Tavor X95 MD question

[MattFinals718]

I'm still debating whether to buy a Tavor X95 - if I ever buy a single bullpup, it'll probably be an X95. But I have a question: I'm well aware that IWI makes two 18.5" barrel versions of the X95 - the XB18, which is the standard version, and then the XB18RS (Restricted State), which is the same thing with a permanently attached muzzle brake.

But I've never understood - why does the XB18RS need a muzzle brake and not a flash hider? Could I purchase a regular XB18* and attach a muzzle device that I like better (such as a BCM A2X or Surefire Warcomp), then have it pinned-and-welded, and be MD-complaint? (And yes, I know that I would have to meet the OAL requirements of 29" with whatever muzzle device I choose.)



* While I still maintain my VA residency.

 

[AlBeight]

If you live in VA, why do you care if it meets MD’s stupid regulations?

 

[PeteW]

I'm still debating whether to buy a Tavor X95 - if I ever buy a single bullpup, it'll probably be an X95. But I have a question: I'm well aware that IWI makes two 18.5" barrel versions of the X95 - the XB18, which is the standard version, and then the XB18RS (Restricted State), which is the same thing with a permanently attached muzzle brake.

But I've never understood - why does the XB18RS need a muzzle brake and not a flash hider? Could I purchase a regular XB18* and attach a muzzle device that I like better (such as a BCM A2X or Surefire Warcomp), then have it pinned-and-welded, and be MD-complaint? (And yes, I know that I would have to meet the OAL requirements of 29" with whatever muzzle device I choose.)



* While I still maintain my VA residency.

Some states don't allow flash hiders at all. Maybe NJ and CA? I forget. But flash hiders are g2g in MD

 

[MattFinals718]

If you live in VA, why do you care if it meets MD’s stupid regulations?

In other topics (e.g., my New Member Intro post), I’ve mentioned that I’m in the process of moving to MoCo, MD.

 

[MattFinals718]

What kinds of muzzle device can I put on an 18.5" Tavor X95 that would make it MD-legal? Do I just need a 1.5" flash hider? Or something longer?

 

[GTOGUNNER]

Gonna need welded on.

 

[MattFinals718]

Gonna need welded on.

Oh, I know that, but what length would I need to meet the 29” OAL?

 

[erwos]

Oh, I know that, but what length would I need to meet the 29” OAL?

Nothing too fancy. The 18" version is only an inch short, IIRC.