The IWI Galil ACE G2 is a semi-automatic rifle chambered in 5.45x39mm, built around a closed rotating bolt and a long-stroke gas piston operating system. It has a 16-inch chrome-lined, cold hammer forged barrel and a free-float M-LOK handguard for mounting accessories. The rifle uses 30-round magazines and keeps usable iron sights alongside its optic-ready top rail. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: IWI 
• Model: Galil ACE G2 
• Caliber: 5.45x39mm 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 30 
• Barrel Length: 16 in 
   

Detailed Features 

• Closed rotating bolt paired with a long-stroke gas piston system for reliable cycling. 
• Chrome-lined, cold hammer forged barrel built for durability. 
• Free-float M-LOK handguard opens up flexible accessory mounting. 
• Top rail is optic-ready while the rifle retains usable iron sights. 
• 30-round magazine capacity supports quick, practical reloads.

Owners of the Galil ACE G2 tend to praise how it runs the 5.45x39mm cartridge, describing the long-stroke gas piston as reliable across a range of ammunition. The closed rotating bolt design is seen as rugged, and a few owners mention the rifle carries more weight than a comparable AR-pattern rifle, which they view as a fair trade for durability.

Ergonomically, the M-LOK handguard is liked for how much room it gives for lights and grips, and the top rail makes mounting an optic straightforward while the iron sights stay usable as a backup. Some shooters new to the platform note the controls take a little adjustment compared to more common rifle patterns.

Because 5.45x39mm is a less common chambering domestically, owners weigh ammunition sourcing against the rifle's handling and reliability. Most consider the Galil ACE G2 a solid option for shooters specifically interested in this caliber rather than a first rifle purchase.