Century Arms Galil

[TexasPatriot.308]

I know Century Arms dont provide the best AKs, but I know a Galil is a great AK variant. I got a chance to get one of these, anyone have any input on this "Galil"

 

[briansmithwins]

Newer ones are generally better. Buddy of mine is looking at a 8lb paperweight. His CAI Galil won't feed reliably, shoots into 2 groups (alternating lefts and right), has a ejector that's being peened over, and locking lugs that are soft.

But other than that it's not bad.

BSW

 

[jobu07]

Mine has been flawless from the beginning. The key to identifying new versus old version is the GOL/GAL prefix on the serial number. The older ones allegedly had a number of issues. I can't comment on them as i've never first hand seen any of those issues.

 

[armoredman]

So the Gol or Gal prefix is bad? What's the good one? Century contracted with more than one manufacturer?

 

[dubya450]

I'm assuming GOL are the newer and better ones and GAL are the older and crappier ones?

 

[jobu07]

My apologies, I made a mistake on the prefix. I believe GLN is the later prefix. I can't recall what the early one is, either GOL or GAL. Something like that - pardon my vagueness. I don't think Century ever switched contractors, just prefixes. Not sure if they made any changes either.

It's been disucssed in here before.

 

[JohnnyK]

my Golani has been perfect since day one... it's my 3-gun rifle... I've put a few thousand rounds thru her and as far as accuracy, I hit 4 8" steel plates from 175 yards within 16 seconds during a 3-gun match.... I bought mine used off GB... mine is GAL. it's everything I'll want from a rifle... 35 round standard mags and a 50... longer sight radius compared to standard AK... and night sights... and safety on both sides of rifle... it's my heaviest rifle with very little recoil.. I changed handguard to UTG quad rail...

 

[dcarch]

Is there anyone else besides CIA who makes/imports Galil clones? I realize that it's not possible to get a real one because of the AWB, but I really wish someone other than Century could start making one so that we didn't have to worry about model prefixes.

 

[wally]

I've got one of the early ones that was subject to a recall, its functioned fine since its return, although its not seen heavy use. I got the recall notice before I had a chance to shoot it so I've no idea what the problem might have been -- must have been potentially very serious for Century to actually service it!

 

[nathan]

They do look nice but a hit and miss. i rather get a Palmetto State Armory AR if i want a 5.56 cal rifle.

 

[briansmithwins]

CNC Warrior sells Galil receivers. Add a parts kit and you're there.

Minus the actual fitting and building and paying for the whole mess.

BSW

 

[Roadkill]

Buddy of mine is looking at a 8lb paperweight. His CAI Galil won't feed reliably, shoots into 2 groups (alternating lefts and right), has a ejector that's being peened over, and locking lugs that are soft.

Sounds like mine except it is an Ohio Rapid Fire. I sent it to Jeff Miller at Hillbilly Firearms in McMinville Tn, he rebuilt it and now you can't make it mess up.

 

[salvo]

I have an older Golani, it has been 100% other than one magazine that came with it, also very accurate too.