic POS Steyr rubbish that replaced it in the 5.56x45mm joke calibre.
+Cully Schmetterling Try going on a 9h patrol with one them carrying modern army equipment (armor plates, IED scramblers) and then talk. No modern battle rifle (FAL, G3/CETME, AR-10, M14) could match an assault rifle in terms of volume of fire or ammo carrying capacity.
Buzzbox3rd Pragmatically, a small bore assault rifle like an AR-15 or AK-74. But I do like the FAL, and the G3 even more so due to its looks (I know about the terrible ergonomics, weight and so forth).
grandson of the Browning Automatic Rifle. Dieudonné Saive designed the FAL/LAR who worked under Browning previously for the Browning High Power. The translation ties the heritage in nicely.
@Eric Rafael Na verdade não, SLR é o tipo da arma, os britânicos chamam fuzis semi automáticos de SLR, o nome de fabricação do FAL na Inglaterra é L1A1.
I own several .308 Battle Rifles. M1A, L1A1, FN FAL, G3, several ARs,HK91, even a Beretta 52. I LOVE the FAL. I know that as an American I am supposed to say the M1A/M14 is the best but I can't stop shooting and telling people about the FAL. Currently have 9 in my inventory from 6 different manufacturers. Love them all. Always have people watching and wanting to shoot them every time I go to the range. If you don't have one get one now. Inch or metric pattern doesn't matter. I have both. They are amazing weapons. Fully adjustable. gas system that you can tune for soft shooting. You can tune gas system to any type of ammo. Super easy to work on and clean. Mags are cheap so are parts. GET ONE!!! You will LOVE it. You can can all American made if you want to spend the money (DSA) or parts kit or fully assembled. They are out there at a good price. Great to see other people enjoying the ORIGINAL BLACK RIFLE.
Mean45, based on your experience with the FAL, what would you recommend for someone looking to get their first one? I would like a nice one, but until I win the lottery, I need to be a smart shopper. I already own a number of military-pattern .308s but not a FAL yet. I want one with the 21-inch barrel (full-length)... and don't care whether the furniture is wood or composite. Metric or inch, doesn't matter.
Mean45, from what source do you recommend getting one? Do you prefer DSA or can you get a decent, high-quality parts gun from IMBEL or the like? Metric or inch?
@@thiagoleal4591 - Yes, but the designation also refers to Metric versus Inch pattern rifles. Metric pattern FAL rifles are the most-common, many of which are based off of the Austrian StG58 made by Steyr. Then there are the "inch" rifles, also called "ABC" FALs, since they often came from Britain or the CW nations, such as Canada or Australia/NZ. Most of the parts on an inch-pattern SLR (what the Brits called their FALs) interchange with those of a metric, but not all. Isreali-pattern FALs form another sub-group; the rifle in this video is an American-made DSA replica of an Israeli FAL. They are distinct from the inch and metric guns, and are somewhat unique in their features and parts. Again, lots of cross-over with inch and metric, but not completely. As you can visually, the fore-end and handguard differ from those used on inch and metric guns, as well as the perforated steel ventilation holes on the heat shield, which are also diagnostic of the Israeli guns.
@@GeorgiaBoy1961 Sorry for not responding when you asked the question, I literally just received the notification. If you are still interested in a response, get whatever you are able to find. The parts kids are starting to dry up. I have a couple rifles built on IMBEL kits and DSA receivers and they all run FLAWLESSLY. When it comes to the FAL, the design is solid and rugged and any parts kit will work. DSA makes the BEST receivers you can get. DSA also has nearly every part you may need and they are almost all American made parts. They do have some military surplus parts for sale as well. Magazines I use are FNH or DSA. I prefer metric pattern rifles, but the ISRAELI guns tend to mix parts in them. If you want to buy a NEELY MANUFACTURED rifle, DSA is your ONLY option. FNH no longer makes them and no one I am aware of is importing them due to 86 NFA. DSA builds good guns, but i would stay away from the $900 rifle. I do not have one but have heard a lot of people have problems with those rifles. DSA is a MILITARY contract company for FALs. YES they are STILL being issued. Good luck. FAL pattern rifles are into ely fun to shoot. Once you get the rifle and gas system dialed in for the ammo you use, you can ACTUALLY set a 5 gallon bucket up as a brass catcher and hit the bucket with 95% or more of the brass. You won't do that with a M1A or AR-10.
@michael Dinneweth LUCKY???? Sorry but I don't see it that way. GOD gave everyone on the planet the same RIGHTS. Men allowed their RIGHTS to be TAKEN by Governments. The PEOPLE of the US decided before it was the USA to TAKE THOSE RIGHTS BACK. You may have heard about that, it was called.the AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR. A bunch of NO GOOD PEASANT COMMONERS , OVERTHREW THE GREATEST MILITARY POWER at the time. Then for good MEASURE did it again in 1812. The children of those LOWLIFE AMERICANS were called on a COUPLE of times to STOP ALL OF EUROPE FROM BEING FORCED TO LEARN GERMAN, TWICE. Let's not forget what those DIRTY, UNEDUCATED AMERICANS had to do to the Japanese. Everyday in America those of us who believe in the US Constitution and the RIGHTS IT Guarantees the citizenry, are FORCED to fight a Political Party in OUR country that wants to turn our country INTO some COMMUNIST, SOCIALIST EUROPEAN STYLE Government in WHICH the SUBJECTS of that country have ONLY the Rights the NEW Political system GRANTS them. I pray that NEVER HAPPENS!!!!! The 2nd Amendment is in OUR Constitution so that the Government can not TAKE AWAY OUR MEANS TO RESIST THE TYRANTS IMPOSING THEIR WILL ON THE REST OF THE NATION. The 2nd Amendment, is not there to allow us to have guns to hunt game with. Nor is it there so that I can own a lot of different guns. Nor for target shooting, or self defense. ATHESE are ALL SISDE BENEFITS. The 2nd Amendment is there so that my Government IS NOT ALLOWED TO KEEP ME FROM OWNING THE MEANS TO RESIST THE GOVERNMENT!!!!!!
The SCAR is more advanced and would be most people's choice, I'd guess. If I had to choose one to go to war with, it would definitely be the SCAR 17. For example, I love the old M1 Garand, but I'd choose the M14 or the M4 over the Garand any day of the week. Most of us are not going to war with these cool firearms, though, so we can enjoy them for what they are and for their history.
The M1A and the FN FAL (especially the Rhodesian one) are my favorite rifles ever! Great piece of history and hardware… thanks a lot for another brilliant firearms video and outstanding TH-cam content!
Israel is anything but a free world. Terrorist country worse than any other dictator out there but modt of you are blind, you just don't want to admit it.
Wow people who want to ban guns should watch this I mean they say guns are only for bad but look at how much fun he's having just shooting metal plates c'mon!!!!
@ Luis Saavedra: There are detractors still hurt that the U.S.-led adoption of the 7.62 NATO put the nascent intermediate cartridges then being developed by the British and others, out of business. However, even its critics would probably admit that it turned out to be an excellent battle rifle/GPMG cartridge. As one Vietnam combat veteran was heard to say, "There's just no hiding from a .308!" Many an NVA or VC learned that lesson the hard way when that tree or brick wall behind which he was sheltering proved to be concealment only and not cover as well.
My grandfather used this in the Aden emergency AKA the Radfan campaign, he turned 80 a couple of weeks ago and showed me all of his medals and a picture with this beautiful weapon.
The FN FAL (in Canada we called it a C1A1) was magnificent. Seeing this video brings back old memories of days at the shooting range in Niagara. Accurate, reliable and hard hitting 7.62. Terrific rifle.
@ SuperSixDelta: It is ironic, even a bit humorous, to read of all of the old soldiers and former troopers who loved their SLRs and the hard-hitting 7.62 NATO cartridge - considering how much abuse still gets heaped on the guy responsible for its adoption back in 1954 - Colonel Rene Studler, of the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps. Studler, an old-school soldier who came of age during the era of WWI, was too-conservative and staid in his ways to get behind a true intermediate cartridge, and he used the weight of U.S. influence to get the 7.62x51 NATO adopted instead. Well, though no one will ever mistake it for an intermediate cartridge, the 7.62NATO did work out to be an excellent combat round, perhaps even the prototypical battle rifle cartridge.
It's a shame that the Liberal Un-Australian politicians of 1996 took our arms away. You can still own the L1A1 version of this in semi-auto, but it's only for contract shooters, and my state of New South Wales doesn't allow ex-military SLRs for some idiotic reason. Mr. Hickok, you are lucky to be able to own that fine beauty that symbolised the West's freedom, but unfortunately, Australia isn't a free country anymore.
Edit: Some time has passed and I have done some reading, it turns out that the Ex-Military ownership thing I said was a lie. You can own semi-auto rifles on the the Contract Shooters license that aren't in military use any more. So, yeah, we can own the FAL/L1A1 on the license, but in New South Wales we can't own rifles that are still used in the military- such as the M14, AR-15 or the Kalashnikov rifle series.
ClangaMan I feel ya Aussie. Our politicians over here in the US want power too, so they are trying to disarm us too. Hope you guys get your guns back soon.
This takes me back to my service RN 1975 x1980, thank you for for making me smile, I loved the British version. FN SLR 7.62, ours were semi auto, they told us that you only have to hit something once so no need for full auto. Our other small arms were the Stirling SMG and the Browning HI Power.
My Father in Law was issued this in the IDF form 65-68 used it in reserves too, until he got the m16 mid way through the yom kippur war. He was also issued a k98 in the Yom Kippur war. I was issued the Tavor
I'm not a gun nut, you may even call me "left wing". However, I have a few guns. Your videos are great, and you are a great shot. It's always a pleasure to watch your videos, and I respect your comments and observations.
Part of the appeal of Hickok45's videos is his shooting range, which has enough variety to be fun and visually appealing, especially at the time of year this was shot. It is something to see a military cartridge shooting through a fire brick.
Thank you, for firing the FN FAL on HICKOCK HILL This man has my respect, no over penetration risk at all in the hands of a professional, sounded like he enjoyed shooting it, and regretted selling his own sounded great important with firearms thanks for demonstration from UK L1A1 FN FAL 7.62 / 51 semi 1982 issued Falklands War
Dieudonné Saive was a brilliant firearms designer, rightly hailed as the "Belgian John Browning," and he was actually Browning's protégé and assistant for a time at FN when Browning was there in the 1920s, just before his death in 1926 (at his desk at FN in fact). The FN49 rifle and Browning Hi-Power are some of his other designs.
Hermoso fusil, mi padre tuvo la oportunidad de disparar el fal Para y el FAP(fusil de asalto pesado, lo mismo que el fal pero con cañón más largo y grueso y alimentado con cinta o cargador normal) un hermoso fusil y muy confiable, por alguna razón sigue siendo el preferido de mi querido ejército argentino
I have owned an original Israeli model for over 30 years. Of all the newer versions I've owned, this is the one I kept when sold off my gun collection several years ago. It is one sweet rifle!
I am an ex conscript from the Australian Army, used these Australian issue rifles, L1A1, once you get used to the weight it's no big deal, good stopping power, accurate, reliable.
I trained on these rifles, had excellent results with them. We used 350 meters as the minimum distance or 1,148.294 feet. You had to be able to hit targets from this starting distance and upwards. And the round is lethal. The gas setting was very important, too high and it would kick like hell. Another weapon I liked was the AK 47, beautiful balance for swing aiming.
Fillynapper PTR Industries of South Carolina makes a G3 clone called the PTR 91. All the parts are manufactured here in the U.S. (no surplus parts other than the furniture on some sub models) and are based on the original blueprints and tooling that PTR bought from H&K. From what I have read they are as good as or better than the original and the best part is they can be bought new for as low as $850. Hopefully Hickok45 will do a review on them in the near future. I would love to hear what he thinks of the rifle.
If I'm not mistaking the Israeli army confronted the reliability issue with the FALs in the Six-Day War back in 67', a discovery that led to the development of the Galil. The American surplus from Vietnam, including the M16s, arrived before and during the Yom-Kipur War, 73', and were adopted along with the Galil, but prefered due to weight and overall cost. I know that the Galil is almost gone, and is in use by the tank reserves. The M16 is also taking off here in Israel, and the army is slowly changing to Tavors. Fun fact - this is comment number 1948. Just saying ;-)
If there is any single issue of reliability with the FAL, it is that the design encountered some difficulties in use in the dusty conditions of the Middle East during its initial use by the Israeli military. A great deal of work was done modifying the design and developing proper maintenance procedures, and the issue seemed to be resolved, since the FAL (L1A1) gave good account of itself in subsequent use in Oman, Yemen and elsewhere in the ME and Africa. The renowned Rhodesian Light Infantry used them to great effect in the African bush wars.
Some sources contend that the Israeli conscripts abused their FALs and did not care for them properly during the Six Day War and on other occasions. Others contend that the rifle's design was at fault; still others claimed that poor maintenance was at fault. The Belgians et al. sorted out these problems and also made a few design changes to enhance performance under desert conditions. The FAL (L1A1) went on to perform superbly for the British Army in later desert operations in Oman and elsewhere. Mechanical devices of all kinds tend not to perform as well in dusty, desert-type conditions - whether firearms, lorries/trucks, tanks or aircraft. Special equipment and maintenance procedures are often necessary, including special air filters and lubricants for engines, for example. The good soldier takes care of his weapon so that when the chips are down, it will take care of him.
One thing I think most over look is the Israeli Army didn't issue cleaning kits for these? Plus neglected to do cleaning training for these. Of course it's was time consuming during turbulant times with Arabs breathing down their necks on all sides.
@@bennettguns3809 - The Israelis conducted extremely-fast-moving mobile combined arms operations not unlike the blitzkrieg, as the basis for their ground warfare. During such fast-moving ops,it is often tough to find the time/space to clean and maintain your weapon as the individual soldier should do. And the large amount of dust and grit kicked up by large columns of vehicles moving does no one any favors, either. Under normal, non-desert conditions, a given rifle or other small arm may work well with a certain amount of lubricant, even if over-generous. However, such lubrication in the desert will attract and bond to dust and grit. Dry lube is what you need in such environments, if it is on offer, or one must use conventional lubricants very sparingly.
That’s what I had in the Canadian mil. We called our version FN C1, Canadian mod of the fn fal. Loved it. The C2 version was a support weapon with longer barrel and bipod. It had semi and full auto mode. The C3 was the sniper version.
I had a beautiful inch FAL (SLR) until we had our guns taken away in the UK. Built by BSA Shirley works in 1961 with matching serial numbers. With the 30 round L4 mag she looked amazing. Still my favourite rifles.
How many times did you have the opportunity to shoot it? Also, I think it's a shame that they make Brazilian soldiers carry that heavy beast through the jungle.
I didn't think it was too heavy, honestly. I also got a chance to shoot it during my time in the army, I only noticed its weight while shooting from the lying position.
We made the FAL in Australia as the "SLR". We had them as semi automatic. The Lithgow Armoury modified the design by cutting slots in the bolt carrier, which made them resistance to problems with dirt. I fired them when I was at school with the cadets in the 1970's. They were a fine rifle.
I always wondered how things would have gone if the US had not forced the adoption of the 7.62mm/51mm as NATO standard. The FN-FAL was originally chambered for the German 7.92mm/33mm round used by the Stg44, and looked to be a very capable assault rifle. That the design stood up to the bigger bullet is a testament to the basic design.
Wikipedia says that FN were interested in it the .280 round and chambered it in .280 along with the em2 but the U.S. forced NATO to use 7.62 and out of the 2 only the fal could properly work with the 7.62 round.
@ Generic Person X: The Belgians had to upgrade the FAL design once it was decided that 7.62NATO was to be the new stanag ("stanag" = standardization agreement) NATO cartridge. If memory serves, they had prototyped the design for the 7.62 NATO cartridge ahead of time in case it was chosen. Although some sources refer to the FAL design as an "assault rifle," in its final iteration, it did not/does not meet the design criteria for such. It is too large, too long, and too heavy for classification as a true assault rifle. So, when the British EM-2 bull-pup was dropped, the future of the FAL as a battle rifle - and not an assault rifle - was set. It is interesting to consider how the design might have fared with the 7.92 Kurz (short) cartridge, or its equivalent, as the basis of the rifle. It could have been downsized considerably, since the 7.92 Kurz was a true intermediate and not a full-power rifle cartridge like 7.62 NATO. And it could have been select-fire, since it would have been controllable. But the German intermediate was as-limited as the 7.62x39 Russian, ultimately used in the SKS andAKM/AK47 - i.e., really only effective inside 300 yards or so. It would have been a different weapon, that's for sure. I've always been a bit surprised that the FN FAL in 5.56 NATO didn't do better. But then again, I don't have any first-hand experience with the FN FNC or the like.
I used one for one year, it was a South African made one and it was a real shooter. Kicked like a mule if the gas was closed too much. heavy for someone like me but i loved her, would love to own one today. Thais was way back in 1975-76. Can still strip it and reassemble it blind folded.
In the Brazilian army it is still in use (in 7,62). During my service period I really enjoyed shooting this thing! Very precise and quite simple maintenance. Indeed, a bit heavy if compared to AK-47 or M16.
SRenner4100 sim eu amo essa arma apesar de antiga e muito classica e muito apreciada entre outros paises que ja nao produz mais ela e que acabou se tornando uma reliquia e raridade mas pra nos brasileiros e tao comum vela
my first personal weapon in the army was the british L1A1 SLR, a great rifle, no need for full auto, but, you could rotate the safety and stick an LMG mag on it, full auto!
Rufus Chucklebutty as you brake the rifle for normal disassembly to remove the working parts for cleaning etc, with the assistance of the armourer, the safety can be over rotated and pushed back in, but it doesnt go all the way ( i cant think of a better way to explain that bit). The rifle is then reassembled. Not recommended, highly illegal, should be avoided absolutely. i never saw it done, honest guv, honest, not me....but it does work, so my friend told me...not me friend, really friend, nothing to do with me!
@ Callum Fleming: If you know Larry Vickers, the former elite Delta Force soldier turned FA trainer, historian and consultant, he does a video on his channel with a Rhodesian SLR/FAL. Complete to yellow-green camo paint job....
I bought two a standard and heavy back in 92 ,…… of all the guns I’ve owned and sold over the years ….I still have my two FAL rifles…to good to part with
Used a version of this (British SLR L1A1) from mid 1970's, until the British Army decided on the terrible SA80. We only ever had semi auto (officially).
+catothewiser It's a rifle, not a country nor a nationality. If you want to make political rants, do it on a political website. We come here to enjoy a very intelligent man using various interesting firearms, not to get into nasty political discourse.
Here in Brazil, the army still uses the FN FAL, its so good shooting It in Full auto, when I was in the army, I shot one in Full auto, missed only one shot, then I Felt something in my shoulder, turned out the recoil injuried Just a litte bit of It, the LT that was in the firing range was so amazed that he Gave me a day off
When I turned 18, I bought my first FAL. 1961 Belgium built. great rifle I loved it to death. When I turned 21 I got two tax stamps for a select fire FAL from the early 50's and swapped the barrel for a bull 11.5in barrel. Not to bad in full auto firing. Softer than the M14, G3, and even sum purpose built AR10s. Was pleasantly surprised. If I'm ever out by your location or states I'll be sure to bring it out for you to try out.
PTR-91s run around a grand and up these days. They are made off of original tooling used to make G3s, which PTR purchased from Steyr or one of the other German or Austrian makers. As close as you can get to owning an HK91 or G3 without actually owning one.
Here in Brazil, almost every guy (except in special cases) has to do military service (for a year). And this is the last gun we're taught to shoot. Excellent gun, nice to play with some targets like he did in this video.
My granddad used to be in the Commando batalion. They sent our lads to Congo in the 60’s to evacuate our people. He said it was a hefty piece of kit to lug around, but it shot so clean. And it packed a lot more punch then AK47’s they came up against. It never let him down, the Americans mocked them for the heavy guns. They just said. “At least it doesn’t jam, ever.”
Josh O'Connor I'm guessing you're going off the stamped metal look and the sectioned wooden hand rest but the silhouette is very different (and much prettier).
Não considero um péssimo fuzil. Tem suas limitações mas em minha experiência militar, eu escolheria o FAL (de preferência o PARA-FAL) acima de qualquer outro concorrente. Simples, robusto e eficiente.
A do vídeo é a versão israelense do FAL. A versão brasileira é o M964, que seria um FAL Type 3 50.61. É um ótimo fuzil pra sua época, tanto que nossas forças armadas ainda utilizam ele, de certa forma. Não é caro de se produzir, tanto que mais de 90 países utilizam ou já utilizaram ele. Um excelente fuzil de batalha.
hickok45 loved the review of the FN FAL. I used one about 30yrs ago when i was in the Irish Military the only difference was all ours were already fitted with sights for the Energa rifle grenade! Its a pity you cant fire one off! I did once and that was one hell of a buzz!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!
Just an amazing rifle.
My dad while in paraguayan military service used the select fire argie variant.
He told me: "The first shot killed a man, the second an helicopter, and the third a spaceship due to the recoil!"
LOL the best 7.62x51mm full auto joke I've heard so far hahahaha
the Argentine Army used it during the Falkland Islands war, there are some veterans that said that was the gun that saved their lives, it didnt got jammed or obstructed by the low temperatures snow or ice. not their ability or experience.
*Laughs in 280. British*
This riffle is braziliam made
@@relojoeirosotoriva3289 No, it's not. Like said it's the Israeli version. The Brazilian version have a different handguard, than the Romat M1953 from the video.
Esse é não. Essa é a versão israelense, o guarda-mão é diferente e os componentes foram feitos de forma a ser mais leve. Chamavam de IMI Romat M1953. O Brasil adotou o modelo padrão, só veio a alterar, de verdade, na Imbel quando fizeram o MD97.
CBC is the Brazilian company of cartridges, and of course the FN FAL is the weapon used by the Brazilian army has already demonstrated that it in combat conditions in the Brazilian Amazon jungle be the best option for infantry for that only reason the Brazilian army keeps on active and manufactures under license from FN Herstal.
great reviews.
Moisés Lazzari yes,my army used this rifle!
@cache do sistema O nome dele já explica
Now we use the imbel Ia-2
@cache do sistema Não, é chinês
does he keep buying flower pots just to shoot, or does his wife get super angry every time she looks outside and her pansies are dumped out on the front lawn and she hears gunshots at the compound?
“Why do you keep putting these pots on my shooting range?”
@@user-wn2ho5ij5f I know he buys a lot of pot, but the idea of his wife getting angry at him for shooting her plants makes me smile.
I am from England and fired one of these ( 7.62 ) in the mid 70's when semi auto full bore rifles, pistol, and revolvers could be owned and possessed legally, now a days only the criminals still have their guns, funny ain't it that it never stopped gun crime, just took away the passtime of law abiding folkes :(
it's sad too.
Thank you
+beargrease51 im sorry mate. thats why im stocking up on rifles here in the states.
Believe me mate making guns hard for people to access is a good thing. There's a reason there hasn't been a school shooting since the van.
manzilla48 and in Russia with a high murder rate with very restricted gun ownership.
I regret selling my FAL, mine was metric. The previous owner put a new barrel on it.
It was a very accurate rifle. The range officer shot it and loved it.
hi hickok45, im in south africa and been in the south african military in 1975. that was the rifle we were issued. fantastic rifle. on full auto u just tap shoot. a real beast to control. like your vids. thanks
Johan Vanwinkel my father was there too...
were you in vamboland as well?
Florenz Cramer you’re about 3 years late on that.
My father was in Angola in 76.
My father, and both of my uncles were in Angola in 70’s
Nice to see some fellow South Africans.
There's something about this rifle that I just love. The FAL is easily one of my favorite looking rifles of all time. I'd love to find one in good condition.
Same here but they are not cheap though
***** Considering you can buy an American made one for less than that, I would not go to Libya.
Sorry m8, but American FAL's are shite
unitedgray I suggest you to join the war in Syria
Its Israeli moded
Yes, he's loves the FAL. I'm glad you all appreciate these viewers who allow us to bring some additional cool guns to the screen. I have quite a few firearms, but I don't have everything. :-)
Well, it's been 10 years since you've done an fal video. I was wondering if you would be interested in shooting mine? It's a ds fal so I think it would be good content for you to add and do a review on. Its set up with a glass scope sight raised so the irons can be used too. Wouldn't have a problem with you adjusting my sights at all.
I know this will sound cliche and all that, but apart from the AK the FAL is arguably the only other rifle one would want or need when the world ends.
yep, it's more accurate as well because of the longer barrel
Nick Brooks The only problem ... well, fine two problems, are 1) weight 2) recoil.
***** I'll take your points into consideration.
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They both have a long history, but I just want something that I know will work regardless the circumstances, and a shorter barreled FAL doesn't seem attractive to me. (Yes, I prefer the full 21 because of the way it handles.)
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I have an eye on the Arsenal SAM7SF. It looks very promising.
Eh. Might as well get both, can't hurt if I do.
***** Of course
Not that I haven't wanted an AR, always wanted one, but it's an ideal I'm saving up for - for now, I'm more than happy with that AK and a CZ SP01 Tac ...
... but if I can get enough money, I'm planing on an SR25 ER SASS build and an HK MR762A1 DMR build. No point in owning an AR unless you build it to be it's very best.
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Although, from what I hear, the Arsenal 4 piece flash hider, Bulgarian Made, increases back pressure and and erases the flash, though they only have it in 7.62 and 5.56 which really bothers me.
***** I'm probably going to enlist some specialized help if and when I collect sufficient funds for that build. It's good up to 800 meters depending on the set up, which is all one needs given that most sniper engagements are "medium" range and increasingly require multiple quick followup shots. Anything further demands a bolt gun.
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In terms of assault, have you seen the MEPRO M21 reflex sight? It's a self-powered all-weather all-circumstance reticle that uses natural light. In other words, it's like a red dot that never runs out of batteries.
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A brake on an SBR would be good, but that only increases the flash and report. Besides, we have weapon systems like the TAVOR and the P90 which more or less negates the need for an SBR.
Thanks Hickock45, you've found a way to send me time travellin. I just went back 19 years to when I was a 17 yr old army reservist and the Belgian FN was our main combat rifle before we switched over to the Steyr. I loved the FN, a real rifle, the 7.62 really packed a punch and was a joy to fire, strip and clean. Really wish our gun laws weren't so strict, I'd love to be able to go to a range and step back in time. Thanks
I don't know what's better about this guy. The varied ordinance he tries out, or the amount of fun he has doing it. Or maybe I have yard envy.
Beautiful, beautiful weapon.
The FN FAL is my favourite weapon. I carried the L1A1 version with the Australian Army for years. Anyone who thinks that the FN FAL is too long or too heavy is not fit enough. It is an excellent weapon, much better than the plastic POS Steyr rubbish that replaced it in the 5.56x45mm joke calibre.
+Cully Schmetterling Spot on.
+Cully Schmetterling Try going on a 9h patrol with one them carrying modern army equipment (armor plates, IED scramblers) and then talk.
No modern battle rifle (FAL, G3/CETME, AR-10, M14) could match an assault rifle in terms of volume of fire or ammo carrying capacity.
+AMVM So what do you prefer ?
Buzzbox3rd
Pragmatically, a small bore assault rifle like an AR-15 or AK-74. But I do like the FAL, and the G3 even more so due to its looks (I know about the terrible ergonomics, weight and so forth).
I see , for me i still prefer the stopping power of the SLR any day.
Fun fact: FN FAL means Fabrique Nationale, Fusil Automatique Léger, which means National Factory, Light Automatic Rifle. or NF, LAR.
grandson of the Browning Automatic Rifle. Dieudonné Saive designed the FAL/LAR who worked under Browning previously for the Browning High Power. The translation ties the heritage in nicely.
Light automatic rifle? This gun fires full power rifle cartridges, what would the heavy one be?
@Eric Rafael Na verdade não, SLR é o tipo da arma, os britânicos chamam fuzis semi automáticos de SLR, o nome de fabricação do FAL na Inglaterra é L1A1.
The FN fal is a belgian rifle, we are good a making gun ! look at thise rifle and the FN SCAR. god I love my country.
In Metal Gear Solid V, the equivalent is the UN ARC, Assault Rifle for Combat.
I own several .308 Battle Rifles. M1A, L1A1, FN FAL, G3, several ARs,HK91, even a Beretta 52. I LOVE the FAL. I know that as an American I am supposed to say the M1A/M14 is the best but I can't stop shooting and telling people about the FAL. Currently have 9 in my inventory from 6 different manufacturers. Love them all. Always have people watching and wanting to shoot them every time I go to the range.
If you don't have one get one now. Inch or metric pattern doesn't matter. I have both. They are amazing weapons. Fully adjustable. gas system that you can tune for soft shooting. You can tune gas system to any type of ammo. Super easy to work on and clean. Mags are cheap so are parts.
GET ONE!!! You will LOVE it. You can can all American made if you want to spend the money (DSA) or parts kit or fully assembled. They are out there at a good price.
Great to see other people enjoying the ORIGINAL BLACK RIFLE.
Mean45, based on your experience with the FAL, what would you recommend for someone looking to get their first one? I would like a nice one, but until I win the lottery, I need to be a smart shopper. I already own a number of military-pattern .308s but not a FAL yet. I want one with the 21-inch barrel (full-length)... and don't care whether the furniture is wood or composite. Metric or inch, doesn't matter.
Mean45, from what source do you recommend getting one? Do you prefer DSA or can you get a decent, high-quality parts gun from IMBEL or the like? Metric or inch?
@@thiagoleal4591 - Yes, but the designation also refers to Metric versus Inch pattern rifles. Metric pattern FAL rifles are the most-common, many of which are based off of the Austrian StG58 made by Steyr. Then there are the "inch" rifles, also called "ABC" FALs, since they often came from Britain or the CW nations, such as Canada or Australia/NZ. Most of the parts on an inch-pattern SLR (what the Brits called their FALs) interchange with those of a metric, but not all. Isreali-pattern FALs form another sub-group; the rifle in this video is an American-made DSA replica of an Israeli FAL. They are distinct from the inch and metric guns, and are somewhat unique in their features and parts. Again, lots of cross-over with inch and metric, but not completely. As you can visually, the fore-end and handguard differ from those used on inch and metric guns, as well as the perforated steel ventilation holes on the heat shield, which are also diagnostic of the Israeli guns.
@@GeorgiaBoy1961
Sorry for not responding when you asked the question, I literally just received the notification.
If you are still interested in a response, get whatever you are able to find. The parts kids are starting to dry up. I have a couple rifles built on IMBEL kits and DSA receivers and they all run FLAWLESSLY.
When it comes to the FAL, the design is solid and rugged and any parts kit will work.
DSA makes the BEST receivers you can get. DSA also has nearly every part you may need and they are almost all American made parts. They do have some military surplus parts for sale as well. Magazines I use are FNH or DSA. I prefer metric pattern rifles, but the ISRAELI guns tend to mix parts in them.
If you want to buy a NEELY MANUFACTURED rifle, DSA is your ONLY option. FNH no longer makes them and no one I am aware of is importing them due to 86 NFA.
DSA builds good guns, but i would stay away from the $900 rifle. I do not have one but have heard a lot of people have problems with those rifles.
DSA is a MILITARY contract company for FALs. YES they are STILL being issued.
Good luck. FAL pattern rifles are into ely fun to shoot. Once you get the rifle and gas system dialed in for the ammo you use, you can ACTUALLY set a 5 gallon bucket up as a brass catcher and hit the bucket with 95% or more of the brass. You won't do that with a M1A or AR-10.
@michael Dinneweth
LUCKY???? Sorry but I don't see it that way. GOD gave everyone on the planet the same RIGHTS. Men allowed their RIGHTS to be TAKEN by Governments. The PEOPLE of the US decided before it was the USA to TAKE THOSE RIGHTS BACK.
You may have heard about that, it was called.the AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR. A bunch of NO GOOD PEASANT COMMONERS , OVERTHREW THE GREATEST MILITARY POWER at the time. Then for good MEASURE did it again in 1812. The children of those LOWLIFE AMERICANS were called on a COUPLE of times to STOP ALL OF EUROPE FROM BEING FORCED TO LEARN GERMAN, TWICE. Let's not forget what those DIRTY, UNEDUCATED AMERICANS had to do to the Japanese.
Everyday in America those of us who believe in the US Constitution and the RIGHTS IT Guarantees the citizenry, are FORCED to fight a Political Party in OUR country that wants to turn our country INTO some COMMUNIST, SOCIALIST EUROPEAN STYLE Government in WHICH the SUBJECTS of that country have ONLY the Rights the NEW Political system GRANTS them.
I pray that NEVER HAPPENS!!!!! The 2nd Amendment is in OUR Constitution so that the Government can not TAKE AWAY OUR MEANS TO RESIST THE TYRANTS IMPOSING THEIR WILL ON THE REST OF THE NATION.
The 2nd Amendment, is not there to allow us to have guns to hunt game with. Nor is it there so that I can own a lot of different guns. Nor for target shooting, or self defense. ATHESE are ALL SISDE BENEFITS. The 2nd Amendment is there so that my Government IS NOT ALLOWED TO KEEP ME FROM OWNING THE MEANS TO RESIST THE GOVERNMENT!!!!!!
The SCAR is more advanced and would be most people's choice, I'd guess. If I had to choose one to go to war with, it would definitely be the SCAR 17. For example, I love the old M1 Garand, but I'd choose the M14 or the M4 over the Garand any day of the week. Most of us are not going to war with these cool firearms, though, so we can enjoy them for what they are and for their history.
Best to have a 308, just in case
Just another nice gun that Canadian's aren't responsible enough to own.
jeff ferguson most Americans aren't responsible enough to own this either
I would not say "most." There are a few, of course.
jeff ferguson - So sorry to hear that.
jeff ferguson
Not so.
it is a prohibited firearm in Canada
The M1A and the FN FAL (especially the Rhodesian one) are my favorite rifles ever! Great piece of history and hardware… thanks a lot for another brilliant firearms video and outstanding TH-cam content!
"The Right Arm of the Free World."
And damn its beautiful...
Israel is anything but a free world. Terrorist country worse than any other dictator out there but modt of you are blind, you just don't want to admit it.
@@markwassouf563 how has this anything to do with the fal
@@markwassouf563 The FAL was a Belgian weapon. It's just that this one is an Israeli version. Doesn't make the the name any less relevant.
The FAL was called the right arm of the free world, as it was largely used to fight communists in Africa and South America
Wow people who want to ban guns should watch this I mean they say guns are only for bad but look at how much fun he's having just shooting metal plates c'mon!!!!
"But he is slaughtering innocent steel plates and bottles, GUNS SHOULD BE BANNED!"
EricPaz liberal logic 101
You misspelled something. You said shooting, but it's spelled murdering! He is murdering metal plates! The horror!
FIGHT AGAINST THE OPPRESION BROTHER, IT IS YOUR RIGHT
Deeo
Chill man. Save your enthusiasm for the commies.
Nice!
Kkkk kkkk Br olha o nome rsrs
Brazilian Army, the exact reason of why I searched for this video XD
@@Kitsunefoxspirit xD I'm Brazilian I confess I hate this FN FAL
@@Sheriff7721 LE FN FAL EST LA DEUXIEME ARME LA PLUS VENDU AU MONDE
@@oliwolf5324 n a 2 e m16 ou m4 em fn nem 10 E
The FAl 7.62x51 Is my favorite combat fussil it saved my life many times, it has great penetraicion,reach and shock power
Damn the 7.62mm is a BADASS round, just hearing this gun going off sends chills down my spine
@ Luis Saavedra: There are detractors still hurt that the U.S.-led adoption of the 7.62 NATO put the nascent intermediate cartridges then being developed by the British and others, out of business. However, even its critics would probably admit that it turned out to be an excellent battle rifle/GPMG cartridge. As one Vietnam combat veteran was heard to say, "There's just no hiding from a .308!" Many an NVA or VC learned that lesson the hard way when that tree or brick wall behind which he was sheltering proved to be concealment only and not cover as well.
It's a rifle not gun.
@@opiumtrail7032A rifle is a type of gun, ninny
@@georgewhitworth9742Silly old fool 🤭
@@georgewhitworth9742 What year is it George?
My grandfather used this in the Aden emergency AKA the Radfan campaign, he turned 80 a couple of weeks ago and showed me all of his medals and a picture with this beautiful weapon.
Just moved to the city. Hearing the birds & the trees & and the quiet in the background makes me miss the woods
0:25 I love this sound.
One of the best charging sounds out there
One of the best charging sounds out there
CLAK-CHLIK
The FN FAL (in Canada we called it a C1A1) was magnificent. Seeing this video brings back old memories of days at the shooting range in Niagara.
Accurate, reliable and hard hitting 7.62.
Terrific rifle.
@ SuperSixDelta: It is ironic, even a bit humorous, to read of all of the old soldiers and former troopers who loved their SLRs and the hard-hitting 7.62 NATO cartridge - considering how much abuse still gets heaped on the guy responsible for its adoption back in 1954 - Colonel Rene Studler, of the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps. Studler, an old-school soldier who came of age during the era of WWI, was too-conservative and staid in his ways to get behind a true intermediate cartridge, and he used the weight of U.S. influence to get the 7.62x51 NATO adopted instead. Well, though no one will ever mistake it for an intermediate cartridge, the 7.62NATO did work out to be an excellent combat round, perhaps even the prototypical battle rifle cartridge.
It's a shame that the Liberal Un-Australian politicians of 1996 took our arms away. You can still own the L1A1 version of this in semi-auto, but it's only for contract shooters, and my state of New South Wales doesn't allow ex-military SLRs for some idiotic reason. Mr. Hickok, you are lucky to be able to own that fine beauty that symbolised the West's freedom, but unfortunately, Australia isn't a free country anymore.
Edit: Some time has passed and I have done some reading, it turns out that the Ex-Military ownership thing I said was a lie. You can own semi-auto rifles on the the Contract Shooters license that aren't in military use any more. So, yeah, we can own the FAL/L1A1 on the license, but in New South Wales we can't own rifles that are still used in the military- such as the M14, AR-15 or the Kalashnikov rifle series.
And that is why I want dual citizenship in NZ.
ClangaMan
I feel ya Aussie. Our politicians over here in the US want power too, so they are trying to disarm us too. Hope you guys get your guns back soon.
The west isn’t free...
thecrazzyplace101
It is still freer than other places, however the political elite and their manipulated followers are trying to change that.
I love the giggles when shooting. Picked up my FAL today.
This takes me back to my service RN 1975 x1980, thank you for for making me smile, I loved the British version. FN SLR 7.62, ours were semi auto, they told us that you only have to hit something once so no need for full auto. Our other small arms were the Stirling SMG and the Browning HI Power.
My Father in Law was issued this in the IDF form 65-68 used it in reserves too, until he got the m16 mid way through the yom kippur war. He was also issued a k98 in the Yom Kippur war. I was issued the Tavor
Which gun do you think is better?
I'm not a gun nut, you may even call me "left wing". However, I have a few guns. Your videos are great, and you are a great shot. It's always a pleasure to watch your videos, and I respect your comments and observations.
By virtue of liberal logic, since you own even a single gun, you are a right wing gun nut. Welcome to the club.
I'm born and raised in Texas, and I own multiple guns, when I tell people I'm a Democrat, they look at me like I'm insane
@@trauma4465Which is understandable, given what that party stands for most of the time.
Part of the appeal of Hickok45's videos is his shooting range, which has enough variety to be fun and visually appealing, especially at the time of year this was shot. It is something to see a military cartridge shooting through a fire brick.
If I ever get so lucky this would be my dream “lifetime” rifle. Something I can pass on to my grandchildren 70 years from now.
"Mason, target the mortar crews!"
Found ya
The FAL doesn't get nearly enough love in the gun community or the gaming community.
It is an amazing weapon, and also my go to gun in Insurgency (game).
I loved it in “Call Of Duty: Black Ops” was probably my favorite
@@bobgait4054 Never played Black Ops, but I liked it in Black Ops 2
Totally agree. I'm russian so of course my favorite weapon is AK, but I like FAL much more than AR
@@TheSpadaLunga why ak
Thank you, for firing the FN FAL on HICKOCK HILL
This man has my respect, no over penetration risk at all
in the hands of a professional, sounded like he enjoyed shooting it, and regretted selling his own
sounded great important with firearms thanks for demonstration from UK L1A1 FN FAL 7.62 / 51 semi 1982 issued Falklands War
Good, old, trustworthy and scary FAL. In Brazil there are tens of thousands. The sound of power is incredible.
This gun was originally invented in belgium
+pieterjan willems Yes, but this is the Israeli's build on the FAL. Lot of countries adopted and made requests on the design.
+tuck234 i know
Dieudonné Saive was a brilliant firearms designer, rightly hailed as the "Belgian John Browning," and he was actually Browning's protégé and assistant for a time at FN when Browning was there in the 1920s, just before his death in 1926 (at his desk at FN in fact). The FN49 rifle and Browning Hi-Power are some of his other designs.
Fabrique Nationale?
Dr j Flamenco no
This guy sounds like he's off his rocker talking idly while shooting...
He'd be my kind of beer buddy he would!
Hermoso fusil, mi padre tuvo la oportunidad de disparar el fal Para y el FAP(fusil de asalto pesado, lo mismo que el fal pero con cañón más largo y grueso y alimentado con cinta o cargador normal) un hermoso fusil y muy confiable, por alguna razón sigue siendo el preferido de mi querido ejército argentino
I have owned an original Israeli model for over 30 years. Of all the newer versions I've owned, this is the one I kept when sold off my gun collection several years ago. It is one sweet rifle!
I am an ex conscript from the Australian Army, used these Australian issue rifles, L1A1, once you get used to the weight it's no big deal, good stopping power, accurate, reliable.
I trained on these rifles, had excellent results with them. We used 350 meters as the minimum distance or 1,148.294 feet. You had to be able to hit targets from this starting distance and upwards. And the round is lethal. The gas setting was very important, too high and it would kick like hell. Another weapon I liked was the AK 47, beautiful balance for swing aiming.
How was recoil?
Hickok45 is awesome, I love his videos. I'm just waiting for the day this guy reviews the GAU-8 Avenger.......
The thing is, this is the right weapon of the free world!
Too bad where this gun came from, it was used for the opposite of freedom.
NAIMAD ً you mean this very gun or the FAL ?
Hugo D. Yes
NAIMAD ً which one
This is the only channel I would watched a 6 years old video when it pops in my recommendations your videos will always be awesome
This was the rifle (Aus) we used when I was young bloke in Aus Army. Bloody tough, beautiful to fire, punched hard. I really liked them.
Such a great rifle, one of my all time favorites
Hickok45, when are you going to do a G3 or G36?
Fillynapper
PTR Industries of South Carolina makes a G3 clone called the PTR 91. All the parts are manufactured here in the U.S. (no surplus parts other than the furniture on some sub models) and are based on the original blueprints and tooling that PTR bought from H&K. From what I have read they are as good as or better than the original and the best part is they can be bought new for as low as $850. Hopefully Hickok45 will do a review on them in the near future. I would love to hear what he thinks of the rifle.
The original poster said G3 or G36. I was referring to the G3. I should have been more specific I guess.
He could also use the Cetme.308 , which is a similar rifle to the G3
Fillynapper Could substitute a G36 for an SL8?
There is this new G36 civilian variant coming into the market and it looks way better than the SL8
If I'm not mistaking the Israeli army confronted the reliability issue with the FALs in the Six-Day War back in 67', a discovery that led to the development of the Galil. The American surplus from Vietnam, including the M16s, arrived before and during the Yom-Kipur War, 73', and were adopted along with the Galil, but prefered due to weight and overall cost.
I know that the Galil is almost gone, and is in use by the tank reserves. The M16 is also taking off here in Israel, and the army is slowly changing to Tavors.
Fun fact - this is comment number 1948. Just saying ;-)
because the Israeli FAL version did not have the sand grooves to prevent jams. the Belgian made is far superior.
If there is any single issue of reliability with the FAL, it is that the design encountered some difficulties in use in the dusty conditions of the Middle East during its initial use by the Israeli military. A great deal of work was done modifying the design and developing proper maintenance procedures, and the issue seemed to be resolved, since the FAL (L1A1) gave good account of itself in subsequent use in Oman, Yemen and elsewhere in the ME and Africa. The renowned Rhodesian Light Infantry used them to great effect in the African bush wars.
Some sources contend that the Israeli conscripts abused their FALs and did not care for them properly during the Six Day War and on other occasions. Others contend that the rifle's design was at fault; still others claimed that poor maintenance was at fault. The Belgians et al. sorted out these problems and also made a few design changes to enhance performance under desert conditions. The FAL (L1A1) went on to perform superbly for the British Army in later desert operations in Oman and elsewhere. Mechanical devices of all kinds tend not to perform as well in dusty, desert-type conditions - whether firearms, lorries/trucks, tanks or aircraft. Special equipment and maintenance procedures are often necessary, including special air filters and lubricants for engines, for example. The good soldier takes care of his weapon so that when the chips are down, it will take care of him.
One thing I think most over look is the Israeli Army didn't issue cleaning kits for these? Plus neglected to do cleaning training for these. Of course it's was time consuming during turbulant times with Arabs breathing down their necks on all sides.
@@bennettguns3809 - The Israelis conducted extremely-fast-moving mobile combined arms operations not unlike the blitzkrieg, as the basis for their ground warfare. During such fast-moving ops,it is often tough to find the time/space to clean and maintain your weapon as the individual soldier should do. And the large amount of dust and grit kicked up by large columns of vehicles moving does no one any favors, either. Under normal, non-desert conditions, a given rifle or other small arm may work well with a certain amount of lubricant, even if over-generous. However, such lubrication in the desert will attract and bond to dust and grit. Dry lube is what you need in such environments, if it is on offer, or one must use conventional lubricants very sparingly.
That’s what I had in the Canadian mil. We called our version FN C1, Canadian mod of the fn fal. Loved it. The C2 version was a support weapon with longer barrel and bipod. It had semi and full auto mode. The C3 was the sniper version.
I had a beautiful inch FAL (SLR) until we had our guns taken away in the UK. Built by BSA Shirley works in 1961 with matching serial numbers. With the 30 round L4 mag she looked amazing. Still my favourite rifles.
Sad
The rifle of the Commonwealth.
The final rifle of the Empire.
Belgium isn’t part of the common wealth
@@s.v.o.579 No one said it was
I had the opportunity to use one of these when I've been at the army, it's heavy and pretty accurate when used by a skilled soldier.
How many times did you have the opportunity to shoot it? Also, I think it's a shame that they make Brazilian soldiers carry that heavy beast through the jungle.
Yeah, its heavy as hell. Good for defending ... But it's very powerful :) I have one at home.
+Moshe Dayan???
I didn't think it was too heavy, honestly. I also got a chance to shoot it during my time in the army, I only noticed its weight while shooting from the lying position.
I've never shot with anything but an FAL though... in comparison to other rifles, it may be heavy idk..
I have called it the "fin fal" since i was 12 and i am not planning on stopping anytime soon :p
We made the FAL in Australia as the "SLR". We had them as semi automatic. The Lithgow Armoury modified the design by cutting slots in the bolt carrier, which made them resistance to problems with dirt. I fired them when I was at school with the cadets in the 1970's. They were a fine rifle.
I admire the amount of fun he seems to be having in the first two minutes
I always wondered how things would have gone if the US had not forced the adoption of the 7.62mm/51mm as NATO standard. The FN-FAL was originally chambered for the German 7.92mm/33mm round used by the Stg44, and looked to be a very capable assault rifle. That the design stood up to the bigger bullet is a testament to the basic design.
+grunt11795 I thought the fal was chambered in .280 british originally?
Wikipedia says that FN were interested in it the .280 round and chambered it in .280 along with the em2 but the U.S. forced NATO to use 7.62 and out of the 2 only the fal could properly work with the 7.62 round.
@ Generic Person X: The Belgians had to upgrade the FAL design once it was decided that 7.62NATO was to be the new stanag ("stanag" = standardization agreement) NATO cartridge. If memory serves, they had prototyped the design for the 7.62 NATO cartridge ahead of time in case it was chosen. Although some sources refer to the FAL design as an "assault rifle," in its final iteration, it did not/does not meet the design criteria for such. It is too large, too long, and too heavy for classification as a true assault rifle. So, when the British EM-2 bull-pup was dropped, the future of the FAL as a battle rifle - and not an assault rifle - was set. It is interesting to consider how the design might have fared with the 7.92 Kurz (short) cartridge, or its equivalent, as the basis of the rifle. It could have been downsized considerably, since the 7.92 Kurz was a true intermediate and not a full-power rifle cartridge like 7.62 NATO. And it could have been select-fire, since it would have been controllable. But the German intermediate was as-limited as the 7.62x39 Russian, ultimately used in the SKS andAKM/AK47 - i.e., really only effective inside 300 yards or so. It would have been a different weapon, that's for sure. I've always been a bit surprised that the FN FAL in 5.56 NATO didn't do better. But then again, I don't have any first-hand experience with the FN FNC or the like.
Ah, the choice of the elephant poachers!
Mr.Noone 308 for elephant is like a pebble for a lion
@@broup9137 .308 will do the job, if you use enough of them.
Fal= fusil automatic legier is a belguim weapon from FN !
I used one for one year, it was a South African made one and it was a real shooter. Kicked like a mule if the gas was closed too much. heavy for someone like me but i loved her, would love to own one today. Thais was way back in 1975-76. Can still strip it and reassemble it blind folded.
In the Brazilian army it is still in use (in 7,62). During my service period I really enjoyed shooting this thing! Very precise and quite simple maintenance. Indeed, a bit heavy if compared to AK-47 or M16.
SRenner4100 sim eu amo essa arma apesar de antiga e muito classica e muito apreciada entre outros paises que ja nao produz mais ela e que acabou se tornando uma reliquia e raridade mas pra nos brasileiros e tao comum vela
Muito melhor que a AK ou AR-15.
My dream gun is one of these with a giggle switch
Doesn't a match fix that? lol
The British L1A1 had "sand cuts" in the bolt carrier to make it less susceptible to sand ingress.
my first personal weapon in the army was the british L1A1 SLR, a great rifle, no need for full auto, but, you could rotate the safety and stick an LMG mag on it, full auto!
Lol from my understanding British soldiers wanted full auto FAL's but quickly realized that the 7.62x51 on full auto was absolutely absurd
Fair assessment!
Matthew Dobbs no you couldn't.
Rufus Chucklebutty as you brake the rifle for normal disassembly to remove the working parts for cleaning etc, with the assistance of the armourer, the safety can be over rotated and pushed back in, but it doesnt go all the way ( i cant think of a better way to explain that bit). The rifle is then reassembled. Not recommended, highly illegal, should be avoided absolutely. i never saw it done, honest guv, honest, not me....but it does work, so my friend told me...not me friend, really friend, nothing to do with me!
For many years it was the standard rifle of the Brazilian Army. This rifle is loved by the Brazilian military until today. An excellent weapon.
My father was in Malvinas back in 82', I definetly made sure he wasn't home before watching this
fal is one of my dream rifles
This man enjoys every single second of his life 🙂
If you can find one please do a Rhodesian FAL thanks, From Zimbabwe
Rhodesians never die right?
Sorry, did you mean Rhodesia?
@ Callum Fleming: If you know Larry Vickers, the former elite Delta Force soldier turned FA trainer, historian and consultant, he does a video on his channel with a Rhodesian SLR/FAL. Complete to yellow-green camo paint job....
You mean Occupied Rhodesia?
Im from Rhodesia
wE sAy zImBaBwE dOnT We
This is why Aussies loved the FN fal
hard hitting as all hell
I bought two a standard and heavy back in 92 ,…… of all the guns I’ve owned and sold over the years ….I still have my two FAL rifles…to good to part with
Used a version of this (British SLR L1A1) from mid 1970's, until the British Army decided on the terrible SA80. We only ever had semi auto (officially).
My old FAL!
the fact that you have to threaten to block people because the rifle is made in Israel is sad.
+Caleb Davis Yep, the world of Trolls never sleeps. :-)
+Caleb Davis hmm people these days :/
+hickok45 why won't you show the G-3 rifle.
+catothewiser It's a rifle, not a country nor a nationality. If you want to make political rants, do it on a political website. We come here to enjoy a very intelligent man using various interesting firearms, not to get into nasty political discourse.
+Caleb Davis
To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize.
Here in Brazil, the army still uses the FN FAL, its so good shooting It in Full auto, when I was in the army, I shot one in Full auto, missed only one shot, then I Felt something in my shoulder, turned out the recoil injuried Just a litte bit of It, the LT that was in the firing range was so amazed that he Gave me a day off
When I turned 18, I bought my first FAL. 1961 Belgium built. great rifle I loved it to death. When I turned 21 I got two tax stamps for a select fire FAL from the early 50's and swapped the barrel for a bull 11.5in barrel. Not to bad in full auto firing. Softer than the M14, G3, and even sum purpose built AR10s. Was pleasantly surprised. If I'm ever out by your location or states I'll be sure to bring it out for you to try out.
"it's a long way to Mukumbura"
Not sure I'd call Rhodesia or South Africa part of the "free world" but ok I guess.
Communism or socialism is not freedom.
@@AlexKS1992 yeah, in a free country, you have the freedom to work or starve on the streets and rack up six figure debts for medical treatment!!
This gun reminds me how much I love democracy, my country(Belgium), capitalism and of course Coca Cola
In Canada we used the full auto with a bipod as a replacement for the Bren. I found it very accurate.
This is the best gun,unbreakable,accurate,allways working
Please do a video on the G3. I believe H&K makes it chambered in .308. I think they are relatively cheap as well.
I saw something on gun broker, but it was no where near $5,000 so maybe I was looking at the wrong brand.
PTR-91s run around a grand and up these days. They are made off of original tooling used to make G3s, which PTR purchased from Steyr or one of the other German or Austrian makers. As close as you can get to owning an HK91 or G3 without actually owning one.
Late comment, I know - G3 is full auto, so very expensive if you can even find one. Civilian version is HK91, semi-auto only.
accualy its a belgian gun . great gun
yeah i know .
fn .im danm proud of it
Exactly(i'm belgian :D)i know someone in the army,they still use the Fal,not that version,i also seen some Scar-H for protecting shooping center.
The struggle @10:57
New owners can relate. :)
Here in Brazil, almost every guy (except in special cases) has to do military service (for a year). And this is the last gun we're taught to shoot. Excellent gun, nice to play with some targets like he did in this video.
One of the best of the best. U got to love the classic FAL.
My type of rifle
This is still the official rifle of the Brazilian Army lol it's not bad though, just a bit outdated I'd say
Sir, what about HK G3? pls pls pls!
True fact that gun gained notoriety during the Troubles on bloody Sunday 1972
My granddad used to be in the Commando batalion. They sent our lads to Congo in the 60’s to evacuate our people.
He said it was a hefty piece of kit to lug around, but it shot so clean. And it packed a lot more punch then AK47’s they came up against.
It never let him down, the Americans mocked them for the heavy guns. They just said. “At least it doesn’t jam, ever.”
Anyone watching dis in quarantine bcuz the FAL got buffed in warzone.
Kinda looks like an ar mixed with an ak
Oh sure it does use your imagination
Josh O'Connor I'm guessing you're going off the stamped metal look and the sectioned wooden hand rest but the silhouette is very different (and much prettier).
Essa é a arma do exército brasileiro?
É ela mesma... mas não pense que a FAL é Brasileira...
Não considero um péssimo fuzil. Tem suas limitações mas em minha experiência militar, eu escolheria o FAL (de preferência o PARA-FAL) acima de qualquer outro concorrente. Simples, robusto e eficiente.
Eo ia2??
A do vídeo é a versão israelense do FAL.
A versão brasileira é o M964, que seria um FAL Type 3 50.61. É um ótimo fuzil pra sua época, tanto que nossas forças armadas ainda utilizam ele, de certa forma.
Não é caro de se produzir, tanto que mais de 90 países utilizam ou já utilizaram ele. Um excelente fuzil de batalha.
hickok45 loved the review of the FN FAL. I used one about 30yrs ago when i was in the Irish Military the only difference was all ours were already fitted with sights for the Energa rifle grenade! Its a pity you cant fire one off! I did once and that was one hell of a buzz!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!
Hickok45's slowmotion laughter is as epic as his shooting.
As much as the Israelis are excellent gun designers, that forend RUINS the look of the one of the greatest military rifles in history.
I remember my first shots with this Rifle ,
I though i was hit by a Donkey ! HaHa .