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Thanks, that was very cool. Gas system looks much more like an AK than a FAL to my eye. I always thought the FNC was like a 5.56 FAL but now I'm starting to think its more like a Sig 550.
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Very nice, thanks!
That has always bugged me, it's kind of like closing an AR with a Lightning Link installed, you have to monkey with it a bit. But you're correct, it only applies to conversions, factory guns close without any "tricks". |
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You know, that sorta looks like that gun Al Pacino used in "Heat".
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Are those AR mags I see?
Whats the spare parts availability for these things? |
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Spares arent hard to find, not that you really need much. DSA carries extra firing pins, etc. B&T makes a good scope mount. This is a very rugged weapon.
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Yes the rifle uses STANAG magazines just like an AR. I've never had feed problems even with 'worn out' AR mags. Chris at Vulcan Arms has most spare parts needed but some things like barrels, bolts, carriers and uppers are in short supply. This could change in the future but who knows. Certainly nothing like the plethora of stuff available for AR's. On the other hand it's been very reliable and has not broken any parts. Glad you like the pics and writeup! Thanks guys. -Observer |
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What is your shooting impression? I've got a chance to get one and I'm interested in how they feel. I've heard the trigger pull is pretty heavy and they tend to gouge up magazine followers.
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Glad you guys are getting some use out of the thread, the FNC is an under-represented rifle given how many cool features it has (ie, everyone clamouring for a gas-piston upper on a reliable rifle, evil looking, side folder, good barrel length). Anyway I really enjoy shooting it a lot. I've started using it almost exclusively for practical rifle matches as it is a very reliable weapon. I don't consider myself particularly picky regarding triggers (I even kinda like the Glock feel if that tells you anything) but you are correct that the trigger is pretty damned sucky. I need to send it off to a smith and see if anything can be done to improve it. Yes the pull is a little heavy (not like a Jennings or anything!) but the main problem is that it's a little 'grabby' and isn't crisp at the break point. But truthfully I had stopped noticing it until I shot my bone-stock MEGA lower AR-15 for the first time in a few months. Even the stock AR trigger was noticeably smoother and broke very cleanly. Less force required too. So my point is that if you shoot it a lot you probably will stop noticing/get used to it. Don't expect a match rifle trigger though. I had read about the bolt gouging mag followers but that has been a total non-event for me. As far as I can tell it doesn't do much of anything to the followers at all (this is with new mags used dozens of times). Besides, plastic followers are all of $1.29 or something like that. I need to add some new pics since I've replaced the Aimpoint knock-off with an EOtech and the terrible FAL grip with a MUCH nicer and better feeling M249 SAW grip (in addition to making it look more modern this totally changes the feel of the rifle btw). At this point unless you were looking for a full-auto conversion you might want to wait for the SCAR though. It sucks that this is such an 'orphaned' rifle, it really is a nice piece of equipment. |
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I saw an FNC semi for sale for 1500 at a gun show last year. I was so close to buying it.
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Did you buy the FN and sear together, or did you have someone do the conversion? I just bought a sear, and am in the process of buying a FNC. Do you know of anything to look out for? I am looking foward to getting it, waiting sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Oh, and you dont happen to know the thread pitch under the flash hider?
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Great thread....I always admired the FNC's good looks. Never fired one though.
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NPD223: Wow, $1500 would have been a very good price for one. Typically people ask $2000-2500 range.
WARHOUND: I bought mine fully assembled and ready to rock-n-roll. At the time I seriously considered getting a sear and one of the 'new' Ohio Rapid Fire guns but I am SOOOO friggin' glad I got impatient and just bought a genuine FNC instead. Dodged a bullet on that one. whew. Also, I know that Curtis is taking several months to do the conversions and the total cost that way is slightly more expensive (at today's sear prices) than just buying an already converted rifle. Craziness. There's a guy on FNCtalk that did the conversion himself but I'm not up to it personally. The machine work looks relatively simple if you know what you're doing. It's a pretty reliable rifle, not much to worry about that I can tell. But definitely go ahead and buy an M249 SAW grip to replace the crappy FAL style that comes on the rifle. Regarding pitch, I don't know but I've seen it published before....I'll see if I can't dig it up but do a google search or go to FNCtalk. M4- if you're coming up to Hernando next month you're more than welcome to fire mine. |
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I can't make it, but really appreciate the offer. Maybe some day I'll get the chance to meet you guys and have a turn on your FNC. Thanks again! |
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Great pics, of course you just cost me $189. I just had to have the three round burst. Now if my damn sear would get here I could put it to use. Could you post a pic of the second sear I think it is the last thing I need to buy for the conversion. Of course I still have to drill the hole, relieve the reciever, weld the bolt, weld the hammer, than machine the sear catch in the hammer, and last but not least machine the grove in the bolt.
I dont supose you did the conversion yourself, and just happen to have complete prints to do so. I do need some messurement, I would be very appreciative if you could give me some messurement if you can. Or some pics with a set of calipers next to it. Thanks. |
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Sweet pics! I recently sold my old safe queen FNC (semi version). I'd never seen the insides showing the auto-sear. Thanks!
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