Pulled the FAL out of the safe had not shot it in 10 years. Put a smile on my face....

[USMC88-93]

Had not shot it in close to a decade, and had not been to the range all year. I needed to get out and shoot.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgxN2h_j3Ws.

[jerrymrc]

Well, Duh. The FAL is how I got to this place years ago. Always was and always am a FAL person. [Flower]

[USMC88-93]

Well, Duh. The FAL is how I got to this place years ago. Always was and always am a FAL person. [Flower]

Love it but even as a Para-Fal it is a heavy pig (but thats just speaking of range use). Austrian Para Kit built by DSA and bought at Jensens in Loveland years ago..

[Mazin]

Fall goodness, hell it's not even mine and still put a smile on my face[Beer]

[USMC88-93]

I would say I need to adjust the gas setting but it looks like it is ejecting erratically and not in a constant location. Oh well just another reason to shoot it again.

[WETWRKS]

Looks nice

[wctriumph]

Thanks. The last time I took the family to the range all of the rifle spots were taken. The daughter was disappointed she did not get to shoot the Bushy and I did not get to shoot the M1. Next time.
I have a Super Blackhawk that I have not shot in over 20 years, I guess I should pull the brute out and shoot it. Took this photo about that long ago.

[RoughRider07]

Thanks. The last time I took the family to the range all of the rifle spots were taken. The daughter was disappointed she did not get to shoot the Bushy and I did not get to shoot the M1. Next time.
I have a Super Blackhawk that I have not shot in over 20 years, I guess I should pull the brute out and shoot it. Took this photo about that long ago.





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[RoughRider07]

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I fell in love with the FAL many years ago when I shot one of the first imported to the U.S. Owned two since then and have an Imbel/Coonan’s kit that needs assembly.




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[Tim K]

I've always wanted one but never had one. You just re-kindled me wanting one again. Thanks for nothing!

[ray1970]

I chuckled a bit. Looks like you kind of crowd the rear sight like I did when I had my para FAL. I ruined a pair of Oakley’s last time I took mine out. The rear sight would just kiss the lens on my sunglasses. Didn’t notice it while I was shooting but when I was done the right lens was all scratched to hell. Fortunately for me a member here was kind enough to get me some replacement lenses with his law enforcement discount so I was able to save the glasses.

[ray1970]

Mine had the fixed stock so maybe it technically wasn’t a para model?

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[USMC88-93]

I chuckled a bit. Looks like you kind of crowd the rear sight like I did when I had my para FAL..

I am kind of a nose to charging handle kind of guy.

[ray1970]

I am kind of a nose to charging handle kind of guy.

Me too. [Awesom]

[wctriumph]

Back in the early 1980's a local shop acquired about 50 or 60 FN made FALs. They were selling them for $600 each and they were like new. I went to buy one but they were so heavy, I passed. Of course, now ...

[USMC88-93]

I am kind of a nose to charging handle kind of guy.

Me too. [Awesom]

And yet here I am with my nose nowhere near it.....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qf-mXN0iY0&feature=youtu.be

[Erni]

I have had my nose kissed by the Para too. Honestly I think the stock is all wrong for me, and its turned the FAL into a love hate thing for me. Does not help the para has a giant steel block at back of reciever.

[jerrymrc]

One learns the ins and outs of them. I have built dozens and owned 6 at one time. I also have what is considered the lightest one ever built. All aluminum 5.8 lbs and shoots the 7.62X25 round. I have my metric gun that I love. The best comprise is a DSA aluminum lower, type 1 upper and 18" barrel with the right furniture is a good setup that is a few lbs lighter and comfortable for most. 76139