Quote Originally Posted by Brian Dickicon View Post
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.
Brian, to slag a rifle like was done without shooting one is a no no IMO so a review like that doesn't hold water with me. That is the point with me, I wouldn't write a bad review on car if I never drove it. Makes no sense but that's just my 2 cents.

Seeing as real M14's are prohibs. up here I have never shot a original one which I would like to do. I remember my son telling me about a quote out of Vietnam regarding the M14 scoped... I can't remember the exact words but was something about the scope mount "allowing the enemy to escape on a regular basis"?

I hope you also visit the "barren north" someday, would enjoy taking you to the range to shoot the AIA's, they might surprise you.
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