Galil Ace Gen 2 First Shots

Published on October 28, 2021
Duration: 16:06

This review of the IWI Galil Ace Gen 2 SAR by Honest Outlaw provides an expert look at a modern combat rifle. The video details its AK-derived lineage, Gen 2 upgrades like a two-stage trigger and AR-style buffer, and practical handling characteristics. Honest Outlaw, an experienced reviewer, highlights its reliability, ergonomics, and performance with optics, while also noting its substantial weight and trigger reset.

Quick Summary

The IWI Galil Ace Gen 2 SAR is a modern combat rifle with AK roots, featuring Gen 2 upgrades like a two-stage trigger and AR-style buffer tube. It's available in 5.56, 5.45, and 7.62x39mm. While reliable and optics-ready, its 8.75 lb weight and $1,600 price may make a standard AR-15 a better first purchase.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Overview
  2. 01:22Calibers and History
  3. 02:11Ergonomics and Controls
  4. 03:07Gen 2 Upgrades
  5. 04:19Weight and Barrel Length
  6. 05:58Range Performance
  7. 08:07Recoil and Optics
  8. 12:01Final Verdict and Pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key upgrades in the IWI Galil Ace Gen 2 compared to the original series?

The Gen 2 Galil Ace features a significantly improved two-stage trigger, an AR-style buffer tube with a folding mechanism for enhanced stock options, and a large M-LOK handguard for accessory mounting, while retaining the reliable short-stroke gas piston system.

How does the IWI Galil Ace Gen 2 SAR handle recoil and what optics are recommended?

The Galil Ace Gen 2 SAR's piston system provides manageable recoil, though it's noted as slightly more felt than direct impingement systems. The rifle lacks iron sights, making optics like the tested Riton Optics red dot essential for effective use.

What are the available calibers and historical context for the IWI Galil Ace?

The Galil Ace is offered in 5.56x45mm NATO, 5.45x39mm, and 7.62x39mm. Its design is rooted in the AK and Valmet systems, originally developed by IWI after the Six-Day War as a more modern 5.56 platform than the FAL.

Is the IWI Galil Ace Gen 2 SAR a good first rifle purchase?

While a capable rifle, the IWI Galil Ace Gen 2 SAR's substantial weight (approx. 8.75 lbs) and price point (around $1,600) lead the reviewer to suggest that a standard AR-15 might be a more practical and cost-effective choice for a first-time firearm owner.

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