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Galil
Model: IMI GalilAs a weapon in front line service with the Israeli military, you know the Galil is a good weapon. Since 1972 the Galil has been in service with the Israel Defense Forces and Knesset Guard (equivilant to guarding the United States Capitol Building or Parliament) and has been used by a multitude of other countries.
The Galil can be found in four different configurations: the standard AR rifle, the SAR carbine, the MAR compact carbine, and the ARM squad support weapon (pictured above). The AR, SAR, and ARM variants can also be found in 7.62x51mm NATO, which also includes the Galil Sniper, a semi-auto only rifle with a heavy match barrel, combination flash suppressor/muzzle brake, bipod, and other modifications. The Magal was an unsuccessful law enforcement MAR chambered in .30 Carbine, the SR-99 is a modernized Galil Sniper, the Galil ACE is a Colombian modernization available in several calibers, and the Golani is a semi-automatic civilian rifle with an American receiver.
| Specifications: | |
| Weight: | SAR 5.56mm: 3.75kg (8.27lb) AR 5.56mm: 3.95kg (8.7 lb) ARM 5.56mm: 4.35kg (9.6 lb) SAR 7.62mm: 3.85kg (8.5 lb) AR 7.62mm: 3.95kg (8.7 lb) ARM 7.62mm: 4.45kg (9.8 lb) Sniper: 6.4kg (14 lb) |
| Length: | SAR 5.56mm: 850mm (33.5in) stock extended / 614mm (24.2 in) stock folded AR, ARM 5.56mm: 987mm (38.9 in) stock extended / 742mm (29.2 in) stock folded SAR 7.62mm: 915mm (36.0 in) stock extended / 675mm (26.6 in) stock folded AR, ARM 7.62mm: 1,050mm (41.3 in) stock extended / 810mm (31.9 in) stock folded Sniper: 1,112mm (43.8 in) stock extended / 845mm (33.3 in) stock folded |
| Barrel Length: | SAR 5.56mm: 332mm (13.1 in) AR, ARM 5.56mm: 460mm (18.1 in) SAR 7.62mm: 400mm (15.7 in) AR, ARM 7.62mm: 535mm (21.1 in) Sniper: 508mm (20.0 in) |
| Cartridge: | 5.56x45mm NATO 7.62x51mm NATO 7.62x39mm (Galil ACE option) |
| Action: | Gas operated, rotating bolt |
| Muzzle Velocity: | SAR 5.56mm: 900m/s (2,953ft/s) AR, ARM 5.56mm: 950m/s (3,116.8 ft/s) SAR 7.62mm: 800m/s (2,624.7 ft/s) AR, ARM 7.62mm: 850m/s (2,788.7 ft/s) Sniper: 815m/s (2,673.9 ft/s) |
| Effective Range: | 330-550 yd (300–500 m). |
| Feed System: | Detachable box magazine. 5.56mm: 35, 50, 65 7.62mm: 20, 25 |
| Sights: | Flip-up rear aperture or tritium, hooded front post |
Where to find
Along with military use around the world, including Colombia, Costa Rica, and various African nations, the civilian Golani can be purchased for about $570-600, making it cheaper than the average AR-15 and only slightly more expensive than an AK.
Complexity
Designed for the Israeli military, the Galil is an extremely tough and reliable rifle. The use of a muzzle brake on the barrel allows for low climb when fired and it even has a bottle opener and wire cutter built into the bipod.
Controls
List all controls in a bullet point format, with their location and how to manipulate them; what does what, basically. Example below.
- Fire selector: Located on the both sides of the receiver behind the trigger, meant to be operated with the thumb of the firing hand. Left for SAFE, middle for SEMI, right for FULL (on military rifles).
- Magazine catch: Located in front of the trigger guard.
- Cocking lever: Located on the right side of the upper receiver, titled upward to allow for it to be charged with the left hand.
Loading
Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Push the fire selector to the left to put the weapon on SAFE.
- Take a loaded magazine and insert the front end into the magazine well, then rock it back all the way in. Tug on it slightly to ensure that it is seated.
- Pull the cocking lever all the way back and let it snap forward.
- Cannot be done.
Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Take a loaded magazine and insert the front end into the magazine well, then rock it back all the way in. Tug on it slightly to ensure that it is seated.
Unloading
How to unload the firearm and make safe. Presented in a numbered list.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Push the fire selector to the left to put the weapon on SAFE.
- Push the magazine catch forward and pull the magazine forward and down out of the gun.
- Pull the cocking lever back and examine the chamber for any ammunition. Release it and let it snap forward.
- Push the fire selector to the middle for SEMI.
- Pull the trigger.
Field Stripping
How to disassemble the firearm for cleaning. Presented in a numbered list.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Unload the weapon as described above.
- Press the cover catch in with your right thumb and tilt the cover assembly slightly to the right, then lift it up and pull it back off the gun.
- Press the cover catch inward and pull the return spring assembly up and out of the gun.
- Pull the bolt carrier from the receiver and pull the bolt carrier out, rotating it clockwise (facing rear of bolt carrier).
- Pull the gas cylinder backwards and lift it out.
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