Galil Assault Rifle

Posted: 5/26/2012 7:13:55 PM EDT

Awesome rifle. I think it's only set back was they went with a milled receiver instead of a stamped one.

The thing is a damn SWISS army knife. It even has a bottle opener!

Posted: 5/26/2012 7:19:30 PM EDT

[#1]

Wait... Is that the rifle that Al Pacino used in the movie Heat?

- Clint

Posted: 5/26/2012 7:21:39 PM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
Wait... Is that the rifle that Al Pacino used in the movie Heat?

- Clint

nah i think that was an FAL

Posted: 5/26/2012 7:21:48 PM EDT

[#3]

What's wrong with a milled receiver?

Posted: 5/26/2012 7:24:06 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:

What's wrong with a milled receiver?

Added weight. The Galil weighs a fucking ton! Hell I own a FAL and it's a heavy SOB but when shooting 308 I guess the added support is helpful.

Posted: 5/26/2012 7:24:13 PM EDT

[#5]

It's nice, but ultimately just another AK clone, like a Valmet.

I'd have to get a ruling from RustedAce on whether or not it belongs in a garbage can.

Posted: 5/26/2012 7:24:48 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:

It's nice, but ultimately just another AK clone, like a Valmet.

I'd have to get a ruling from RustedAce on whether or not it belongs in a garbage can.

It shoots 5.56

Posted: 5/26/2012 7:25:12 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
It's nice, but ultimately just another AK clone, like a Valmet.

I'd have to get a ruling from RustedAce on whether or not it belongs in a garbage can.

Truth

- Clint

Posted: 5/26/2012 7:26:21 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:

Wait... Is that the rifle that Al Pacino used in the movie Heat?

- Clint

Tom did.

Posted: 5/26/2012 7:30:19 PM EDT

[#9]

The last vid said it is still the frontline rifle. I thought they used m4's & m16's now as frontline?

Posted: 5/26/2012 7:32:48 PM EDT

[#10]

Tough, reliable rifle. I don't think the Izzy's used them much but they got a ton of hard use in South Africa and still do. The SADF had both original Galils and their R4 version as well...same rifle basically. They are, however, outdated as a serious use rifle these days IMO in part because no one bothered to update them with the times. Too heavy, too many sharp edges, hard to find parts for, no easy way to mount optics, etc. If we could still get them new at reasonable prices, lots of people who think they are great would have dumped them by now for AR's.

Posted: 5/26/2012 7:36:34 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:

Tough, reliable rifle. I don't think the Izzy's used them much but they got a ton of hard use in South Africa and still do. The SADF had both original Galils and their R4 version as well...same rifle basically. They are, however, outdated as a serious use rifle these days IMO in part because no one bothered to update them with the times. Too heavy, too many sharp edges, hard to find parts for, no easy way to mount optics, etc. If we could still get them new at reasonable prices, lots of people who think they are great would have dumped them by now for AR's.

From what I remember the R4 the stocks and hand guards are longer correct?

Posted: 5/26/2012 7:39:40 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Tough, reliable rifle. I don't think the Izzy's used them much but they got a ton of hard use in South Africa and still do. The SADF had both original Galils and their R4 version as well...same rifle basically. They are, however, outdated as a serious use rifle these days IMO in part because no one bothered to update them with the times. Too heavy, too many sharp edges, hard to find parts for, no easy way to mount optics, etc. If we could still get them new at reasonable prices, lots of people who think they are great would have dumped them by now for AR's.

From what I remember the R4 the stocks and hand guards are longer correct?

Yes, and a few other small things. Many there who own the LM (semi only) versions have either shortened the stocks or replaced them with original Galil stocks.

Posted: 5/26/2012 7:40:10 PM EDT

[#13]

Saw one like mine at the gun show today, guy said the price was 4,000.00 bucks.

Posted: 5/26/2012 7:40:20 PM EDT

[#14]

In the first video, was the shooter resting the back of the pistol grip against his gut to help control recoil?

I usually just put the stock on my should and lean into it, but what do I know...

Posted: 5/26/2012 7:42:59 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Tough, reliable rifle. I don't think the Izzy's used them much but they got a ton of hard use in South Africa and still do. The SADF had both original Galils and their R4 version as well...same rifle basically. They are, however, outdated as a serious use rifle these days IMO in part because no one bothered to update them with the times. Too heavy, too many sharp edges, hard to find parts for, no easy way to mount optics, etc. If we could still get them new at reasonable prices, lots of people who think they are great would have dumped them by now for AR's.

From what I remember the R4 the stocks and hand guards are longer correct?

Yes, and a few other small things. Many there who own the LM (semi only) versions have either shortened the stocks or replaced them with original Galil stocks.

Goes with the tradition.