Editing IMI Galil (section)

===Operating mechanism===
The Galil series of rifles are [[selective fire]] weapons operated by a [[Kalashnikov rifle|Kalashnikov]]-pattern [[Gas-operated reloading|gas-driven]] long-stroke piston system with no regulator. The weapon is locked with a [[rotating bolt|rotary bolt]] with two locking lugs that lock into recesses milled into the receiver.

When fired, a portion of the propellant gases are evacuated into the gas cylinder through a {{convert|1.8|mm|abbr=on|2}} port, drilled at a 30° angle in the barrel, and a channel in the gas block. The high-pressure gases drive the piston rod (which is attached to the bolt carrier) rearward. During this rearward movement, a cam slot machined into the bolt carrier engages a cam pin on the bolt and rotates the bolt, unlocking the action. The arrangement of parts on the bolt carrier assembly provides for a degree of free travel, allowing gas pressure in the barrel to drop to a safe level before unlocking. To the immediate rear of the [[Chrome plating|chrome-plated]] piston head is a notched ring which provides a reduced bearing surface and alleviates excess gas build-up. As the bolt carrier travels back, it compresses the return spring guided in a hollowed section of the bolt carrier and the return energy contained in the spring drives the moving assembly back forward, stripping a new round from the magazine and locking the action. The cocking handle is attached to the bolt carrier on the right side of the receiver and reciprocates with each shot; the handle is bent upwards allowing for operation with the left hand while the shooting hand remains on the [[pistol grip]].

The ejection of spent cases from the Galil is sometimes a violent action. Cases can be dented by the ejector and be thrown as much as 40&nbsp;ft away from the rifle in some cases, depending on position.<ref name="history2" />