NRA Gun of the Week: IWI Tavor X95 Rifle

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posted on June 9, 2018
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The Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) Tavor X95 is a long-stroke-piston-operated, semi-automatic bullpup rife that is the answer to critiques filed by shooters of the standard Tavor SAR rifle. Those issues have been addressed by a relocated, non-reciprocating charging handle, a reconfigurable pistol grip and trigger guard, a lightened trigger pull and relocated magazine release. Additionally, IWI added a low-profile bolt-release button and a handy fore-end with covered Picatinny rails. Learn more about our NRA Gun of the Week in this week's video hosted by American Rifleman’s Brian Sheetz.

Specifications
Manufacturer: Israel Weapon Industries
Importer: IWI US
Chambering: 5.56x45 mm NATO
Action Type: long-stroke-piston-operated, semi-automatic bullpup rifle
Barrel: 16.5”; cold-hammer-forged, chrome-lined steel
Stock: reinforced polymer chassis
Finish: flat dark earth
Magazine: 30-round detachable box
Trigger: 7-lb., 6-oz. pull
Sights: integral, folding sights; tritium front post, aperture rear; Picatinny rail
Weight: 7 lbs., 14 ozs.
MSRP: $2,000

Additional Reading:
Bullpup Domination?
Decidedly Different: The IWI Tavor
Galil ACE: IWI Brings the AK Into the Modern Era
American Rifleman TV Exclusive: Enhancing the IWI Tavor X95 Bullpup
IWI US Donates Serial No. 1 Tavor SAR to National Firearms Museum
 
  



  











  









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