VFC FN FAL

[Smee]

Late to the party here.
Just seen that at last years expo VFC announced they were going to do a GBBR FN FAL, has anyone heard anything about this ? Like an expected due date, or an SLR conversion kit

[DerDer]

Most recent detail I can remember is Red Wolf having a webchat with one of the members of the company. They were claiming a September or October release. At the moment they seem to be concentrating on their new BCM range. 

[MadMole]

Shame, its a VFC so the gearbox will explode in 20 seconds of use. Why o Why cant a good make do one (ICS, G&G are you listening?)

[EvilMonkee]

3 minutes ago, MadMole said:

Shame, its a VFC so the gearbox will explode in 20 seconds of use. Why o Why cant a good make do one (ICS, G&G are you listening?)

 

That would be a miracle considering its a GBBR....

[DerDer]

16 minutes ago, MadMole said:

Shame, its a VFC so the gearbox will explode in 20 seconds of use. Why o Why cant a good make do one (ICS, G&G are you listening?)

Wouldn't mind an aeg version, probably would replace everything bar the gearbox shell and selector plate.  Could see G&G having a go at one. They have made the FNC in the past. Also the M14 and Type 64, so they have history with 7.61x51 models. 

[JamesAirsofterAgent]

Still waiting

[DerDer]

Was looking at one of the videos of VFC's planned releases. Everything from the BCM ARs to the MK48 is out. Still no FN, spectacularly disappointing. 

[EvilMonkee]

Tell me about it........the one release I am waiting for

 

[THE CHIEF]

Ditto, and the king arms slr! 

[Smee]

It’s a real pity that no more news seems to be leaking out from vfc, it would be a good seller for them

[DerDer]

Was optimistic that we might see something at Shotshow or IWA but nada. At this stage we might see a VFC carl Gustav released before their FN FAL. 

[JamesAirsofterAgent]

18 hours ago, DerDer said:

Was optimistic that we might see something at Shotshow or IWA but nada. At this stage we might see a VFC carl Gustav released before their FN FAL. 

If they didnt release the FN Fal this year but did release a VFC Carl i would not mind a bit lol

[EvilMonkee]

Just really bizarre why, as the internals will pretty much be the same as their G3

[Crome]

11 hours ago, EvilMonkee said:

Just really bizarre why, as the internals will pretty much be the same as their G3

Didn't the G3 have issues with efficency and more importantly accidental venting amongst other things? Possible that + COVID and the success of their other guns that are much easier to make with minimal R&D (BCM Range seems to be selling very well for example) might have put a stop to or at least a hold on this rifle.

 

Would love to be wrong though as I'd be ordering one in day one if it ever does come out.

[Armo1000]

Not VFC, but just got this reply from King Arms. 

[DerDer]

Seems like it's still some stage this year. From looking at their facebook account, it seems to be coming along. Their display piece is closer to a finished product. This is at one of the MOA shows. 

 

 

[Crazy_Crystal]

I know they mentioned Q3 last year. so I suspect they found another issue or something came up in production. At least it proves that they haven't given up on it.

I'm still really hoping it arrives soon though. would be even nicer to have one in wood or even better an L1A1, but I'd take any FAL/SLR at this point...

Edited April 1, 2022 by Crazy_Crystal

[RostokMcSpoons]

Oh damn it, another gun I 'must' have.
 

[Skullchewer]

I foresee this in my future....

[Shamal]

1 hour ago, Skullchewer said:

I foresee this in my future....

Haha. Mine has been like that for years.... empty lol

 

[Jacob Wright]

I would really really like one of these ?

[C-Diddy]

AATV posted a bunch of stuff yesterday:

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=382089983923495&id=100063674885797

[Crome]

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1442805836?t=0h13m55s

It also features in the VFC stream of MOA from this morning. Sadly no shooting demo today that I saw but the 733 looks sweet.

[Crazy_Crystal]

On the topic of MoA I managed to get a few details from someone who is there and has been talking to the VFC reps. Current thinking is a release sometime around July (I have little faith in that bit unfortunately) the price has also been aimed at 19800 TWD which is around £530 plus tax at current exchange rates.

 

Materials wise it sounds like it's mostly steel, including the bolt however, interestingly they've chosen not to apply the full trademarks to keep costs down.

 

All in all it sounds fairly promising and definitely a rif that I'll be trying to get my hands on when they do come out ?

[EvilMonkee]

Thanks for the update.  Couldn't care less about trades and good to have a release date at least pencilled in.