Galil AR | Black Sand

Origin Story

The Galil AR | Black Sand features a custom paint job in black and camouflage, giving it a modern, tactical appearance. Released in 2016 as part of The Glove Collection with the Brothers In Arms update, its design evokes the beginning of Mikah Baton's campaign against the Coalition Taskforce. This Mil-Spec rifle skin is recognized as a common and budget-friendly option for players seeking a contemporary military aesthetic.

Drop Chance

Galil AR | Black Sand is Mil-Spec, a Blue-tier skin, less common than base collection drops. From the Glove Case: approximately 11.42% per opening (roughly 1 in 9). The 79.92% Mil-Spec tier rate is split across 7 Mil-Spec skins in the case. StatTrak versions drop at ~1.14% from the Glove Case (about 1 in 88). These per-skin odds assume equal weighting within tier — Valve publishes tier rates but doesn't formally confirm even distribution across skins in a tier.

Skin Condition

Float range 0 to 1. Exteriors: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn, Battle-Scarred. StatTrak is available in FN, MW, FT, WW, BS.

• Factory New ($32.94): The black and tan/olive camo pattern appears deepest and most saturated, with strong black panels and clearly defined camo spots across the weapon.
• Minimal Wear ($7.43): The finish remains very close to Factory New, with strong colors and pattern clarity, showing only minor scuffs on edges and high-contact points.
• Field-Tested ($1.39): Noticeable softening of the black and tan tones occurs, with more visible scratches along the handguard, receiver edges, and magazine.
• Well-Worn ($0.94): The skin becomes significantly more faded, with broader worn zones and more exposed base material on prominent edges, particularly along the front and upper surfaces.
• Battle-Scarred ($0.86): This variant is the most washed and heavily worn, displaying large areas of scratches and faded paint, especially on corners and barrel/mag edges.

Model

Black Sand uses the legacy Galil AR model, introduced with Brothers In Arms on November 29, 2016. The inspect animation and third-person appearance match the original CS:GO version.

How to Obtain

The Galil AR | Black Sand is primarily obtained by opening the Glove Case. Players can also acquire this Mil-Spec rifle skin through trade-up contracts, using ten lower-rarity skins from The Glove Collection. A StatTrak version is also available for kill tracking. For direct purchase, it can be found on the Steam Community Market, third-party marketplaces, and various case-opening or skin-trading sites.

Price Range

Galil AR | Black Sand ranges from $0.86 (Battle-Scarred) to $32.94 (Factory New). Field-Tested copies sit at $1.39. StatTrak versions carry a premium at every wear tier.


The current 7-day median is $1.01. The 90-day median is $0.76. The all-time median is $0.12. Volume averages 43 trades per day.

Visual Theme

Custom Paint Job: It has been custom pained in black and camo. This finish features dark black, tan, and muted olive camouflage elements arranged in a modern military pattern. The upper receiver, handguard, and parts of the magazine are most visible in first-person view, displaying the primary visual identity. Index sites visually group it with other budget camo and battlefield-style rifles.

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Sticker Compatibility

The Galil AR | Black Sand is a suitable base for black, grey, white, brown, or tan stickers, which complement its military camouflage pattern. Muted red or orange stickers can also provide contrast without clashing. Its middle receiver slot is the most visible for sticker placement during gameplay and inspection. This skin functions as a budget-friendly option for experimenting with military or monochrome sticker themes.