IMI Galil SAR

Published on February 28, 2020
Duration: 4:20

This expert review by Larry Vickers provides an in-depth look at the IMI Galil SAR, his favorite variant. He details its technical specifications, including its 13-inch barrel and 8-pound weight, and explores its hybrid design lineage, drawing from AK-47, M16, Stoner 63, Valmet, and FN FAL platforms. The review highlights unique features like the upturned charging handle and night sights, discusses its selector switch functionality, and touches upon its relation to the South African R5 and pop culture appearances. The video concludes with a comprehensive shooting demonstration.

Quick Summary

The IMI Galil SAR is a 5.56x45mm rifle with a 13-inch barrel, weighing 8 lbs empty and firing at ~700 RPM. Its hybrid design merges AK-47 action, M16 caliber, Valmet receiver, and FN FAL stock, featuring an upturned charging handle and night sights. It's the basis for the South African R5.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Galil SAR
  2. 00:34Technical Specifications
  3. 00:48Design Lineage and Hybrids
  4. 01:06Unique Features and Sights
  5. 01:25Controls and Selector
  6. 01:49South African R5 and Pop Culture
  7. 02:22Shooting Demonstration

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key technical specifications of the IMI Galil SAR?

The IMI Galil SAR features a 13-inch barrel and weighs approximately 8 pounds when empty. It has a cyclic rate of fire around 700 rounds per minute and is chambered in 5.56x45mm.

What makes the Galil SAR's design unique?

The Galil SAR is a hybrid design, combining the AK-47's action, the M16's 5.56mm caliber, the Stoner 63's magazine concept, a Valmet-style milled receiver, and an FN FAL folding stock. It also includes distinctive features like an upturned charging handle and flip-up night sights.

What is the significance of the Galil SAR variant?

The SAR variant is notable as the basis for the South African R5 rifle. It's also recognized for its appearance in media, such as the movie 'District 9', and is considered by experts like Larry Vickers to be a well-balanced iteration of the Galil platform.

How does the Galil SAR selector switch operate?

Following the AK pattern, the Galil SAR's selector switch has three positions: top for Safe, middle for Automatic fire, and bottom for Semi-Automatic fire. This layout is intended to help users quickly select semi-auto to conserve ammunition under pressure.

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