Caspian Galil receivers

rpk74dr · September 15, 2011, 20:59

Is there a way to identify Caspian vs ORF receivers that are used on the Golani/Galil rifles produced by Century?

Any issues with current Century rifles?

hagar · September 15, 2011, 22:56

Orf has serial numbers GALXXXX, Kaspian GLNXXXX. No problems with mine, I think for every 100 owners with one that works there is one that is not perfect, and 20 trolls claiming everything Century is junk.

Insider · September 16, 2011, 01:19

Which receiver is better?

Tim Dreas · September 17, 2011, 12:18

Quote:

Originally posted by Insider
Which receiver is better?

The Caspian is considered better than the ORF. A better bare receiver can be bought from CNC Warrior.

cowbilly · September 17, 2011, 13:02

I've got both, Caspian is considered the best option (as stated by others here). ORFs are ok within a certain serial #range (or at least that is what I remember reading somewhere before I bought one). I have fired 3-400 rounds out of each without issue or any unusual wear and tear. Caspian (cast) is easy to tell from the ORF in fit and finnish, the ORF in my opinon looks better.

Do your homework before buying. If I remember correctly, some of the ORFs had heat treating problems and some issues with the locking lug recesses in the reciever. Fitting is the issue I found with the Caspians but this was 2-3 years ago.

JayB · October 05, 2011, 10:35

They all tend to be problematic, it is kind of a crapshoot. The Caspian would be the better choice. With other firearms you would always pics a milled receiver vs. cast, but this is Century. The specs of the cast Caspian receiver seem to be more correct. CNC Warrior would be the best bet and you could avoid the Century stigma altogether. If you did the CNC Warrior, buy a parts kit from Apex and send it to Tenngalil at Galiltalk.com forum. Or if you do buy a Century, or ORF, and you have problems you could still send it to Tenngalil.

gaijinsamurai · October 08, 2011, 20:49

Quote:

Originally posted by hagar
Orf has serial numbers GALXXXX, Kaspian GLNXXXX. No problems with mine, I think for every 100 owners with one that works there is one that is not perfect, and 20 trolls claiming everything Century is junk.

x2.
I own four Century-built rifles and they're fine.

JimmerJammer · October 10, 2011, 21:13

CNC warrior only did the Galil .223 and .308 receivers by request with a lot of 100 or so. You probably cannot order an individual receiver. The folks at Uzitalk went through hell on earth to get them made.

If i were you, i wouldn't buy either. Reweld an original, or wait til CNC warrior does another run. But that's just my opinion.

**gunplumber** · October 11, 2011, 09:33

Did CAI ever sell the Caspian receiver as a separate piece?

September 15, 2011, 20:59	#1
rpk74dr Registered FALaholic #: 7901 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 893	Caspian Galil receivers Is there a way to identify Caspian vs ORF receivers that are used on the Golani/Galil rifles produced by Century? Any issues with current Century rifles?

September 16, 2011, 01:19	#3
Insider Registered FALaholic #: 1183 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: central florida Posts: 784	Which receiver is better? __________________ I sold all my guns and ammo and now live the quiet retired life!

September 17, 2011, 13:02	#5
cowbilly Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 2908 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: MS, USA Posts: 1,006	I've got both, Caspian is considered the best option (as stated by others here). ORFs are ok within a certain serial #range (or at least that is what I remember reading somewhere before I bought one). I have fired 3-400 rounds out of each without issue or any unusual wear and tear. Caspian (cast) is easy to tell from the ORF in fit and finnish, the ORF in my opinon looks better. Do your homework before buying. If I remember correctly, some of the ORFs had heat treating problems and some issues with the locking lug recesses in the reciever. Fitting is the issue I found with the Caspians but this was 2-3 years ago. Last edited by cowbilly; September 17, 2011 at 13:10.

October 11, 2011, 09:33	#9
gunplumber Arrogant Bastard Gold Contributor FALaholic #: 96 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 15,926	Did CAI ever sell the Caspian receiver as a separate piece? __________________ T. Mark Graham Master Gunsmith Arizona Response Systems, LLC

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September 15, 2011, 22:56	#2
hagar Registered FALaholic #: 228 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 6,727	Orf has serial numbers GALXXXX, Kaspian GLNXXXX. No problems with mine, I think for every 100 owners with one that works there is one that is not perfect, and 20 trolls claiming everything Century is junk.

October 05, 2011, 10:35	#6
JayB Registered FALaholic #: 44632 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MO Posts: 31	They all tend to be problematic, it is kind of a crapshoot. The Caspian would be the better choice. With other firearms you would always pics a milled receiver vs. cast, but this is Century. The specs of the cast Caspian receiver seem to be more correct. CNC Warrior would be the best bet and you could avoid the Century stigma altogether. If you did the CNC Warrior, buy a parts kit from Apex and send it to Tenngalil at Galiltalk.com forum. Or if you do buy a Century, or ORF, and you have problems you could still send it to Tenngalil.

October 10, 2011, 21:13	#8
JimmerJammer Registered FALaholic #: 55813 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 102	CNC warrior only did the Galil .223 and .308 receivers by request with a lot of 100 or so. You probably cannot order an individual receiver. The folks at Uzitalk went through hell on earth to get them made. If i were you, i wouldn't buy either. Reweld an original, or wait til CNC warrior does another run. But that's just my opinion.