Improvements made since the original Galil was first developed and Galil ACE include:

• Charging handle (reciprocating) on the left side of the milled steel receiver allowing for weak hand operation.
• Weight reduction with the use of modern polymers.
• M4 magazine compatibility. (Note that the Galil ACE GEN II rifle is assembled in the US from imported and US parts under 18 U.S.C § 922(r). You should only use magazines made in the USA in your Galil ACE GEN II rifle. Use of an imported magazine may put you in violation of 18 U.S.C § 922(r).)
• Full length 2-piece Picatinny style top rail. (GEN II)
• Free Float M-LOK rail forearm. (GEN II)
• Updated Trigger profile. (GEN II)
• Updated and shorted safety profile and throw. (GEN II)
• Side folding adjustable telescoping buttstock with M4 stock compatibility. Rifles ship with Magpul CTR and riser. Pistols with brace ship with SB Tactical SBA-3. (GEN II