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Those other rifles vs. the M14

5.8K views 36 replies 27 participants last post by  Eyeguy  
The M14 definitely has better sights and a better trigger than the FAL, and is WAY more accurate. The FAL is easier to field strip for cleaning and lube. Having never used either in combat, I cannot state an opinion there. But then again, not many people have used both in combat.
 
I have also handled a FAL, the grip angle is all wrong, I just did not like it, I
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Replacing the (metric) FAL pistol grip with an M249 SAW pistol grip results in a much, much better grip angle. You can't do that with an inch (L1A1 or SLR) version rifle.