IWI Galil ACE Gen2 Pistol 223 Rem – Rugged 8.3in Piston Pistol, 30rd

Description

The IWI Galil ACE Gen2 Pistol 223 Rem is a compact, piston-driven semi-auto pistol in 5.56 NATO with an 8.3-inch barrel. It descends from the Israeli Galil, combining a Kalashnikov-style operating system with modern rails and AR-style magazines.

IWI Galil ACE Gen2 Pistol 223 Rem Overview

IWI US imports the Galil ACE from Israel Weapon Industries. The Gen2 update added an ambidextrous safety and magazine release, a free-float M-LOK handguard and a full-length top rail, and kept the left-side, non-reciprocating charging handle. This model, GAP26, ships without a brace or stock, with adjustable iron sights and one 30-round PMAG. Lipsey’s lists an 18-inch overall length, a 1-in-7 twist and a weight of about six pounds.

Operating System

The ACE uses a long-stroke piston, the same basic layout as the AK, with the piston attached to the bolt carrier. That design tolerates dirt and neglect and keeps most carbon out of the receiver. It also brings a heavier reciprocating mass, so the gun moves more under recoil than a direct-impingement AR pistol of the same size.

Magazines and Controls

Gen2 rifles and pistols in 5.56 take standard AR-15 magazines, so PMAGs and other STANAG-pattern mags you already own work. The charging handle sits on the left and does not move when firing, letting you charge it with the support hand while your firing hand stays on the grip. Safety levers on both sides suit left-handed shooters.

Short Barrel Realities

An 8.3-inch barrel gives up a lot of velocity compared with a 16-inch rifle, which affects terminal performance on target. It also produces a loud, bright muzzle signature. Wear good hearing protection, and pick loads designed for short barrels if this is a defensive gun. Expect more muzzle blast on the range than people nearby are used to.

Brace and Stock Rules

This pistol does not include a pistol brace, and IWI sells a separate braced version. Adding a shoulder stock to it would create a short-barreled rifle, which requires ATF approval before you make the change. Federal guidance on braces has been in flux in recent years, so check the current rules if you plan to add one.

Optics and Accessories

The full-length top rail takes a red dot or low-power optic, and the M-LOK slots accept lights and handstops. Remember that a vertical foregrip on a pistol can change its federal classification, so use an angled grip or handstop instead.

State Laws and Ownership

Many states, including New York, New Jersey, California and Maryland, restrict semi-auto pistols with detachable magazines that attach outside the grip, or limit magazine capacity. Pennsylvania buyers complete a PICS check. Confirm local rules before you order.

Specifications

• Model: Galil ACE Gen2 Pistol (GAP26)
• UPC: 818004022320
• Caliber: 5.56 NATO / 223 Rem
• Barrel: 8.3 in., 1-in-7 twist
• Capacity: 30+1, one 30-round PMAG
• Operation: long-stroke gas piston, semi-auto
• Sights: adjustable iron sights
• Handguard: free-float M-LOK; full-length top rail
• Overall length: 18 in.; weight about 6 lb
• Brace: none included

Before You Buy

Federal law requires that this handgun ship to a licensed dealer, where you fill out ATF Form 4473 and pass a background check, and a dealer may only sell a handgun to a buyer who is 21 or older. Have the gun shipped to an FFL near you, check it over before you sign, and confirm your state and local rules on carry and magazines first.

Who It Is For

The IWI Galil ACE Gen2 Pistol 223 Rem is a great fit for shooters who want a compact, hard-running piston pistol that uses AR magazines and AK-style toughness.

Buy the IWI Galil ACE Gen2 Pistol 223 Rem at MAG5 Firearms

MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the IWI Galil ACE Gen2 Pistol 223 Rem online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more pistols. For factory details, visit IWI US.