FN FAL vs MPT 76 SH

1953–Present

2017–Present

7,000,000+ units

Limited production, exact numbers not publicly available

1,090 mm (42.9 in) stock extended; 1,020 mm (40.2 in) stock folded (para)

920 mm (36.2 in) stock extended, 840 mm (33.1 in) stock collapsed

533 mm (21.0 in) standard; 458 mm (18.0 in) para variant

406 mm (16 in)

4.25 kg (9.37 lb) empty

3.7 kg (8.16 lbs) empty

20 rounds standard; 5, 10, 30 round options available

20 rounds standard, compatible with standard 7.62x51mm NATO magazines

Short-stroke gas piston, tilting breechblock, selective fire

Short-stroke gas piston, rotating bolt

Two-stage military trigger

Selective fire, single-stage

Aperture rear sight adjustable for windage and elevation, hooded front post

Picatinny rail for mounting various optics; typically iron sights are backup