You have totally sold me on not getting one. I think you are spot on with your utilization of it. Can you imagine a couple of dudes trying to carjack Gerwich and he pops out with his trusty Galil and starts going to town? I think there would be blood and piss everywhere. Great content.
I bought one of those JRA builds off classic. In the manual they state running steel cased voids the warranty. I installed a KNS and it only eats steel cased tula lol
I know the owner of Southern Tactical, back during Covid he was cranking out AR’s en masse with a cheap as parts as he could possibly get. Lots of no name Chinese parts from places like Tiger Rock.
I'm always stoked for Galil content. "For me, the action is the juice." Classic Firearms had surplus Galil mags available for $12.95 a pop a few months back. Haven't had any issues with the ones I've taken out of the packaging. Unfortunately their supply has run dry😢.
I used to have a South African LM4, the civilian version of the SA military R4 that was a licenced copy of the Galil...that rifle was such a joy to shoot, a real pity that they are no longer made or available to any export market....
Nice review and I just had to laugh when you mentioned how the top cover is generally loose but it can be tightened up by banging on it with a hammer. How right you are, but with my Century Golani it was the opposite problem. As a former IDF infantryman, I took the top cover on and off day in and day out for eight years from 1986-1994 with ease, because it was an IMI product. When I purchased my Golani rifle in 2012 I was shocked that I couldn't get the top cover off. I literally had to use a rubber mallet to get it off and back on again. No matter, I had to send it off to Jeff at Hillbilly Arms for other issues as well, such as the bolt staying back when cocked. Gee, I had no idea they built a "bolt hold-open" into the Golani! (sarcasm intended)😉😡😡😡😤😤
@@cmdrcriton Perhaps all AK CLONED rifles might do that but not an IMI Galil. In my 2.5 years of draftee service in the IDF I was lucky enough to be issued twice with factory-new rifles (not refurbished) and they, or any of the others both in draftee and later reserve duty, had ANY issues of ANY kind. They all ran like a proverbial sewing machine.
Awesome video as usual 👍I kinda wish they had chrome lined barrels, but like you mentioned it's really a 40 year old collectors item that takes proprietary magazines without current factory production, not a go to war/ choose just one for the apocalypse rifle, so getting the cost down is honestly more important for what this rifle actually is... But I still want one... I should've bought an SAR parts/builders kit for pretty cheap back when they first came in, but I like to save money by not buying unnecessary things only to buy literally the exact same item years later for way more money... Which I'll probably do yet again 🤣👍
I got one in February, it’s really cool yet it has a few issues like in the video. I had the firing pin break after a few mags in. Found a new bolt overall since the original had some heavy wear on it. Trigger slap was remedied by getting a original trigger, now no slap and it shoots so smooth. I have a BFPU version as well and it eats anything I’ve given it. It’s a bummer I had to do some work, yet it’s a BFPU, I was expecting that. Biggest thing is that it’s Maryland legal. Very happy I can get it other than another HBAR AR. Great review overall.
Funnily enough, I also bought one of these rifles in early February and also had the firing pin break following a rifle match (~12 magazines). Once I got it replaced I stuck a KNS piston on it and dialed it way down just like Jeff had to, which has alleviated the slap with the trigger that was supplied with it.
What kind of ammo do you use (brass or steel)? I checked on their page, and it said that shooting Steel and using 223 Winchester ammo would void the warranty.
So stoked to see this, ive been looking into one of these and theres so few SAR reviews that are by somebody reputable....cant believe its been up for 3 weeks and i misesed it
Take a look at one of the Ikon brand Galil builds. Higher quality and a bit more blingy. Only negative is you need to use polymer mags, not a big deal. Thanks for the review, Jeff.
Yeah, there are steel mags that work…others that fit with a bit of dremeling. 1,499 is a steal! I got my Ikon a few years back for 1,300. I think they’re over 2K now.
OMG that's amazing video sir! Hope you'll make video about ya overall opinions of the M2 Browning 50 BMG heavy machine guns to even Mk 19 40mm grenade launchers in the future.
Have you had any issues with slamfires using .223 ammunition? Also, have you considered taking measurements of the Galil gas tube mount so they can be reverse engineered?
No slam fire issues, Ive been asked to let people borrow it to measure, it would not be that hard and could be vastly improved. Its just such a niche item only works with gen I Elbit falcon
If you want to go all out, Jeff Miller of Hillbilly Firearms is the best of the best as far as dedicated Galil builders go. His work is exceptional and I own an ARM by him and he's building my SAR as of me typing this comment! For how much you'd spend on one of these Southern Tactical carbines is how much you'll spend on Jeff Miller's service, so roughly $1,200 on top of buying yourself a kit and a Tortort receiver, it's about a $2,200 investment minimum. Also, there's a handful of Tru-Glow Galil night-sights floating around out there with a little bit of glow left to 'em if you want to track a set of those down, can confirm that they work and look good on the gun!
my southern tactical was pretty bad when i got it, and not issues with the parts kit they used but the qc from when they assembled it, stuff was loose and the trigger slap was insane that i couldn't even shoot it and it made me wonder if they even test fired it before sending it to me because who in their right mind would think that amount of trigger slap was good to go to sell, i decided to just get rid of it instead of sending it back to them because if they can't build it right the first time I don't know if I can trust them to touch it again or trust that there won't be further issues with it later on like headspacing. very dissapointed in it but I have heard a few of them that others got have been decent. I recommend galil's they are rugged and fun but I do not recommend southern tactical. I ended up getting the Ikon weapons micro galil and that thing shoots amazing and is very well built but sadly that company is now out of business so if you can find one in stock you should get it
I used a borrowed (trigger tricked up) LM4 (semi R4) in South Africa a few weeks ago during a service rifle competition. It had a locally made rail over the top to accommodate my Elcan. What can I say, other than: gimme an AR15. I find it a clunky difficult to operate agricultural piece of kak.
I'm a LH shooter (yes, I admit it), so my only issue is the safety selector on the grip. I have a few Galil ACE Gen 2s and, to fire, the safety selector is pushed forward. It's nice to push the selector forward with the largest knuckle on my left index finger. On the old Galils it looks like the safety selector is pulled back to fire. Maybe that's a small issue, but I would think it would get detrimentally confusing.
@@ModernTacticalShootingwhat do u know about the jra Galil’s I bought one it’s good over all but the bolt has wobble the hole where the bolt goes through the carrier seems loose
Can you please give me the name of the company where you got the light trigger from? I have a ati as well that I haven't shot yet but I may want to take that trigger into consideration since you said something
@@ModernTacticalShooting the last ace I want to get is the 5.56 rock and lock. I would prefer the 13” but would consider the 8” as well. My gen 1 takes the ar mags. A lot of hate on the gen 1 but it’s my favorite
@@ModernTacticalShooting It's funny, I'm left-eye dominant and a full righty shooter. BUT...for long gun I force my right eye and slightly squint my left. Just the way I'm used to shooting since childhood. But compared to others, I shoot long gun on 'weak side'/left shoulder well because then I switch to an eye that's already dominant whereas others you can see struggling with an eye they almost never use to aim. Sometimes in multigun there's a quick moment of adjustment but mainly when going from long gun to pistol rather than other way around. Was that why you shoot left shoulder long gun or is that 'natural' from the start? I've toyed with just going left shoulder on long gun, or forcing right eye dominance for pistol for consistency...but never committed.
Once barrel heats up 6 rounds or more rounds it fail to extract, that tells me chamber just a little too tight. Others have had the same issues, and they polished their chamber and got it to work so they say.
@ModernTacticalShooting that was exactly the solution I was going to give you. I had the same issue with my SAR build and polishing the chamber with a .223 flex hone with some oil for about 45 seconds with a power drill solved the problem. I've also used this method on a lot of other rifles that use nitride barrels as they seem to get more stuck casings than ones with chrome lined barrels in my experience.
@ModernTacticalShooting Agreed. When you can get a PSA for 500'ish & it works well enough for most people. Probably not deployment ready, but the average American doesn't need that or want to. But even good companies can have a lemon slip through. It is a nice looking rifle.
I'll never understand the idea of a battle worn finish. You earn a worn finish by carrying your rifle and making memories. Buying it with a worn finish ia like buying jeans with the knees already worn out.
I think it has To Do with what parts are left and these parts are banged up ...So it's a cost saving measure. Why go through all that to get them to look pristine again when you can sell them as is and make a profit.
Good lookin blaster Jeff…I run the dd5v3 with 419 hellfire brake and ssa-e trigger…like to see the new giessele sniper on a big range…just got razor hd lht 22x on my 6.5prc waypoint ands stupid light…21.7oz 4.5x22x50..live hunt and hike eastern Ky and ps perfect for that..that round is very impressive also…I’ve loaded for 14mons and have almost every .264” weights available in handloads 1” or under..🫡👊🏻🇺🇸matt
You have totally sold me on not getting one. I think you are spot on with your utilization of it. Can you imagine a couple of dudes trying to carjack Gerwich and he pops out with his trusty Galil and starts going to town? I think there would be blood and piss everywhere.
Great content.
Thank you
Pinning this comment to the top!
Definitely not good to know at least someone’s on the same page 😂
Am I the only weird person that likes the OG Galil over the Ace
I bought one of those JRA builds off classic. In the manual they state running steel cased voids the warranty. I installed a KNS and it only eats steel cased tula lol
Why is it so “hard” to reverse engineer the Galil? IWI would make a killing making the OG Galil.
No I have an OG and it’s the better weapon.
👍
No
I know the owner of Southern Tactical, back during Covid he was cranking out AR’s en masse with a cheap as parts as he could possibly get. Lots of no name Chinese parts from places like Tiger Rock.
Such a cool historical rifle build with a rare optics mount. Sweet.
Ayeee happy to see you're uploading videos more frequently now!
I only average two a month
Pinning that magazine with a dowel to please UA-cam was a brilliant idea ;)
To be fair I got the idea from Administrative Results. He did a recent Galil video and modified his mag.
I Lie awake at night thinking of ways to Please UA-cam, Then I say FAHQ UA-cam, Toss off and sleep like a Baby. 😁🇺🇲
I have two Galils both built by Jeff at Hillbilly Arms. I was really pleased with both of them.
I just purchased a zastava m90 and I'm in love! I have been eyeballing this model myself and it won't be long before I get one
M90 for the win! Enjoy
Perhaps PSA will make a Galil clone and get rid of the quirks/issues with Galils from other manufacturers, but keep it affordable.
I have 0 confidence PSA can make a quality rifle without issues.
I'm always stoked for Galil content. "For me, the action is the juice." Classic Firearms had surplus Galil mags available for $12.95 a pop a few months back. Haven't had any issues with the ones I've taken out of the packaging. Unfortunately their supply has run dry😢.
APEX usually has surplus available for sale.
Now I gotta watch Heat...
I used to have a South African LM4, the civilian version of the SA military R4 that was a licenced copy of the Galil...that rifle was such a joy to shoot, a real pity that they are no longer made or available to any export market....
The SAR is my favorite variation of the Galil. Just a sweet piece of kit brother.
Love your content! You’re one of the best channels on YT!
Thank you!
Nice review and I just had to laugh when you mentioned how the top cover is generally loose but it can be tightened up by banging on it with a hammer. How right you are, but with my Century Golani it was the opposite problem.
As a former IDF infantryman, I took the top cover on and off day in and day out for eight years from 1986-1994 with ease, because it was an IMI product.
When I purchased my Golani rifle in 2012 I was shocked that I couldn't get the top cover off. I literally had to use a rubber mallet to get it off and back on again. No matter, I had to send it off to Jeff at Hillbilly Arms for other issues as well, such as the bolt staying back when cocked. Gee, I had no idea they built a "bolt hold-open" into the Golani! (sarcasm intended)😉😡😡😡😤😤
All ak based rifles will hold back the bolt when new unless you cock hard and fast. After a break in period it smooths out.....
@@cmdrcriton Perhaps all AK CLONED rifles might do that but not an IMI Galil. In my 2.5 years of draftee service in the IDF I was lucky enough to be issued twice with factory-new rifles (not refurbished) and they, or any of the others both in draftee and later reserve duty, had ANY issues of ANY kind. They all ran like a proverbial sewing machine.
Run a KNS is one my Galil ACEs. Great device!
Awesome video as usual 👍I kinda wish they had chrome lined barrels, but like you mentioned it's really a 40 year old collectors item that takes proprietary magazines without current factory production, not a go to war/ choose just one for the apocalypse rifle, so getting the cost down is honestly more important for what this rifle actually is... But I still want one... I should've bought an SAR parts/builders kit for pretty cheap back when they first came in, but I like to save money by not buying unnecessary things only to buy literally the exact same item years later for way more money... Which I'll probably do yet again 🤣👍
This now runs soldi and smooth enough (so far) Im pretty pleased with it.
Thanks for sharing your awesome Galil with UA-cam!
I got one in February, it’s really cool yet it has a few issues like in the video. I had the firing pin break after a few mags in. Found a new bolt overall since the original had some heavy wear on it. Trigger slap was remedied by getting a original trigger, now no slap and it shoots so smooth. I have a BFPU version as well and it eats anything I’ve given it. It’s a bummer I had to do some work, yet it’s a BFPU, I was expecting that. Biggest thing is that it’s Maryland legal. Very happy I can get it other than another HBAR AR. Great review overall.
Funnily enough, I also bought one of these rifles in early February and also had the firing pin break following a rifle match (~12 magazines). Once I got it replaced I stuck a KNS piston on it and dialed it way down just like Jeff had to, which has alleviated the slap with the trigger that was supplied with it.
I love my James River one. Running a Galil is so much fun but it is very overgassed, but thats what Id expect from a conscript army.
What kind of ammo do you use (brass or steel)? I checked on their page, and it said that shooting Steel and using 223 Winchester ammo would void the warranty.
Very cool Jeff. Thanks for sharing
Very interesting and detailed review. Thanks Jeff!
So stoked to see this, ive been looking into one of these and theres so few SAR reviews that are by somebody reputable....cant believe its been up for 3 weeks and i misesed it
Good to see you MTS,I enjoy your reviews,Real Sh@t!
Thanks!
You need a bad boy counter lol. I really need to send my SAR parts kit out to be built.
Take a look at one of the Ikon brand Galil builds. Higher quality and a bit more blingy. Only negative is you need to use polymer mags, not a big deal. Thanks for the review, Jeff.
Tapco mags are not made anymore so that would be a huge hurdle.
I use metal mags in my micro galil from ikon. I run steel 223 all day in it. Classic has a steal on the ikon micro for $1499.
Yeah, there are steel mags that work…others that fit with a bit of dremeling. 1,499 is a steal! I got my Ikon a few years back for 1,300. I think they’re over 2K now.
Looking forward to the 1,000 round review
Excellent weapon. Very reliable. Better than other modern version.Thanks for share your video
Awesome as always. Don't ever Compromise with your Honesty 👍👍👍👍
Never!
@@ModernTacticalShooting 👍👍👍👍
I'd be curious to see a comparison between this and the SIG 556, two long-stroke piston guns made in different countries.
Will.do.sometime!!!
OMG that's amazing video sir! Hope you'll make video about ya overall opinions of the M2 Browning 50 BMG heavy machine guns to even Mk 19 40mm grenade launchers in the future.
Good idea
@@ModernTacticalShooting Yep, will wait for those videos in the future.
I sbr’d mine it’s been great few thousand rounds suppressed too
A rifle I’ve always wanted. Good review!
Thanks!
Good stuff, I think I am going to pick up a KNS piston for my new AK build.
Atlantic firearms is good people, great customer service and good deals 👍🏻
They are
trigger pin retaining plate works better than shepards hook imo, Bobsled seems to like them
Curious what muzzle device that is? Looking at a Galeo with the 13” barrel and would like to do this.
Meprolight makes replacement flip ups.
Great video Jeff!
Thank you
Have you had any issues with slamfires using .223 ammunition? Also, have you considered taking measurements of the Galil gas tube mount so they can be reverse engineered?
No slam fire issues, Ive been asked to let people borrow it to measure, it would not be that hard and could be vastly improved. Its just such a niche item only works with gen I Elbit falcon
Wish some more parts kits would get imported. I hate the galil ace.
I have one, it’s a great carbine. Definitely overpriced and overgassed for the system. Happily surprised you put out a video on this.
Right on
You should do a video on suppressing a Galil.
If you want to go all out, Jeff Miller of Hillbilly Firearms is the best of the best as far as dedicated Galil builders go. His work is exceptional and I own an ARM by him and he's building my SAR as of me typing this comment! For how much you'd spend on one of these Southern Tactical carbines is how much you'll spend on Jeff Miller's service, so roughly $1,200 on top of buying yourself a kit and a Tortort receiver, it's about a $2,200 investment minimum. Also, there's a handful of Tru-Glow Galil night-sights floating around out there with a little bit of glow left to 'em if you want to track a set of those down, can confirm that they work and look good on the gun!
my southern tactical was pretty bad when i got it, and not issues with the parts kit they used but the qc from when they assembled it, stuff was loose and the trigger slap was insane that i couldn't even shoot it and it made me wonder if they even test fired it before sending it to me because who in their right mind would think that amount of trigger slap was good to go to sell, i decided to just get rid of it instead of sending it back to them because if they can't build it right the first time I don't know if I can trust them to touch it again or trust that there won't be further issues with it later on like headspacing. very dissapointed in it but I have heard a few of them that others got have been decent. I recommend galil's they are rugged and fun but I do not recommend southern tactical. I ended up getting the Ikon weapons micro galil and that thing shoots amazing and is very well built but sadly that company is now out of business so if you can find one in stock you should get it
Out of business wow they last what? 2 years? I think ATI is done with Gails too
@@ModernTacticalShooting from what i could find online there was a lawsuit from psa not sure what about
I used a borrowed (trigger tricked up) LM4 (semi R4) in South Africa a few weeks ago during a service rifle competition. It had a locally made rail over the top to accommodate my Elcan. What can I say, other than: gimme an AR15. I find it a clunky difficult to operate agricultural piece of kak.
Sleek build! Maybe even perfection. Looks like it would be at home in the hands of a soldier in Africa or Latin America. Neat get on the elbit
I'm a LH shooter (yes, I admit it), so my only issue is the safety selector on the grip. I have a few Galil ACE Gen 2s and, to fire, the safety selector is pushed forward. It's nice to push the selector forward with the largest knuckle on my left index finger. On the old Galils it looks like the safety selector is pulled back to fire. Maybe that's a small issue, but I would think it would get detrimentally confusing.
I loosened mine up to make it easier to flip
Nice review Jeff! I think I’ll pick one up.
Glsd I can help in your decision process
@@ModernTacticalShootingwhat do u know about the jra Galil’s I bought one it’s good over all but the bolt has wobble the hole where the bolt goes through the carrier seems loose
Good stuff, thanks Jeff!
You bet!
The galil has always looked like just a good old fighting man's rifle to me.
8:15 on galils is you had no rail space limitations would you prefer your rds as shown here 8:15 (far forward ) or center or rearward of the rifle ?
I’ve always wondered how you shoot rifles left handed but pistols right handed?
Can you please give me the name of the company where you got the light trigger from? I have a ati as well that I haven't shot yet but I may want to take that trigger into consideration since you said something
@@qorgan3268 ALG ak trigger will require fitting
Looks pretty nice!
You inspired me to get one.
Good work & thank you
A well built Galil is probably a more solid option for someone looking to get a 5.56 "AK" outside of a Beryl or a Arsenal.
Zastava M90 for the win
That rifle and I have a lot in common being over-gassed. So says my wife anyway
Me too
For the amount of work you've done on their gun, Southern Tactical should send you $1299.
Good idea
Been wanting a KNS for my micro galil, it needs it bad.
Thank you
The first batch of century arms galil golani had issues but they are generally solid as a whole.
Maybe one day iwi will bring the of galil back. I love my ace but still want a quality og sar
The Gen Ii Ace is the closest thing we will see I think
@@ModernTacticalShooting the last ace I want to get is the 5.56 rock and lock. I would prefer the 13” but would consider the 8” as well. My gen 1 takes the ar mags. A lot of hate on the gen 1 but it’s my favorite
Great video thanks Jeff🔫
Do you look at suggestions for videos? I understand if you don’t. If you do, what would be the best way to contact?
I totally agree and I have adjustable piss chins in all my ak's too😂
And I've always heard the galil was more accurate than the AK inherently. Is the kns piston install about the same as the AK
Yes
Jeff i jeep forgetting that you shoot long gun lefty and pistol righty. Are you cross eye dominant with pistol?
Yep
@@ModernTacticalShooting It's funny, I'm left-eye dominant and a full righty shooter. BUT...for long gun I force my right eye and slightly squint my left. Just the way I'm used to shooting since childhood. But compared to others, I shoot long gun on 'weak side'/left shoulder well because then I switch to an eye that's already dominant whereas others you can see struggling with an eye they almost never use to aim.
Sometimes in multigun there's a quick moment of adjustment but mainly when going from long gun to pistol rather than other way around. Was that why you shoot left shoulder long gun or is that 'natural' from the start? I've toyed with just going left shoulder on long gun, or forcing right eye dominance for pistol for consistency...but never committed.
Any up coming shooting classes this year Jeff?
Most likley early fall.now
Why are you pronouncing piston as pistion?
Im weird
Do you have any trigger time or thoughts on the new Galil ACE?
I had 1st gen Galil Ace in 5.56, awesome except trigger sluggish
i would like to know your opinon on the of the polish p-64 pistol
Looks like a version of a Makarov
What issues with steel case ammo have you had with your ATI Galeo?
Once barrel heats up 6 rounds or more rounds it fail to extract, that tells me chamber just a little too tight. Others have had the same issues, and they polished their chamber and got it to work so they say.
@ModernTacticalShooting that was exactly the solution I was going to give you. I had the same issue with my SAR build and polishing the chamber with a .223 flex hone with some oil for about 45 seconds with a power drill solved the problem. I've also used this method on a lot of other rifles that use nitride barrels as they seem to get more stuck casings than ones with chrome lined barrels in my experience.
What’s your take on the CETME/G3?
I never tried one, I'd like to try a Marcolmar Cetme-L but tons of bad reviews
fookin prawn blaster
My Golani only shoots 5.56. It will NOT run .223.
I988 9
So HOW much did you spend to FIX the 1300 rifle?
As stated in video two hundred
@ModernTacticalShooting I posted before watching all the way. Actually less added cost than I would have thought.
I think spending a $1000 or more on a rifle is a hard pill to swallow when you do have to put money into it but that's how it. Is sometimes.
@ModernTacticalShooting Agreed. When you can get a PSA for 500'ish & it works well enough for most people. Probably not deployment ready, but the average American doesn't need that or want to. But even good companies can have a lemon slip through.
It is a nice looking rifle.
What sling is that?
Idf sling
Can’t switch to 2 x speed, WTF?
Algorithm sacrifice
I'll never understand the idea of a battle worn finish. You earn a worn finish by carrying your rifle and making memories. Buying it with a worn finish ia like buying jeans with the knees already worn out.
I think it has To Do with what parts are left and these parts are banged up ...So it's a cost saving measure. Why go through all that to get them to look pristine again when you can sell them as is and make a profit.
didn't Israeli carry pistol, totally immersion breaking.
The average I d f soldier does not carry a pistol
I’d buy the shit outta shit if I didn’t live in new york
Wow what a hunk of junk. I was issued these things in the IDF. They are better than AK, AKM rifles, but that's not saying much.
Good lookin blaster Jeff…I run the dd5v3 with 419 hellfire brake and ssa-e trigger…like to see the new giessele sniper on a big range…just got razor hd lht 22x on my 6.5prc waypoint ands stupid light…21.7oz 4.5x22x50..live hunt and hike eastern Ky and ps perfect for that..that round is very impressive also…I’ve loaded for 14mons and have almost every .264” weights available in handloads 1” or under..🫡👊🏻🇺🇸matt