Charging Handle Replacement FN FAL

Short video about how to replace/ swap a charging handle on your (metric) FN FAL. In this video, a DSA SA58 was used with a folding charging handle, provided by DSArms. See links below on how to get yours.
DSArms Charging Handle (metric) Knob:
dsarms.com/p-11587-dsa-fal-sa...
DSArms Charging Handle (metric) Folding:
dsarms.com/p-14264-dsa-fal-sa...
Desert Night Camo Windrunner:
www.frontier-armory.com/produ...
Instagram The FAL Guy:
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[@marcelorezende7568]

Whoever was poked in the middle of the back by the metric FAL charging handle appreciates the inch pattern charging handle.

[@thefalguy9848]

I agree, 100%!

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

Nice! I've got the folding/ inch style charging handle on my SA58 FAL-- the FAL manual you get with DSA rifles also details how to remove/ change the charging handle too. Great job explaining this brother!

[@thefalguy9848]

Thanks dude. Appreciate it

[@michaelgraber6907]

Thanks, I learned something new. Very helpful.

[@thefalguy9848]

glad it was helpful!

[@MrSLF]

Thank you. 👍

[@Pozzer528]

Thanks for the video.

[@thefalguy9848]

You bet

[@eltenda]

Great how to man!

[@thefalguy9848]

Thanks man. Appreciate your support

[@175jfs5]

For future reference use a roll pin punch to get the pin started. Ball peen hammers work better than a claw hammer.

[@thefalguy9848]

Thanks for the input. I shall do so

[@gilbertoboide6779]

I AM A FN FAL GUY TO, I REALLY MEAN IT!

[@thefalguy9848]

Welcome to my club. There are many of us out there

[@uterotourettes15]

Wouldn't it be hard to grip though if you were in a rush to pull the charging handle back? Or does the handle stay open until you decide to fold it?

[@thefalguy9848]

Yes, it will make it slightly harder but you get used to it.
The handle will fold once the BCG slams into battery.

[@zanniert]

Why the gaz piston tube is cut and missing a third in the middle ?

[@thefalguy9848]

FN FALs are designed that way

[@007slikdikday]

Where can I acquire a halbek device?

[@thefalguy9848]

As soon as we get the first batch of reproduction models done. Just got through the 3D modeling process... it will take a few more months but eventually there will be a reproduction out

[@wcsdiaries]

new to this stuff, but what is the point on changing out the charging handle?

[@thefalguy9848]

The inch pattern one is slimmer and does not stick out as much as the metric one does with its knob

[@wcsdiaries]

@@thefalguy9848 thanks man! Getting my first FAL soon, love your channel!!
Also can't wait for your mags to be in stock again!

[@thefalguy9848]

@@wcsdiaries thanks for your support. As always, much appreciated. Great, glad to hear that you are looking into getting an FAL. Trust me you won't regret it!

[@jimoverly5386]

I liked his original handle better. No fumbling

[@turdferguson2863]

Step one, order a FAL
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[@thefalguy9848]

A FAL is a must!

[@chimp9404]

Agreed. In SA they're pretty common, but are still expensive when compared to most new 5.56 rifles. I love the R1, my father, grandfather and uncles all used it.

[@thefalguy9848]

@@chimp9404 awesome 👍🏼

[@sandwichartist5053]

I hope you’re not replacing original Rhodesian parts on an original Rhodesian fal

[@thefalguy9848]

No, I would not do that. This rifle has no Rhodesian parts on it. Yet.