(Readily available) rifles comparable to FN FAL?

[Marauder_Pilot]

I love the FN FAL. Granted, I've never shot one, and from what I hear from every Canadian soldier I've met who served when the C1 was in service, the FAL/C1 can be a bit of a love/hate gun, but still.

Unfortunately, even though they should, on paper, be non-restricted, they're prohibited. And since my PAL is newish, I don't run a museum and don't work in any of the various careers that might get me access to a prohibited license, I'm SOL for getting any kind of FAL until the laws change.

So, does anybody know of something comparable? Preferably both ascetically and in the size of the round (Doesn't have to be 7.62x51, just close), although I'd like to see anything available that's close.

 

[superfluid]

I love the FN FAL. Granted, I've never shot one, and from what I hear from every Canadian soldier I've met who served when the C1 was in service, the FAL/C1 can be a bit of a love/hate gun, but still.

Unfortunately, even though they should, on paper, be non-restricted, they're prohibited. And since my PAL is newish, I don't run a museum and don't work in any of the various careers that might get me access to a prohibited license, I'm SOL for getting any kind of FAL until the laws change.

So, does anybody know of something comparable? Preferably both ascetically and in the size of the round (Doesn't have to be 7.62x51, just close), although I'd like to see anything available that's close.

You really can't go wrong with the M14 platform. Actually that's not true, it would be wrong to only have one.

 

[sidester]

i love the fn fal. Granted, i've never shot one, and from what i hear from every canadian soldier i've met who served when the c1 was in service, the fal/c1 can be a bit of a love/hate gun, but still.

Unfortunately, even though they should, on paper, be non-restricted, they're prohibited. And since my pal is newish, i don't run a museum and don't work in any of the various careers that might get me access to a prohibited license, i'm sol for getting any kind of fal until the laws change.

So, does anybody know of something comparable? Preferably both ascetically and in the size of the round (doesn't have to be 7.62x51, just close), although i'd like to see anything available that's close.

galil arm 308.

 

[jakester]

XCR-M, and they're non restricted.

 

[Longshot84]

Kel Tec SU-16f. Got good bang for the buck...probably gonna be my next rifle

 

[mlehtovaara]

Kel Tec SU-16f. Got good bang for the buck...probably gonna be my next rifle

Did you just seriously compare a FN FAL to a Keltec SU16?

 

[Moparlover]

i haven't seen anything in this thread yet that is similar to the FN.

 

[bfiles]

FAMAE SG 542!!!!!!!!!!
Not out yet tho

 

[deets]

galil arm 308.

pretty sure thats an AK variant, therefore prohib just like the FAL

 

[Longshot84]

the FAL/C1 can be a bit of a love/hate gun, but still.

Preferably both ascetically and in the size of the round (Doesn't have to be 7.62x51, just close), although I'd like to see anything available that's close.

Did you just seriously compare a FN FAL to a Keltec SU16?

Obviously the Kel tec isn't a milspec assault rifle, but for a semi-auto that is aestheticaly similar to the FN its reasonably close. You gonna contribute mlehtovaara, or just hate?

 

[Norincodude]

I still own an FN. I used one in the Army many years ago. I now own a Norinco M14. It's a lot smoother shooting than the FN and accurate. I'd highly recommend it. And it's non-restricted!

 

[Norincodude]

Obviously the Kel tec isn't a milspec assault rifle, but for a semi-auto that is aestheticaly similar to the FN its reasonably close. You gonna contribute mlehtovaara, or just hate?

Comparing a Keltec to an FN is like comparing a Honda Civic with a spoiler , racing stripe and loud muffler to a BMW.

 

[Longshot84]

So much hate for a Wednesday morning

 

[JimboJones]

FAMAE SG 542!!!!!!!!!!
Not out yet tho

This is close to a FAL...


Not this by a long shot:

Kel Tec SU-16f. Got good bang for the buck...probably gonna be my next rifle

Not a battle rifle. Not even the right caliber.

If you base your claim on looks; then a Mosberg Plinkster is like an AR-15.

 

[Longshot84]

OP said anything that's close! Was just throwing it out there since all the good ones had been mentioned already

 

[Squibloads]

H&K G-3

However I don't know it status here in Canada...we used to buy them here no problem....someone here probably knows...

 

[Bazzoka_Joe]

the G3, Galil, FAL are all on the evil/baby killer/ kitten murderer list

 

[Zdragunov]

Comparing the Kel tec to the FN FAL is like comparing a KIA to a BMW..
There is no hate here, just use your head a little next time.
I think the Ruger 10/22 with the 20 round mag is pretty close the FN FAL also.

Anyways if you really try to find something close then go with the m1a/m305
same round, magazine fed, probably same recoil, semi auto etc.

Obviously the Kel tec isn't a milspec assault rifle, but for a semi-auto that is aestheticaly similar to the FN its reasonably close. You gonna contribute mlehtovaara, or just hate?

 

[Longshot84]

**hangs head in shame and walks away**

Damn newbs eh?

 

[Zdragunov]

wooow so many people beat me to it. I guess next time I have to read all the post, before I feel smart.