I have both and like both of them. If I had to choose one it would be my FAL. The FAL feels smoother when firing. With the G3 I can feel the inertia of the bolt carrier moving to the rear and forward when firing more than with the FAL. I also like the FAL buttstock more than the G3. But again, both are fine rifles.
FAL or G3?
Comparing two different rifles, but I'm interested in buying one of the two. They seem to command roughly the same price.I'm leaning towards the G3 more, as I like the collapsible stock, and more accessory options. But I never shot either of the two. The Fal seems to be more bulky/weigh more than the G3. I just would like a semi-auto assault rifle in .308(My pistol's not cutting it anymore). What do you think?
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I two have both rifles. The G3 is a very nice rifle, The FAL is a great rifle.
The FAL has a sturdy milled receiver, the G3 a cheezy stamped piece of tin.
have you looked at FAL add ons at DSA?? Just about anything you could want.
have you looked at FAL add ons at DSA?? Just about anything you could want.
Thats the problem I had w/ the G3. I never handled one, but I did handle a cetme, and it felt like a flimsy piece of tin. Thanks for the site, completely forgot about them. I think I'm gonna go with the Fal. If/when I get one is a different story. I just purchased a PSL not to long ago, and a AR15 upper, so....... Thanks for everyone's suggestion.The FAL has a sturdy milled receiver, the G3 a cheezy stamped piece of tin.
have you looked at FAL add ons at DSA?? Just about anything you could want.
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I lurrrrrves the FAL, it's a great design, and the metric pattern at least has amazing ergonomics, especially compared to the G3 rifles. Try doing a mag change in a non paddle type mag latch receiver on a g3 and you'll know what I'm talking about. Never fired an HK so I have no opinion on that aspect.
If you can afford the FAL, then definitely upgrade to it.
If you can afford the FAL, then definitely upgrade to it.
Own both and like both, but the FAL (mines an STG-58) is a lot nicer. Adjustable gas regulator is a plus.
It seems like I can find a couple for $700+. Should I stay away from the century made, and hesse ones? Are the Imbel and DSA ones the best?
I own several of both.
I've fired both in semi and full auto extensively.
What you're asking is akin to asking a father which of his two sons is his favorite.
I honestly can't recommend one over the other.
My advise is to get both.
I've fired both in semi and full auto extensively.
What you're asking is akin to asking a father which of his two sons is his favorite.
I honestly can't recommend one over the other.
My advise is to get both.
Yes and Yes. On the second question this of course excludes preban guns.Should I stay away from the century made, and hesse ones? Are the Imbel and DSA ones the best?
The G3 is a good rifle and the FAL is a "Battle Rifle". Choose accordingly.
Bill
Bill
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