COMBAT READY FAL

[@DonJohn-h8l]

Best looking modernized FAL I've seen. Bren mags do look cool.

[@thefalguy9848]

Thanks

[@Calqid]

I think it’s Uggified and adorning it with implements is akin to JC Whitney on a 300 Gullwing but to each their own. These have always been modified… I say bastardized… to meet specific needs. That’s part of their intrigue. The plastic mags work great, BTW, and probably make a little less noise. DSA has metal mags but they’re cut down to five or ten rounds (I carry with a five rounder). I’m sure they’d sell them uncut for enough money.

[@johnstonpierre-antoine9251]

It's not a modernized it's just a f a l. You don't hear AR guys saying Daniel defense is a modern M16 or BCM is a modern m4. Just like you're not a modern version of the child you were. Adding attachments in a quad rail doesn't make the gun brand new. 😂

[@DonJohn-h8l]

@johnstonpierre-antoine9251 Actually....

[@NOLES-kl4ft]

The sickest fal I've seen

[@thefalguy9848]

Thanks

[@johnwalsh4948]

Hey Boet...Back in 2006 I was buying FAL mags for $3.50 each...South African .308 battle packs for $23.95...Wish I had bought more. Everybody who served in the SADF will choose the FAL.

[@thefalguy9848]

I wish we had these prices again

[@taylormartin4346]

Until someone starts making proper, reliable, metal mags for the FAL again, I can't justify owning one...but I really want to. Great build, love the looks and reasons behind it.

[@thefalguy9848]

There are enough used mags out there. And DSA is making steel mags again.

[@brandtgroves6326]

​@thefalguy9848 the DSA steel mags are never in stock and surplus 30 rd magazines are impossible to find or outrageously expensive

[@jeremiahcherry5283]

I agree, DSA is too slow.. they need to sub contract and churn out production. Their in stock stuff takes forever to replenish. And buying online most are rusted OR far over priced when you can find them.

[@OmegaAlphaDu]

​@@brandtgroves6326I have 2 I'll trade you for 200 rounds of 308. No joke. If interested reply and I'll drop a throw away email we can communicate on

[@thefalguy9848]

@@jeremiahcherry5283 depends. A few months ago I imported several hundred mags from South Africa in great condition and sold them. There are others who also sell good surplus mags. You just need to take some time to find them

[@TisiphonesShadow]

I carried a FAL 18" barrel as a patrol rifle for a number of years. I found that the 30rnd magazines added weight and awkwardness in handling (at least for me). I completely agree that the FAL is an incredible rifle and still relevant today.

[@thefalguy9848]

I agree. 30rd mags look cool but they are akwars to handle and are adding unneccessary weight. And springs wear out quicker

[@Crohan_31]

Oh I’m building that. Thank you for your great mind! Beautiful setup for a beautiful gun!

[@LocknLoad69]

"Awesome breakdown of drills and techniques! 💪 The chapters make it super easy to follow along, especially for beginners looking to improve their combat readiness. 🔫 The 100m accuracy section was impressive-great insights on real-world performance. And that 2 MOA discussion? 🔥 Spot on! Thanks for putting together such a detailed and engaging video!"

[@thefalguy9848]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@badrobotNG]

This FAL has no right looking this good... Masterpiece...!!!

[@thefalguy9848]

Thanks!

[@BaddFrogg777]

Excellent review and FAL. Miss my metric FAL and magazines with the Hebrew markings from the sixth day war. The new coming STEYR DMR is basically this rifle and with the outrageous pricing coming.

[@thefalguy9848]

The Steyr DMR is a different weapon platform than a FAL. It's a DMR whereas the FAL is a battle rifle. Different manual of arms as well...

[@BaddFrogg777]

@@thefalguy9848 Boring design the Steyr DMR. Prefer the SIG Spear 308. A truly heavy duty firearm. FAL is a beautiful piece of machinery and design.

[@TheFirstVonGunther]

Great looking rifle! Surprised you kept standard grip. I just modernized my 21inch too with an LVPO, US Nightvision Dual Beam, and Surefire scout that does IR and WL.

[@thefalguy9848]

How is that Dual Beam working for you? Yeah, I ordered a new head for my Scout as well. WL and IR. I do enjoy the standard grip but might swap to the SAW-style one. Undecided as of right now

[@SinhNguyen-y8u]

ABSOLUTE BEAUTY! There is so many applications for the FN FAL! Used the full sized rifle. 1. Battle Rifle - Transition from Semi to Auto 2. DMR -> Semi Auto 3. Suppressive fire -> Using Full-Auto (mini lmg) 4. Turn off the gas port -> "single action sniper rifle" Trust me, I used this during the Syrian Civil War

[@thefalguy9848]

Well put, it's a very versatile rifle, especially considering the fact that it can be used in different roles! Glad the FAL was of help to you in your missions.

[@chriswilliams7504]

I NEED this!!!!!!

[@2AToday]

Love the intro speech btw

[@thefalguy9848]

Thanks

[@OuvingersSkiet7]

I want to get me a similar R1. Only things I would do different is I would use the standerd handgaurd and standerd para stock, because it is cheaper and as much as I love the Eotech, I would rather use it for an OSW and for the 16 inch para I would use a 1-10 lpvo or something and a suppressor as I love suppressors.

[@thefalguy9848]

Just because it's cheap doesn't mean it's good... the regular handguard does not allow me to mount front grip, proper sling, laser module and a flash light. Therefore, for a combat ready FAL I want a handguard that allows me to mount said things on it

[@TheZin777]

It looks cool.

[@DarkWolff.]

I've got the same dsarms quad rail on my SA58 carbine. Though I'm running a swampfox bdc 10x lpvo with a holosun 407c red dot offset with a arisaka 35degree mount . Still need to getba light set up for it and need to replace my para stock with that stock you have on that. Been looking at one of those for about 4 or 5 years

[@thefalguy9848]

I did a video on the stock. Love it and enables me to get a great cheek weld. A bit heavier than a Para stock but who cares.

[@DarkWolff.]

​@@thefalguy9848 I did see the vid you did on the stock. I definitely need to get one

[@Swampytheroot]

Mine is a 12". I have a fixed 16" and 21"

[@mikeobrien7724]

Waiting on a DSA OSW... you set yours up basically the same way I plan to set mine up. Not sure on what suppressor yet though.

[@thefalguy9848]

I got a Surefire RC2 for my OSW. And my 16" will probably get a DeadAir Sandman.

[@WladimirJr]

Does your FAL in this video have a 16” or 18” barrel? Thanks for this video. Please make more content. Kind regards

[@thefalguy9848]

16". As outlined in the video...

[@jeddshepherd8559]

Have you used the new production 20rd magazines from DSA yet ? I got some and they did not work in my DSA IBR. They had feeding issues. Still waiting to hear back from them.

[@thefalguy9848]

I have not yet had a chance to review them on this chanel. Will do so soon! Got a few incoming for a review.

[@coomman-e4j]

Wonder what you think of tracers for boh point shooting and medium range engagements Might be bad sometimes if you don't want to make yourself more of a target for enemy infantry or support With a superior force probably very nice

[@thefalguy9848]

Tracers are cool and do have their benefit if you're a squad leader and either about to initiate contact or direct the fire towards an enemy. However, where I live I cannot shoot tracers, land would go on fire or I'd get kicked off the range.

[@yngchino1130]

The FAL will forever be my favorite gun I’ll own 1 one day thank you for your content keep it coming

[@thefalguy9848]

Appreciate the support and I'll do my best to keep FAL content alive

[@foobar3]

coolest rifle I have ever seen

[@TrollinCrazyRussian]

@12:20 if thats 100 yds then thats submoa not 2 moa. group are measured from center to center of farthest apart rounds.

[@tomchappelow9602]

Super lekker rig, mate.

[@thefalguy9848]

Dankie!

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

Lekker, very capable rifle with the modern accoutrements, didn't realize the Bren Mags could be Metric conversion, thought they were mostly Inch pattern, so that's cool even if they are less user-reliable. I think if I were to do an optics mount with a rail dust cover I would go for a PA SLx 5x36 for .308 rifles, they're a great poor man's ACOG equivalent, keeping mine retro for now though lol. Good stuff!

[@thefalguy9848]

Bren mags are usually inch and with minor modification can run in metric FALs. The one I got is an experimental Bren mag that is factory metric. Nothing wrong with retro! I have a retro one too.

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

@@thefalguy9848 Yeah that's what I thought, good stuff! Absolutely, loving my Bush Warrior model DSA FAL/ SA58, just feels right haha.

[@mauri_ice663]

This Fal Is really reliable? That configuration it's one of the best.

[@thefalguy9848]

The FAL is always reliable unless the user doesn't know how to properly run it

[@theslayer2861]

That's pretty much what I wanted to build.

[@thefalguy9848]

Go for it. You won't regret a build like this!

[@theslayer2861]

@@thefalguy9848 Maybe one day when I can afford it

[@ianskinner1619]

still have a hard time looking at anything but my FN FAL C-1/2 as the best combat weapon; Even when it was ammo dry, and the bayonet broken, you could flip it around and use it as a club that would last a hell of a long time.

[@thefalguy9848]

Hahahahaha true that.

[@pedro048f]

Aqui no Brasil a empresa IMBEL faz rifles nessa plataforma

[@jzuany]

Impossível comparar o Imbel M964A1 com qualquer fuzil na plataforma FAL produzido desde o fim dos 90. É um desastre de rifle ruim em tudo.

[@pedro048f]

@jzuany não tava comparando...

[@Keyrose223]

Awesome setup, why do you pin the trigger? Many modern methodologies suggest resetting the trigger under recoil

[@thefalguy9848]

Faster to reacquire targets and better trigger pull once on target. It reduces trigger jerking.

[@Keyrose223]

@ ahhh thank you for clarifying, I was curious about your thought process 👍🏽

[@almostontimehero5415]

FAL can take Bren mags?

[@downunderrob]

Yes. The British were seen to do it in the Falklands War in 1982.

[@thefalguy9848]

Yes, Bren mags need to be converted (minor task, not difficult).

[@lipidi1542]

Great video! Do you shoot any other battle rifles?

[@thefalguy9848]

Yes, G3. But not a huge fan of it.

[@OKBushcraft]

Enjoyed the video. Makes my FAL sweet tooth ache.

[@thefalguy9848]

Maybe time to get one 🤔🤔

[@practical_precision_shooters]

curious whats the weight on this handsome rifle is?

[@thefalguy9848]

Around 12lbs if memory serves me right

[@practical_precision_shooters]

@thefalguy9848 thanks you sir, is that with the optic and magnifier or just the rifle?

[@StilettoCraft]

Great vid. Is this gun free floated?

[@thefalguy9848]

No

[@joeclaridy]

What are opinions on running 20 rd magazines vs 30 rd magazines in general?

[@thefalguy9848]

30rd mags look cool. That's about it. Their spring wears out quicker, they are heavier and takes more time to properly handle them. 20rd mags are easier found, better spring tension and there are better pouch systems out there that take 20rd mags... But looking cool is winning half the battle as we all know 😂

[@PureCountryof91]

As an avid enjoyer of the lr308 g2, the ammunition weight adds up fast, but the bigger issue is how obnoxiously long the mag body gets.

[@JoshuaAmaro]

Hit like from the first 5 seconds just because of the cool rifle

[@thefalguy9848]

Thanks. Appreciate it.

[@loboloco866]

Great review thanks a lot

[@robkilcollins310]

FAL guy! Thank you for sharing this awesome video! Couple questions for you. Would you recommend this baze model, or the 16" model with the shortened gas system, and the US threaded barrel. Do you get alot of Snow where you live? I'm in Maine, and would love to know more about how FALs perform in frozen condition and gold up to winter moisture. Thanks again!

[@thefalguy9848]

Yes and no. Yes because the short gas system is easy to run, more maneuverable and with the ability to mount suppressors on the 5/8x24 muzzle pitch, the short FAL carbine is a huge plus. However, if you want a traditional looking Para FAL the 16" standard length is the way to go. I got both and retain each in a different configuration. I do not get snow where I live now. I used to live in colder regions and the FAL had no issues in the snow. In some of my videos you see the snowy background...

[@robkilcollins310]

@thefalguy9848 Thank you for the quick and informative response. You are currently best Guntuber. Not an opinion but a fact. Pamwe Chete, friend.

[@JohnDoe-mt8rf]

Your iron sights and sling are the most important part of the rifle .

[@thefalguy9848]

I would add flashlight to it as well. Then comes the rest of accessories...

[@isgodreal1337]

In contrast to the original, which was made for skeet shooting

[@chriswilliams7504]

Wowooow

[@Erick_Bloodaxe]

The real question is: where are you finding the modified Bren mags? I’d love a few for mine.

[@thefalguy9848]

Bought mine 2 years ago in South Africa. Every once a while the Bren mags pop up on the used gun market. Most of them do require minor modifications to fit metric FALs

[@Erick_Bloodaxe]

@@thefalguy9848 you have to modify the gun and not the mag?

[@thefalguy9848]

@@Erick_Bloodaxe Modify the mag.

[@Erick_Bloodaxe]

@ ok, that’s what I’ve heard and that makes perfect sense. I’m still surprised no one had taken to manufacturing these.

[@thefalguy9848]

@@Erick_Bloodaxe manufacturing FAL mags is a bery lengthy and difficult process. And costly. No wonder not many ponder to the niche FAL market...

[@brandonperez9020]

I just bought a Belgium paratrooper 50.63. Is the barrel length the same as the one featured in the video?

[@thefalguy9848]

No. The 50.63 has a 17.2in or so barrel. Mine is 16".

[@GnarlyAggroShredderShane]

Unless i missed it, what's the weight of this bad Larry?

[@thefalguy9848]

I think shy of 13lbs without a fully loaded mag.

[@ARXDMOS]

I love the fal but idk lately if id take an fal or a g3. Problem for me is mags. G3 mags are cheap and plentiful fal mags are super expensive and. Ear unavailable

[@thefalguy9848]

If you have around 8-10 mags for the FAL you're squared away. You won't be carrying much more on you and in your ruck anyways. G3s are cool and whatnot but I do prefer the FAL, especially with the ability to suppress it super easily

[@Juandinggong]

That looks so good

[@bobross8569]

A 556 is seductive because you can carry so much ammo but as some one that grew up hunting the range feels like a submachine gun and i've always wanted a FAL.

[@thefalguy9848]

5.56mm and 7.62x51mm have different aspects in terms of their use. Both, with the right ammo, can be (emphasis on can be) good all-rounder platforms. I do prefer the FAL just due to the ability to have a heavier cartridge that can go farther. Yet I do sacrifice in terms of ammo I can carry and the heavy weapon itself.

[@sergiologullo2217]

Great FAL !!

[@Gunitro]

Why can’t a FAL grip have a more ergonomic degree?

[@thefalguy9848]

DSA is working on an upgraded grip. And they also make a SAW-style grip which is super comfy. I just chose to not go with that one on this rifle

[@diggeler]

the non elevated optics look so 2010 ;) don't you think it would be more ergonomic to run them a little more up top?

[@thefalguy9848]

Yeah, I might switch.

[@Opachki69420]

there's not really much reason to elevate your eotech, they already sit at 3 inches

[@thefalguy9848]

@@Opachki69420 if I run a PEQ-15 the way I got it mounted it would help elevate the Eotech so the PEQ does not obstruct my view

[@user-oj5jr8rm4z]

Dsa still makes the mid-length quad rail

[@thefalguy9848]

Yes they do. But we all want the standard length quad

[@gabrielpark8910]

i recommend the silencerco velos that is what i run on my fal and they are one of the few companies that make a 9/16x24 lh muzzle device for the fal, it works very well

[@thefalguy9848]

Good point, thank you!

[@tylertapp131]

Good shit. Personally only thing id change is optic setup. I ran irons for decades, then went to dots, then dots and magnifiers, then a lpvo... it took me over 20 some odd years to try an lpvo but once I did and put them into action that was it. A 1-8 or 1-10 is well worth the money and weight in my opinion.

[@thefalguy9848]

I have been looking into LPVOs and got a prinary arms one for my MCX. I do like it and might mount it on my FAL!

[@tylertapp131]

@thefalguy9848 Nice! That would work awesome, the one I've been rockin is the primary arms plx-c 1-8, I love that thing.

[@drakehoward8416]

It looks like Bren CZ

[@Ghosty-qr7km]

More like a “battle ready fal” since its a battle rifle 😮

[@thefalguy9848]

Hah good point!

[@TheREALLibertyOrDeath]

Love the Fal

[@gabrieldelgado6273]

Why this dude runs like Napoleon dynamite 😂

[@kylekovac31]

Another classic banger Mr. FAL MAN 😎. U Should do a vid with the FAL and classic load carrying kit it was designed for like the linnemoller rig.

[@thefalguy9848]

Thabk you, I do enjoy this FAL setup a lot. I did a video on the Niemoller rig. I plan on doing another one soon with a different setup

[@kylekovac31]

@@thefalguy9848you’re right it’s the Niemoller rig I just saw that video haha. Hope all is well brotha keep up the good content 😎.

[@carsonbrown5366]

Are you still apart of the anti poaching unit in Africa?

[@thefalguy9848]

@@kylekovac31 Thanks. I'll try my best. Appreciate the support

[@thefalguy9848]

@@carsonbrown5366 no

[@eatsleepdrift4494]

tarkov guide PagMan

[@thegentlemenrat3727]

i love the fal system more then my non existant kids but the gas problems and bolt clearance issues my dsa had has soured me to it more then fat kid to salad

[@thefalguy9848]

Okay. Did DSA fix the issue for you?

[@thegentlemenrat3727]

@ unfortunately not i just ended up selling it to a ffl with more experience with the platform and got a m77

[@thefalguy9848]

@ nice

[@Barbaroossa]

A 2 MOA group is fucking excellent for an FAL.

[@thefalguy9848]

I should emphasize that I found the perfect ammo for my rifle and finetuned the gas setting for it. And back in the days they shot FAL up to 800m. It fan be a decently accurate rifle.

[@patung1990]

In my country, we shoot the 21inch barrel FAL usually at 800m, 18inch at 600m and 16 Inch at 400m.

[@wokndedfan413]

That looks heavy as fuck

[@thefalguy9848]

And that's why we go to the gym...

[@wokndedfan413]

@ yes we do. Tri set that shit man. I’m getting up there in age though, so I’m always looking to shoot SBRs than full size rifles.

[@thefalguy9848]

@ unfortunately SBR'ing an FAL leads to a loss in accuracy and velocity of the bullet. It's always a game between barrel length and accuracy/ stopping power of the bullet on impact

[@wokndedfan413]

@ word. I do like my 20” Aero Precision Atlas S-1.

[@scottvaj4434]

Damn that FAL looks good!!!

[@thefalguy9848]

Tried hard to make it look cool.

[@TaskForceLazuli]

I rock a surefire warcomp on mine, definitely recommend but had to get LH to RH thread adapter

[@thefalguy9848]

I might do that or run a dead air muzzle brake on it. They make one in 9/16x24 muzzle thread

[@victoryspamslt2372]

Do you think the 18 inch Para the best middle ground or overall fal to have?

[@thefalguy9848]

I prefer the 16". The 2" you save (yes that's a lot for a FAL barrel) helps the firearm become more maneuverable and compact. In terms of accuracy I still get great hits on target while retaining a compact rifle.

[@almostontimehero5415]

The Belgian brake is 4" so on a 18" barrel, you end up with 22" length.

[@coldcommander5023]

18" models can be difficult to find. I wanted one but got a 16" instead. No issues with accuracy at 100.

[@thefalguy9848]

@@coldcommander5023 DSA has the 18in ones in stock

[@ETB9090]

Beautiful but looks heavy

[@thefalguy9848]

Thanks. That's why I go to the gym...

[@ETB9090]

@@thefalguy9848 😂 we all go the gym mush, but unfortunately fatigue will take its toll eventually 😉

[@GorillaTime-h6b]

Damn man, what a beauty

[@thefalguy9848]

Thanks

[@ryanvargas4889]

Make quad rails great again.

[@thefalguy9848]

Agreed 100%

[@bhoward9378]

I can barely understand Afrikaans/Dutch, but I will reply with a "Happy Advent" to you and your family!

[@thefalguy9848]

Thanks, it's Afrikaans. I'm basically saying everybody thinks their rifle is the best but let me tell you mine is better...

[@sirkermitthefirstoffrogeth9622]

*SOUTH AFRICAN SPOTTED* 🗣🔥🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 *SOUTH AFRICA ON TOP*🗣🔥🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@thefalguy9848]

Thanks 🫡🇿🇦

[@2AToday]

Man I wish the curved been mags were widely available. Incredible looking!

[@thefalguy9848]

Same...

[@da_tombing]

Muzzle break was not my choice Bro

[@thefalguy9848]

I know I know. I'll swap mine, don't worry.

[@asuspiciouswatamelonthatdi9236]

The right arm of the free world looking like a baddie

[@leperking84]

cool gun, but i take a 556 rifle over a 308 just because i can carry more ammo

[@thefalguy9848]

It all depends what you want to achieve with the rifle. Reach out further, engage targets with a heavier round, penetrate body armor or structures better, stop vehicles faster or carry more ammo. Your choice. Both rounds have their pros and cons...

[@nickc7320]

The Rhodesians did pretty good work with the regular versions until the West stabbed them in the back.

[@josh656]

Would.jpg

[@MARCOSOLORZANO-n7r]

*(ZUNNI-00P ZÚÑIGA 😊

[@vivacehome1]

STG 58 WITH IMBEL receiver !

[@aaronkelley1425]

The rifle is over recool. You cannot lay down suppressing fire and if guys with AKs are walking the line laying suppressive fire your pinned down and you cannot fire that thing. Automatic is made for sharp shooting only

[@RaulSubido-vo8ub]

👍🎉