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Check out IWI's bullpup Tavor X95 5.56x45 mm Carbine. With a host of improvements over its predecessor, this latest Tavor has a replaceable pistol-grip area, a magazine release located in standard AR-style positioning, a charging handle mounted further rearward, removable covers to expose side-mounted picatinny rails and more. For more on this great firearm, check out this "Rifleman Review" segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV.
In 2024, former owner Gregg Ritz purchased Thompson/Center Arms. Now the company has introduced a modern take on its classic Contender/Encore concept: the ENCORE PROHunter.
While it's certainly a saturated marketplace these days, the AR-15 has never been more popular with American firearm enthusiasts, and many manufacturers are continuing to feed the need with new options loaded with new features.