Blake 50 Posted February 14, 2013 After looking at review's online and seeing the SHOT show reviews, as well as seeing that our very own Maksim had shot and enjoyed the rifle, I decided to pre-order one. Anyone else thinking of getting one of these? Maks, any more feedback on accuracy, how was the trigger, etc? Normally I wait until new products have been out a while and have the bugs worked out, but they have been selling these rifles in other countries forever, so I am hoping that the US version is trouble free out of the box. The distributor told me they didn't have an exact date, but that it would be sometime this spring. Keeping my fingers crossed it's sooner rather than later bc I really want to shoot this thing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david8613 69 Posted February 14, 2013 What kind of price are you getting with pre order? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake 50 Posted February 14, 2013 I will be paying damn near retail for it. The place I ordered it from does not charge until they actually have the rifle in their possession and it's ready to ship to my ffl. To be honest my thinking was that demand is going to outstrip supply and there is going to be a situation like the ksg where the going price is over msrp. Time will tell if it was a bad decision to pay full price or a good one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clintoon Eastwood 2 Posted February 14, 2013 Bdomar, So are you saying that these are getting released really soon? Time frame? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake 50 Posted February 14, 2013 Distributor told me their best guess was late March/early April, with a late time frame of May. They also told me that they were first on IWI's list to ship to due to the volume of firearms that they move. Who know's if any of this is true. I will say that they have been quite up front and honest with me about a few other things so I have no reason to discount them on this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iCARRY 0 Posted February 14, 2013 Nice, hope its worth the money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damjan 73 Posted February 14, 2013 Cope s distributing had a pre order for 1900$ Would love to handle one at a NJGF meetup if anyone gets one thus year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake 50 Posted February 14, 2013 Cope s distributing had a pre order for 1900$ Would love to handle one at a NJGF meetup if anyone gets one thus year. Cope's did in fact have the pre-order for $1900, but you had to send a money order in for the full amount in order to be put on their list, and they also did not have a date that they would be delivered. I opted to pay $50 more and be able to pay when the rifle actually was ready to ship. Damjan - If it comes in and you are in the central jersey area I am more than happy to oblige Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
podmannj 0 Posted February 14, 2013 I would love to get one as well can you say where you pre ordered it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clintoon Eastwood 2 Posted February 14, 2013 Damjan - If it comes in and you are in the central jersey area I am more than happy to oblige Can I watch? Haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake 50 Posted February 15, 2013 I would love to get one as well can you say where you pre ordered it? sorry for the delay, valentine's day had me away from the computer lol. Ordered it from knesek guns. They are very friendly and will answer all of your questions either over the phone or through email. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake 50 Posted February 15, 2013 Can I watch? Haha lol, we can use it as an excuse to have an njgf get together - Everyone gets to shoot the Tavor! (as long as you bring your own ammo hahah) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcbethr 42 Posted February 17, 2013 100% ambidextrous is a plus. Non-reciprocating charging handle is good. Not sure about the lack of iron sights, though. Maybe we need a modification? Not crazy about the 5.56 round. Maybe something heavier in .30 cal or 7.62. Oh, and you need more wood and a bayonet stud. And the magazine is kind of in a strange place. Humm... the mag sticks out too much... There. That's better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blksheep 466 Posted February 17, 2013 100% ambidextrous is a plus. Non-reciprocating charging handle is good. Not sure about the lack of iron sights, though. Maybe we need a modification? Not crazy about the 5.56 round. Maybe something heavier in .30 cal or 7.62. Oh, and you need more wood and a bayonet stud. And the magazine is kind of in a strange place. Humm... the mag sticks out too much... There. That's better. Thats funny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony71 1 Posted February 26, 2013 What are you plan to do about the birdcage FH? I am looking at the bullpup platform and I am really interested in Tavor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake 50 Posted February 26, 2013 What are you plan to do about the birdcage FH? I am looking at the bullpup platform and I am really interested in Tavor I dont believe the the flash hider is an issue bc its the only "evil" feature on the rifle. No collapsible stock no pistol grip no bayo lug on the 16" model. If my ffl disagrees then i will just have him put a brake on it instead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcm308 0 Posted February 26, 2013 I see a pistol grip.. in front of the detachable mag....:ph34r: Molon Labe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake 50 Posted February 26, 2013 Looking at the pic again i suppose it would be classified a pistol grip. So in order to make it compliant I will have Shane put a battlecomp or something similar on it when it gets to the ffl. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tactical Turtle 11 Posted February 26, 2013 I wouldnt classify it as a pistol grip since it isnt under the actiom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake 50 Posted February 26, 2013 I wouldnt classify it as a pistol grip since it isnt under the actiom That is my personal opinion as well but looking at it I could see where someone would make the argument that it is a pistol grip. In our wonderful state better to be safe that sorry. Plus I happen to like the battlecomps so thats what I will prob go with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcm308 0 Posted February 26, 2013 JMO..but look at where you rack the knob.. and that whole thing looks like its one piece .. so it becomes part of the action. I think the bigger pitfall is the bolt knob right above the pistol grip. Again.. JMO. It needs to be clear so you don't get in trouble. Molon Labe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted February 26, 2013 Have your FFL throw on a proper compensator/muzzle break. It is not pinned anywho. The Tavor does have flip up sights integrated. =) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake 50 Posted February 26, 2013 JMO..but look at where you rack the knob.. and that whole thing looks like its one piece .. so it becomes part of the action. I think the bigger pitfall is the bolt knob right above the pistol grip. Again.. JMO. It needs to be clear so you don't get in trouble. Molon Labe Have your FFL throw on a proper compensator/muzzle break. It is not pinned anywho. The Tavor does have flip up sights integrated. =) When it gets to TJ's Im going to have Shane put a battlecomp on it, unless someone has an opinion on something better. I have the battlecomp on another ar and like it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted February 26, 2013 Not only is it ambi friendly, but you really don't need to reverse the ejection port. The shells eject forward and not rearward. Not sure if it would work for a big b1tch like me though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony71 1 Posted February 27, 2013 When it gets to TJ's Im going to have Shane put a battlecomp on it, unless someone has an opinion on something better. I have the battlecomp on another ar and like it. I see. I am most certain that I am going to get this rifle for my 5.56 need. Once you get the rifle and get the nneded mod done I would live to find out where the mods are done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites