Well; after reading Steve's articles, I think I made the right decision to steer clear. This business is fraught with nightmares and headaches that there isn't enough time to list and I surely didn't need another one!

I have to comment on the T48 vs M14icon argument. Yes, there was politics involved in the U.S. adoption of the M14. However: being the owner, admirer and shooter of both types of weapon, I believe that the FAL design is much more soldier proof which is ALWAYS a good thing. Especially from the Armorer's standpoint. The FAL will never hold a candle to the accuracy of the M14 when properly tuned and fitted with a scope. That's why we, (U.S. Army), were still using them in M21 guise in the 1980's and they've been resurrected in large numbers since the global conflicts began in 2001. Not so much with the FAL design. They just aren't an optics friendly weapon with top cover scope mounting.