u/djp279

I've wanted a 5.56 ak for a few years, the galil is an interesting option especially with the rebate going on right now. Ive got 2 questions.

1. Is the Ace too heavy for a 5.56 and better suited to a larger caliber like 7.62 x39 (trying to avoid x51 due to cost) Ive wanted a 5.56 ak to help avoid the cost of x39 (less available in my area, i know its close online). 8lbs 12oz seems real heavy for a 5.56 rifle

2. How are the IWS supressors? These too seem quite heavy and we're at 10lbs before even anything to aim with is put on the rifle. My garand is lignter, and I have the benefit of being able to aim it.

I've got lots of ARs and mags to go with it so the galil seems like a good option as its one of the aks that can use GI mags. However it seems like x39 might be better suited to the weight.

I know the answer is do you even lift bro, but weight is weight and holding up 9+ lbs will tire you faster than 6 or 7lbs

There is a used standard park one here at my LGS for what i think is a good price. Any issues to know about other than the extractor? Was that fixed or still an issue? Its a.33xxx s/n. The trigger seemed real nice and I really liked the ergos.