Since I happen to have simultaneous access to both a military-pattern F1 FAMAS and also a civilian semiautomatic MAS-223, I figured it would be nice to compare them side by side and see how they differ. A number of changes were made for the civilian semiauto rifles, including:

- Rifle grenade capability
- Bayonets
- Stock recoil buffer
- Fire control mechanism
- Muzzle device
- Night sights
- Markings