 Pushing the lever fully forward to "S" will activate the safety.Some models use a reverse-linkage RAS mechanism that performs the opposite action; pushing forward sets the rifle to Repetition or Automatic, and pulling rearward engages the safety,

The Galil prototypes used a stamped and riveted sheet metal steel receiver, but due to the higher operating pressures of the 5.56×45mm cartridge, this solution was discarded and the designers turned to a heavy milled forging.As a testament to its heritage, early prototypes were fabricated using Valmet Rk 62 receivers manufactured in Finland.