Anyone ever see a SBR Galil SAR?

[mgfan58]

The one AK style rifle I've always wanted, but haven't seen. I tried to purchase a Pre Sample, just prior to getting rid of my SOT, but it turned out to be a Post Sample. Dealer tried to pass it off as a Pre, but ATF caught it.

I've seen some parts kits for sale, but not sure who makes a good receiver for them. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Not at all interested in a Galil Ace.

MGfan58

[MegademiC]

Unless you get someones personal one, I think your going to have to get a full rifle cut down, or a parts kit built up.

[mgfan58]

I’m sure you’re right about that. I was hoping someone might have a little insight into the best direction to get started. I’ve found some parts kits, but I’m not sure about the quality. Guess it’s time to make some phone calls.

[juliet9]

I had a couple pre-samples years ago. There were some Israeli kits that were around, but that has been maybe 20 years ago anyway. The best kits if you could find one was a South African R5.

[Bret]

mqfan58, have you considered a Micro Galil? They're available, but pretty expensive.

[mgfan58]

Bret, Since I already have a SBR AK, I'm kind of hung up on the SAR. The micro is just too short. 8.9" on my AKSU74 is already short enough.

[mgfan58]

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Photo turned out a little smaller than expected, but it was my first try. I also have a SBR 9mm Colt, but never shoot it any more and have enough other stuff that I don't want to mess with driving the pins out to convert to something else.

[mgfan58]

I had a F/A Galil ARM and Valmet 78. Both in 223. Currently have a SBR AKSU74 in 5.56 that is a lot of fun to shoot. Just always wanted the SAR. The R5 looks like a cool rifle and I like the 13.1" barrel length.

[OODA_Loop]

I have an R5 clone on a CNC receiver and 13” SAR kit with some other South African parts (stock, handguard, gas tube, front sight assembly). When it was built by Jeff Miller, the paperwork wasn’t in, so it has a welded extension to 16”. Now just waiting for an R5 flash suppressor to arrive...will post pics then.