Semi Auto Galil ACE supposed to be available in Febuary!!!
- Thread starter Carolina Kalash
- Start date
- Status
I must get one!!!
Inebriated
Member
If it's under $1000, I'll get one. If it's more, I'll just stick to AK's...
USAF_Vet
Member
Nice. About time someone modernized the AK somewhat. Looks like it has better ergos for southpaws, ambi safety, recip left side bolt handle. I dig it.
OP
OP
Carolina Kalash
Member
I think that's standard on the ACE but idk if it requires mags with hold open followers
Phaedrus/69
Member
Nice! I'm curious to see what the price will be.
The absolute WORST firearm I've ever owned was the Golani. Anything that comes through Century Arms should be a red flag anyhow, but that thing was horrid. I recovered all but $150 of my investment, and have never been so happy to have distance between myself and a firearm.
That said, IWI is not Century Arms. And, 7.62 x 39 is not 5.56 X 45. BUT, I will be the cautious one when it comes to standing in line to get a Galil. I've had all the Jam-O-Matic rifles I need.
The pistol with "brace" is really interesting!
That said, IWI is not Century Arms. And, 7.62 x 39 is not 5.56 X 45. BUT, I will be the cautious one when it comes to standing in line to get a Galil. I've had all the Jam-O-Matic rifles I need.
The pistol with "brace" is really interesting!
Willie Sutton
Member
- Joined
- Apr 28, 2013
- Messages
- 2,025
^^ In other words:
"Nothing is the same in comparison between my Golani and this rifle, but I feel I must contribute a negative comment in the thread because two of the first three letters of the name of the rifle are the same"... Is that it?
Oh well..... :banghead:
Moving on:
Having an original Galil on hand (in .7.62x51), a Golani (which must be the only one built that has been 100% reliable, or so I am told, because it's been 100%), a few Valmet's (the root design of the Galil), as well as a fairly definitive collection of AK derivitives, I can say by experience and comparison that the Galil in my humble opinion is the best AK varient that I have handled from an ergonomics standpoint. The left sided safety is excellent (people can discuss the direction of action all they like, it's "rear to fire" on the older ones and "forward to safe" which some find awkward but that works well for me). The top cocking handle is something I've always liked. So if this is a quality build, and there's no reason to think otherwise, I'd grab one to compare to my original and to it's forefather the Valmet.
Willie
.
"Nothing is the same in comparison between my Golani and this rifle, but I feel I must contribute a negative comment in the thread because two of the first three letters of the name of the rifle are the same"... Is that it?
Oh well..... :banghead:
Moving on:
Having an original Galil on hand (in .7.62x51), a Golani (which must be the only one built that has been 100% reliable, or so I am told, because it's been 100%), a few Valmet's (the root design of the Galil), as well as a fairly definitive collection of AK derivitives, I can say by experience and comparison that the Galil in my humble opinion is the best AK varient that I have handled from an ergonomics standpoint. The left sided safety is excellent (people can discuss the direction of action all they like, it's "rear to fire" on the older ones and "forward to safe" which some find awkward but that works well for me). The top cocking handle is something I've always liked. So if this is a quality build, and there's no reason to think otherwise, I'd grab one to compare to my original and to it's forefather the Valmet.
Willie
.
Last edited:
js8588
Member
Sign me up for one
js8588
Member
It's a duck. Not a Century manufactured platypus.
wally
Member
I like! For me it'll likely end up being a race as to which I can find first, either this or the RRA 7.62x39 AR15 that takes standard AK mags. The RRA is looking more like vapor as time goes by and I'm pretty well stocked on AR variations, so this ACE would add more to the collection if its a solid piece at a competitive price.
As to the Golani, I've an early model one that was recalled, its replacement has just worked, although its not seen a tremendous number of rounds through it.
As to the Golani, I've an early model one that was recalled, its replacement has just worked, although its not seen a tremendous number of rounds through it.
wojownik
Member
- Joined
- May 15, 2009
- Messages
- 2,086
The old Galil does not do much for me (at least appearance wise), and I abhor tacticooled AKs. Call me an old school curmudgeon.
However. I like this Galil ACE. Really like it. Looking forward to some early buyer feedback in the new year. I think I want one.
BTW, the ACE is fielded where? Israel, Ukraine, Colombia, Chile ... Mexico? Anywhere else?
However. I like this Galil ACE. Really like it. Looking forward to some early buyer feedback in the new year. I think I want one.
BTW, the ACE is fielded where? Israel, Ukraine, Colombia, Chile ... Mexico? Anywhere else?
OP
OP
Carolina Kalash
Member
By me when Feburaury gets here
OP
OP
Carolina Kalash
Member
Oh trust me, I will!
Willie Sutton
Member
- Joined
- Apr 28, 2013
- Messages
- 2,025
"Uh, wasn't the Golani produced as a Galil clone? Looks like a duck, walks like a duck......"
No comparison.
Original IMI Galil's are absolutely top tier rifles. There's a reason you can't even contemplate one for much under $4K these days. I woudn't take that for mine if you walked in with cash.
However: The Golani's were essentially worn out parts sets from cut up Galil's, built up on aftermarket receivers. The donor rifles had been handed over to militia types in Israel after they were replaced in front line use by the M-16, and were generally beat to crap. Century bought them as demils, stripped them, tossed all of the parts in barrels, and then the drunken monkeys took over. They were sandblasted to remove rust, indifferently finished, and indifferently reassembled. The quality of the result is a calculus of not only what the donor parts were like (noting that there was no matching of parts sets, every one was just a mix of parts randomly thrown together), as well as the (variable) quality of the actual build process. Mine came out fine. Others.... well.... not so much.
So much for the Golani (noting that mine shoots great, albeit with a top cover that needs a rubber mallet to install).
Back to the Galil: One thing you can absolutely count on is that an *original* Galil is tied with a Valmet (which is a kissin' cousin) as the "best of the best" when it comes to AK's. The plastic forend models handle better (to me) than the wooden forend models, and I think they look a bit better as well.
It'll be nice to see new production ones "not made out of worn out parts by drunken monkeys at Century" out for sale, and to see what they are like. Let a new generation learn what a good rifle these really are. You youngsters don't remember when new Galil's were just another $850 dollar rifle in the rack at the LGS and with prices for originals up thru the roof it's not likely that many have had a chance to see how good they really are. They are *good*.
Willie
.
No comparison.
Original IMI Galil's are absolutely top tier rifles. There's a reason you can't even contemplate one for much under $4K these days. I woudn't take that for mine if you walked in with cash.
However: The Golani's were essentially worn out parts sets from cut up Galil's, built up on aftermarket receivers. The donor rifles had been handed over to militia types in Israel after they were replaced in front line use by the M-16, and were generally beat to crap. Century bought them as demils, stripped them, tossed all of the parts in barrels, and then the drunken monkeys took over. They were sandblasted to remove rust, indifferently finished, and indifferently reassembled. The quality of the result is a calculus of not only what the donor parts were like (noting that there was no matching of parts sets, every one was just a mix of parts randomly thrown together), as well as the (variable) quality of the actual build process. Mine came out fine. Others.... well.... not so much.
So much for the Golani (noting that mine shoots great, albeit with a top cover that needs a rubber mallet to install).
Back to the Galil: One thing you can absolutely count on is that an *original* Galil is tied with a Valmet (which is a kissin' cousin) as the "best of the best" when it comes to AK's. The plastic forend models handle better (to me) than the wooden forend models, and I think they look a bit better as well.
It'll be nice to see new production ones "not made out of worn out parts by drunken monkeys at Century" out for sale, and to see what they are like. Let a new generation learn what a good rifle these really are. You youngsters don't remember when new Galil's were just another $850 dollar rifle in the rack at the LGS and with prices for originals up thru the roof it's not likely that many have had a chance to see how good they really are. They are *good*.
Willie
.
Last edited:
DeepSouth
Random Guy
the AK12 was Russia's answer, I really hope they'll be available here in the US one day but I seriously doubt it. Especially with the KC import ban.
OP
OP
Carolina Kalash
Member
And even Russia was like "Nah, cool rifle, but we'll just stick with our AK74Ms that we already have millions of" hahathe AK12 was Russia's answer, I really hope they'll be available here in the US one day but I seriously doubt it. Especially with the KC import ban.
Shear_stress
Member
- Joined
- Apr 27, 2005
- Messages
- 2,728
No need for one here, but if they can keep the price non-crazy I'll buy one out of general principle.
Quiet
Member
CAI Golani = surplus IMI Galil AR parts kit + US made receiver + US made barrel.
50 Shooter
member
Willie,
Have to agree, the original Galil's were one of the best AK variants. Probably as good as or better then Valmets in my book. I wish I still had my .308 AR, that rifle ran flawless all the time! I would take a Galil over most rifles if the SHTF.
I liked it more then my HK91 and shooting them against each other was always fun.
Have to agree, the original Galil's were one of the best AK variants. Probably as good as or better then Valmets in my book. I wish I still had my .308 AR, that rifle ran flawless all the time! I would take a Galil over most rifles if the SHTF.
I liked it more then my HK91 and shooting them against each other was always fun.
Galil is a great rifle. There are modified versions in use in South Africa and I have tried the semi auto and full auto versions of these. They are designated R4, R5, etc.
Here's one I used on a course back in 2002, wish it was mine:
Here's one I used on a course back in 2002, wish it was mine:
what is so great about a galil in 308? not that accurate and they are heavy. I shot a couple in the 80's made no impression on me being I had two M1A's. An M1A is to me a lot better and a lot cheaper. DSA has a new FAL in 308 for under 1000.
- Status
