IMI Galil SAR

Larry shows off one of his favorite rifles from the Galil series, the IMI Galil SAR. Go check out this rare rifle and remember to Subscribe below.
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[@alejobola]

Hell of a rifle, extremely reliable, it has served very well my country's armed forces here in Colombia.

[@clementmwangi464]

Saw it in Narcos

[@giloro85]

Galil's first real combat proving was in the jungles of Nicaragua, as the Nicaraguan National Guard adopted it as its standard issue weapon in 1974. It proved more reliable than the Sandinista's ex-Cuban FALs...exactly how the Israelis had hoped. From there, the Guatemalans, Colombians, Peruvians and South Africans adopted it.

[@giloro85]

@Sean Reed its just as reliable but more accurate. The ak is not the alpha and omega of rifles... Sloppy build, less accuracy and sharp edges/points do not attract professional armies that clean their weapons every day.

[@alejobola]

@Sean Reed Same as Gil Oro, same reliability with more accuracy, a bit lighter, and more stable due to the tubular and straight buttstock. I will also add that the 223 ammo has less stopping power than the 7,62x39 of the AK but it has a longer range.

[@pewpew4950]

Served me well too in Estonian Defense Force, although we used Galil AR

[@nathandixon2066]

The South African R4 and R5 what a masterpiece

[@heatseeker456]

When I was in the South African army, this was our rifle as the R4. Still a favourite to look at.

[@SimplyRed66]

R5 85/86 Coin ops Ondangwa SWA

[@mossieeduanmostert9508]

R5 R4 has longer barrel plus bipod.

[@thatomeltonmoeti1198]

Its still used to this day. Even in the police department

[@DocJon1]

We fired 1000's of rounds from this awesome rifle in South African defense force !!! 1992 !! Not sure what the current clowns use , I can only imagine it's the exact same weapons from my Era 😂

[@user-rc4bs4ke7o]

Hey Larry we think about you in these difficult times every day! You are not forgotten.

[@curtisthomas2670]

Absolutely beast of a weapon, been in service of our police, army and coast guard (Trinidad and Tobago) for decades. Super reliable, easy to maintain and shoot. One of the best AK variants...

[@kirtduncan8722]

Not bad men seeking there interest👏🏿👏🏿

[@MyMncedisi]

In SA we call it R5, it's so accurate 👌

[@CusterPlays]

Used this on the paratrooper regiment here in Portugal before we changed to the SCAR...thanks for the video Vickers, brought back so many memories...this weapon, even in the worst conditions, full of mud and rain water..has never failed me once. Definitly an impressive piece of kit

[@codyi7102]

I know this is an old comment so who know if you'll even see it, but which of the two do you like better?

[@CusterPlays]

I only briefly used the SCAR-L as i left shortly after but i mean.. You can´t really compare the two. The Scar is much more modular and can fit many acessories that you can´t with the Galil. We had some "cool" RIS rails for the galils at one point but holding the zero was questionable after a few hits. I really like the Galil but its just old in comparison. @@codyi7102

[@GretchentheAlligator]

Always liked the Galil, the Israeli AK.

[@honiahakaa]

Fuck isreal though

[@dailydoseofcurrentaffairs6192]

@@honiahakaa fuck Arab world though

[@sgspartan3353]

Guys, peace. We all love guns here no matter our side in conflict, let's leave it at that.

[@chechen_power1jz]

the unstoppable you and israss

[@pirmund9191]

@[ Karhu ] i think it is more proper to call it "the israeli ak" since both galil and finnish rk are variants of ak.

[@camelprotector]

I had one of these (Glilon) when I was in the Israeli artillery corp back in '93, loved it. Never shot it on automatic, as that was a punishable offense. Guys would bang the stock closed by banging it on their upper arm. I had a trick where I would put a hidden roll of toilet paper under my hat and bang the stock closed on my head. My commanders thought I was crazy to do that, got me some respect.

[@mirsaidsultangaliyev2000]

are you israeli

[@budstermcgreen6360]

One of my favorite all time rifles! Running like a sowing machine! Great weapon. Thank you for everything you do LAV! ✌

[@mwhitelaw8569]

You had me at Galil They got some SWEET pieces man

[@superfly8838]

Probably my favorite thing is seeing Larry fire a sustained burst with amazing shot placement. This man is a god of recoil control.

[@Excalibur01]

Watching all of Larry's old videos

[@toki89666]

Finally! There are so few videos on this variant. It might be the only select fire SAR on KZbin. The SAR is one of my favorite assault rifles of all time, top 3 for sure.

[@rhodieranger2874]

Check out the Carnik Con AK special if you haven’t already.

[@Wien1938]

The slow motion footage shows how the SAR is much more rigidly constructed when compared with an AK. Fascinating!

[@AnontheGOAT]

Wien1938 that’s because its using a milled receiver. Had it been stamped, you would have seen the flex.

[@dimvalsgames9721]

Well, that slow-motion never gets old you the Man Larry - Delta. 👏👏👏👏👍

[@wernergillespie6561]

I own one of these. The semi-auto civilian version named the LM-5. Just love it. I have been shooting service rifle competitions with it for years before getting the Galik ARM. Just great fun to shoot and as a soldier in the field you have the AK reliability in an Israeli-improved design.

[@ca9968]

I used to own an LM4...great fun at the range!

[@mrspetsnaz6686]

iconic in the colombian armored forces , especially in the Colombian army since 90´s in the colombian conflict

[@TheVinceZampella]

Got my copy of volume two coming, awesome to hear this will be in there!

[@Bosn1ac]

This gun is just precious.

[@daveradue]

The South African made version, the R4 is what I used in 92 when I was in the army. Still love this weapon.

[@Throndl]

I always thought the SAR was the best looking of the models.

[@wildcat8598]

I have a Gen2 7.62x39 pistol and love it. It’s a very well made tool and just runs no matter what you run through it, steel case, brass, HP, FMJ it just runs. I’d love to have this one here but I’d settle for Gen1 or 2 in 556 and especially in 5.45

[@Rick77193]

Bigdaddyunlimited is selling a limited batch right now for $1900 in 556. Come with Israeli defense force markings. Says only 40 were made

[@superrf85]

I could listen to that full auto sound all day. Nice video! thank you.

[@SHOT_GUNNER]

I built a Galil on a Nicaraguan parts kit. Galil SAR. Excellent rifle.

[@thagrifster594]

My favorite! Thanks LAV

[@matthewhoward5822]

Hardly any muzzle rise, especially on full auto! That's impressive!!👍

[@MindRiot395th]

In the IDF it was called "Glilon" (meaning short Galil) - it was issued especially to tank and artillery crewman. back in the day, troops used to install on the top of the charging handle a rubber insolation sleeve off of an old military wiring harness - for better grip, it worked great.

[@ryantoemmes9685]

Great clip Larry 👍

[@N0v1lux]

Always love it I'll never be bored of it

[@bartunthegreat2999]

My service rifle!! It's been more than a decade since the last time I held and fired one! Great video!

[@mrmurdochyessss5406]

*LOVE* that rifle!

[@stevotv6457]

Thank you Larry for covering these weapons. And THANK YOU to your sound man who FINALLY started to match the sound to the actually firing cadence...just sayin'

[@jackdaniels8653]

Love your Vids Mr Vickers! Big THANK YOU for your work. 👍👍👍👍

[@RockerGuy0001]

Gorgeous rifle!

[@segsfault]

I love this gun! and that's why I use it every time possible

[@glockster68]

Love this rifle...when we got to visit RSA I got to shoot a semi Vektor R5 rifle...lots of fun and no jams!!

[@adambaum9401]

in israel it’s commonly referred to as “glilon” “on” in hebrew is a diminishing suffix, like for kids. my service weapon for a while. greatly loved, will survive apocalypse. miss mine plenty. thanks for the video- it brought back some great memories.

[@GODlikesTRUTH]

גם אני. שריון

[@beachdrugpanda]

Just a gorgeous rifle

[@kaabumees1]

Served our mandatory service for 11moths. With this gun. Alot of them had the fieringpin snapp but its understandable. The amount of blanks and live ammo put trought thees things is insane. Mine went till the end😁

[@pewpew4950]

Ajateenijad kasutavad ju Galil AR-i ju, mitte SAR-i. Sar on rohkem scoutside teema

[@kaabumees1]

@@pewpew4950 Vahipatis on nii AR-id kui SAR-id. Minule sattus SAR

[@crypto6008]

Sadly to this day, these rifles have long surpassed their effective lifetime, possibly several times. About time to replace them, really.

[@RaneMP2016]

Just picked up ATi Galil clone. Loving it.

[@matthewcarle5970]

One of the greats. In my top 10 favorites I've shot.

[@bennyseror845]

Had the first edition of the Galil in the first Lebanon war, back then in 85. Very reliable.

[@Mariosilvagt3]

In 1980's the Guatemalan army asked IMI to make the SAR semiautomatic. So Isreal gave Guatemala License to build it. So in Guatemala is call de Galil KEL.

[@steadychaosproductions3376]

This is a nice rifle. Looks really easy to use and operate.

[@emersonbolen784]

Interesting gun. Remained pretty stable during full auto.

[@user-nl3kc6ss3y]

Great gun! Excellent, Larry!!

[@lensperspective9753]

This is my fav rifle hands down

[@SIERRA-sc8mt]

Galil is one of my favorite gun in ak families

[@rockerdude8000]

I wish someone would make a true galil like how brownells retro line

[@averydrew478]

Look up the ATI Galileo

[@matador6604]

Avery Drew Galeo* that’s made of kit parts

[@kepofshangri-la8942]

Maybe a cheapo gun, but if you can find a Century Arms Golani Sporter that's not a lemon, it's perfect.

[@rylanmartin9040]

Look up ati galil it is a new manufacturer making galils from parts kits

[@HankScorpio86]

That SAR is awesome. The Micro Galil is a nice little gun too.

[@Chorizero2369]

This one and the ace are amazing guns, they serve well in my country Mexico

[@GunsNGames1]

Galil ARM is the most beautiful Galil rifle.

[@mcekim2]

I'm always excited to see you post a new video. Best firearm video on KZbin. 👍👍👌

[@SanjayT06]

The only gun channel with best cameraworks 👌🏼

[@LK-bz9sk]

Very manageable muzzle climb or Larry just excellent at taming the beast.

[@TheRamon333]

Sounds amazing

[@Ideo7Z]

This has been my dream rifle since reading the Guardians novel by Jack Austin in the mid 80s.

[@ulisessalas6420]

Hot damn! That was awesome!!!!

[@jasoncarskadon6809]

I've alway that the Galil was an interesting weapon. In this configuration it looks just as effective as our M4 in a close corner combat situation.

[@SteveAaron]

This is exactly what I had in the IDF. I loved it. I wished IMI still made them.

[@miltonmartinez1727]

Felicitaciones que buena arma!!

[@flavio_spqr]

Portuguese Paras still use them today, although they are being phased out in favor of the recently adopted SCAR-L by all branches of the Army (except SF).

[@nickblood7080]

That is the best looking galil!

[@TheLameBucket]

Looks exactly like the SAR that I have! 1:12 twist means it loves XM193. I have a MAR as well, but that one rocks a 1:7 twist.

[@AussieStandsWithRussia]

That firefight in district 13 was badass

[@Zach-lv5qs]

This may sound ridiculous but... the power at which that rifle expels casings... I appreciate that.

[@catface20]

I love the Galil in COUNTER STRIKE. It was my go to weapon in the game.

[@sableliger327]

I just got my hands on the American Tactical Inc Galeo 13” pistol; basically a stock-less SAR, like this one. Is a beautiful weapon.

[@circuscase]

Nicely Done!!!

[@themangix357]

Wait, are those gun sounds for real? I mean they kind of sound "fake" or "TV like" to me.

[@ElliFong]

From what I am guessing, it is recorded and modified to sound distinguishable

[@Veikee]

Definitely added afterwards, you can't even hear the impacts on the metal at kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKDddYeHp8Smqpo It's like from a cheap video game. No idea why they went with it.

[@raxkbity313]

I got one & it’s about the same noise of a ak lol so ya it’s loud

[@LemonJaks]

Veikee lmaooo

[@shroom83]

Used this exact type of galil in the military... sound in this video is fake and it's nothing like the real one

[@Frens03]

Love the Glilon! Mine has a standard FH unlike the Comp shown in the vid.

[@trailg19c]

Was issued the Galil SAR for my service @ the IDF . Loved it ! Almost a sidearm in the way it was there but not cumbersome or in the way of vehicle mounted operations. Used a Ak forward grip for "cool factor" or a wooden Galil grip with a 10 round short mag for quick access.

[@trailg19c]

@Meyer Mica See this wikipedia link to see where the Galil was issued and manufactured. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMI_Galil

[@kaiserlauter10]

@Meyer Mica yes...Made in INDUMIL, Colombia.

[@captsaison9343]

Greetings brother. Wish I had had this rifle back in Vietnam times instead of an early M-16 model. Glad you posted this video on youtube. This is also MY favorite Galil model. Of course this may not even have existed back in 1969. Don't know.

[@DanielLLevy]

When the Galil entered (limited) IDF service back in 1974, Vietnam was already over. Very few of these rifles had been issued, mostly to well-connected, high ranking officers, before and during the Yom Kippur War in Oct. 1973. It was in service with elite infantry brigades for the 1978 "Operation Litani" against the PLO in South Lebanon. It worked!

[@toki89666]

I just watched District 9 about a month ago and there is an R5 that you see a little bit but the one that is shown prominently in many scenes was actually an R6. The R6 is identical to the R5 except it has an 11" barrel. This size of Galil was unique to South Africa.

[@suiker1421]

South african r4 is my favourite rifle. My dad used it when he was in the army. They are still used by the SADF and r5 variant is used by the police

[@richardford7322]

My god, it's beautiful!

[@sifisosibiya8465]

This reminds me off my SBV days.

[@Rainbow_in_the_dark75]

This is an excellent weapon

[@liberatoromans9251]

I love that rapid fire sound

[@grahamnel6510]

R5 my EDC for 5 years 20k ish rounds over 4 years as an SADF competition 3 gun shooter ... not one stoppage ...heavy but rock solid... mass assisted muzzle control with full auto for air crew PDW options.

[@never2be07]

Became a fan of Galils after watching Benicio del Toro use one in The Way Of The Gun. You need to make a Larry at the movies of the shootouts in this movie if you haven’t done so already

[@toki89666]

This is the 3rd or 4th time I've watched this in the past few months and I just now noticed he has a Micro Galil muzzle device on the end instead.

[@gritsandgravy2633]

I'd love to get my hands on a classic galil rifle

[@LeePenn2492]

Nice bit of swag... good video

[@berthaortega4214]

Excelente Arma, junto con el Valtmet.

[@buddy2010ish]

Great video you made, another thumb up 👍👍👍

[@dextrox3040]

being in service in the army of Colombia, I went into combat many times with this great rifle

[@danlugo4365]

Against who?

[@bn6728]

@@danlugo4365 Probably FARC or ELN.

[@dextrox3040]

@@danlugo4365 Almost all the fights I was in were with the FARC only one occasion against the ELN

[@vertie2090]

pretty crazy you saw combat, was that as a conscript or a professional soldier?

[@heinzguderian482]

the Galil is so cool man

[@johanmyburgh2363]

I carried and used the R4 and R5 version of this awesome gun and used to think thank God they did not give me a M16!

[@sierratechnicaladvisorygroup]

Carried by this contributor in support and combat operations in '97/'98 (עזה ודרום לבנון). Never failed to go "bang" when the trigger was pulled, unlike the older M-16s and variants found in accompanying units. To be fair, some of those M-16's were pretty old and beat to hell but carrying the "Glilon" in-theatre was very reassuring. !כל הכבוד לצה"ל

[@michaelbierlein5642]

Really like it

[@strangerodditiesshow2891]

Hope you get the 1911 book back in so i can buy one. thanks LAV

[@AdrianVega06]

Those double taps man

[@94Whiskey]

Dammmmm! That rifle runs like a Swiss watch!

[@scottbuckley6578]

Awesome you guys are lucky down there

[@arijeetboni6922]

Amazing

[@rokball4892]

The Israeli Galil is one of the best AK variants ever and it’s better than original AKs!

[@kamppiruller98]

@cjhyde78 Galil is based on the Finnish RK62 and that was our improved version of the AK

[@muffemod]

An 8 lbs AK SBR is not that great man

[@234assman]

The colombiam army have patent to make that galil

[@kamppiruller98]

cjhyde78 not sure if i can answer correctly but i think Valmet made the first few decades the model RK62 and then Sako started product the never version the RK95 along the RK62. My service rifle was from 1990 and it was marked as sako but later i was given a new rifle that was from 71 and it was a valmet. Valmet made civilian rifles and military ones until Sako got into te game. They have already made the TRG ”sniper” series etc so it makes sence if they continue building new rifles.

[@kamppiruller98]

cjhyde78 haha. The best quality you can expect from finland. It lasted well during my conscrip service and might easily last couple decades on. 😎

[@robsargent8801]

R5 SANDF almost excact copy -- great weapon!

[@ghostdog2041]

For me, Savior is THE Galil movie. He only fires it a handful of times, but what a sweet rifle! Dennis Quaid plays an ex patriot foreign legion sniper during the Bosnian War. And he’s Galil definitely deserves second billing.