This is the best kalashnikov based rifle I’ve seen so far. Mikhail should be paying IWI royalties.
Left side charging handle, BIG unprotected mag release, thumb-side selector switch(pretty sure it’s forward for FIRE, and back for SAFE, unlike the Golani’s that are reversed.)
the only thing I’m weary of is that dust cover rail.
http://world.guns.ru/assault/as111-e.htm
http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2010/08/24/galil-ace-rifle/
I wasn’t aware of this variant, thanks for posting.
Me likey… a lot. Too bad we’ll probably never see it here in the states.
Wow those are sweet !
The more Obama sh**s on Israel, the less likely the Galil ACE will see US soil.
I’m sure the rest of the rifle is GTG but those First Samco (aka Command Arms Accesories aka Maco) furniture has got to go! It didn’t work for the Sig 556 and it is an epic fail for such a pedigree rifle as the Galil:bad:
I think it’s intersting that IWI created the Tavor and now this next generation Galil too.
Eh…no thanks.
I hope those are the prototype rifles…
Eh…no thanks.
I hope those are the prototype rifles…
What’s wrong with the ACE? I thought this is what people wanted, an ergonomic AK?
Look at it…look at it…
A “fixed” AK is what it is. Not much else about it but this is what many AK after market products try to replicate.
Thanks for posting. I’d love to see the guts of one.
Hopefully not off topic, but how does the rear sight hold zero when it is mounted on the dust cover or am I off base?
Interesting, but I’d rather someone import the Tavor.
7.62x39 Galil = Easy Button.
It looks like an AR f***ed an AK
Why does everything need a stupid M4 retractable stock these days? The original Galil had a perfectly good side-folder and now it has a stock designed for a buffer tube it doesn’t use?
Sorry guys, call me old school, but I’d rather have the IMI original, just add some Picatinny rails and call it a day.
I really like the looks. It’s something I’d buy depending on the price range.
Looks like a Krebs rifle.
Issues:
While I’m all for improvements, the AK is fine for what it is. Many of these “improvements” could be implemented with current AK aftermarket parts.
Retractable stocks are becoming more and more common due to the increased use of body armor. When you add the thickness of armor to your shoulder, and then you train for CQC and building clearing you pivot your front towards the threat so that your chest plate is facing them. This can’t be done with a full length stock unless you have the arm length of someone who is 6’5 plus. The technique works very well, but it requires a stock that can be shortened up to about half that of a full length stock.
This is why you are seeing other countries like Israel, Russia, Germany, and the UK starting to adopt retractable stocks as they integrate more and more body armor in the field. The general Russian military still uses a lot of folding stocks, but that’s because they cannot afford to equip the majority of their forces with armor…just special operations. HK416s are finding their way in the hands of German spec ops.
It’s a perfect example of the Israelis almost getting it, but just not quite.
The stock should both fold AND be adjustable for LOP.
The left side charging handle…honestly people make such a huge deal about this and it really shouldn’t be…the right side charging handle works fine.
The original Galil charging handle was modified from the AK so that it sits straight up. The training manual specifies that you use your left hand to come over the dustcover/receiver to charge the weapon. This worked great in an era when optics were a rarity, not so much anymore.
I’ve owned 4 IMI Galils, two Model 386’s (5.56mm, 16", 1/7" twist AR), and two Model 329’s (7.62 NATO, 18" barrel AR).
I never had an issue with the irons being on the dustcover, both the Finns (Valmet M62, M76) and the Israelis stiffened and anchored the dustcovers of their rifles very well. Mounting an optic on there, I’d be very suspicious of it holding zero.
As Burt said, mount some Picatinny M1913 on the handguards for a white light, and an Ultimak gas tube for an Aimpoint T-1, and you’re golden.
This was the last Galil I had…one of the Model 386’s. I sold it about ten years ago. Wish I had another one.
The Estonians went to Iraq carrying Galils with Aimpoints mounted on IDF side mounts, which put the optic way high.
The left side charging handle…honestly people make such a huge deal about this and it really shouldn’t be…the right side charging handle works fine.
It’s all about leverage.
This guy does it the right way by canting and cradling the rifle close to 90 degrees.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZfNdD2JZwg
Keeping the weapon straight limits your support arm leverage as you reach under and charging the action.
Problem is, some people don’t like to cradle their rifle as seen in the video but would rather put the butt stock firmly under the arm pit for control (especially while running and doing reloads/malf drills).
“butt stock in arm pit” weapon control + optic on top of receiver = you need left side CH.
Would never happen even if they made a semi thanks to the Bushtard Importation Ban of 89.