The primary reason why the G3 is more prevalent than the FN FAL is that HK licensed production in more countries than FN did. While the FAL was used by more countries, they chose to sell them the rifles vice allowing them to set up a factory. Hence, more G3 factories are still churning out rifles. Logistic, logistics, logistics.
It's too bad too, in my opinion, as I like the FAL better. I've fired Bundeswehr issue G3s (as if they were really any different from other G3s) and I've got to say that, while its a good rifle, the ergonomics and stout recoil are real negatives. Plus, if you weren't careful that thing would give you a black eye, I saw a couple of guys come off the range with nice shiners.
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