FN FAL

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The FN FAL (Fusil Automatique Léger - Light Automatic Rifle) originated from Belgium and was manufactured by FN Herstal in 1953. It shoots a 7.62 Caliber round using a magazine at 650 shots per minute. It weighs, on average, 4.45 kg and is 1090 mm in length. The FN FAL was originally designed to fire the 7.92 mm Kurz patrone (short cartridge) developed and used by the Germans during World War II (see StG44 assault rifle). With the adoption of the 7.62 × 51 mm (.308 Winchester) caliber as the NATO standard, FN rebuilt their rifle for the new cartridge and created what is possibly the classic post-war battle rifle. Introduced by its designer Dieudonne Saive in 1951, and produced two years later, it has been described as the "right arm of the free world."

The FAL operates by means of a gas-operated action very similar to that of the American Browning Automatic Rifle. The gas system is driven by a short-stroke, spring-loaded piston housed above the barrel, and the locking mechanism is what is known as a tilting breechblock: to lock, it hinges down into a solid shoulder of metal in the receiver like the bolts of the Russian SKS carbine and French MAS-49 series of semi-automatic rifles. FAL magazine capacity ranges from 5 to 30 rounds, with most magazines holding 20 rounds. Most of the FN FALs are restricted to semi-automatic fire only to help control accuracy issues. Customarily, FN FALs are equipped with the long flash hider, which doubles as a rifle grenade launcher. Unlike some other tactical rifles, reliable high-caps for the FN FAL are relatively inexpensive.

All you need to know and more on the FN FAL's history.

on a lighter note, this is my favorite gun for Hardcore TD on CoD Black Ops. Also, you might have realized that i really like this gun, as it is part of this blog's background.