IWI Tavor

By NRA Staff (RSS)

April 01, 2013

Originally developed in close cooperation with the Israel Defense Force (IDF), the IWI TAVOR was created to excel in close-quarters engagements—and now a civilian version is available. The bullpup design moves the rifle's center of gravity closer to its handler's body, allowing for instinctive aiming and improved acquisition time to target. Better yet, its full-length barrel means no loss of down range accuracy.

With the exception of a hand-specific locking bolt, the rifle is completely ambidextrous—you can easily convert the operating handle, ejection port, fire-control safety, sling swivel receptacles and fore-mounted accessory Picatinny rail to suit a left-handed shooter.

You can get a closer look at the TAVOR below, in a video hosted by American Rifleman Senior Executive Editor Brian Sheetz.

Technical Specifications:

Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Barrel Length: 16½" or 18"
Overall Length: 26 1/8" or 27 5/8"
Weight: 7.9 to 8.15 lbs.
Capacity: 30 rounds
Sights: Folding adjustable backup iron sights with Tritium front post
Stock Color: Black or FDE
Suggested Retail Price: $1,999

For Further Reading:

• SHOT Show 2013: The IWI TAVOR

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13 Responses to IWI Tavor

Linda Moore wrote:
June 20, 2013

Dominic, where did you buy yours? I've been looking all over. I tried Cabela's today and the people at the counter looked at me like I was nuts. They don't do business with IWI at all.

Dominic wrote:
May 20, 2013

Got my hands on one. Really really nice weapons system. Comfortable to shoot. My left handed wife loves it also.

Eli wrote:
May 02, 2013

I used to own a Ruger AC-556 (mini-14 selct-fire) that I put in a Choate bullpup stock. yes, it was much easier to handle on full auto, but the heat build up prevented fireing it for more han just a few seconds(say, 1 30-40 rnd mag) then you would have to let it cool for at least 5 minutes or you could wind up with facial burns

Cdr. P.w. PRAWL, USN, ret. wrote:
April 12, 2013

KELTEC 'dribbles rounds out front. Also steel plate between and shooter face, ALSO BREECH OPEN DOWNWARD FOR ANY 'explosions'. Enough said!!!

Jeff wrote:
April 12, 2013

Good design, sturdy construction by all appearances. Not a fan of peep sites on short-barrel jobs though. Seems pricey, unless it has some built-in toughness/tech. ;)

Joe wrote:
April 11, 2013

Those sights do not look all that sturdy. Looks like they would be easily bent. Anyone know how strong they are?

James Dulin wrote:
April 11, 2013

I'd love to have a bullpup of some form. But even in today's market, there's no way I'm paying 2 grand for anything. Maybe some day when der Fuhrer is gone things will change and I'll be able to try one out. Or maybe they will all be illegal for anyone to own except the government. It's up to you guys. And from the results of last election, I think i know which way it's going to go. What a pity, this experiment was going so well until 1912.

63pioneer wrote:
April 10, 2013

Hey Cold Shooter, Kel-Tec has a bullpub .308, if you can find one!

Mr. Cook wrote:
April 10, 2013

Very nice I look foward to owning one but lets have a look at the longer vershion with the bayonet lug. After all you always want to bring a knife to a gun fight!

MNH wrote:
April 09, 2013

Little first hand experience with Bullpups, I am left handed also, I understand that conversion from right to left is "easily" accomplished, none the less, it must be done. It isn't simply a mater of brass flying past my face, if I try to shoot it in left handed while it is configured for right hand. the thing is actually trying to but the empty brass in my ear. With the chamber that close to your ear, it must be painful should be forced to fire it without hearing protection. Lastly, the trigger is a long way from the firing mechanism. the contortions that the mechanical linkage has to go through to make the thing go bang pretty much preclude a nice clean trigger pull.

cold shooter wrote:
April 09, 2013

When can I get one in .308?

noodles wrote:
April 04, 2013

I shoot left handed, but I still dislike bull-pups. The chamber is to close to my face. Maybe I'm just a Traditionalist (Old Timer).

Pit Lover wrote:
April 01, 2013

Something every upstanding honest hard working smart responsible American citizen should have! After all there's no such thing as too many fire arms or pit bulls for the above mentioned people! Giving all Glory, Honor & Praise to the God in Heaven.