I want to buy one of these new Galils. What's best?????

I aready have one Galil but with all these new ones out, I'm going to buy another with my economic stimulus check. I like the $750 price of the Century model but I want the carry handle and bipod that folds into the handguard. I just think that make the rifle look much better. I'm mainly a collector and don't shoot many in my collection at all. I really like the ones Elite Fire Arms is making but they are over twice the cost of the Century. What would it take to put the carry handle, bipod & handguard on a Century version? Would I have to replace the gas block? I know I would need the carry handle assembly, hand guard & bipod. But what else? And who has the best price for those parts? I've seen the bipod for as cheap as $35 and as high as $150. And last, does anybody make one with the carry handle and bipod for around $1,000? Any input will help. George hasn't sent my check yet anyway.
Thanks, Bill

As a collector, you may wish to consider sticking with the IMI produced Galils.

They will cost you 2,500+/-.

I think I'd take a good look at the 5.45 models when they come out if your looking for a shooter. I always liked the quality on the I.M.I's imported by AA (Action Arms) if your looking at great quality/collector value in a .223/.308.
Glad you posted, you could almost hear crickets chirping in the Galil section the last few weeks.

Well, I went ahead and ordered a 7.62 X 39 ARM with new wood handguard, carry handle, bipod and all the toots & whistles from Elite Fire Arms today. It takes AK mags, is Duracoated satin black, is built on a brand new kit and looks absolutly beautiful. I was more money but after weighing it all out, it just was the best decision in my opinion.
Bill

where did you get it?

Well, I went ahead and ordered a 7.62 X 39 ARM with new wood handguard, carry handle, bipod and all the toots & whistles from Elite Fire Arms today. It takes AK mags, is Duracoated satin black, is built on a brand new kit and looks absolutly beautiful. I was more money but after weighing it all out, it just was the best decision in my opinion.
Bill
GTown,
762x39 and 545x39 is the only real way to go right now ammo cost wise. Good choice! Daves a great guy too!

Todd@ORF

http://elitefirearms.net/_wsn/page6.html

outrageous

Personally, I would save up enough money and buy a IMI Galil. I have a Micro Galil being built on a ORF receiver and the damn thing will not run. My builder has been working on this rifle for months. The receiver is probably out of spec. I have know doubt that ORF will fix the problem, but just thonking people should be informed.
I wish you the best of luck in your decision.

i decided and already bought today a second hand, unfired special edition SER II Galil built by Troy at In-Range. It has a an ORF reciever and the reports back from these builds have been 99% to the good, not to mention Troy does outstanding work. There was a guy in VA that had one for $200 less than the cost with 5 mags, he was asking $950 for it...was listed on arfcom

If needed I have an ORF Galil ARM for sale $1,000 folding buttstock, folding bipod, and carry handle. 5 mags 4 steel, 1 composite. Has 400-500 rounds thru it, the last 145 rounds was on friday no problems. Looking for Imbel Fal, DS Fal, Thompson .45 ACP, HK 9mm MP 5 clone. Thanks, Jerod mjlynch71@aol.com