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Well, I ended up going with an FN FAL built by Ohio Rapid Fire (~ $525 shipped with 2 mags and hard case). Couldn't be more pleased. Shoots great with surplus, looks brand new, came with a one-year warranty, etc. I have purchased many guns over the years that I was underwhelmed with after 30 minutes at the range, this one is a keeper!
I basically felt this was a better way to go for the money than a CETME, even though the initial investment was higher.
Well, I ended up going with an FN FAL built by Ohio Rapid Fire (~ $525 shipped with 2 mags and hard case). Couldn't be more pleased. Shoots great with surplus, looks brand new, came with a one-year warranty, etc. I have purchased many guns over the years that I was underwhelmed with after 30 minutes at the range, this one is a keeper!
I basically felt this was a better way to go for the money than a CETME, even though the initial investment was higher.