What are the weird looking rifles that French soldiers carry?

[pacifico23]

Never heard of Napoleon eh?
They also won WWI, losing basically an entire generation of men holding the line in the meat grinder against the Germans, which explains why they weren't too quick to jump into WWII, which seems to be all that people know about them. Since then, they de-colonized, like everyone else for the most part.

Napaloen was the only reason of Frances Success. And World War 1 they would of lost without the help of the English and U.S., and Germany by causing the uprising back in Russia.

The French have Built Maginot Line. Have the quickes defeat by a major land army by the Germans in World War 2, and couldn't even keep it's colonies in order. And they eat snails. Nuff' Said.

[Dhena81]

I'd rather have a G36 or some real AK's if were talking about surplus semi auto imports.

[Gromit]

FAMAS

The famas is made by the french and fits that description. I highly doubt it's an aug.

Fusil d'Assaut de la Manufacture d'Armes de S

The Famas has been in use for quite some time, now. Wouldnt it be neat if we could get the AWB thrown out in time to buy up French Mil Surp?

Guessing Famas, although I read at the firearm blog that they're considering dumping the famas for another platform. As for the Aug you'll see those in Austria or Germany

That's a dead giveaway. FAMAS.

Or maybe more like this?

Have some respect for those that are fighting and dying alongside our own.

Famas has an incredible rate of fire

Ive always thought the Famas is a really cool looking rifle..

As someone who spent time with French forces in the box, I would disagree with this misinformed, ignorant stereotype. Those guys are out there in the suck fighting and dying alongside us. I'd like to see you do better. OP-- as others have pointed out, French forces standard issue is the FAMAS- Fusil d'Assaut de la Manufacture d'Armes de St-Etienne.

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You definitely saw an SA-80. No question, no doubt. 100% sure.

[negolien]

/Gasp there's a French Army?

Bah I' am way behind on this thread :<(.... Just got home from work sorry for reporting the joke You must be talking about the MAS 1936's that were never fired and only dropped once....

As a PS

Just because there are some ribbings going on ...on both sides.. French haven't always been shy about they're dislike for some things American.... It doesn't mean we don't care for Nato Soldiers... They tease each other too or have ya forgoten the merciless practical jokes, assualts, butt muggings in general......:<) Lighten up bud soldiers all bleed the same color

[m03]

The FAMAS is an ugly, sexy beast. If they were available with the F1 trigger guard for under $2k here, I would own one already.

Personally, I can't say anything bad about the French. We would have had a lot more trouble existing as a nation without them.

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Napaloen was the only reason of Frances Success. And World War 1 they would of lost without the help of the English and U.S., and Germany by causing the uprising back in Russia.

The French have Built Maginot Line. Have the quickes defeat by a major land army by the Germans in World War 2, and couldn't even keep it's colonies in order. And they eat snails. Nuff' Said.

Everyone decolonized in the 20th century. Just the way it happened. Germany, Spain, Britain, Holland, France. I guess this makes them failures too.
Like I said, France has been, for most of modern history, competing with Britain for world European/World dominance. Sounds like they've been doing OK.
Comparing them to the USA would just be stupid, as they are a nation of 60 million surrounded by other powerful nations with historically ambitious goals.
We, on the other hand, are a nation of 300 million basically on a big island, which never puts us on the defensive. Just facts of geography. Instead try comparing their military history to Germany, Italy, etc.
Most nations on earth would love to have France's military "problems"

[blockfort]

Thanks guys, question answered.

[pacifico23]

Everyone decolonized in the 20th century. Just the way it happened. Germany, Spain, Britain, Holland, France. I guess this makes them failures too.
Like I said, France has been, for most of modern history, competing with Britain for world European/World dominance. Sounds like they've been doing OK.
Comparing them to the USA would just be stupid, as they are a nation of 60 million surrounded by other powerful nations with historically ambitious goals.
We, on the other hand, are a nation of 300 million basically on a big island, which never puts us on the defensive. Just facts of geography. Instead try comparing their military history to Germany, Italy, etc.
Most nations on earth would love to have France's military "problems"

France, had the most trouble with their colonies as a whole. hHence the creation of the foreign Legion, the only army that's made up of prisoners and foreigners; it was partly to be able to help France stabilize it's colonies. I never compared them to the US. France did keep up with UK as far as the growth of it's Nation post French Revolution. Doesn't Negate the fact they are one of the worst Armies to field battle from a Major country in the past 150 years. Besides the 30 years war, there hasn't been a definite sole France victory. I mean I guess they technically won 100 years war. But personally I dont think anyone won that.

France is overrated. ESPECIALLY in the past 150 years, post Napoleonic Wars.

[akjunkie]

You definitely saw an SA-80. No question, no doubt. 100% sure.

100% Not Sure.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SA80

This look like a 10 inch carrying handle to U???

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:A_Cadet_Fires_the_L98_GP_Rifle.jpg

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France, had the most trouble with their colonies as a whole. hHence the creation of the foreign Legion, the only army that's made up of prisoners and foreigners; it was partly to be able to help France stabilize it's colonies. I never compared them to the US. France did keep up with UK as far as the growth of it's Nation post French Revolution. Doesn't Negate the fact they are one of the worst Armies to field battle from a Major country in the past 150 years. Besides the 30 years war, there hasn't been a definite sole France victory. I mean I guess they technically won 100 years war. But personally I dont think anyone won that.

France is overrated. ESPECIALLY in the past 150 years, post Napoleonic Wars.

I would argue that France is UNDERrated, being that most people blast them for surrendering in WWII, and don't realize that they are one of the few world powers left, and are very strong militarily compared to the rest of the world, save the US. France would not be where it is today if it was as weak as everyone supposes (and, of course without American help in the two world wars).

[Black Majik]

100% Not Sure.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SA80

This look like a 10 inch carrying handle to U???

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:A_...8_GP_Rifle.jpg

100% sarcasm from Gromit.

[HK416]

I hear the French are good chefs. And their restaurants/bistros & coffeshops are second to none. That's about all I care about with regards to France.

[NHP1127]

Even the French Soccer team went on strike during the last World Cup. All things French implode. LOL

[supersonic]

French soldiers are crazy. I remember when we were scouting out SCUD sites for days trying to find the best way to place beacons for the bombers (smart bombs my ***) in Iraq prior to Persian Gulf war, the French would come screaming up in their little dune buggies, rattle off some rounds at the Iraqi's and then race off when they received return fire. Really screwed up our missions but you gotta hand it to a bunch of cheese eaters screaming around behind enemy lines in a really badly designed VW.

-W

LMMFAO!!! That freakin' made my day!

[Cato]

Never heard of Napoleon eh?
They also won WWI, losing basically an entire generation of men holding the line in the meat grinder against the Germans, which explains why they weren't too quick to jump into WWII, which seems to be all that people know about them. Since then, they de-colonized, like everyone else for the most part.

Napoleon was French? I thought he was Corsican. Thanks for enlightening us.

As for French conduct in WWI, disertion and mutinies were rapant. There was even a case where 30,000 troops just up and went home. The British were more responsible for holding the Germans at bay than anyone else.