IWI Launches the 7.62X51mm TAVOR 7 AR

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IWI Launches the 7.62X51mm TAVOR 7 AR

Source : Israel Weapon Industries (IWI)

Published on ASDNews: Nov 1, 2017

The Newest Member of the TAVOR Bullpup Rifle Family

Adapted for military and law enforcement markets, the TAVOR 7 AR will be exhibited at Defense and Security Thailand, Milipol (Paris)France, and Expodefensa Colombia, with availability from Q1/18

Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), an SK Group member –a leader in the production of combat-proven small arms for law enforcement agencies, governments, and armies around the world – is launching the 7.62X51mm caliber IWI TAVOR 7, the newest member of the successful TAVOR Bullpup Rifle Family. Adapted for military and law enforcement markets, it will be on display at Defense and Security Thailand, Milipol (Paris) France, and Expodefensa Colombia.

According to ShlomiSabag, IWI’s CEO, “We are pleased to expand the TAVOR family – the world's most popular battle-proven bullpup rifles – with the new addition of a7.62X51mm caliber weapon, based on requests from our customers.The IWI TAVOR 7 enables users from the military and law enforcement markets to operate in a wide variety of scenarios at short and medium range with enhanced firepower – efficiently, safely and easily, with only minimal maintenance. Based on what we have already heard from the field, we expect the IWI TAVOR 7 to become a leader in its category. The weapon will be available from the first quarter of 2018.”

The TAVOR 7 is a fully ambidextrous platform on which the ejection side and the charging handle can be switched quickly and easily from side to side by the user. The ambidextrous features include: safety lever, magazine release, and bolt catch similar to the X95. The IWI TAVOR 7 also includes an M-LOK fore-end(2 M-LOK slots at 3 and 9 o'clock) as well as MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail at the 6o'clock position, to allow the use of multiple devices and accessories. The rifle’s body is built from high-strength, impact-modified polymer, and has a hammer-forged, chrome-lined, free-floating barrel for enhanced accuracy and life cycle.

Additional features include a short stroke gas piston with a4-position variable gas regulator, (including an OFF position – a unique feature designed for special operation needs), a rotating bolt system that ensures maximum safety for the user, and a pistol grip that can be changed or modified. The IWI TAVOR 7 enables 100% interchangeability, reducing maintenance costs. It is available in four colors: Sniper Gray, OD Green, Black, and Flat Dark Earth, with replaceable barrels available in two lengths – 17" (432 mm) and 20" (508 mm) – for various uses. The rifle has an overall length of 28.4" (723 mm) and a weight without a magazine of 9lbs (4.1 Kg).

About the IWI TAVOR Bullpup Rifle Family

The IWI TAVOR family of Assault Rifles is aline of versatile, innovative, and technologically advanced weapons. The TAVOR Assault Rifles have been extensively proven on the battlefield, performing with precision and reliability, and meeting the needs of human ergonomics. The TAVOR family was developed in close cooperation with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), based on lessons learned from actual combat situations. Complying with the most stringent NATO standards for small arms– including environmental standards and harsh conditions – the TAVOR is in service in the IDF Infantry and Special Forces as well as in other countries throughout the world. It has a compact bullpup configuration, a barrel length and weapon size that cover all soldiers’ fighting ranges – from 500 meters to indoor operations, fighting from vehicles, urban areas, etc. Among its additional features, the TAVOR's body is made of strong, modern composite materials, and its metal parts are corrosion-resistant. It can be comfortably used by either left or right-handed shooters.
 
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So there’s 4 players in this space (.308 bull pup) with KelTec, K&M, Desert Tech and now IWI?
 
D.Borden said:
So there’s 4 players in this space (.308 bull pup) with KelTec, K&M, Desert Tech and now IWI?
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In my mind Kel Tech and K&M are hobby guns. Desert Tech is a high quality commercial gun and IWI is a military weapon.

Saying that, I don't have high hope in the TAVOR 7 when it comes to accuracy. At 9lb the thing will mostly come with a skinny barrel. The Desert Tech will most likely beat the TAVOR 7 by a margin in accuracy. But the TAVOR will be a much more reliable and durable system then the MDR, purely by the way TAVOR is designed. I am sure the TAVOr can survive a drop test handily.

But once TAVOR 7 is out, there is no reason to buy hobby guns like Kel Tech at all - if you are going to buy an econoline for about the same money, I may as well buy a military econoline from a company that knows how to make military hardwares.
 
greentips said:
In my mind Kel Tech and K&M are hobby guns. Desert Tech is a high quality commercial gun and IWI is a military weapon.

Saying that, I don't have high hope in the TAVOR 7 when it comes to accuracy. At 9lb the thing will mostly come with a skinny barrel. The Desert Tech will most likely beat the TAVOR 7 by a margin in accuracy. But the TAVOR will be a much more reliable and durable system then the MDR, purely by the way TAVOR is designed. I am sure the TAVOr can survive a drop test handily.

But once TAVOR 7 is out, there is no reason to buy hobby guns like Kel Tech at all - if you are going to buy an econoline for about the same money, I may as well buy a military econoline from a company that knows how to make military hardwares.
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IWI needs to copy what FN does with their CHF/Chrome-lined light barrels... the SCAR-H comes with a pencil barrel and is incredibly accurate, sub-MOA.
 
greentips said:
In my mind Kel Tech and K&M are hobby guns. Desert Tech is a high quality commercial gun and IWI is a military weapon.

Saying that, I don't have high hope in the TAVOR 7 when it comes to accuracy. At 9lb the thing will mostly come with a skinny barrel. The Desert Tech will most likely beat the TAVOR 7 by a margin in accuracy. But the TAVOR will be a much more reliable and durable system then the MDR, purely by the way TAVOR is designed. I am sure the TAVOr can survive a drop test handily.

But once TAVOR 7 is out, there is no reason to buy hobby guns like Kel Tech at all - if you are going to buy an econoline for about the same money, I may as well buy a military econoline from a company that knows how to make military hardwares.
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Wonderful response. Thank you.
 
Bombsquad68 said:
IWI needs to copy what FN does with their CHF/Chrome-lined light barrels... the SCAR-H comes with a pencil barrel and is incredibly accurate, sub-MOA.
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That comes from properly stress relieving the barrel so it remains consistent as it warms and cools.


greentips said:
In my mind Kel Tech and K&M are hobby guns. Desert Tech is a high quality commercial gun and IWI is a military weapon.

Saying that, I don't have high hope in the TAVOR 7 when it comes to accuracy. At 9lb the thing will mostly come with a skinny barrel. The Desert Tech will most likely beat the TAVOR 7 by a margin in accuracy. But the TAVOR will be a much more reliable and durable system then the MDR, purely by the way TAVOR is designed. I am sure the TAVOr can survive a drop test handily.

But once TAVOR 7 is out, there is no reason to buy hobby guns like Kel Tech at all - if you are going to buy an econoline for about the same money, I may as well buy a military econoline from a company that knows how to make military hardwares.
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I agree except that the MDR will probably be just as reliable and durable. Desert Tech builds high quality firearms aimed at sales to military and law enforcement, they have been testing this platform for a couple years now so I doubt the consumer needs to worry about being a beta tester for them.
I was also emailing with a guy at DT and he confirmed that they will be using Lothar Walther barrels so accuracy should be superb.


I don't see anything in that news release about a civilian version, how many years till we see that?
 
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With that amount of milk jug grade soft plastic on this thing, it will not last. Just look at its 556 cousin.
 
Canada tail said:
With that amount of milk jug grade soft plastic on this thing, it will not last. Just look at its 556 cousin.
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How many Tavors do you know about that have failed because of the polymer used? Scratches and little dings and dents do not detract from the firearms functionality.
If you think it's milk jug grade you either have the best milk jugs in the world or not much exposure to a Tavor.
 
Interesting. Always nice to see new options, but I'll have to wait and see what accuracy ends up being like. As a hunter first and foremost, accuracy is critical - it doesn't have to be sub-MOA, but it can't be 4-5moa either.
 
Suther said:
Interesting. Always nice to see new options, but I'll have to wait and see what accuracy ends up being like. As a hunter first and foremost, accuracy is critical - it doesn't have to be sub-MOA, but it can't be 4-5moa either.
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^^Yes, unfortunately larger caliber versions of 223 rifles of this type usually aren't as accurate as the originals. Hope I'm wrong. I'd like to see 2 moa or better.
 
lol... hobby guns vs military guns. 99.99999999999% of AR7's that may one day come to canada will see a little range use, maybe some "back 40" carry and possibly some hunting.

Not a one will be carried in combat.

Sounds like a hobby gun to me. At tavor pricing, Vault will still make profit on their KelTec line - no sweat. FWIW, the RFBs I've had were perfectly reliable once the gas system was adjusted properly.
 
greentips said:
In my mind Kel Tech and K&M are hobby guns. Desert Tech is a high quality commercial gun and IWI is a military weapon.

Saying that, I don't have high hope in the TAVOR 7 when it comes to accuracy. At 9lb the thing will mostly come with a skinny barrel. The Desert Tech will most likely beat the TAVOR 7 by a margin in accuracy. But the TAVOR will be a much more reliable and durable system then the MDR, purely by the way TAVOR is designed. I am sure the TAVOr can survive a drop test handily.

But once TAVOR 7 is out, there is no reason to buy hobby guns like Kel Tech at all - if you are going to buy an econoline for about the same money, I may as well buy a military econoline from a company that knows how to make military hardwares.
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People who are looking for an accurate NR semiautomatic bullpup 308 in Canada are not using it for real life military use, majority of cases hoping the platform has the capability of confidently nailing a heart sized target first shot from 300 yards.

If that is the scenario, what is your opinion of the K&M’s and/or Tavor 7’s accuracy and reliability to fill that hobby role?

Keltec in rifle calibre doesn’t inspire confidence, MDR will be at such a boutique price point.
 
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norlandgeese said:
People who are looking for an accurate NR semiautomatic bullpup 308 in Canada are not using it for real life military use, majority of cases hoping the platform has the capability of confidently nailing a heart sized target first shot from 300 yards.

If that is the scenario, what is your opinion of the K&M’s and/or Tavor 7’s accuracy and reliability to fill that hobby role?

Keltec in rifle calibre doesn’t inspire confidence, MDR will be at such a boutique price point.
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I am not a big fan of the old bushmaster M17. Sticking one's face on an aluminum extrusion tube and push button safety is no go in my book.

RFB is like FN2000. If it doesn't work, the gun is down and there is no IA. It needs to be field stripped. That is not a good go even for hunting.

It pretty much down to TAVOR 7 and MDR. MDR has a more unconventional design. We know the TAVOr trigger group will perform in adverse places. TAVOr also has a much more proven conventional bolt and bolt carrier design. MDR has some interesting things going on, especially with the bolt, and it is using a low mass carrier that seems to be contrary to the trend these days, other than MCX. I will say MDR is a more risky design and there is no track record of something similar.
 
Tavor 7 is a completely new design. Short stroke gas piston vs long stroke on the X95/Tavor.

You can switch between left to right hand with a tip of a bullet is very good. And it does have AUG/MP5-style bolt lock which is nice.
 
greentips said:
I am not a big fan of the old bushmaster M17. Sticking one's face on an aluminum extrusion tube and push button safety is no go in my book.

RFB is like FN2000. If it doesn't work, the gun is down and there is no IA. It needs to be field stripped. That is not a good go even for hunting.

It pretty much down to TAVOR 7 and MDR. MDR has a more unconventional design. We know the TAVOr trigger group will perform in adverse places. TAVOr also has a much more proven conventional bolt and bolt carrier design. MDR has some interesting things going on, especially with the bolt, and it is using a low mass carrier that seems to be contrary to the trend these days, other than MCX. I will say MDR is a more risky design and there is no track record of something similar.
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Respectfully disagree. The F2000 IA is to lock the action to the rear and remove the magazine. Then reinsert the mag and gtg.

Tap rack is the same.

Only difference is you can't see the obstruction as easily.
 
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