Galil AR: The Cost-Effective Terrorist Assault Rifle in CS:GO

By Marcus Thompson

April 24, 2025 at 01:50 AM

The Galil AR is a Terrorist-exclusive assault rifle in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Counter-Strike 2, modeled after the Galil ACE 22 manufactured by Israel Weapon Industries.

Key Specifications:

  • Price: $1,800
  • Magazine Capacity: 35 rounds
  • Firing Mode: Automatic
  • Ammunition: 5.56mm

Advantages:

  • Cheapest terrorist assault rifle
  • High rate of fire
  • Larger magazine capacity (35 rounds)
  • Good penetration power
  • Decent spray control

Disadvantages:

  • Cannot one-shot kill armored opponents with headshot
  • Lower accuracy at long range
  • Moderate recoil
  • Poor choice against snipers

Usage Tips:

  1. Close to Medium Range:
  • Use full-auto fire
  • Aim for chest area
  • Control recoil by pulling down mouse
  1. Long Range:
  • Use burst-fire or tap-firing
  • Strafe between shots
  • Avoid engaging snipers
  1. Economy Considerations:
  • Good choice for eco rounds
  • Consider UMP-45 as alternative (higher kill reward)
  • Save for AK-47 when possible

Historical Notes:

  • Previously featured a Meprolight Tritium Powered Reflex Sight in beta
  • Replaced the IDF Defender from previous Counter-Strike games
  • Underwent several balance updates, including price reduction and spray accuracy improvements

The Galil AR serves as an economic alternative to the AK-47, offering reliable performance at medium ranges while sacrificing some accuracy and stopping power compared to more expensive options.

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