What info do I need to provide? Are pics required?
I can get the kit out and go from there if needed.
I was advertised as "Galil SAR parts kit with original virgin barrel".
OR is this just something I should decide and build to a certain configuration?
Thanks for your help.
Kwthor, Glad to have you on board. I did buy a APEX kit as you did. Your kit is for a SAR configuration with the exception of the 18" barrel (SAR originally is 13"). The SAR is basically for SHORT ASSAULT RIFLE. there are three basic Galil configurations (excluding the Micro Galil).
ARM: Is ASSAULT RIFLE MACHINEGUN (it is simply a light machinegun for support fire)
AR: ASSAULT RIFLE (its a infantry rifle)
SAR: SHORT ASSAULT RIFLE ( the barrel is shortened for use as in vehicles or entering buildings)
Your best bet and cheapest will be to build your rifle into a SAR configuration. If you where to build a ARM or AR you would need to buy the extra parts to convert it to these configurations by buying the proper length pistons, gastubes and possibly the gasblocks.
Now which reciever to go with is up to your personal preferance and budget. I plan to build a South African R5 replica so my reciever will be flat on both side from CNCW so I can have the lightning cuts milled by the builder at a later time. Most Galils come with the cut out for mounting the scope hardware and that's how CNCW will usually sell them online. Say if you decide to go with the SAR then you want a reciever with the scope cut out and flat on the other side ( Although some true SAR's do have a lightnening cuts on the other side). There is plenty of info here on Galil Talk and we invite you to snoop around for more info about Galil's types. If you have any futher questions feel free to post. Lou
Here are some pictures of the different sizes of gastubles and pistons.