Accuracy: Inch Pattern L1A1s vs. Metric FAL

kurbelgehause · September 28, 2005, 22:08

Hello All,

For those of you who actually shoot your toys, which pattern have you found to be most accurate: the L1A1 inch pattern or the metric pattern?
I find that the inch pattern rear sights tend to be very wobbly and the metric rear sights tend to be tighter.
Besides the sights, has anyone found any other accuracy-influencing differences in either flavor of FAL?

Let the games begin!

familyman357 · September 28, 2005, 23:46

I doubt there's any general difference in accuracy potential between either type. For instance, I have a inch rear sight that's tight and a metric rear sight that's a little loose (haven't tightened it up yet). Maybe the inch front sight is slightly preferable because it's an undercut blade rather than a round post (slightly sharper definition), but that's all I can think of right now.

**bykerhd** · September 29, 2005, 08:45

I'm no bench rest or competition shooter. For my use, I haven't noticed any real amount of difference in accuracy between Inch and Metric rifles. Tighten up that rear sight on that Inch rifle and you probably won't either.

RS39 · September 29, 2005, 08:56

My all-Imbels are 2.5". My Lithgow on Century (hey it was 350 at auction and ran great) was 2"x4" with vertical strings. I'd call it a wash.

Kevin · September 29, 2005, 11:31

The L1A1s with Maranyl furniture are very easy to adjust for length of pull and this helps to "fit" them just a little better.

I like a long length of pull and it helps me when shooting offhand.

Off of a bench, I don't see much of a difference.

I'm old enough that all my rifles can outshoot me!

Kev

Windustsearch · September 29, 2005, 11:53

Pshht. Everyone knows the metric guns are way superior.

September 28, 2005, 22:08	#1
kurbelgehause Registered Contributor FALaholic #: 14698 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 673	Accuracy: Inch Pattern L1A1s vs. Metric FAL Hello All, For those of you who actually shoot your toys, which pattern have you found to be most accurate: the L1A1 inch pattern or the metric pattern? I find that the inch pattern rear sights tend to be very wobbly and the metric rear sights tend to be tighter. Besides the sights, has anyone found any other accuracy-influencing differences in either flavor of FAL? Let the games begin!

September 29, 2005, 11:31	#5
Kevin Registered FALaholic #: 12 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Garner, NC, USA Posts: 712	Re: Accuracy: Inch Pattern L1A1s vs. Metric FAL The L1A1s with Maranyl furniture are very easy to adjust for length of pull and this helps to "fit" them just a little better. I like a long length of pull and it helps me when shooting offhand. Off of a bench, I don't see much of a difference. I'm old enough that all my rifles can outshoot me! Kev

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September 28, 2005, 23:46	#2
familyman357 Registered FALaholic #: 11502 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 804	I doubt there's any general difference in accuracy potential between either type. For instance, I have a inch rear sight that's tight and a metric rear sight that's a little loose (haven't tightened it up yet). Maybe the inch front sight is slightly preferable because it's an undercut blade rather than a round post (slightly sharper definition), but that's all I can think of right now.

September 29, 2005, 08:45	#3
bykerhd Dinosaur Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 2798 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Burlington Vermont area Posts: 13,262	I'm no bench rest or competition shooter. For my use, I haven't noticed any real amount of difference in accuracy between Inch and Metric rifles. Tighten up that rear sight on that Inch rifle and you probably won't either.

September 29, 2005, 08:56	#4
RS39 Registered FALaholic #: 5655 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 682	My all-Imbels are 2.5". My Lithgow on Century (hey it was 350 at auction and ran great) was 2"x4" with vertical strings. I'd call it a wash.

September 29, 2005, 11:53	#6
Windustsearch Registered FALaholic #: 10219 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Seattle,Wa Posts: 5,696	Pshht. Everyone knows the metric guns are way superior.