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Page AK-47 » Galil & Valmet Discussions
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Posted: 1/8/2006 4:09:19 PM EDT
What is the point in buying these guns? As i understand it they are thousands of dollars and dont even perform as well as an ak. This is in no way supposed to offend anybody who has them i was just wondering what the draw of these guns is.
Link Posted: 1/8/2006 4:16:26 PM EDT
[#1]
Why says that Galil's don't perform as well as an OK?  To many, they are considered the pinnacle of the AK-47 series.
Link Posted: 1/8/2006 4:33:06 PM EDT
[#2]

Quoted:
What is the point in buying these guns? As i understand it they are thousands of dollars and dont even perform as well as an ak. This is in no way supposed to offend anybody who has them i was just wondering what the draw of these guns is.



Its like many of the finer things of life , once you shoot one you will understand.

Till then , you will never understand.
Link Posted: 1/8/2006 5:47:53 PM EDT
[#3]
Its something to have in my collection. I have crap load of stuff that I really dont need but I do collect firearms. Its a hobby. If you can get it why not. Plus the value will only go up.
Link Posted: 1/8/2006 10:42:14 PM EDT
[#4]
I didn't pay thousands for my Pre-89 Galil AR.  I only paid $750 for it... back in 1987!
Link Posted: 1/9/2006 5:36:33 AM EDT
[#5]
Mine did cost me $2000.00, but I don't think you'll find one in every safe either.

Link Posted: 1/9/2006 9:51:55 PM EDT
[#6]
Like i said i was just curious because i heard they are based of the kalishnakov but didnt know why they are so expensive, but i guess it is true in any case the value  will only go up
Link Posted: 1/10/2006 7:41:28 AM EDT
[#7]
18" Israeli hammer forged barrel that is MUCH more accurate than the typical AK & its 5.56x45 NATO so decent ammo can be used. Add to that:

-usuable peep sights that do not look like them came off a Model 1898 Mauser (or 98 Mauser)
-better sight radius
-best folding stock
-pistol grip modeled on AMD 65 and

history defending the Jewish state.

BTW, the Galil is relegated to reserve & roadblock duty (except for a few specialized units useing the micro). The IDF (Israel Defense Force) prefers the lighter M16 & M4 or the newer IMI bulpup.  
Link Posted: 1/11/2006 9:27:29 AM EDT
[#8]
they're certainly a lot more rare than AKs.

And they look badass
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