DS Arms Israeli FAL "The Hebrew Hammer"

Published on August 9, 2019
Duration: 16:32

This review of the DS Arms Israeli FAL 'Hebrew Hammer' highlights its Officer Grade variant with a light barrel and matte Duracoat finish. Key features include Hebrew markings, surplus wood furniture, a 21-inch barrel, and a unique charging handle that doubles as a forward assist. Accuracy at 100 yards averaged 2.5-3 inches with Federal American Eagle 150gr ball, and reliability was high with only one malfunction in 300 rounds.

Quick Summary

The DS Arms Israeli FAL 'Hebrew Hammer' features unique Hebrew markings, surplus wood furniture, and a 21-inch barrel. Its charging handle acts as a forward assist. Accuracy with 150gr ball ammo averaged 2.5-3 inches at 100 yards, with high reliability.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Shooting Demo
  2. 01:13Officer Grade Model Overview
  3. 02:41Key Features & Furniture
  4. 03:21Sighting and Zeroing Process
  5. 05:31Technical Details & Forward Assist
  6. 06:41Design Lineage & Controls
  7. 08:10Sight Adjustments Explained
  8. 09:16Trigger and Safety Review
  9. 10:23300-Yard Performance Test
  10. 13:01Accuracy & Reliability Results

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the DS Arms Israeli FAL 'Hebrew Hammer'?

The 'Hebrew Hammer' features Hebrew markings, surplus wood furniture, a 21-inch barrel, and an adjustable gas system. Notably, its charging handle doubles as a forward assist, and this Officer Grade model has a light barrel with a matte black Duracoat finish.

How accurate is the DS Arms Israeli FAL?

During testing with Federal American Eagle 150gr ball ammunition at 100 yards, the rifle achieved groups between 2.5 to 3 inches. The front sight post can obscure targets at longer ranges like 300 yards.

What is the trigger like on the Israeli FAL?

The trigger is described as typical for a battle rifle, characterized by being stiff and slightly spongy. It breaks at approximately 9 to 10 pounds, requiring a firm pull.

What caliber is the DS Arms Israeli FAL?

The DS Arms Israeli FAL is chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO, which is also commonly referred to as .308 Winchester. It typically ships with a 20-round magazine.

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