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There are AKs, and then there is the Galil Ace. IWI took the long-stroke piston system that Israel refined from the AK-47 and the Finnish Valmet RK 62 back in the late 1960s, then spent decades polishing it into what many consider the most refined take on the platform you can buy. The Gen 2 chambers the classic 7.62×39 cartridge and feeds from AK pattern magazines, so ammo and mags are easy to come by. It ships with a 30-round Magpul PMAG in the box, and IWI recommends sticking with US-made magazines in this rifle.
The biggest upgrades over the first-generation Ace are the free-float M-LOK handguard and the full-length two-piece Picatinny top rail, which turn this into a legitimately optics-friendly rifle. This model comes optics ready with no iron sights installed, so plan on mounting a red dot or LPVO. IWI also refined the trigger profile and shortened the safety throw, two things Gen 1 owners asked for. The reciprocating charging handle sits on the left side of the milled steel receiver, letting you run the gun with your support hand while your firing hand stays on the grip. Modern polymers keep the weight around 7.5 pounds, which is respectable for a milled-receiver rifle.
The 16 inch barrel is chrome-lined, cold hammer-forged CrMoV steel with a 1:9.45 twist and a 5/8×24 threaded muzzle, so adding a suppressor or swapping muzzle devices is straightforward. Out back you get a side-folding, adjustable telescoping stock with a Magpul CTR and riser, and the folding mechanism accepts M4-style stocks if you want to change things up. Fold it for storage or transport, snap it open, and you are ready to go.
This is the rifle for someone who loves the reliability of the AK system but wants modern ergonomics, real accessory mounting, and build quality that shows in every part. It runs dirty, it runs wet, and it holds better accuracy than most stamped-receiver AKs on the rack. If you have been waiting for the right 7.62×39 rifle, this one is hard to argue with.
No, this version ships optics ready without iron sights installed. The full-length two-piece Picatinny top rail gives you plenty of room for a red dot, LPVO, or backup irons of your choosing. Plan your optic purchase alongside the rifle so you are ready to shoot on day one.
It runs standard AKM/AK-47 pattern magazines and ships with one 30-round Magpul PMAG. IWI recommends using US-made magazines in this rifle, and quality options from Magpul and other domestic makers are inexpensive and easy to find.
Yes, the 16 inch barrel is threaded 5/8×24, which is the common pattern for 30 caliber muzzle devices and suppressor mounts. The barrel is also chrome-lined and cold hammer-forged, so it will hold up to high round counts and steel-cased ammo without complaint.
The Gen 2 adds a free-float M-LOK handguard, a full-length Picatinny top rail, an updated trigger profile, and a shorter, reshaped safety throw. It also uses a side-folding telescoping stock that accepts M4-style stocks, shipping with a Magpul CTR and riser. Together those changes make it noticeably more comfortable to run and much easier to accessorize.
| UPC | 818004022375 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | GAR37 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | MODERN SPORTING RIFLE |
| Barrel Finish | Black |
| Barrel Length | 16" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 7.62 x 39mm |
| Capacity | 30 + 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 40.1500 |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 30 rd. PMag |
| Package Height | 4.5 |
| Package Width | 10.9 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | Thumb |
| Shipping Weight | 11.15 |
| Sights | No |
| State Restriction (IL) | NO SALE TO ILLINOIS PICA |
| State Restriction (OR) | NO SALE TO OREGON |
| State Restriction (RI) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO RHODE ISLAND |
| State Restriction (WA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO WASHINGTON |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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