Tavor Coming to the US

[montecristo345 4]

After a few failed tries the Tavor is supposedly coming to the US.

 

Here's the interview from SHOT2012

 

 

Here's some stills that CD posted from SHOT2012

 

 

 

I'm excited, I'll start putting money aside and I need to find an FFL who will preorder it for me.

[RecessedFilter 222]

Looks pretty cool. Bullpup designs are neat but they seem to be awkward with the magazine located in the rear part of the rifle. I skimmed the video but what caliber will this be in? 5.56/.223?

 

And unless that has a threaded barrel to install a brake, that looks like a flash hider.

[bbk 188]

 

I've been hoping and wishing for this to finally come state side (this and the ARX). FINALLY.

[DevsAdvocate 112]

Holy hell!! I've always wanted one!

[tony357 386]

Looks pretty cool. Bullpup designs are neat but they seem to be awkward with the magazine located in the rear part of the rifle. I skimmed the video but what caliber will this be in? 5.56/.223?

 

And unless that has a threaded barrel to install a brake, that looks like a flash hider.

 

That is how they were able to shorten it up..bolt to the rear..

[Dan 177]

I like bullpups, but, aesthetically I think the Tavor looks clunky.

[MedicYeti 96]

It looks like it will be 5.56.

The versions sold in Canada go for around 3,000.

It's a very cool looking gun.

[Wolfy 51]

Look at the second pic below the serial number it is stamped 223

[djg0770 481]

It looks like it will be 5.56.

 

The stock CLEARLY says .223 Rem

[montecristo345 4]

Maybe the photo is of the prototype and it's in .223? Everything I've read says the tavor is 5.56, guess we'll find out in the future. I wish there was more info from SHOT, I can't find anymore interviews on it.

[KpdPipes 388]

Sadly, it's going to be VERY Expensive....as in the $1500+ range

[gunnyr 17]

It still doesn't address the issue of having empties fly into your face when shooting left handed. Yeah, I see the covered slot that probably turns into the ejection port when you swap out for a left handed bolt but who the hell is going to do that in a middle of a firefight?

 

All show, very little go.

[The_Matrix 105]

Is it just me, but the rifles looks very chunky and I hate the look of the pistol grip guard.

 

The Steyr Aug is a bit more pleasing on the eye.

[KpdPipes 388]

It still doesn't address the issue of having empties fly into your face when shooting left handed. Yeah, I see the covered slot that probably turns into the ejection port when you swap out for a left handed bolt but who the hell is going to do that in a middle of a firefight?

 

All show, very little go.

 

Why WOULD you try and swap out in the middle of a firefight???..if its your rifle, and you're a LEfty you SHOULD have swapped out for a left-handed bolt the day you got it

[Ray Ray 3,566]

Why WOULD you try and swap out in the middle of a firefight???..if its your rifle, and you're a LEfty you SHOULD have swapped out for a left-handed bolt the day you got it

 

Yeah, but off shoulder shooting would be a NO!

[raz-0 1,259]

 

 

Why WOULD you try and swap out in the middle of a firefight???..if its your rifle, and you're a LEfty you SHOULD have swapped out for a left-handed bolt the day you got it

 

Nice idea provided reality lets you never have to shoot on your weak side.

[KpdPipes 388]

Well considering none of us are IMF, there's about zip chance of that ever happening..if you dont like the concept..dont buy one... It really IS that simple.

[Ray Ray 3,566]

Well considering none of us are IMF, there's about zip chance of that ever happening..if you dont like the concept..dont buy one... It really IS that simple.

 

IMF?

 

It IS that simple, gun is not favorable to off hand shooting. Just that simple.

[EchoMirage 137]

The stock CLEARLY says .223 Rem

 

it be really stupid to make a gun like that to only shoot 223, not 556, regardless of what the stock says. i highly doubt the finished/imported version will be 223 only

[Dan 177]

Shooting a side ejecting bullpup offhand just requires the proper technique. You don't have to put up with hot brass slamming into your face....

 

If learning that technique is too much, go for the fs2k or RFB with front ejecting ports, or don't bullpup at all.

[gunnyr 17]

Well considering none of us are IMF, there's about zip chance of that ever happening..if you dont like the concept..dont buy one... It really IS that simple.

I already understand the limitations of that design.

 

My comment was mostly for anyone considering this as some type of defensive or even competitive weapon where off hand shooting is sometimes required.

 

Also, the guy in the video claims it's an ambidextrous design...but only if you swap the bolt out. To me, that's not what I consider ambidextrous.

[DevsAdvocate 112]

It still doesn't address the issue of having empties fly into your face when shooting left handed. Yeah, I see the covered slot that probably turns into the ejection port when you swap out for a left handed bolt but who the hell is going to do that in a middle of a firefight?

 

All show, very little go.

 

There is a magical solution to this... you shoulder the weapon, then proceed to tilt it 45 degrees so that the casings eject downwards. So easy, an Aussie, a Frenchie, a Brit, an Israeli can do it.

[Maksim 1,504]

Can't believe i missed it at shot show. Just so much stuff there.

 

This is not the israeli tavor in the full military sense, but rather a civilian version. Will be interesting to see.

[KpdPipes 388]

IMF?

 

It IS that simple, gun is not favorable to off hand shooting. Just that simple.

Sorry i meant IDF Once again if you dont like it DONT BUY it..Since if i get one, i'm not planning on taking into combat anyway, i honestly dont frigging CARE if i cant slice a corner offhand.

[KpdPipes 388]

I already understand the limitations of that design.

 

My comment was mostly for anyone considering this as some type of defensive or even competitive weapon where off hand shooting is sometimes required.

 

Also, the guy in the video claims it's an ambidextrous design...but only if you swap the bolt out. To me, that's not what I consider ambidextrous.

 

There are ways around it..and one REALLY Simple one..choose a different platform .

[gunnyr 17]

There is a magical solution to this... you shoulder the weapon, then proceed to tilt it 45 degrees so that the casings eject downwards. So easy, an Aussie, a Frenchie, a Brit, an Israeli can do it.

Yes, so long as you don't care to use the sights.

 

Not my first rodeo with the bullpup gents. There are numerous workarounds for the platform but ultimately it gives up too much in function for the sake of its form.

 

I've worked with Australian and British private contractors who had no limitations on rifle choice. Their primary rifles were M4's with 14" barrels and they used AK's as secondary weapons. To a man they would rather pick up a pointed stick than deal with the SA80 or any other bullpup weapon.

[montecristo345 4]

2 more videos I found

 

 

[gunnyr 17]

You know, the bigger story is actually the fact that Charles Daly is back in business.

Looks like Kassnar started another company....hmmmm.

[DevsAdvocate 112]

Yes, so long as you don't care to use the sights.

 

Not my first rodeo with the bullpup gents. There are numerous workarounds for the platform but ultimately it gives up too much in function for the sake of its form.

 

I've worked with Australian and British private contractors who had no limitations on rifle choice. Their primary rifles were M4's with 14" barrels and they used AK's as secondary weapons. To a man they would rather pick up a pointed stick than deal with the SA80 or any other bullpup weapon.

 

I'm sorry, but how does canting a rifle one way or another prevent you from using your sights? Especially if the sight is an RDS?

[Krdshrk 3,878]

All I can say is - don't knock it before you try it.