IWI Galil ACE rifle adopted by Guatemala National Civil Police
Updated: January 9th, 2013
The Guatemalan National Civil Police have purchased 3,000 of IWI’s Galil ACE rifle at a cost of 4.6 million USD. They went with the Model 31 (7.62x39mm) version. Also purchased were 8,000 IWI Jericho pistols in 9mm for 3.2 million USD.
Galil Ace 31
The ACE has proven to be a hit in South America where it is currently used and manufactured by Colombia and will soon be adopted and manufactured by the Peruvian Army.
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But these AK's are the shortest barrel AK's out there, even the AK pistols have 9.5-11.5 inch barrels.
It's basically an SBR in a decent calibre. (not 5.56) There aren't any other rifles with such short barrels in 7.62x39mm. So the price seems about right.
These rifles have features that would've jacked the price for an AK type anyway e.g. the rails and the collapsing stock, not to mention the left sided bolt handle.