which would you get, fn fal or ptr 91?

[bob7122]

Since we are in CA...
(new production)
DSA Inc 10 round SA58/STG58/FAL (meteric pattern) magazine = $29.95
PTR Inds 10 round PTR91/HK91/G3 (aluminum) magazine = $39.95
PTR Inds 10 round PTR91/HK91/G3 (steel) magazine = $49.95

thanks for the links though.

[Quiet]

yea i won't mess with the ten rounders. i'll have gi mags converted out of state before they arrive in cali, sooooo much cheaper than 10 rounders.

New production...
DSA Inc SA58 20 round (metric) magazine = $19.95
H&K G3 20 round (steel) magazine = $79.95
H&K G3 20 round (aluminum) magazine = $19.95

Surplus...
FNH FAL 20 round (metric) magazine = $14-25 (depending on condition)
H&K G3 20 round (steel) magazine = $4-20 (depending on condition)
H&K G3 20 round (aluminum) magazine= $3-10 (depending on condition)


From personal experience...
In regards to G3 magazines, the steel magazines are more durable than the aluminum magazines. The aluminum magazines can be dented and crushed more easily than the steel ones. The aftermarket polymer magazines are more durable and resistant to damage than the surplus aluminum magazines.

[bob7122]

New production...
DSA Inc SA58 20 round (metric) magazine = $19.95
H&K G3 20 round (steel) magazine = $79.95
H&K G3 20 round (aluminum) magazine = $19.95

Surplus...
FNH FAL 20 round (metric) magazine = $14-25 (depending on condition)
H&K G3 20 round (steel) magazine = $4-20 (depending on condition)
H&K G3 20 round (aluminum) magazine= $3-10 (depending on condition)


From personal experience...
In regards to G3 magazines, the steel magazines are more durable than the aluminum magazines. The aluminum magazines can be dented and crushed more easily than the steel ones. The aftermarket polymer magazines are more durable and resistant to damage than the surplus aluminum magazines.

i really want the FAL but the PTR will leave me with around $400 to buy magazines and a claw mount for an acog.

i really need to do some serious research. i take that from your earliest post
that you prefer the FAL but do you see any clear limitations when you compare either one? they are both the rifle models btw.

[uhlan1]

I've never had a hiccup with my PTR and the mags were cheap.

[Bladewurk]

Fal all the way.
It has milled steel receiver,easier to replace barrel. Easier more thorough cleaning, easier on brass, softer recoil, better ergos and manual of arms,faster mag changes ..
PTR has sheet metal receiver, crappy welded construction, No BHO..
HK/PTR/Cetme is a runner up even the Germans wanted the Fal instead.
JK PTR aint that bad

[mikenewgun87]

FN Fal....cuz FN FTW!!

[Tank 57]

Own both.Would rather shoot the FAL.More comfortable and less recoil.Any way you can try both?

[RP1911]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FN_FAL#All_users

Have owned originals from both. I go with FAL.

[jarhead714]

If you had them both in front of you, even without firing either, most people would choose the FAL pattern. The PTR feels cheap, heavy, and well, a little weird compared to the FN design. I made my decision to go with the M1A because it's sights are far superior to both. Superior to most all rifles in my opinion.

[jyo]

I've owned all three (FAL, HK 91, M1A)---I rate them:
1st: FAL
2nd: M1A
3rd: HK 91
FAL: most comfortable to shoot, less recoil, great handling.

Truly, in a critical situation, ANY of these three would be good to have around...

[wobbleside]

I'd love to have PTR 91 A3S or A3R. The FAL really interests me but I don't know anything about it and the DS Fal clones are expensive.

[gwgn02]

fal hands down... tho Ptr is fun to run...

[Cheezle56]

But then who built your CA Legal Fal? Any other maker other than DS run for your life.

Hard to answer your question. PTR makes a solid product as does DS Arms.

DSA is good to go, Just beware of Century and RUN FOR THE HILLS if you see an Entre'prise FAL. I have an Argentine on a Coonan and a Izzy HB on a Entre'prise and the Entreprise is nearly a build from hell with wrong dimensions. Also, if you need parts, get DSA or Numrich and again, STAY AWAY FROM ENTRE'PRISE!!!!! as this is an example of the ****ty parts they provide: http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=879815

Though Entre'prise does sell Imbel kits in which i have heard good things about.
if you do build on surplus parts, I'd probably recommend Coonan over DSA. only thing DSA really has going for them is being forged, but Coonan will be the easiest to build on due to the high quality machining. Don't let Cast vs Forged dissuade you since type 3's (late production, think Imbels) were made in cast and occasionally forged.

[cabinetguy]

DSA has an entry level FAL for $1099 at atlantic

[ElvenSoul]

Since no one else has mentioned it
Saiga or Vepr Option is viable