FN-FAL book request

[BubbaTheKid]

Would you fine gentlemen recommend a book for an enquistive noob with intentions of researching before purchasing his first FN-FAL. I'd ask a more pointed question but I am hesitant to show my extreme ignorance on the subject. I know they're metric or inch and that I like original military and wood stocks.

Thank You in Advance,
BubbaTK

P.S. I have no plans to Bubba a FAL

[enbloc8]

Depends on what you're out to learn...detailed FAL history? Notes on current receiver makers? General information?

[Bruce_in_Oz]

Try to find a copy of Blake Stevens epic tome vis Collector Grade Publications.

Originally published as 3 x paperback volumes, it was later consolidated into a single, very hefty hard-back.

Not very well organised internally, but LOTS of good historical and general info.

Not a lot of hard-core tech stuff; try looking for factory / ex-mil armourours publications for that. Search the Net; you never know what you may find..

If you want to do your own "gun-plumbing" the cost of the specialised tools and jigs may give you severe "sticker-shock".