>>"The real issue is disparities."
That was from sgtbono2002's post, not mine. But I agree with the posts by both of you.
Oh, and nice username. I tend towards the FAL side on that one, though both the M1A/M14 and the G3 are fine pieces of hardware as well.
I also explained my thoughts on why those disparities exist.
That G3 kicks like a mule compared to the other two. The FAL is my favorite, but I'm limping along with the M1A.