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The M1 and (to a lesser extent) the M14 are made for use by a nation able to control its ammunition to close tolerances and specifications, with little concern about functioning with ammunition made in less developed countries.
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Does this mean the FAL might be more reliable with the majority of mil-surp ammo available or in a wider range of conditions?
For me as a lefty, picking a battle rifle is going to come down to deciding if the ambidexterity of the M14 is worth the increased cost over the FAL. The Fulton M14 I would get would probably run me over $2K while the DS Arms FAL wtih optics and a pile of magazines wouldn't cost me that much.