F1

The F1, also known as the FAMAS F1, is an assault rifle that appears in Far Cry 3 and Far Cry 4.

Far Cry 3

F1
Stats
Category	Assault Rifle
Price	$1,450
Ammunition	Assault Rifle Rounds
Magazine size	30 (45 with extended magazines)
Maximum ammo	300
Attachment slots	2
Supported attachments	Sound Suppressor Extended Magazine Optical Sight Red Dot Sight Reflex Sight

«	The F1 is a bullpup assault rifle from France that fires in 3-round bursts. It has above average accuracy and is ideal for those who prefer a high rate of fire over raw power.	»
In-Game Description

«	The F1 is a bullpup assault rifle, which means the gun is shorter in length, allowing for greater maneuverability, and it's from France, which means it only works when it feels like it. A local warlord hired a group of former Legionnaires to join his private army, and they brought along a dozen crates of F1s from their regiment’s arms depot.	»
Survival Guide

The F1 first appears in Far Cry 3.

This weapon becomes free after deactivating 8 Radio Towers.

Background

The F1, although lacking somewhat in damage, makes up for it with its burst. Some players may dismiss it as a low-firepower weapon, preferring an automatic rifle with higher DPS. When used properly, however, the F1 can outshine the AK-47 or STG-90. It should not be employed as a spray and pray, and instead a one-burst one-kill tactic should be used. When employed as such, you can kill up to 10 (15 with extended magazine) pirates without reloading. However, should you become overwhelmed by multiple enemies attacking you at once, you should either switch to another weapon, or ideally prevent yourself from even being in such a situation. Stealth is also an option, with the player being able to attach a suppressor, however there are better stealth options, such as the bow, pistols, or SMGs. Should the player attach a suppressor to the F1, they forsake either the 50% extended magazine or a much more accurate optic. Once the player gets to the south island and unlocks better alternatives such as the ACE, the F1 doesn't serve any benefit, and if a player wanted to preserve their rifle ammunition, should instead use the MS16.

Along with the MS16, the F1 is one of the few assault rifles which can be fitted with a suppressor, though the Bushman (a signature P416 with Marksman Sight, Extended Magazine and Suppressor) also comes with a suppressor.

The weapon fires 3-round bursts at a high fire rate and can hold up to two attachments, it is a very accurate weapon which favors precision shots rather than spray and pray tactics.

The F1 can only be purchased through the store since it is not used by any in-game faction.

Tips and Uses

• While the 3-burst limit makes it somewhat slower firing when not using fast triggering, the F1 accuracy and its relative firepower makes it a very good all-around weapon mid-game until you can buy the ACE, especially when combined with extended magazine and a scope.
• Keep in mind that the weapon has a slow reload speed since the player clinks the magazine around on the outside of the weapons magazine port before inserting it correctly, except if you have the Nimble Fingers skill, at which time it reloads VERY fast, but by then better assault rifles are available.
• With a suppressor you can use it for mid-range silent assaults, when this style of combat is your preferred way.
• The weapon pulls up a little during the 3 bursts, use this to your advantage (against pirates) by aiming high in the chest/ low in the neck. If your aim is too low you shoot 3 in the chest (for a 10 xp kill) if your aim is too high the first hit is a headshot. If your shot is spot on your 2nd or 3th is a headshot. This maximizes headshots (which garners more XP) and means you never fail to kill (as you sometimes do if you aim straight for the head).
• Keep in mind that the F1 fires in 3-shoot bursts, so that this weapon should be used for mid-range combat, and if the target is close to player (or NPCs try to ambush the player) this weapon should not be used.

Gallery

First-person view of the F1.

Iron sights of the F1.

Paint Jobs

The look of F1 could be customized with one of six available paint schemes. Each scheme costs $200 and does not affect weapon performance.

Dry Lands

Jungle

Fire

Deep Jungle

Red

White

Far Cry 4

The F1 returns in Far Cry 4. It performs similarly to the previous game's counterpart. It can be unlocked by liberating 14 Bell Towers, since there are just 10 Bell Towers in southern Kyrat, this require reaching northern Kyrat, specifically, require completing the mission A Key to the North.

Gallery

First-person view of the F1.

Iron sights of the F1.

Full view

Trivia

• The FAMAS F1 in fact uses a proprietary 25-round magazine which are not compatible with STANAG magazines, while in reality the newer FAMAS G2 is compatible with STANAG magazines. 
• Like with the LMGs and the Z93, the F1 has a bipod visible near the carrying handle, but it cannot be used.
• The Survival Guide jokes that because this rifle is French, it "only works when it feels like it.". This is a double entendre joke: Based on the French stereotype for snobbishness and disdain of labour, and the FAMAS reputation for regularly overheating and jamming.
• The FAMAS Infanterie is the actual type of weapon used in the game but without the Handguard (the FAMAS Infanterie was the only FAMAS with an accessory/attachment rail).
• The real life version of this rifle has a full auto mode as well as burst fire and semi auto settings, unlike the game version which can only fire in 3 shot burst mode.