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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Looking to get a Galil ACE in 7.62x39: rifle or pistol?

Posted: 10/21/2018 2:53:01 PM EDT

So I am looking at purchasing an IWI Galil ACE in 7.62x39. I had an Arsenal SAM7 and it was a nice gun, but I'm not a huge fan of the AK aside from the nostalgic factor of it. The ACE looks pretty cool and now I am considering getting one so I have a new 7.62x39 rifle. I am just not sure if I want the pistol or the rifle. The pistol honestly seems like it'd be a lot more fun to shoot. I can't find any around me so I am curious from those who have experience what you'd prefer?

Posted: 10/21/2018 3:32:37 PM EDT

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If you are not stuck on magazines, I'd highly suggest taking a gander at the CZ Bren 2.

It is really the most modern 7.62x39 firearm on the market. The ACE is still practically another AK. I couldn't get myself to get an ACE because of that. Already have Norinco NHM90/91, SIG 553R/556R. An ACE doesn't get me anything extra over what I had, where the Bren 2 did, with it's moden design and lightweight focus.

Posted: 10/21/2018 3:48:34 PM EDT

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If you are not stuck on magazines, I'd highly suggest taking a gander at the CZ Bren 2.

It is really the most modern 7.62x39 firearm on the market. The ACE is still practically another AK. I couldn't get myself to get an ACE because of that. Already have Norinco NHM90/91, SIG 553R/556R. An ACE doesn't get me anything extra over what I had, where the Bren 2 did, with it's moden design and lightweight focus.

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Honestly, I'd love to get a Bren 2. My only issue is they seem kind of rare right now and the price is a bit more than I want to pay. Originally they said they would cost less than the Bren 1. Right now they're almost $2,000 and I'm assuming that's markups due to the limited availability of them. The appealing thing to me about ACE is it is on sale at Buds for $1,420 for the rifle, and $1,280 for the pistol.

Posted: 10/21/2018 10:45:03 PM EDT

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Well, in that case, it really is up to whether you want a braced pistol/SBR or rifle. I'd get a braced pistol, and SBR it sometime in the future.

Posted: 10/22/2018 6:13:33 PM EDT

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Honestly, I'd love to get a Bren 2. My only issue is they seem kind of rare right now and the price is a bit more than I want to pay. Originally they said they would cost less than the Bren 1. Right now they're almost $2,000 and I'm assuming that's markups due to the limited availability of them. The appealing thing to me about ACE is it is on sale at Buds for $1,420 for the rifle, and $1,280 for the pistol.

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Mags are proprietary, not AK style.

Posted: 11/4/2018 3:01:43 AM EDT

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the short barrel Galil will be fun for a while, but will get old in a hurry, esp if you want to use a can... would be nicer to see some of these pistol variants in a more usable 10-12" barrel length

Posted: 11/4/2018 10:03:10 AM EDT

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If I was in the market for a proven "Modernized AK" ... the ACE has a lot going for it. And would be at the top of the list.

Just remember most AK's are pretty much over gassed so running a suppressor is bound to make feeding issues.

I also tend to think a pistol version , while fun for a while... might get old pretty fast.

I would prefer a 300BK in a pistol length... with its ability to easily find subsonic ammo.

Quake_Guy is right on track barrel length wise... 10"-12" barrel length with a folder stock would make me much more interested.

Posted: 11/4/2018 11:47:04 AM EDT

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If I was in the market for a proven "Modernized AK" ... the ACE has a lot going for it. And would be at the top of the list.

Just remember most AK's are pretty much over gassed so running a suppressor is bound to make feeding issues.

I also tend to think a pistol version , while fun for a while... might get old pretty fast.

I would prefer a 300BK in a pistol length... with its ability to easily find subsonic ammo.

Quake_Guy is right on track barrel length wise... 10"-12" barrel length with a folder stock would make me much more interested.

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That's why I jumped at the Bren 2 in 7.62x39 with 11" barrel. Has a suppressor compatible gas selector, and many modern features despite the need for new magazines.

Posted: 11/5/2018 11:47:49 PM EDT

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I'd get the pistol and sbr it. With a suppressor on the end itll be perfect.

Posted: 11/6/2018 4:16:57 AM EDT

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I'd get the rifle and be done. But I'm not a fan of paying the government $200 to register my guns just so I can put a shorter metal tube on them.

Posted: 11/7/2018 8:41:58 PM EDT

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I'd get the rifle and be done. But I'm not a fan of paying the government $200 to register my guns just so I can put a shorter metal tube on them.

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This is how I feel. I really want a pistol variant, but I don't care for the braces and I really do not want to pay $200 and have to wait however long to get approved for a stock.

Posted: 11/8/2018 11:40:29 AM EDT

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This is how I feel. I really want a pistol variant, but I don't care for the braces and I really do not want to pay $200 and have to wait however long to get approved for a stock.

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I'd get the rifle and be done. But I'm not a fan of paying the government $200 to register my guns just so I can put a shorter metal tube on them.

This is how I feel. I really want a pistol variant, but I don't care for the braces and I really do not want to pay $200 and have to wait however long to get approved for a stock.

Then why did you make this thread?

Posted: 11/8/2018 10:45:20 PM EDT

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Then why did you make this thread?

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Because part of me thought it would be fun to shoot a 7.62x39 pistol. Even though I dislike the braces I could live with one if the gun was a ton of fun to shoot.

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