which FAL book?

bp77 · November 01, 2011, 23:55

Is this the one to get? I saw alot of talk about a new book but I think this is the most comprehensive version? Correct?

The FAL Rifle
Deluxe Classic Edition, 1993
$149.95
848 pages, 844 illustrations

Pretty sad I have not picked this up after all these years.

Tat2 · November 02, 2011, 15:24

Yeah that is the one! I never got one yet either. They used to be like $98 and I am having a hard time paying $149 now..............

But I hear it is a great book. I have many of the publishers other
books and they are well done.

T

**MAINER** · November 02, 2011, 17:39

It depends. If you want to know the history and development of the FAL, that's the one.

"More on the Fabled FAL" would be a greater asset to you for building, disassembly, variation of parts etc. Much more info on the various parts that go into the FAL than "The FAL Rifle". This is the one I wish I had when I started building from kits.

At $59 right now, I'd grab a copy of "More on the Fabled FAL" and keep a lookout for a deal on the "The FAL Rifle" later. A used copy will likely show up sometime or another.

Abominog · November 03, 2011, 13:46

The FAL Rifle is chock with great information, technical and historical.

More on Fabled FAL is for those who already own FAL Rifle, just a bunch of assorted new information.

If you want to understand how they work and how to assemble FALs get the DVD and book from Arizona Response Systems.

If you just want a cheap book about FALs, get Duncan Long's.

EVR · July 09, 2013, 15:30

Hello fellows.

First post here.

Buy the FAL Rifle.

I do not even own an FAL {lots of other guns, but no FAL} but it is really a superb book for the study of gun designs and history and you will not regret the $$ paid one bit.

**MAINER** · July 09, 2013, 19:12

www.gunthings.com is a good source for books and usually has the best price.

blackmatt · July 20, 2013, 22:32

There is not a particularly good book for the hobbyist FAL collector like so many of us are. The book that I would like to see--but has yet to be published--is something akin to what FAL FILE member Wayne Johnson wrote for the the FN-49: "The FN-49-- The last elegant old world military Rifle."

Highly recommend this book if you're interested in the FN-49.

Graize · August 20, 2013, 13:51

What is a good book to buy before purchasing an FAL?

One that discusses the basics, like difference between inch and metric.

**jimmbob** · August 26, 2013, 01:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAINER

It depends. If you want to know the history and development of the FAL, that's the one.

"More on the Fabled FAL" would be a greater asset to you for building, disassembly, variation of parts etc. Much more info on the various parts that go into the FAL than "The FAL Rifle". This is the one I wish I had when I started building from kits.

At $59 right now, I'd grab a copy of "More on the Fabled FAL" and keep a lookout for a deal on the "The FAL Rifle" later. A used copy will likely show up sometime or another.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abominog

The FAL Rifle is chock with great information, technical and historical.

More on Fabled FAL is for those who already own FAL Rifle, just a bunch of assorted new information.

If you want to understand how they work and how to assemble FALs get the DVD and book from Arizona Response Systems.

If you just want a cheap book about FALs, get Duncan Long's.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAINER

www.gunthings.com is a good source for books and usually has the best price.

Heck, get them all, "More on the fabled FAL" as Mainer says is a good one to have and Brad at www.gunthings.com is the cheapest I've seen. He also has the ARS workbook and DVD (which are the best out there for the FAL) for I think the best price.

Brad don't rape you on shipping like some others

he he he

tubbgun · May 06, 2014, 19:05

The FAL Rifle
Deluxe Classic Edition, 1993
$149.95
848 pages, 844 illustrations
Can anyone tell me where to find this book? I would like to have one.
Thanks tubbgun

**SAFN49** · May 06, 2014, 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubbgun

The FAL Rifle
Deluxe Classic Edition, 1993
$149.95
848 pages, 844 illustrations
Can anyone tell me where to find this book? I would like to have one.
Thanks tubbgun

I saw some on Amazon for less than that.

Zach B. · June 14, 2015, 23:34

I have both titles and can say they are great. I like more on the fabled fal for some reason. I wish there was a really in depth book on every aspect of building different fals and sourcing parts. It would be helpful. Just saw a new book on amazon by Robert Cashner called "Fn Fal/SLR owners guide". Looks good.

12gaugemike · June 16, 2015, 08:05

No one word answer...

If you want to learn history of the FAL and learn about differences between
The 90 or so countries versions... The FAL Rifle.

For the "rest of the story" and all the stuff that didn't fit into The FAL Rifle
Then... More on the Fabled FAL

If you want to BUILD/TROUBLESHOOT/REPAIR/ACCURIZE then you must
Have ARIZONA RESPONSE SYSTEMS book the added plus here is it also
Comes on disc.

I must admit I open my copy of The FAL rifle almost weekly, it is the
ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITAINICA of the FAL.

A good book will last a lifetime and will never CRASH/JAM

klaus486 · June 21, 2016, 12:38

As far as I am concerned THIS is the most useful book for a beginning FAL/SLR owner

http://www.paladin-press.com/product...s-Guide/Rifles

Chock full of actually useful information regarding all aspects of using our rifles.

Second choice would be "More on the Fabled FAL" from Collector Grade Publication as this has the official assembly/disassembly instructions for the rifles.

The FAL 3 in 1 book from Collector Grade is fantastic if you want to understand the history behind our rifles but is filled with boring dry test result tables. Not exciting reading AT ALL.

Ghost-1 · July 10, 2016, 08:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by klaus486

As far as I am concerned THIS is the most useful book for a beginning FAL/SLR owner

http://www.paladin-press.com/product...s-Guide/Rifles

Chock full of actually useful information regarding all aspects of using our rifles.

Second choice would be "More on the Fabled FAL" from Collector Grade Publication as this has the official assembly/disassembly instructions for the rifles.

The FAL 3 in 1 book from Collector Grade is fantastic if you want to understand the history behind our rifles but is filled with boring dry test result tables. Not exciting reading AT ALL.

Thanks for that info I am new to the FAL and I just found this book brand new on Ebay for $20.00 shipped.

November 01, 2011, 23:55	#1
bp77 Registered FALaholic #: 1263 Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 500	which FAL book? Is this the one to get? I saw alot of talk about a new book but I think this is the most comprehensive version? Correct? The FAL Rifle Deluxe Classic Edition, 1993 $149.95 848 pages, 844 illustrations Pretty sad I have not picked this up after all these years.

November 02, 2011, 17:39	#3
MAINER Old Salt Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 18465 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 9,879	It depends. If you want to know the history and development of the FAL, that's the one. "More on the Fabled FAL" would be a greater asset to you for building, disassembly, variation of parts etc. Much more info on the various parts that go into the FAL than "The FAL Rifle". This is the one I wish I had when I started building from kits. At $59 right now, I'd grab a copy of "More on the Fabled FAL" and keep a lookout for a deal on the "The FAL Rifle" later. A used copy will likely show up sometime or another. __________________ Lord, keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.

November 03, 2011, 13:46	#4
Abominog Registered FALaholic #: 372 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Guadalcanal Posts: 9,933	The FAL Rifle is chock with great information, technical and historical. More on Fabled FAL is for those who already own FAL Rifle, just a bunch of assorted new information. If you want to understand how they work and how to assemble FALs get the DVD and book from Arizona Response Systems. If you just want a cheap book about FALs, get Duncan Long's. __________________ Author, The FN FAL Primer: The Collector's Guide to the FAL and SLR Rifles

July 09, 2013, 15:30	#5
EVR Registered FALaholic #: 71665 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: North ID Posts: 21	Get it! Hello fellows. First post here. Buy the FAL Rifle. I do not even own an FAL {lots of other guns, but no FAL} but it is really a superb book for the study of gun designs and history and you will not regret the $$ paid one bit.

July 09, 2013, 19:12	#6
MAINER Old Salt Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 18465 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 9,879	www.gunthings.com is a good source for books and usually has the best price. __________________ Lord, keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.

November 02, 2011, 15:24	#2
Tat2 Registered FALaholic #: 52329 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,532	Yeah that is the one! I never got one yet either. They used to be like $98 and I am having a hard time paying $149 now.............. But I hear it is a great book. I have many of the publishers other books and they are well done. T

July 20, 2013, 22:32	#7
blackmatt Registered FALaholic #: 20096 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 786	There is not a particularly good book for the hobbyist FAL collector like so many of us are. The book that I would like to see--but has yet to be published--is something akin to what FAL FILE member Wayne Johnson wrote for the the FN-49: "The FN-49-- The last elegant old world military Rifle." Highly recommend this book if you're interested in the FN-49.

August 20, 2013, 13:51	#8
Graize Registered FALaholic #: 72031 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Chanhassen, MN Posts: 1	What is a good book to buy before purchasing an FAL? One that discusses the basics, like difference between inch and metric.

May 06, 2014, 19:05	#10
tubbgun Registered FALaholic #: 72993 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Tuscola , Texas Posts: 672	FAL Book The FAL Rifle Deluxe Classic Edition, 1993 $149.95 848 pages, 844 illustrations Can anyone tell me where to find this book? I would like to have one. Thanks tubbgun

June 14, 2015, 23:34	#12
Zach B. Registered FALaholic #: 74651 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Casper,Wyoming Posts: 47	I have both titles and can say they are great. I like more on the fabled fal for some reason. I wish there was a really in depth book on every aspect of building different fals and sourcing parts. It would be helpful. Just saw a new book on amazon by Robert Cashner called "Fn Fal/SLR owners guide". Looks good.

June 16, 2015, 08:05	#13
12gaugemike Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 64832 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N.H. LIVE FREE OR DIE Posts: 209	the best FAL Book No one word answer... If you want to learn history of the FAL and learn about differences between The 90 or so countries versions... The FAL Rifle. For the "rest of the story" and all the stuff that didn't fit into The FAL Rifle Then... More on the Fabled FAL If you want to BUILD/TROUBLESHOOT/REPAIR/ACCURIZE then you must Have ARIZONA RESPONSE SYSTEMS book the added plus here is it also Comes on disc. I must admit I open my copy of The FAL rifle almost weekly, it is the ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITAINICA of the FAL. A good book will last a lifetime and will never CRASH/JAM __________________ In a battle of wits....."Bring enough Gun" "I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I require the same from them." John Wayne

June 21, 2016, 12:38	#14
klaus486 Registered FALaholic #: 75880 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Portland OR Posts: 196	As far as I am concerned THIS is the most useful book for a beginning FAL/SLR owner http://www.paladin-press.com/product...s-Guide/Rifles Chock full of actually useful information regarding all aspects of using our rifles. Second choice would be "More on the Fabled FAL" from Collector Grade Publication as this has the official assembly/disassembly instructions for the rifles. The FAL 3 in 1 book from Collector Grade is fantastic if you want to understand the history behind our rifles but is filled with boring dry test result tables. Not exciting reading AT ALL.

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