HK91-FAL-M1A. Can't decide on a battle rifle.

[sjc3081]

Were G3's (or even clones) ever made with chrome-lined barrels? Does anyone offer one barreled with a chrome or even nitrided barrel?

Yes HK and EBO have chrome lined barrels.

[RetroRevolver77]

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[Ron3]

Never had an FAL but I've had the others.

For reliability and accuracy with irons or RDS, G3 style.

Since the OP mentioned a scope and accuracy, no question, AR in .308 or similar caliber. AR not an option? I'd go with the G3. Unlike the M1A the scope mounts are more likely to hold zero and accuracy / zero isnt so influenced by the stock. Plus G3 mags are cheaper and they eat cheap ammo if that's all you have. Biggest downside is the G3 trigger is inferior to the M1A's. The LOP is also very long but if you're firing prone or from a bench no problem.

M1A vs G3 with irons or RDS would be a tougher choice.

[RetroRevolver77]

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[alcante262]

I have the FAL and the M1A both are great.

[JPB]

Yes HK and EBO have chrome lined barrels.

I don't believe this to be a true statement. HK 90 series are not chrome lined.

[JoshNC]

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Retro, why do you so frequently delete your posts? I read all of yours that you deleted in this thread and they are informative. What am I missing? You’ve been doing this in lots of threads of late.

[Esq.]

That test is a test of how AR shooters perform when other guns. Turns out, they shoot ARs best.

You will note that I have championed the AR10 throughout this thread. But, I will say this, it is truly annoying that we have an entire generation of whiny ass shooters that can"t run anything but Ars.

[1986s4]

You will note that I have championed the AR10 throughout this thread. But, I will say this, it is truly annoying that we have an entire generation of whiny ass shooters that can"t run anything but Ars.

The M16/AR15 has been the service rifle of our country since the early 60's so IMO it should be expected. In my view we would be lucky to have a generation familiar with one platform rather than none. As we all know there are many who take a dim view of any familiarity with firearms.

[Esq.]

The M16/AR15 has been the service rifle of our country since the early 60's so IMO it should be expected. In my view we would be lucky to have a generation familiar with one platform rather than none. As we all know there are many who take a dim view of any familiarity with firearms.

I see those as separate issues. Men who proclaim skill at arms should be Warriors, not one gun wonders.


"You should not have a special fondness for a particular weapon, or anything else, for that matter. Too much is the same as not enough. Without imitating anyone else, you should have as much weaponry as suits you.
Miyamoto Musashi,