The standard FAL peep is usable but not precise at longer ranges, while the HK91/G3’s diopter rear sight is quite a bit more effective past 300 meters. Thompson’s favorite FAL is this DSA Para model with Leupold scope.

Both the FN FAL and G3 rifles are known for their accuracy and reliability. The FN FAL has a reputation for being a very accurate rifle, with a effective range of up to 600 meters. The G3 is also known for its accuracy, with a effective range of up to 500 meters.

Sep 25, 2024 · Few firearm rivalries are as closely contested as the German G3 and the Belgian FAL. The rifles entered service around the same time, both were originally chambered for lighter calibers before...

FN FAL if you want the full performance of the right arm of the free world, G3 if you're on a budget. Lose?

After a competition between the German G3 rifle, the Armalite AR-10, and the FN FAL, the South African Defence Force adopted three main variants of the FAL: a rifle with the designation R1, a "lightweight" variant of the FN FAL 50.64 with folding butt, fabricated locally under the designation R2, and a model designed for police use not capable ...

The G3 was the service rifle of the German Bundeswehr until it was replaced by the Heckler & Koch G36 in the 1990s, and was adopted into service with numerous other countries. The G3 has been exported to over 70 countries and manufactured under license in at least 15 countries.

Nov 15, 2011 · Ergos on the FAL are better, save the steep grip angle, but that's an easy fix. Both have good provenance, the edge in accuracy goes to the G3. Paratrooper stock is better on the FAL.

Oct 14, 2021 · Everything you need to know about buying, modifying and owning an H&K G3 rifle in the current gun market. The H&K G3 and FN FAL are the two most iconic, prolific and functional battle rifles to come out of the Cold War.

Dec 15, 2024 · Both the G3 and FAL are known for their reliability and accuracy, but the G3’s cold-hammer-forged barrel gives it an edge in terms of muzzle velocity and range. In contrast, the FAL’s gas-operated system can be prone to malfunctioning in dirty or extreme environments.

Oct 13, 2017 · This is a table top review and comparison of the FN-FAL (FN made Steyr Import) and the G3 pattern (HK91). We will move through a breif history and then a poi...