G3 or FAL
im looking to get a semi auto G3 or FAL. Which gun is better for the money? Ive heard stories about the G3 losing its zero, but I just want to know from people that actually own them.
Both are great weapons. I prefer the G3 over the FAL. The boltsystem of the G3 is great. Reduces the recoil and I have the feeling of a "cleaner" recoil. Also it's easier to upgrade the G3 because you can use MP5 parts (rails, stocks etc). Somehow I find the G3 more ergonomic, but maybe that's just me.
Never had problems with the zero of the G3. The sights are very stable, maybe just talk.
Both are great rifles, just depends on your preferance. I have a FAL variant which I'm content with, but I'd probably be just as happy with an HK.
I do think that parts and magazines tend to be a little more readily available for the FAL nowadays, since there are so many variants and rifles made on US-made receivers.
The G3 action isn't very gentle on casings though, so if you plan to reload that might be a point to consider.
Word. G3 gets rough on them casings, plus ejects them mile afar...
Don't some G3s also have fluted chanbers rendering brass unsuitable for further use?
All G3s have fluted chambers, it's a part of the rifle's design.Originally Posted by DeltaWhisky58
However, I don't know if that effects the possibility to reload the cartridges.
I believe you are correct, DeltaWhisky.
I think the G3/91 sights are a little better, but I still prefer the FAL, overall.
The Portuguese Army gets some thousands of FAL and G-3 and test them in Africa in the 60’s. In the end they say that both weapons were great, the FAL were more accurate but the G-3 were more reliable. In the end they choose the G-3.
I have examples of both rifles. I like them both. The G3 has better sights, but for some reason if I had to pick one it would be the FAL. Just my opinion.
I personally picked a Fal over the G3/HK91, though these were all semi auto variants. The Fal had the better ergonomics for my taste, I quite liked its sights, and perferred the balance of the rifle over the G3 so I went with that. Either one is a fine battle rifle.
I do wish someone would release the original prototype designs for the FAL back when they were working with .280 and the rifle was much smaller and chambered for a modern round of similar size. Would make an awesome rifle.
Go for the G-3. I like its balance but its reliability reins supreme and there are a lot of accessories available in the market.
BTW it looks cooler.
I have a FAL and two G3's....... I guess we can get nit picky over both,.
If you reload, then yes there is a difference that has already been discussed. If you don't reload and have no need for the brass no big.
G3 has less recoil, more side blast and is louder becuase the of the recoil supressor.
G3 mags are super dirt cheap.
A L1A1 or FAL depending on if it is originally made or made from "parts" the value will vary.
Either one are great fire arms.
Best thing is to go out and shoot them.
I have a G3 I am planning to sell........ BUT I DO NOT SELL ON THE INTERNET, and need to know who I sell too.
BTW they both come in the most popular Harley Davidson Color Sceme, Black....... So you can assessorize it with your Harley.
Both are good, I used the FAL during my time in the service, before we changed to the AUG. The Fal was very reliable and quite accurate. Today I own an L1A1 but I'm not very happy with it because the barrel is "kaputt" and I can't get my hands on a new one. I twice had the opportunity to shoot the G3 and I prefer it to the Fal. Alltough the only real issue I had with the Fal is its excessive length with can get you in tight spots when you are in confined spaces like mout or forests with dense undergrowth.
we've done this topic before as well.
i've owned several of each in semi form, i foolishly got rid of them and now want to get back into the 1960's-1970's battle rifle club. the hk has a vastly superior trigger and sights. had more accessories. balance was off for me and i found it particularily nose heavy. i subjectively believe that the hk had less felt recoil and had better accuracy. oh and mags are about a buck a pop if you know where to look.
but i still like the fal. the balance was better for me. but the sights were almost as bad as ak sights. the trigger is the worst part of the fal because you can't (using factory parts) bring the trigger weight down.
also, imho dsa are way too pricey - $1,500 for a stg58! $1,800 for a us made parts sa58.
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