Here is some exciting news from our friends at the bang switch!
The two new Galil ACE firearms chambered in 7.62×39. The bottom is a 16″ barreled carbine (ACE 32) and the top is an 8.3″ barreled SBR (ACE 31 – which will be available as a pistol).
One of the biggest complaints leveled against the Galil was its weight. The original AR variant tipped the scales at over 8.7lbs, which isn’t all that surprising given the extremely robust design that included a chunky machined receiver seemingly borrowed from the
Valmet RK 62
Inside the Galil ACE you will find a familiar AK based operating system. Disassembly is identical to the original Galil.
The ACE features a railed front handguard with removable polymer covers. The rails are cut to allow the mounting of pressure switches on both sides of the firearm.
Both the rifle and pistol version of the 7.62×39 guns feature a 5/8×24 threads on the barrel for easy attachment of a suppressor or other .30 caliber muzzle devices. While I’ve not had a chance to fire the new guns suppressed, I will most certainly do this and report back.
The Galil ACE features a new buffer assembly that reduces felt recoil and is integrated into the recoil spring.
Both the rifle and pistol feature cold hammer forged chrome lined barrels for longevity and ease of cleaning. The twist rate is 1:9.5 which should work well with a wide variety of 7.62×39 ammo given it’s very close to the 1:9.45 twist rate used in Russian AK-47’s.
The new polymer lower has an integrated pistol grip which will cause some angst in the community as some folks can’t live without their Magpul or USPALM pistol grips. I find the ergonomics of the ACE’s grip to be quite good and this likely won’t bother me all that much.
The reciprocating charging handle has a spring loaded port cover that seals the action from the ingress of debris.
- See more at: http://www.thebangswitch.com/the-new-iwi-galil-ace/#sthash.ycKvwA0R.dpuf