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Posted: 4/8/2014 2:03:21 PM EDT
| Aside from the hard to find super expensive IMI pre ban Galil's...are there any new ones being made here in the US of A that are worth a $%^&? I would love to have one but the pre bans are way out of my budget..... What about having one built...would that be a way to go or not or is it even possible? |
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I had mine built. It was a good decision, and cheaper than a pre-ban. It was also arguably a better gun in some ways (esp in terms of barrel twist and proper FH).
CNCW sells receivers ($450) and SAR parts kits ($700). TennGalil will do a build for like $400, I think, so you're talking like $1500+. Bad news is that the barrels are 1:12 twist, and the parts kit is from an SAR, so it'll look a little funky. If you want something much more unique, step it up to a Galil MAR. It's another $500 plus a $200 tax stamp. But they're far more rare and bad-ass. |
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Junk. Mine had excessive headspace, only locked on one locking lug (the other was like .03" away from even engaging), and of course it didn't feed or run reliably. Which is good because it was downright dangerous. I was not alone. Quoted:
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maybe a golani? Junk. Mine had excessive headspace, only locked on one locking lug (the other was like .03" away from even engaging), and of course it didn't feed or run reliably. Which is good because it was downright dangerous. I was not alone. It depends on which receiver was used in the build |
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maybe a golani? Junk. Mine had excessive headspace, only locked on one locking lug (the other was like .03" away from even engaging), and of course it didn't feed or run reliably. Which is good because it was downright dangerous. I was not alone. It depends on which receiver was used in the build Yup, the Caspian made ones are fine. Built an ARM on one and it runs like a raped ape. ORF receiver...RUN |
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maybe a golani? Junk. Mine had excessive headspace, only locked on one locking lug (the other was like .03" away from even engaging), and of course it didn't feed or run reliably. Which is good because it was downright dangerous. I was not alone. It depends on which receiver was used in the build In general the GLN prefix Golani rifles use a Caspian receiver and they are generally well made and good to go - but it is not absolute as a few GLN stamped receivers have turned up with soft receivers. If it's a GAL prefix Golani, then you want to be concerned as it most likely has an ORF receiver and they are notorious for having dimensions that are all over the place and for having soft steel that will start to mushroom around the locking lugs, etc. You'll see some with "F" stamps that those will be Golani rifles that were updated with the spring loaded firing pin to prevent the potential for slam fire. If it's not F stamped it could either be an early Golani that was not updated or a later one that was made after the spring loaded firing pin was installed at the factory. Looking at the firing pin will obviously let you know which non F stamped category your rifle is in. ----- As with any firearm you get from Century, that Century actually assembles (versus just imports) you need to do a very careful pre purchase inspection as their QA standards are basically crap. On a Golani in addition to the prefix, you'll want to check the obvious issues such as: 1. the front sight tower being properly timed/aligned with the action, and 2. the dust cover being properly fitted with no play or gaps. Both are essential to getting rounds on target as if the froth sight is not properly timed, you'll run out of windage on the rear sight, and if the cover is loose or does not consistently return to the properly seated position, the rear sight mounted on it will be all over the place. Other wise just check general condition, fit and finish and if you can, inspect the bolt for any signs of the angry beavers Century hires to assemble their firearms grinding on it to get it "head spaced" (i use the term loosely). Most military parts are face hardened to ensure a very hard and durable outer surface with a soft and strong inner structure. Grinding on a part will eat through the face hardened surface layer and/or potentially generate enough heat to ruin the heat treatment anyway. There are good ones out there, you just have to be careful. And if you are buying one used, you need to ask yourself why the old owner sold it. If you can buy from a dealer who will give you a 2-3 week period to shoot it to see if it runs and return it if it does not run properly. ---- With all the cautions said, I really like mine and it's my favorite 5.56 caliber AR - and I have a lot of 5.56 ARs to choose from. |
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