MR vs AAL

[Chadwickk]

Any difference in the Pre-ban Magnum Research and Action Arms Galils? Other than the obvious Serial # placement and manufactures name...any difference in the mechanics? -Thanks

 

[Mr Folgers]

Mechanically? No. There isn't any internal changes like there are for the Uzi Model A's and B's.

The only difference between MR and AA Guns is that they both had specific models imported.
On a small note, the finish for AA Guns was apparently different than that on the original MR Guns.

 

[dubagel]

The magnum research guns usually have the early m16 type flash hiders.

 

[Chadwickk]

Thanks...that's exactly what I was wondering..."like there are for the Uzi Model A's and B's." What about the finish on the MRs. First I've heard of this??

 

[BBQCYCLEWERKES]

The Action Arms models had spring loaded firing pins while the Magnum Research models didn't, if I remember correctly.

 

[tcallre]

I remember years ago looking at a MR ARM in a shop and was amazed at the tooling marks and lack of a nice final finish on the receiver. Reminded me of a rifle produced during war years. (Israel is constantly at war.) Through the years I saw other MR guns that were finished nicer and when I finally bought a IMI rifle, which was a AA, the finish work was exquisite. Almost perfect, the only other military style AK that compared in final finish work was my Bulgarian Arsenal rifle. I've seen some references concerning AA addressing tool marks and selling rifles where these issues were corrected. As mentioned, the early MR guns lacked firing pin springs and had different flash suppressors. In the practical sense they're both desirable.