MajorPandemic.com was fortunate to be one of the first writers to get their hands on the newly introduced Galil ACE GAP39SB. For those not familiar with the original Galil line, it was developed in the 1960s and has been tuned and tweaked over the years by IWI. The original design was an adaptation of the AK platform. In this case, IWI’s Galil ACE GAP39 pistol has been fitted with a new style Sig Brace with folding adapter and now dons the GAP30SB model name. The ACE GAP39 pistols are all fed via AK compatible magazines - in this case IWI includes a magpul AK PMag with the pistol.
A simple and inexpensive Bushnell TRS-25 was mounted to the integrated picatinny rail on the bolt cover. Generally this never works, however IWI has managed to engineer the top cover in a way that it is rigid and will still hold zeros shot after shot. I had no issues painting a 1” ragged hole at 25-yards with the little pistol off of sand bags or hammering the 300 yard 12” gong shot after shot.
Beyond, less recoil, improved accuracy over typical AK variants other refinements include really nice adjustable tritium sights with a 0-300 and 300-600 yard AR style aperture flip sights, integrated picatinny handguard rails and covers, integrated light switch hole on the covers, ambi-safety selector, and standard muzzle RH threads with a lock nut.
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IWI - Marketing Info on the GAP39SB
In all other respects, the Galil ACE GAP39SB is identical to the GAP39.
The modernized Galil ACE is based upon the reliable mechanism of the original Galil assault rifle first developed by IMI in the late 1960’s. Drawing inspiration from the legendary Russian AK-47 and the Finnish Valmet RK 62, the IWI Galil ACE has been continuously improved over the last 40+ years, resulting in today’s extremely reliable and highly accurate Galil ACE.
Charging handle (reciprocating) moved to the left side of the milled steel receiver allowing for weak hand operation
Weight reduction with the use of modern polymers
AKM/AK-47 magazine compatibility
Full length 2-piece Picatinny top rail
Fully adjustable iron sights with Tritium front post
Caliber 7.62x39mm
Action Semi-auto
Operating System Closed rotating bolt, long stroke gas piston
Magazine Capacity 30 rounds
Barrel Material Cold hammer forged, CrMoV, chrome lined
Barrel Length 8.3"
Overall Length 26.75"
Weight 6.5 lbs w/out Magazine
Rifling Right Hand, 1:9.45 inch twist
Brace Color Black
Sights Adjustable with Tritium front post and 2-dot Tritium rear aperture.
MSRP $1,849
IWI US - https://www.iwi.us
Bushnell Optics - http://bushnell.com
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