IWI Tavor impressions?

Mega · Jan 31, 2014

I think my next rifle purchase needs to be an IWI Tavor.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahLpYSEmEoc

Never thought of myself as a fan of bullpups, but if there are good for the IDF, they are good by me.
Any insight into this rifle by the MDS faithful?

ObsceneJesster · Jan 31, 2014

I'll probably get one down the road. You just need to get the one with the longer barrel and have someone permanently attach the muzzle device.

The only bad things I've heard about them is their triggers which are close to 10 pounds.

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HoldFast · Jan 31, 2014

The fact that it takes same mags as my Ar's and ammo was a selling point for me. Picked one up shot a ton of junk through it and not bad. It's kinda quirky at first, with reloads and the small design. Triggers are crummy only complaint.

kenpo333 · Jan 31, 2014

I've owned one for about a year and although I like it probably doesn't have 300 rounds through it. I quess I have too many rifles. But in the time I've had it to the range it has been as accurate as any of my ars. Very good at 100 yards with eotech and 3x. Well balanced and easy to handle. Trigger is a little strong for my preference than my ars but I've done a trigger job on it and it is better. The trigger is my only neg.

MovingFusion · Jan 31, 2014

I really like it, did the trigger job on it and liked it more. I think Timney is coming out with a drop-in kit, which has me pretty excited. It is my favorite bullpup by far. My only comments/concerns...lack of parts and price. But if you like bullpups, that's just something you have to deal with.

Ender · Jan 31, 2014

I would like to pick one up someday but its seems like the biggest complaint about them is the trigger and it looks like it is being addressed by aftermarket companies. I already own Geissele and Timney triggers so the fact that both of these established companies are making triggers for the Tavor is a big upside in my eyes.

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/01/30/hands-on-3-tavor-triggers-shot-show-2014/

tapeman1 · Jan 31, 2014

I just shot one for the first time today at the range. It was jthoma24's, so I only fired 3 rounds through it, but D@MN! It's definitely on the list now. :thumbsup:

-Mil-Surp-Phreak- · Jan 31, 2014

Love mine. Ate Wolf steel case, Wolf brass case, IMI 193, Remington, Black Hills, and Winchester without complaint. Trigger did take some getting used to but around 500 rounds later it has gotten considerably better without doing the trigger job but that is next on my list of upgrades.

Some other things I want to do to mine:

Topher · Jan 31, 2014

You can do a self trigger modification where you remove one of the springs.

But realize... IT IS NOT A TARGET rifle.

If you expect it to shoot like a target rifle you will be disappointed.
If you want to have fun with combat accuracy that will hold up all day long... then the Tavor is a great gun for you.
Not to mention it is a head turner.
The gun is perfect for a red dot. I put on one of the Mepro optics and it worked great.

Chris

kenpo333 · Jan 31, 2014

Topher said:
You can do a self trigger modification where you remove one of the springs.

But realize... IT IS NOT A TARGET rifle.

If you expect it to shoot like a target rifle you will be disappointed.
If you want to have fun with combat accuracy that will hold up all day long... then the Tavor is a great gun for you.
Not to mention it is a head turner.
The gun is perfect for a red dot. I put on one of the Mepro optics and it worked great.

Chris

I did the spring thing and it did help. Thinking of putting in the new trigger next.

Topher · Jan 31, 2014

kenpo333 said:
I did the spring thing and it did help. Thinking of putting in the new trigger next.

Yea... It was real easy to pop one of the springs out.
It does make a difference.

C

Pinecone · Feb 1, 2014

ObsceneJesster said:
I'll probably get one down the road. You just need to get the one with the longer barrel and have someone permanently attach the muzzle device.

Not required to be permanently attached.

Just don't remove it while in MD.

rico903 · Feb 1, 2014

God to know. I thought flash hiders had to be perm. attached and nags perm modified but have learned otherwise. Heard from SHOT show attendee that TAVOR is coming out with a MD compliant model.

tomandjerry00 · Feb 1, 2014

One of my favorite rifles I own and my go to for home defense. It fits and swings so perfectly. Everyone I let handle or shoot it is always extemely impressed with how it fits and almost becomes one with the shooter. With a 16.5" barrel, it's still shorter than most 10" sbr's. The gun also looks sweet. I can't imagine a better close quarters gun.

That said, trigger sucks and will affect your accuracy. Mine is about as accurate as my AK-47 at 100 yards. Does not compete accuracy wise with my colt ARs.

Will also need 100 rounds or so to break in.

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Jimbob2.0 · Feb 1, 2014

Get it they are worth it. I need to build one in dedicated 9mm at some point.

JCB003 · Feb 1, 2014

I handled one today for the first time. I like the way it feels and I'll be getting one.

ATTom · Feb 1, 2014

To me the point of a bullpup is to get a short rifle without a stamp. If you have to put a flash hider to get it to 30" ......what is the point?

erwos · Feb 1, 2014

Pinecone said:
Not required to be permanently attached.

Just don't remove it while in MD.

Well, wait a second. The MSP has been telling people they're following the BATFE standard, and the BATFE has, for whatever reason, been telling people you can only count the muzzle device if it's permanently attached. Not sure I think this interpretation would hold up in court, but it's something to consider.

ATTom said:
To me the point of a bullpup is to get a short rifle without a stamp. If you have to put a flash hider to get it to 30" ......what is the point?

29". But, I do tend to agree with you that it would be better if we could just get a 20" barrel version.

1ceman · Feb 1, 2014

Out of the box its not so "lefty" friendly. But how many are there?

protegeV · Feb 1, 2014

Never fired one, but I did fondle one today. Honestly, it's so plasticy it feels like a toy.

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