Gen 1 vs Gen 2 Tavor?

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Hey guys, I'm hoping to purchase a Tavor soon, I remember going through the relevant threads earlier and (maybe I'm losing my mind here) there was a discussion about gen 1 and gen 2 Tavors with regard to the ones which have been sold in the Canadian market.

If my memory hasn't completely failed like my search abilities, would anyone mind either linking me to that discussion or possibly summarizing what the differences are?

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just going off of hearsay here, but they may be referring to the american vs. israeli made tavors, if I recall correctly the american ones ship with a full length upper rail with integrated BUIS and a couple other minor changes, though someone will probably roll in to correct me.
 
The best way to think of it now is that there are four kinds of Tavors available in Canada.

Gen 1 was imported by Canada ammo, and came with a Mepro 21 optic clamped to the barrel. Some 15" IDF CTAR barrels also came in during this time period. Looks like this:

Factory-Canadian-TAR21.jpg


Gen 1.5 is identical in every way, except that the Mepro 21 was replaced with an Israeli STAR section of picatinny rail. Many people with Gen 1 Tavors have converted them to Gen 1.5 to allow for more optics than just the Meprolight. Looks like this:

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Gen 2 Tavors were brought in by North Sylva, and 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.

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IWI US Tavors have in theory been imported by IrunGuns. 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:

Tavoracog_zps9b4852e1.jpg


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.

Here's an Israeli Tavor piston & BCG

Here's an IWI US Tavor piston and BCG
 
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The best way to think of it now is that there are four kinds of Tavors available in Canada.

Gen 1 was imported by Canada ammo, and came with a Mepro 21 optic clamped to the barrel. Some 15" IDF CTAR barrels also came in during this time period. Looks like this:

Factory-Canadian-TAR21.jpg


Gen 1.5 is identical in every way, except that the Mepro 21 was replaced with an Israeli STAR section of picatinny rail. Many people with Gen 1 Tavors have converted them to Gen 1.5 to allow for more optics than just the Meprolight. Looks like this:

6786727873_6c5025d9c7_z.jpg


Gen 2 Tavors were brought in by North Sylva, and 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.

image_zpsef6825ad.jpg


IWI US Tavors have in theory been imported by IrunGuns. 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:

Tavoracog_zps9b4852e1.jpg
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This post alone could be a great start to a sticky thread. Great comparison.
 
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.

Here's an Israeli Tavor piston & BCG

Here's an IWI US Tavor piston and BCG
 
Has anyone actually imported a US Tavor, or are we still waiting on the FRT from the RCMP, if one is required? My guess is that no one has attempted to obtain an FRT yet.
 
ALso to add to this great thread, from what I've been able to find out, Gen 2's are stamped .223 but the actual chamber is 5.56. Don't quote me though. :)
 
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