DOD put these images out and I thought they were interesting. Here we see members of the US 101st shooting some Brazilian Army 556 FAL rifles.
![223 Caliber FN FAL](https://john1911.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Brazilian-Army-556-FAL-w-101-Airborne-1-1024x649.jpg)
We currently own a 556 chambered FAL and it is a hoot to shoot. What really makes the difference is the rifle was built from the ground up to be a 556 caliber weapon. So the entire system is just slightly smaller than it’s bigger 762 parent. In the hand it feels lively and svelte.
![223 Caliber FN FAL](https://john1911.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Brazilian-Army-556-FAL-w-101-Airborne-2-1024x556.jpg)
If you look objectively at these images, and drop the 762 biases, the modern features on these FAL’s rifles become apparent. It’s not a big leap to wonder if they would sell well in the United States?
![223 Caliber FN FAL](https://john1911.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Brazilian-Army-556-FAL-w-101-Airborne-3-1024x592.jpg)
Said it before and I will say it again, I fully expect one day that some maker / importer will offer a line of 556 chambered FAL’s. And if the current FAL fan base figures out how handy and fun they are to shoot, that company will make a proverbial mint.
Sincerely,
Marky
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