This video details a heavily modified FN FAL from the Royal Armouries, highlighting its shortened barrel, folding stock, and numerous custom or homemade parts. Jonathan Ferguson explains the technical challenges and defects, including bore damage from re-drilling and worn internal components, ultimately deeming the rifle unsafe despite correct headspace. The discussion also touches on the FAL's historical significance as a widely adopted battle rifle.
This Q&A episode from Forgotten Weapons covers a wide range of firearms topics, including historical military rifles (FN in Korea, Finnish submachine guns, StG44, FG-42, MG42, SKS, Chauchat), design influences (patent laws), manufacturing challenges (StG45 vs. StG44 reproduction), collector affordability, and hypothetical historical scenarios (French intermediate cartridge rifle). It also touches on less direct firearms topics like fictional authors, personal preferences, and the logistics of filming, concluding with a discussion on the channel's "Only 3 Guns" picks.
Jerry Miculek provides an in-depth review of the FN SCAR 16s, highlighting its military origins and civilian application. He demonstrates its reliability and accuracy, achieving a tight group at 200 yards off-hand. The review covers the rifle's ergonomics, short-stroke gas system, and performance during rapid fire.
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