Tavor vs XCR-L

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I am in the market for a 5.56 black rifle that is NR. It will be used primarily at the range but MUST be NR as I often must work on the way to and from the range. I have the following requirements:

- 5.56/.223
- Non Restricted
- can use LAR mags
- reliable
- reasonably accurate (under 2.5 or so MOA)
- easy parts availability


I think I have narrowed it to the Tavor or XCR-L. I would have gone for the x95 but am scared off by the high volume of reports stating they seem to string shots horizontally.

Chances are either one will be purchased used. With the above info, which would you purchase and why? Are replacement parts (non talking upgrades) more easily obtained in Canada for one rather than the other?

Pros and Cons as I see it:

TAVOR
Pros
- battle proven
- shorter overall length

Cons
- not sure I love the look
- polymer frame
- trigger needs to be upgraded

XCR-L
Pros
- traditional layout
- metal frame

Cons
- longer overall length
- higher cost?
- not a battle proven design


Another questions is about the XCR barrels. Would a Tavor barrel be closer in profile to the XCR heavy or thin or somewhere in between?

Thoughts? Experience?
 
Had both. Tavor killed me with the exhaust gas from the ejection port (had a version 1). Wasn't accurate, trigger was terrible, hated the looks
XCR-L: Accurate, better trigger, looked better. Was boring to shoot (disclaimer, all .223's are boring to me).

If I had to do it again I'd just get the XCR-L Keymod again.
 
J_Scott said:
Had both. Tavor killed me with the exhaust gas from the ejection port (had a version 1). Wasn't accurate, trigger was terrible, hated the looks
XCR-L: Accurate, better trigger, looked better. Was boring to shoot (disclaimer, all .223's are boring to me).

If I had to do it again I'd just get the XCR-L Keymod again.
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ejection port cover for #1--the 3 i have shoot 2 moa with match ammo for #2 replaced trigger with tavd#3---liked the looks myself--yes some work was needed but reliability for me was #1 and that has the xcr beat hands down in my opinion
 
I have had an Xcr-l keymod with light barrel for several years now and like it more than my friends tavor for the reasons J_Scott mentioned. Another pro for the xcr is that it has a forward assist if you press in on the charging handle and push it forward. Mine has been shooting around 1.5 moa since I got it using norinco ammo. If you plan to ever do any hunting i would recommend the xcr. The tavor just doesn't feel right with a bipod to me but that's just my opinion. Have fun deciding!
 
If you get an xcr I would recommend getting a thin barrel with keymod
I bought a heavy barrel quad rail version it was way to front heavy , I sold it and got the above
 
I know it's not always easy to arrange but it would be best to figure out a way to shoot them both prior to purchasing one.
I've owned a Tavor and shot a bunch of XCR's and both are nice rifles, neither are particularly accurate but both are fun and are accurate enough for a battle type rifle.
The Tavor is obviously a quicker handling rifle but much harder to shoot off the bench due to the design. If your range forces you to sit at a table then the XCR is probably the better choice but if you can stand and do CQB type shooting then the Tavor is probably a better choice.
Both can do either though which is why it's best to figure out a way to shoot them both first, not everyone likes a bullpup and you won't know if you do until you've shot one.
 
It really depends on what you want out of the rifle. Like some have said the bullpup design may be no bueno to you right off the hop, or you may like it right off the hop. I love my tavor, will keep it as long as I can. I have play with the xcr rifles, railed and keymod, and I quite like the keymod one. Only downfall for me is the stupid long length of the gun. Hate it. Pay an extra 125 bucks and upgrade the trigger bow on the tav with the geissele bow. There are also a decent amount of extra parts on the market for the tavor too. Happy choosing!
 
Maccabee Defense SLR is the answer. Everything you lie about an AR without the restricted label. Build it as you see fit.
 
I've had both and the Tavor didn't fit me well. I'm a bit musclebound and found the small size, and more importantly the LOP to not work for me. Handle both before you buy if you can.
 
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