Thread: FNG

Welcome Desert Rat, I am reasonably new here. I know what you mean about SLRs. I had a FN-FAL BEFORE joining the Army and then an SLR later. It was hard not to hate the Styer when you have owned and fired some of the alternatives.

Originally Posted by 300CALMAN

Welcome Desert Rat, I am reasonably new here. I know what you mean about SLRs. I had a FN-FAL BEFORE joining the Army and then an SLR later. It was hard not to hate the Styer when you have owned and fired some of the alternatives.

I know what you mean, we had the SLR taken off us about 1988 ish and replaced by the SA80 piece of shit, more accurate but definately not squaddie proof.
I had a go with some Aussie Steyr's when I was down at Bisley for the main British Army shooting competition, I thought that was shite too.
I'm no expert I just know what I preferred before anyone starts quoting stats and facts at me

Yeah never tried an SA80 but they definitely don't look grunt proof. An SLR with a new barrel is just as accurate as a Styer unfortunately everything looses its accuracy over time. My only complaint with the L1A1 was the lack of chrome plating in the barrel. This did not help against rust damage caused by carelessness. Oh BTW if you find an L1A1 with a stuffed barrel I have a new DSA one. Was thinking to get another SLR but... It may not happen so best that someone else gets to use it.