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.

 

[Rondeezy]

So I’ve been looking into the x95 but in .300blk. So what’s up with that? I saw the overall length is 26.125 with a 16.5” barrel. So can we actually get the x95 in Md?


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[dontpanic]

So I’ve been looking into the x95 but in .300blk. So what’s up with that? I saw the overall length is 26.125 with a 16.5” barrel. So can we actually get the x95 in Md?


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Yes you can, but it needs an OAL of 29" or more.

 

[MattFinals718]

So I’ve been looking into the x95 but in .300blk. So what’s up with that? I saw the overall length is 26.125 with a 16.5” barrel. So can we actually get the x95 in Md?


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Of course you can get some X95 variants in MD; go to any FFL and you’ll see them for sale. The main issue is with the 29” over length length requirements.

A 16.5” would require a long (3”) muzzle device to meet the OAL requirement. That’s why the XB18RS (for “Restricted States”) model is what you usually see for sale.

 

[Rondeezy]

Of course you can get some X95 variants in MD; go to any FFL and you’ll see them for sale. The main issue is with the 29” over length length requirements.

A 16.5” would require a long (3”) muzzle device to meet the OAL requirement. That’s why the XB18RS (for “Restricted States”) model is what you usually see for sale.

I’m guessing the smaller variant with the 13” barrel couldn’t be classified as a pistol huh lol


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[erwos]

I’m guessing the smaller variant with the 13” barrel couldn’t be classified as a pistol huh lol

It's classified as a pistol for transport purposes, but for buying it, it's still a rifle.

 

[ST19AG_WGreymon]

I put a Griffin Armament Gate-lok flash comp on my Tavor SAR so I could use my suppressor:

Muzzle Devices - Gate-LOK™ - Griffin Armament

www.griffinarmament.com

 

[kmittleman]

Of course you can get some X95 variants in MD; go to any FFL and you’ll see them for sale. The main issue is with the 29” over length length requirements.

A 16.5” would require a long (3”) muzzle device to meet the OAL requirement. That’s why the XB18RS (for “Restricted States”) model is what you usually see for sale.

So would that model be good to go for MD or would it need additional parts to lengthen it?

 

[kmittleman]

So would that model be good to go for MD or would it need additional parts to lengthen it?

Is this one good to go?: https://iwi.us/product/tavor-x95-5-56-nato-rs/

 

[AlBeight]

Is this one good to go?: https://iwi.us/product/tavor-x95-5-56-nato-rs/

This one es bueño.

 

[hobiecat590]

I thought the MD compliant Tavor X95's had pinned Flash hiders? Are these removable from the end of the barrel?

 

[AlBeight]

I thought the MD compliant Tavor X95's had pinned Flash hiders? Are these removable from the end of the barrel?

They do, good question. I’d like to know myself as I’d love to suppress my Tavor 21. Mine is all factory OEM, and is pinned and welded. I have suppressors and brake/suppressor mounts (Silencerco, Huxworx, and KAC) that aren’t long enough to get me into the legal category. That Griffen Armament brake looks like the way to go, but I’m not getting back into the ATF Form 4 pool anytime soon if I can avoid it.

 

[Abagnale]

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

Yeah don't do that........