Israeli Light-Barrel FAL (from DS Arms)

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    Israel was one of the very First Nations to adopt the FN FAL rifle - after Canada but before many actual NATO nations. Israel made its first purchases of the rifles in 1955, and delayed them almost immediately in the 1956 Suez Crisis. The first rifles were wholly made by FN in Belgium, but over time IMI in Israel would produce almost all parts except receivers (they had a good working relationship with FN, which had licensed production of the Uzi submachine gun from IMI). These first rifles are good examples of many early FN design elements, which are not seen on later major NATO contracts, as the design details evolved over time. Israel would use the FAL through the Yom Kippur War in 1973 before transitioning to the 5.56mm Galil rifles.
    In addition to the light-barrel infantry rifle, Israel also adopted a heavy barreled version of the FAL as a light machine gun or automatic rifle. These were fitted with stout bipods, but used the same 20-round magazines as the standard rifles.
    A very small number of Israel semiauto FAL rifles were imported in the late 1980s, and they are very scarce in the United States today - or they were, until DS Arms acquired a supply of Israeli light-barrel parts kits and began assembling them into complete rifles to sell. They are particularly nice builds as the DSA markings and serial number are on the inside of the magazine well, allowing the external surface to be engraved with a very nice recreation of the original Israeli receiver markings with their distinctive Hebrew text and IDF insignia.

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  • @eezicar
    @eezicar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +728

    Ah, the circumcised FN Fal

    • @tomgalbraith844
      @tomgalbraith844 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Cursed comment

    • @Dell-ol6hb
      @Dell-ol6hb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lmaooo

    • @gesamtszenario
      @gesamtszenario 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I hate how much sense that makes.

    • @joeclaridy
      @joeclaridy ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ​@@gesamtszenariothey did remove the muzzle device

    • @tedhubertcrusio372
      @tedhubertcrusio372 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The gun is very strong though... So strong it felled a local mayor during the morning ceremonies.

  • @cargo_vroom9729
    @cargo_vroom9729 5 ปีที่แล้ว +870

    >Israeli rifle
    >bare tip of barrel
    The joke writes itself.

    • @nutmaster7242
      @nutmaster7242 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I'm assuming your dissing the rifle because it's Jewish right? Or because there's actually something wrong with it in some way.

    • @cargo_vroom9729
      @cargo_vroom9729 5 ปีที่แล้ว +234

      @@nutmaster7242 I'm not dissing the rifle, or Jews for that matter. It's a joke about circumcision. I literally thought it was too obvious to make explicit.

    • @glintwing
      @glintwing 5 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      Cargo_Vroom watch out. the jews are a sensitive bunch.

    • @nutmaster7242
      @nutmaster7242 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@cargo_vroom9729 OK then. Sorry for assuming. Is that assuming? I'm pretty sure it is

    • @Narguhl
      @Narguhl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@glintwing Not really.
      They survived more than any other group had to survive.

  • @chronokrickey6418
    @chronokrickey6418 5 ปีที่แล้ว +540

    Ian's going to be the coolest grandpa.

    • @CodeyMcewen
      @CodeyMcewen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Yeah, but only because all the cooler ones died in motorcycle accidents while giving themselves tattoos and playing sick guitar riffs. I miss all those cool grandpas.

    • @nettles89
      @nettles89 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      He's never mentioned having kids, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have any; he's still got time in any event, and I hope he'll go that route eventually if he hasn't alraedy, mostly because it would be awesome to have six little long-haired, mustachioed gun nerds to continue the family legacy. They could be best friends with my kids anytime!

    • @guypierson5754
      @guypierson5754 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@nettles89 Well he is a very smart dude and knows that privacy is sacred, for all we know he has kids, but since his channels are pretty adult-themed (Old historical machines, sometimes worth $$$) it's hardly a place he could have kids running about anyway :D

    • @gotsloco1810
      @gotsloco1810 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Guy Pierson Ian has a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Most women run in the opposite direction from any engineer. Add that the modern female is very dangerous. One false claim of domestic violence and one can be ... game over. Mgtow has a lot of appeal in the "me too" era. I always thought I might have kids... No wife, happier life with a nice collection of toys. The toys don't all need to be able to go bang.

    • @guypierson5754
      @guypierson5754 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@gotsloco1810 He's got a wifey for sure mate, he mentioned her cooking when he was eating British WW2 ration-card rations (not soldiers rations) for a week.

  • @declan765
    @declan765 5 ปีที่แล้ว +722

    So a bare metal muzzle? No threading or anything. Like it's been cut. Circumcised some could say.

    • @KennyCnotG
      @KennyCnotG 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Dammit why you gotta make laugh at that? Lol

    • @trentpetersen443
      @trentpetersen443 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Dangerous jokes that need to happen, well played sir.

    • @samiam7935
      @samiam7935 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      funniest thing I’ve read today

    • @hugopepe1722
      @hugopepe1722 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      it has to happen within 8 days after the barrel was made.

    • @guypierson5754
      @guypierson5754 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ironic that it didn't work well in the fine desert sand.

  • @matthayward7889
    @matthayward7889 5 ปีที่แล้ว +500

    As a massive fan of the SLR, any version of the FAL is good to watch
    I imagine there were a fair few Aussie FAL’s facing off against AKs in Vietnam!

    • @GreenBeretUSA
      @GreenBeretUSA 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Those Aussies kicked Charlie's ass
      HAHA

    • @matthayward7889
      @matthayward7889 5 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      USAGreenBeret to be Fair, Aussies tend to kick everyone’s ass

    • @BerndFelsche
      @BerndFelsche 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      "Small scale brush war" ... 😕

    • @wingracer1614
      @wingracer1614 5 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      @@matthayward7889 As long as it's people they're shooting yes. Emus kicked their ass.

    • @Batmack
      @Batmack 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @@matthayward7889 Except for Emus, i agree

  • @assafperetz7470
    @assafperetz7470 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    according to my dad, who had the heavy fal for two years 69-71.the maintanace issues were caused, in part, by poor training personal who insisted on a spotless and clean gun. this meant fiddling with the gas system and other parts. he only understood that many years later after a discussion with an idf weapons and sniping instractor

  • @redlabel5241
    @redlabel5241 5 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    The hebrew markings (read from right to left) translate as:
    rifle self-loading f n 7.62
    No.1 mark A.
    The marking that appears on the front of the hand guard and the magazine is an acronym for "Military Industry".

    • @subarunatsuki4145
      @subarunatsuki4145 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oy! How much is this particular FAL in existence?

    • @TheWolfsnack
      @TheWolfsnack 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      should that not have been right to left....62.7?

    • @muzzle9812
      @muzzle9812 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@TheWolfsnack Numbers are read like in English

    • @StevenL00
      @StevenL00 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@TheWolfsnack also by your logic it should've been 26.7

  • @aeddonmckaba9797
    @aeddonmckaba9797 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This is honestly one of the prettiest guns I've ever seen. This rifle is really what got me to appreciate the engineering and aesthetics of firearms.

  • @Hebwastaken
    @Hebwastaken 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Bayonet is advanced tech. It has a blade catch for using it as a Main Gauche when duelling and automatically detaches from the rifle when you’re done bayoneting the enemy and start firing again.

    • @haimpaz5417
      @haimpaz5417 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You are right that the lugs are designed for duelling but the bayonet is not designed to fall when you start shooting ,in all my years of using the rifle in the I.D.F it never happened

    • @Seelenschmiede
      @Seelenschmiede 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@haimpaz5417 this was a joke Britney...

    • @tedhubertcrusio372
      @tedhubertcrusio372 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@SeelenschmiedeIsraelis do fight often with knives during the 1960's

  • @jlee7811
    @jlee7811 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fun fact. You can put the handguard from an Israeli FAL to a Daewoo K2. The small male end of the Israeli FAL handguard socket will fit in the handguard retaining area of the K2, and you can drill through the handguard grills to utilize the K2’s handguard retaining bolt hole. It looks really sexy.

    • @DickSwordOnDiscord
      @DickSwordOnDiscord 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      underrated comment. I would love to see that!

  • @ronwalsh
    @ronwalsh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just picked up an Israeli FAL kit from PSA. Now if DSA would hurry up and build some barrels and receivers I can bring another rifle back from the dead. Thanks for the great video.

  • @carljansevanrensburg2440
    @carljansevanrensburg2440 5 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    I was issued with the South African FAL, aka R1 after completing my military service. Heavy, but a great rifle. Liked it more than the R4 we used during National Service. Maybe you can do an episode on the South African FAL.

    • @ibanez7412
      @ibanez7412 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      In Holland I also was isued the FAL when I served in the mid 90's. I loved that heavy but accurate rifle!

    • @SonicsniperV7
      @SonicsniperV7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'd like to see one on the Indian FAL too. IIRC they were all unlicensed copies

    • @eddyguizonde401
      @eddyguizonde401 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      i thought he did videos on the R1 and R4, have you checked the archive?

    • @elwayfan01
      @elwayfan01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I'm sure Ian did a vid on a Rhodesian FAL. I think with Larry Vickers.

    • @cw7661
      @cw7661 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There's a whole series on RSA weapons.

  • @gedeon2696
    @gedeon2696 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Bayonet "flash wings" were great bottle openers. I had one when serving in the sinai - never had a jam, but we were very maintenance conscience.

    • @DickSwordOnDiscord
      @DickSwordOnDiscord 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      you know - that's why they kept the bottle opener design and introduced it on the Galil.

  • @matthewanderson9754
    @matthewanderson9754 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've always loved the way they look, such a sleek looking rifle, if slightly impractical in certain situations.

  • @camresearch5120
    @camresearch5120 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The Aussie Lithgow SLR had slots cut in the bolt carrier to clear dirt, making it extremely reliable in the jungle 😀 I trained with the SLR in the 70s

  • @FriedrichHecker1848
    @FriedrichHecker1848 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    To be fair from my service experience, the Sergeant in the IDF would have altered the selector switch himself, if the men really felt the need to be able to fire fullauto

    • @juanzulu2755
      @juanzulu2755 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree. But that's actually the point. A professional/experienced soldier would understand that the removal is counter-productive.

    • @FriedrichHecker1848
      @FriedrichHecker1848 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@juanzulu2755 What I meant is, that the IDF is functioning a bit different, if people felt the Need to have Fullauto on the FAL then the Sarge wouldve had no Problem with them altering their guns, heck he would've done it himself.

    • @ananonymousviewer5978
      @ananonymousviewer5978 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FriedrichHecker1848 I have Shot fals full auto and it's pretty easy to controlle

  • @Liam-B
    @Liam-B 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Some clever AK builders have found ways to mount Israeli FAL handguards on AK's. It looks *really cool* .

  • @johnmcclain3887
    @johnmcclain3887 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've built a few of these from parts kits, back in the eighties, after buying a rifle complete and enjoying it's accuracy and handling. Those Israeli parts kits are great because of the very well functioning wood grip and stocks. It's still my favorite "battle rifle" substantially more than an AR pattern I had for two decades of service in the Marines. You know if you hit what you're aiming at, "it will stop".

  • @afswan
    @afswan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Loved how you put the video of you shooting the FAL as you talked about it.

  • @joebudde3302
    @joebudde3302 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I stopped at DSA this morning and ordered a Officer Grade War Hammer, said to expect to get a call in 8-10 weeks.

  • @WarHammer1911A1
    @WarHammer1911A1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    The bayonet isn't designed to be attached when firing left handed Ian.

  • @nickplayz2239
    @nickplayz2239 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The Fal is one of my favourite firearms

  • @pj7362
    @pj7362 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The FAL is one of my favorite battle riffles

  • @TheMosinCrate
    @TheMosinCrate 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love my Israeli FAL from DSA.

    • @evano667
      @evano667 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Mosin Crate
      Has yours been reliable ?

  • @azkrouzreimertz9784
    @azkrouzreimertz9784 5 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    this is a really beatiful rifle, with a interesting history attached to it.
    Awesome video! keep it up!

  • @anders430
    @anders430 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I watching a video about the Israeli FAL from another channel, noticed you made a video about as well and immediately started watching yours. Love you Gun Jesus!

  • @CrikeyArchie
    @CrikeyArchie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Always great on topic, delivery, and enthusiasm. Thank you, Ian.

  • @long-rombus8880
    @long-rombus8880 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Beautyfull combination of wood and metal.
    Great vid, greetings from Argentina!

    • @trentpetersen443
      @trentpetersen443 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Ak was a mean looking rifle, the fal is the epitome of graceful lines.

  • @stevenhoman2253
    @stevenhoman2253 5 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    You've forgotten your allies in Vietnam were the Australians and the New Zealanders. Where it was used to great affect.

    • @richmeisterradio
      @richmeisterradio 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wonder if it actually increased survivability vs the american forces.

    • @MarikHavair
      @MarikHavair 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@richmeisterradio Given that the M16 was seriously mis-issued in that conflict, it's very possible.

    • @richmeisterradio
      @richmeisterradio 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MarikHavair my thoughts indeed. But 30 vs 20 round mag could make the difference. Along with the 3 to 1 ratio of 556 to 762 in terms of weight. Gotta look at the stats.

    • @KingdomOfDimensions
      @KingdomOfDimensions 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If the FALs in ANZAC service were just as poorly maintained as the M16s in US service I doubt they fared that much better.

    • @markbarlow8770
      @markbarlow8770 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@richmeisterradio i think that was mord due to the rotation system, the US would use individual rotation Aus would use a unit rotation. Not sure about the Kiwis but im guessing they used the unit rotation. This was a double edged sword because it meant great unit cohesion but no old hands in the unit so in the early days on the units tour simple mistakes could be made. I have read that silence was a large part of Anzac tactics whereas the US where heavily criticized for their lack of sound discipline. Its easier for countries like Aus and NZ to train and maintain discipline in their armies due to the smaller size, so an anti insurgency war is perfect for these countries. Heard much criticism of the US infantry but great respect for the US professional soldier. In Good Company, and Aussie book and Company Commander a US book addresses this well. Anyway we see the US as our greatest friends we just get pissed off at being overlloked and forgotten. Since La Hamel we have been their beside you guys but sometimes it feels like you see us as a near enemy when we are the same people.

  • @downunderrob
    @downunderrob 5 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    Ian....what about the Australian and New Zealand Army in Vietnam?

    • @biggles1024
      @biggles1024 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Exactly. Ten years fighting the VC and NVA apparently counts for nothing.

    • @chrissheridon1002
      @chrissheridon1002 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Dragonstorm Dipro hard to imagine when you remember we lost against some emus

    • @pjetervduitkijk3588
      @pjetervduitkijk3588 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      @@biggles1024
      we South Vietnamese and our allies Americans Australiërs New Zealand never lost a batles but we lost the war
      thank to Democraat dominant in the congres at the time they did cut off aids to South Việt Nam

    • @justindobson920
      @justindobson920 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Also used by British and Commonwealth forces in Malayan Emergency

    • @TheWolfsnack
      @TheWolfsnack 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      not to mention the Canadian "observers" on the Cambodian border.

  • @emmilitia4241
    @emmilitia4241 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Man I'm so jealous, I wish I owned that Rifle, what a BEAUTY.

    • @Dgc-vz2bv
      @Dgc-vz2bv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      EM***MILITIA *** go order one from DSArms. They’re like 1400 bucks.

    • @ajorsomething4935
      @ajorsomething4935 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The officer grade ones are even nicer they are freshly coated and instead of looking like they came out of the isreali army they look like they are going into the isreali army.

  • @Simon_Hawkshaw
    @Simon_Hawkshaw ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The stalwart battle rifle of African conflicts and much appreciated/loved by operators. Very happy to see your review of the Rhodesian / South African variant.

  • @kfeltenberger
    @kfeltenberger 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    When I had my FALs 20 years ago, one of the reasons that I found that the Israelis went with wood furniture was due to heat; there was a belief that polymer/synthetics would heat up faster/more than wood. Whether that is an apocryphal story or not, I'm not sure, but the Galil also had wood on the early rifles so there might be something to it.

    • @snuffle2269
      @snuffle2269 ปีที่แล้ว

      The G36 was to be dropped by the Germans because of their experience in Afghanistan with rapid, intense firing "tending to loosen up the bedding of the plastic". This left all other NATO countries thinking they got duped.

  • @isndjdnakansishd5521
    @isndjdnakansishd5521 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Im from Israel and i have actually found a picture of my Grandfather when he was in the army during the Six Day War with an FAL

  • @wpankey57
    @wpankey57 5 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    Of course, Gun Jesus reads Hebrew!

    • @crazyfvck
      @crazyfvck 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @synoptic problem LOL! :)

    • @StanislavG.
      @StanislavG. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's gun hebrew

  • @federicobarcelli5368
    @federicobarcelli5368 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I mounted a 8x optic on my israeli Fal for the fun of shooting with it at longer ranges. Well thanks Ian, seems like mine is a one of the first produced since it has the vertical lever. Scared me off when it opened

  • @johnkertzman3520
    @johnkertzman3520 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just pickup the Officers model I ordered in February and it's AWESOME, well worth the wait!

  • @johnkertzman3520
    @johnkertzman3520 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    8 week back order on these, I ordered mine in mid February so I only have a few more weeks to wait (Hopefully)!

    • @crazyfvck
      @crazyfvck 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @john kertzman Congrats! :) I've never seen one of these guns in person. But every time I walk into their store I drool over their FAL pistols ;)

    • @Saya-fs1jo
      @Saya-fs1jo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its like whataburger, they don't make it till you order it! Haha

  • @norwegianwiking
    @norwegianwiking 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Portugal also had a bare muzzle version with a flash hider integrated into the bayonet. I have been told this was influenced by British doctrine at the time, where bayonets were always fixed at night, and you only and a flash hider was only seen as necessary at night

  • @dustyak79
    @dustyak79 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never thought I'd say this but 1400 dollars for a FAL is really really good when compared to the prices of everything else the days of 300 dollar AKs are gone and anything brought to the market that's Eye catching is about the same price. Talking to you Brownells!

  • @thelyran
    @thelyran 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was trained in the Army Reserves to use a variant,the SLR L1A1 7.62mm.Beautiful assault rifle to use,after a couple of weeks training,you goto build a little muscle before you can wield it effectively.

  • @davefloyd9443
    @davefloyd9443 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for this, love the SLR.

  • @eaton33a
    @eaton33a 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The British X8E1 & E2 FAL Trials rifles had some similar features, the selector and cocking handle etc. Would be great to see an X8 series episode, those rifles had some really interesting features ( EM2 optic, ability to be Charger loaded etc.)

    • @ForgottenWeapons
      @ForgottenWeapons  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I have a video on the X8E1 & E2 filmed, but not published yet.

    • @eaton33a
      @eaton33a 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I look forward to it, National Firearms Collection? Keep up the great work!

    • @ForgottenWeapons
      @ForgottenWeapons  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yup.

  • @halo7oo
    @halo7oo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was looking at DSA FAL's just yesterday!

  • @dariustee8478
    @dariustee8478 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Props to how good the editing is on these latest videos

  • @richarddelahaye7031
    @richarddelahaye7031 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hey Ian your work is brilliant please keep up the awesome work

  • @asyoulikeitvideos
    @asyoulikeitvideos 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Holy crap - I had no idea these were taken into combat in semi auto!

  • @ultrablue2
    @ultrablue2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It might be interesting to do a sand/mud test on the Israeli FAL.

  • @Marschy85
    @Marschy85 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    During basic training at Kapooka, here in Oz, there were guys that had difficulty qualifying on the range with the FAL mainly due to them shutting both eyes at the time of detonation of the charge in the round and the subsequent kickback giving these guys, who were typically a bit shorter than average and lightly built, a bit too much recoil, so they used a M15 sized cartridges that were able to be fired through a standard 7.62mm barrel with a 5.56mm barrel insert, modified magazine and breach block.

  • @TheRedneckPreppy
    @TheRedneckPreppy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Canada's FALs -- or FNC1A1 as we designated them -- were semi-automatic only as well. We did have the FNC1A2, the auto version, but it was used generally as a LMG-style rifle. When I served I always preferred carrying the A1.
    And it does suck in sandy conditions.

  • @allanbador7316
    @allanbador7316 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ian,
    You are one of the greatest resource of information in this time.

  • @RobinP556
    @RobinP556 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for making this specific video. I ordered one during the SHOT Show about 2 months ago so hopefully I’ll be getting it soon. I believe that I ordered the officer’s version, it was the only one that they mentioned when I gave them a call. But either way I’ll have something that I think is pretty cool!

  • @dylanmaxon4315
    @dylanmaxon4315 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the integration of the shooting in this video!

  • @USSEnterpriseA1701
    @USSEnterpriseA1701 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a copy of an FN operator/armorer's manual for the FAL (which has been helpful with both the FAL and the FN 49, pretty much the same rifles in different configurations, with the FAL being the much improved model). It actually has very good instructions for how to setup the gas setting on the rifle, that are very simple, just time (and ammo) consuming. The basic idea is to (in theory) start with the gas setting open to a point where the rifle will not lock back on an empty magazine, then adjust it one round at a time till it locks open automatically, then take it one to two clicks past that point to ensure reliability. At that point, provided you keep using the same ammo, you shouldn't have to mess with the gas adjustment ever again. It's held true for the slightly crummy Century build FAL that I shoot so far, but it doesn't get shot that much sadly (I'd still love to get a better quality one some time, these IDF rebuilds look interesting).

  • @alimanski7941
    @alimanski7941 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That property mark, that looks like [ת צ] - is probably a proof mark, since it stands for Military Industries - which was later incorporated as IMI.
    Secondly, keep in mind the FN-FAL was the IDF's first semi-auto capable rifle. The Uzi and Stens were not meant for this role, obviously, and besides some machine-guns, the IDF only had K98k's in service.
    By the way, the Hebrew wiki page for the FN-FAL mentions that infantrymen in the IDF did in fact cut off the part the prevented the gun from switching to full-auto, and that later, in 1969-70, the IDF replaced the semi-auto selectors with full-auto capable ones. Since it's a wiki page, no idea how reliable it is.

  • @paulgdunsford7469
    @paulgdunsford7469 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Ian the Australian and New Zealand army’s used them in Vietnam for ten years over 60,000 troops in country in your speak. Google battle of Long Tan 1 Aust army COY with NZ artilliary support vs an NVA regiment

  • @MUCKLEECH
    @MUCKLEECH 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The sexiest version of the FAL without a doubt

  • @gedeon2696
    @gedeon2696 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They 'kicked' like hell when firing rifle grenades - used barrel adapter and closed the gas valve.

  • @arthurbrax6561
    @arthurbrax6561 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    some of the FN T48 rifles made for the USA had a hand guard that sort of looked like the Israeli FAL while the H&R T48 had handguards that looked like the Canadian FAL. cool stuff

  • @esr243
    @esr243 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was a soldier with a FAL for five years. I really like your series of presentations, and the Israeli review at the end. Makes sense as I struggled for long before I totally understood how to manage the gas ring on the FAL.

  • @bigmikeh5827
    @bigmikeh5827 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just completed a very nice kit. A gem in my collection

  • @DevilbyMoonlight
    @DevilbyMoonlight 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    brit SLR's (FAL variant) had zig zag shaped sand clearing cuts in the bolt carrier to solve the sand issue

    • @pdallen8355
      @pdallen8355 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      They worked well unless the sand was wet.

  • @Woistdeingott
    @Woistdeingott 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Slight correction at 2:00, the g1 was first ordered in 1956. It was replaced by the G3 in 1959. The G1 never really saw full adoption, it was supplemented by US weapons throughout the 50s, and by 1962 the G3 had become pretty much standard. You can still find pictures dated after this of troops with US weapons or the G1, but rare and mostly for training units

  • @si_vis_pacempara_bellum4906
    @si_vis_pacempara_bellum4906 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    One of these days, I gotta get myself a FAL

    • @long-rombus8880
      @long-rombus8880 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We all gotta do that...

    • @workingman6910
      @workingman6910 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Si_Vis_Pacem Para_Bellum - Do It soon!

    • @samiam619
      @samiam619 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Si_Vis_Pacem Para_Bellum A Guy in my Gun club said AR? Why would I have an AR? I have an FAL!

  • @PreppedReView
    @PreppedReView 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and am a fan of both FAL and G3 thank you for this very informational video

  • @michaelmcbride1204
    @michaelmcbride1204 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ian Rocking the Israeli War Hammer!!!!!!!!!!!!. Outstanding.

  • @Bryce70
    @Bryce70 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm going to regret not buying one of these

    • @workingman6910
      @workingman6910 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bryce P - yes, you will regret it.

    • @Bryce70
      @Bryce70 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@workingman6910 but the wait time... and no more room in my safe...

    • @workingman6910
      @workingman6910 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bryce P - It’s only a couple of days, get another safe! LOL

  • @Sam_the_Sham_and_the_Pharoahs
    @Sam_the_Sham_and_the_Pharoahs ปีที่แล้ว

    I just ordered a 21" standard profile (I wanted the carrying handle and bipod) from DS arms yesterday. Can't wait. Besides, I need something to get me off this IWI Galil Ace kick I've been on.

  • @mackt.knight6688
    @mackt.knight6688 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Ian sounds so sad when he noticed the bayonet fell off

  • @docgonzodotcom
    @docgonzodotcom 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love FAL's... Living about 25 miles from where they were born might have something to do with it :)
    Oh, and kinda growing up shooting-wise on their testing/shooting range might too, there's video of me blasting my trusty ol' JvH Model P.37 as an 8 year old there and other stuff.
    Still have that gun, now some 35 years later.

  • @iPervy
    @iPervy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Thank goodness for DSA and their obsessive love for the Fal. Haha actually saving up the 2k for a fal myself.

    • @lioncelica5170
      @lioncelica5170 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I just wish they stopped using cast receivers and went back to forged.

    • @RexApplegate
      @RexApplegate 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The out of spec cast receivers are indeed a problem as of recent years. Make sure you do your homework before investing.
      I have a SA58 I love, but in the present day, if buying new, with DSA qc issues and high magazine cost, I would get an AR10 instead, especially now that they are making them reliable.

    • @lioncelica5170
      @lioncelica5170 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@RexApplegate AR10's are *more reliable now than they used to be, but they still don't really have a set technical data package so it's a toss up if parts will even interchange. Also, S&W purposely made their AR10 with proprietary parts. Things like that make me stay away from AR10's.

    • @Saya-fs1jo
      @Saya-fs1jo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've got one on order myself, currently the Israelis are the cheapest available from DSA. Seems an 8wk lead time, and there may be issues, I've heard great things about their customer service and some of their issues are easy to fix. The FAL heyday for buyers is apparently about 15-20yrs past. But they've fascinated me since I got to fire an aussi heavy barrel years ago and finally have the chance to get a FAL!
      So good luck hope ya manage to find one for yourself sometime soon

    • @RexApplegate
      @RexApplegate 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lioncelica5170 what i would do and what you would or should may very well drastically differ.

  • @williamwood6795
    @williamwood6795 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    When I was in India last year I saw Indian military men with FALs that looked just like that one. Except the Indian ones looked new and were spotless clean..

  • @drentso9183
    @drentso9183 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    In the video was shown only two of three existing bayonets types for the original version of FN FAL-type A and type C.The rifles with combination muzzle device and bayonet lug use bayonet type B,he look like bayonet type A but because of muzzle device have a bigger muzzle ring and has no flash hiders "fingers"

  • @Ideo7Z
    @Ideo7Z 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hopefully DSA has fixed the QC issues they've had as of late. After watching MAC's review of one of their FALs and researching various boards on problems they've had I'm hesitant to pick one of these up especially since MAC's problems involved the receiver as I recall.

    • @ABowlofPho
      @ABowlofPho 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I do hope so as well. That being said, from what I heard, it's their 100% US made FALs that have garnered a bad reputation recently and I've heard nothing but good things about their parts kit builds, which this one is.

    • @workingman6910
      @workingman6910 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      IDeO - That story hindered me from getting into the FAL much earlier. I regret that. Get one or two while you can.

    • @RexApplegate
      @RexApplegate 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Research their reciever problems. The in house casted receivers they've made the past 4 years or so are well documented by falfiles for being out of spec, and dsa is well known for making lame, accusatory excuses.
      I used to be a big fan. I have a ban era SA58 with the coveted milled upper. A very very good gun. I would be very happy if they made good guns again. The problem seems to be that their early guns, including SA58's with number scrubbed parts to pretend domestic production, made heavy use of Steyer parts, and uppers made by an outside vender to very high standards. It would seem DSA isn't good at making good guns consistently.

  • @captbeardy
    @captbeardy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The UK had adapted the SLR (FAL) to semi auto at least as early as 1975, although those using it were well aware of the file induced modification. The Falklands conflict was 1982. The bigger shortcoming that became an issue for the Paras in the Falklands was their standard issue DMS boot, which was acknowledge by the higher ups and resulted in the British Army squaddie being issued with a much better boot.

  • @Darryl1963D
    @Darryl1963D ปีที่แล้ว

    Mate, inAustralia we used a piece of construction cord, string if you like, to make the SLR or L1A1 fully automatic. Back then in the 80s the SLR or slur was semi auto only.but by opening the rifle and putting
    Come cots under a part it would be full auto. The SLR is easy to convert without different parts.
    Respect from Australia.

  • @ComeOnPelican91
    @ComeOnPelican91 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's awesome that the bayonet is part of the flash hider 13:00

  • @stevenhoman2253
    @stevenhoman2253 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My understanding Ian, is that the FAL in fully automatic fire was as controllable and comfortable as your demonstration of the .308 M14 , my recollection is that it operated like a firemans hose held by 12 year old ( not implying any reflection on you. ) it was a smooth transition weapon to the M16 effectively. It forcing the militaries hand so to speak.😁👍👍👍

  • @beefcakes27
    @beefcakes27 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Where is the Aussie and Kiwi, Nam representation? Ian you dropped the ball.

  • @P943044S
    @P943044S 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Also called in my time - Gods Own Rifle, Stupidly Long Rifle and my personal favorite... The Pig.

    • @mattdickson2
      @mattdickson2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      P943044S thought the pig was the m60?

    • @P943044S
      @P943044S 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mattdickson2 Different armies different names, we called ours The gympy, the SLR was a pig because it was a pig to lug about :)

    • @stevenhoman2253
      @stevenhoman2253 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stupidly long as a non bull pup, deadly accurate with a high velocity round. Kerbblewie,!

    • @classifiedad1
      @classifiedad1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stevenhoman2253 I mean, it is entirely possible to not be a bullpup and not be stupidly long.
      Granted, you get a carbine but that's besides the point.

  • @StanislavG.
    @StanislavG. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    יאן, תבוא לארץ! יש פה מלא היסטוריה של מלחמה ונשק :)

  • @Rif_Leman
    @Rif_Leman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    If I have ammo, there won't be a bayonet on my rifle.

  • @coaxill4059
    @coaxill4059 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I remember the "History channel" had an episode where they mentioned the FAL saying that "British soldiers really wanted that full auto capability" and were willing to scavenge to get it. I've known for a while how bad a source of information they were for a while, but it sticks in my mind how often they said something that was either anecdotal or practically the opposite of the truth.

    • @Cyan_Nightingale
      @Cyan_Nightingale ปีที่แล้ว

      No. It wasn't said that way. You mean the video of Discovery Channel on FN FAL? It was said "all soldiers loved full auto capability" but there it was also said: FN FAL was terrible for full automatic. "Popopopop" out to the sky.. they sid.

    • @coaxill4059
      @coaxill4059 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@Cyan_Nightingale Both can be true, and nothing you've said detracts from my point.
      The truth is that the full auto problems were known, and few would've discarded their service weapon just to gain an ability they knew was of limited use.
      Because that's all I'm commenting on, the fact they said there was scrounging and scavenging to get ahold of that full auto capability.
      I've never heard anyone else say the scavenging thing, and I think it's absurd. Whatever channel it was on, it was sensationalist nonsense.

  • @bartb7790
    @bartb7790 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Again a great video :)
    2 remarks: the carry-handle was used by most countries untill the weapons were phased out.
    You don't need to alter the safety switch to get full auto: just open the weapon, turn the safety lever up and pull it out et voila: full auto fire.

    • @samiam619
      @samiam619 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      H.J.W. Bruurmijn I don’t think it works that way... hopefully you are just kidding!😀

    • @bartb7790
      @bartb7790 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@samiam619 Nope I'm not kidding, with an original metric FAL the "remove safety lever trick" works. I carried the FAL during my time in the Dutch army.

    • @dutchsailor6620
      @dutchsailor6620 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bartb7790 I can attest to that.

  • @evilscience3164
    @evilscience3164 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to own a falo which was the heavy barrel version imported by Springfield Armory. It was designated SAR48. What a pleasure to shoot from a rest(the bipod was all but useless because it was so tall) because if it's weight and adjustable gas system it hardly recoiled. I truly miss that rifle, i had to sell it because of financial debit. Shame.

  • @loupiscanis9449
    @loupiscanis9449 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you , Ian .

  • @jwc00789
    @jwc00789 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Excellent Video! Very Interesting! FN FAL, The Right Arm of the Free World! :)

  • @GoredonTheDestroyer
    @GoredonTheDestroyer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    TIL that my homeland (Canada :D) was the first country to adopt the FAL.
    Neat.

    • @classicbandgeek
      @classicbandgeek 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Too bad we can't own Semi-Auto ones, though. Damn Prohib classification!

  • @md8590
    @md8590 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Don't forget, these saw a lot of use in the Vietnam war by Australians.

  • @PM-ij2dx
    @PM-ij2dx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Looking forward to the Canadian C1, C1A1 Videos..

  • @brandongarner2895
    @brandongarner2895 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Enlisted superiors are usually responsible for all his children and their weapons so no you wouldn’t get away with it if he found out and then what happens when you go to actually shoot that superior is going to hear the one guy that’s shooting full auto while all of his other children aren’t.

  • @dombenzdb
    @dombenzdb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for these videos and your knowledge about it. =)

  • @sirbondman007
    @sirbondman007 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice presentation. Thanks so much...

  • @reddevilparatrooper
    @reddevilparatrooper 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have an IMBEL FAL and put on the Israeli stocks on it from DSA. I love shooting my rifle. The Israeli stocks give it the cool factor.

  • @mrivantchernegovski3869
    @mrivantchernegovski3869 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Forward assist again lol I qualified on my basic with an M16A1 here in the NZ Army in 86 ,we were told to rack the action to clear it, never tried to jam something in the chamber,it was rack the dud out and rechamber fresh round or drop the mag,rack action,sight chamber and clear if its clear

  • @Dgc-vz2bv
    @Dgc-vz2bv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just bought one from DS Arms. Maybe I’m crazy but I’m considering putting in into a shadow box and making it a wall hanger 😂

  • @theshootingbench9116
    @theshootingbench9116 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it keep up the good work Ian

  • @jonlennon3348
    @jonlennon3348 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    My pal built an Israeli heavy barrel with bi pod and it was a hammer. I shot it at 100 yds with open sights and shot a hole less than 1/2 inch after 20 rounds fired. The kits sold for 79.95 in the early 1990's. Gun price's are outta sight. I have a Turkish mauser serial number is single digit.

  • @vincewhite5087
    @vincewhite5087 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved my folding handle. Used to it on back pack when master corporal wasn’t looking.

  • @Mr3344555
    @Mr3344555 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Mr. McCollum, amazing upload as usual! If it's in the inventory, cover the PSG-1 or it military variant! Thank you!