Tavor fever
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onetwentyish
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- East Central AB (AKA Northern Texas)
Ideally I would like it if we gould take turns having both packs together to compare. I think TVPP might be interested in haveing OEM Gen 1.5, 2, 2.5, a Timney, a Tav-D, and a Geissele side by side.
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There are four variants of Tavors that have been available in Canada.
Gen 1 was imported by Canada Ammo, and came with a Mepro 21 optic clamped to the barrel. These units contained a military bolt and free floating firing pin, which were later replaced by IWI under concerns over slam fires when used with light primer ammunition. Some 15″ IDF CTAR barrels also came in during this time period. Looks like this:
The Gen 1.5 was a $300 upgrade available for the last two Can-Am batches of Tavors. Gen 1.5 is identical in every way, except that it included a factory picatinny rail and its Mepro 21 used a quick detach mount. Many Canadians with Gen 1 Tavors have converted them to Gen 1.5 using 3rd party rails to allow for more optics than just the Meprolight. Looks like this:
North Sylva took over the IWI contract, and began importing Generation 2 Tavors that feature a full flattop rail. Most of these have integral BUIS and often come with some unusual iron sights off the shelf. These units use a lighter polymer body and have a different texture than the Gen 1 and 1.5 models.
IWI US Tavors have been imported to Canada by IrunGuns, although they are currently rare. These units come with 16″ or 18″ barrels. They are restricted, feature a lighter trigger, and have QD sling mounts in the hand guard and rear receiver. They are a flattop with integral BUIS, and have a body that is very similar to the Gen 2. Looks like this:
All Canadian Tavors are under the TAR-21 model name. The IWI US Tavors are called SAR-21s, on account of their unique trigger pack and receiver insert. The IWI US Tavors seem to be compatible in terms of barrels with Canadian Tavors, but BCG and trigger packs are certainly not. In depth compatibility between the TAR21 and SAR21 platforms has yet to be tested.
Its worth noting that within the past 6 months we have seen the first FDE TAR21 models and a return of the CTAR variants with restricted barrels straight from Israel.
Hope that helps
I have an actual Gen 1 Tavor, was on CanAm's waiting list forever!
Had Dlask build me a flattop rail, have never had any problems. ( I did have a hard time getting the barrel off once) I would assume that was attributed to the massive amount of carbon build up.
I'm sure he might have some kicking around for cheap, if that's the route you decide to take.
Had Dlask build me a flattop rail, have never had any problems. ( I did have a hard time getting the barrel off once) I would assume that was attributed to the massive amount of carbon build up.
I'm sure he might have some kicking around for cheap, if that's the route you decide to take.
onetwentyish
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- East Central AB (AKA Northern Texas)
Negative! Gen 2.5 was not american made!
The SAR is a completely different entity from the various "Gens" we discuss in Canada.
this is a Gen 2 on left and a Gen 2.5 trigger on right. Aside from the updated triggers, Gen 2.5s also sport a new style of bolt carrier.
On a side note, TVPP was wrong about trigger packs and bolt carriers from the US model fitting our tavors, however our trigger packs will not fit thier rifles.
onetwentyish
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- East Central AB (AKA Northern Texas)
Just to clarify, what are we talking about exactly?
onetwentyish
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- East Central AB (AKA Northern Texas)
Great news! I have a feeling you will love it!
I hope so, I got dinged with 80.17$ for the total cost of the import...
Tav-D for 250$ + Import fees, gst and shipping 80$ is still a heck of a deal for a legally imported trigger pack....
Let me know when you or TVPP want it for a review...
Tav-D for 250$ + Import fees, gst and shipping 80$ is still a heck of a deal for a legally imported trigger pack....
Let me know when you or TVPP want it for a review...
TV-PressPass
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*shakes fist* I really must not understand what a free trade agreement means
Congratulations, Dilligaf, and Merry Christmas!
Full length rails Dlask made for the Gen 1 Tavors. Seeing the post above, it's pretty insignificant now.
onetwentyish
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- East Central AB (AKA Northern Texas)
Still free to trade as long as you have the paperwork, and the money to pay for the paperwork and associated fees.
