IWI's Tavor vs AR-15
- Thread starter DesertKing
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They are very different platforms. If you ask me it is a matter of preference.
I have both platforms in my collection.
I am not a fan of the bullpop design.
You would always have a lot more options and customization accessories with the AR platform.
They are both a lot of fun. I recommend you bu one of each to discover your own preference
I have both platforms in my collection.
I am not a fan of the bullpop design.
You would always have a lot more options and customization accessories with the AR platform.
They are both a lot of fun. I recommend you bu one of each to discover your own preference
I was considering getting a Tavor, but I ended up spending the money on a nice AR. You cant go wrong either way though. It depends too on what you intend on doing with it. If you go in the bush to shoot then an AR is our of the question, if you goto the range and you shoot or do competitions like 3 gun etc you are probably better off going AR. A nice AR will also be more accurate and better platform to modify.
Transporting Firearms Safely
Non-restricted firearms
Non-restricted firearms must be unloaded during transportation.
Restricted and prohibited firearms
•Unload the firearms; and
•Attach secure locking devices to the firearms; and
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Non-restricted firearms
Non-restricted firearms must be unloaded during transportation.
Restricted and prohibited firearms
•Unload the firearms; and
•Attach secure locking devices to the firearms; and
•Lock the firearms in a sturdy, non-transparent container; and
•Remove the bolts or bolt carriers from any automatic firearms (if removable).
•Obtain an Authorization to Transport (call 1-800-731-4000).
Personally, I favor the Tavor. (lol, that rhymes). I'm sure if I had spent a lot of time with AR's before buying trying the tavor I wouldn't like it as much as I do. I've only tried one AR and that was my friends Noveske with the 10.5 barrel. It's a very nice rifle, but AR's just aren't my cup of tea. It's like the 5.0l mustang of guns. A dime a dozen, but you get a lot for your money.
I can only think of two reasons the Tavor is a better choice. Obviously the NR status, and the other reason wouldn't be kosher to talk about here. Here, as in Canada.
I can only think of two reasons the Tavor is a better choice. Obviously the NR status, and the other reason wouldn't be kosher to talk about here. Here, as in Canada.
The rules are different out East. They are allowed to hunt with .223 in some provinces.
I'm not sure if there are mag limits as well for hunting in those provinces even though the mag is legal to own and use.
Bottom line is that the rules are different for every province and you would need to check the regulations for each province to be sure what you can and can not use.
You are correct if applying your comments to only Alberta but not if taken as Canada wide.
OP, I own 3 AR's and love them but if I was going to only have one "battle rifle" it would probably be a Tavor. I was thinking of trading my Swiss Arms classic green for a Tavor but now that the Swiss is facing possible reclassification I'll hold off until a decision is made and people are interested in buying them again.
Range only use the AR is hard to beat though, accurate, reliable and half the price of a Tavor.
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I just bought a new FDE Tavor from the Can.Tire in Leduc Ab.($2700.00 tax in), and love it! Considering it has everything one would want in a cary all bush 'go-to-gun' AND you can actually take tomore places then the range, not to mention the ergonomics! The TAR-21 is by far worth the extra cost.
I just got to handle a Tavor for the first time yesterday and was quite impressed. If there was a market for the Swiss Arms rifles right now I would sell mine to buy one. I'll have to settle for a T-97 in the mean time (whenever CanAm finally gets them in).
I think I'm going to have to take a little drive to Leduc one of these days. Hope some of the Edmonton CanTrash stores start bringing in rifles again as well.
The Swiss is worth keeping as well. Different strengths. The Swiss build quality and thought for an older design is very nice. Also with 62 grain ammo the Swiss is pretty accurate. Built like a tank, great quality and pretty cool rifle.
The Tavor is exceptional off hand and has the longer barrel in a shorter package. Also AR mags along with better ergos. But...it's built modern and utilitarian. The Swiss arms is like their watches. It's a work of art.
I just got my new tavor from wolverine, and i am in love. I already have an AR and a cz-858, and both those platforms are great. But the tavor is such a slick rifle. And the nr status wins the competition by itself. It's a complete re education learning your reloading method, but well worth it. What I'd like to hear from, are the owners of the RFB and the FN2000, as to a comparison. Because really, those are the tavors peers, as far as I can see.
the_klenzer
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- Vancouver, BC
There's a lot of truth to this actually. That's how I ended up with both. Can't remember which I bought first (though I went Noveske
)Two words with regards to the ten round magazine comment; lee enfields
SantaClawz
CGN frequent flyer
These so called pistol 10 round mags are .223 semi-auto rifle magazines, they are not 9mm, .40, .45 or whatever else HANDGUN magazines you are thinking about. Become more informed and learn something instead of spreading misinformation.
It's perfectly legal to use 10 round "pistol" .223 MAGAZINES in SEMI AUTO CENTERFIRE black rifles.
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What he said, 'cause he was waaaaaaaaaaaaaay more polite about it than I would have been
