FAL Magazine
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Description
Metric FAL Magazine
This 20-round steel magazine from United Defense is made for metric-pattern FAL rifles chambered in .308 Winchester or 7.62x51mm NATO. It is a new-production reproduction built to the original FAL magazine specification, so owners can add spares for range days, training or a stocked go-bag without hunting down worn-out originals. It suits anyone running an FN FAL or a metric-pattern clone who wants a full-capacity magazine made the old way, in steel.
Features
- 20-Round Capacity — Holds twenty cartridges, the standard full-size load for an FAL magazine.
- .308 Win / 7.62x51mm NATO — Takes both the commercial .308 Winchester and the military 7.62x51mm NATO loading of this rifle cartridge.
- Metric-Pattern Fit — Built to the metric FAL dimensions (the original FN drawings), as opposed to the inch-pattern dimensions used on Commonwealth rifles such as the L1A1.
- Steel Body And Internals — The body, floorplate and internal components are all steel, the same material as the original issue magazines.
- Original Specification — Dimensions follow the original FAL magazine specification, so it seats and feeds the way the rifle was designed to.
- Ribbed Side Panels — Pressed vertical ribs run the length of each side and stiffen the thin steel walls against flexing and dents.
- Rear Viewing Holes — Three small holes along the spine let you see roughly how loaded the magazine is without stripping rounds out.
- Matte Black Finish — A dull black surface cuts glare and matches the finish on most FAL rifles.
Fit And Construction
The FAL was built to two sets of drawings, metric and inch, and their magazines are not freely interchangeable. This one is metric pattern, so confirm your rifle's receiver type before ordering. It is a commercial reproduction produced by United Defense, not military surplus. You get new steel throughout, with no service wear on the feed lips or follower.
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Top customer reviews
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Would buy again!I was skeptical ordering mags from a brand I'd never shot. Put about 60 rounds thru it and it feeds everything and drops free so swapping is easy. Had it right at a month, no burrs or rough welds, and the finish is holding up better than my buddy's bargain mag did. Ordering was painless and I'd order again without thinking.
feeds everything, reloads and surplus both
drops free for easy swaps in the darkloading a full 20 takes some muscle
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PerfectWorks great in my Rhodesian FAL
Truly the only good new manufacter for FAL magazines
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Tough Metric Mag Holds Up WellPicked up it up for my L1A1 build. Ran about 250 rounds it fed smooth with no failures. Going to order some more.
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Feed flawlessly in my DSA SA58Zero issues, and work like a dream . For 35 bucks, these are a fantastic value! Going to get a few more before they sell out again.
Feeds reliably, no hiccups
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Great Mags, But Took Some Break-InI’m relatively new to the FAL world picked up a DSA SA58 OSW about a year ago and wanted some reliable mags without breaking the bank. These United Defense 20-rounders seemed like a solid choice, and for the most part, they’ve delivered. The stamped steel body feels sturdy, and the witness holes are a nice feature for keeping track of your round count. I’ve run about 300 rounds of mixed ammo through them so far, mostly PPU 147gr and some Hornady 150gr, and they’ve been mostly reliable. That said, I did have a few failure-to-feed issues in the first 100 rounds, especially with the Hornady ammo. I think it was just a break-in thing, though, because after a little more use, they’ve been running smoothly. The bolt-hold-open feature works as advertised, which is a big plus. It’s nice to support a company that’s keeping the FAL legacy alive. If I had one complaint, it’s that the feed lips are a little tight out of the box. Nothing a little range time couldn’t fix, but it’s worth noting for anyone who expects plug-and-play performance. Overall, I’m happy with the purchase and would buy these again.
Bolt-hold-open follower is a must-have for any FAL mag.
Required a break-in period of about 100 rounds before running 100% reliably.
Feed lips are slightly tight initially may need some minor fitting.