Pete45
Member
Hi all,
I want to get into rifles... I am a handgun guy. I have always liked the design of the FAL. I don't think that starting with a .308 is a mistake for a new rifle shooter... am I right? My 1st pistol was a 1911 in .45 cal and that was no problem. Anyway, I have been looking real hard at the PTR-91 (HK-91 clone - another rifle I admire) because of the price. I can get one for about $700 and I like the fact that its manufactured in the USA. Most important... it is supposedly very high quality. Quality FALs seem to cost upwards of $1200.
It seems the G3/HK-91 vs FAL debate is a popular one on these internet forums. Some dislike the controls on a G3 as compared to the FAL, but I think I can get used to either. Unfortunately, I am not in a position where I can try them both before I buy. So are there any economical quality FAL types to be had that aren't "Frankensteined" out of spare parts? Is the HK-91 clone a better value for the price? Any advice would be appreciated.
I know... I know... get 'em both
Thanks in advance,
- Pete45
I want to get into rifles... I am a handgun guy. I have always liked the design of the FAL. I don't think that starting with a .308 is a mistake for a new rifle shooter... am I right? My 1st pistol was a 1911 in .45 cal and that was no problem. Anyway, I have been looking real hard at the PTR-91 (HK-91 clone - another rifle I admire) because of the price. I can get one for about $700 and I like the fact that its manufactured in the USA. Most important... it is supposedly very high quality. Quality FALs seem to cost upwards of $1200.
It seems the G3/HK-91 vs FAL debate is a popular one on these internet forums. Some dislike the controls on a G3 as compared to the FAL, but I think I can get used to either. Unfortunately, I am not in a position where I can try them both before I buy. So are there any economical quality FAL types to be had that aren't "Frankensteined" out of spare parts? Is the HK-91 clone a better value for the price? Any advice would be appreciated.
I know... I know... get 'em both
Thanks in advance,
- Pete45