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Now that the other peice is up . . . I can talk about it here!
As a long time Tavor shooter, nothing makes me happier than seeing new aftermarket parts and accessories being released.
The Tavor’s factory trigger is a heavy beast. Anywhere from 8-15lbs depending on who you believe, with plenty of creep. The US rifles are a marked improvement from the first Tavor trigger I pulled back in the day, but even now owners will take apart their trigger packs. They remove springs and smooth surfaces in an effort to lighten the pull. (I'm looking at you waepek)
There were 3 prototype triggers on the floor at Show Show, and I was lucky enough to try each of them:
Midway through the show, Geissele had their prototype Tavor trigger available on the floor. Although this was not a production model, it certainly reflected the lineage of their AR-15 triggers.
The Timney Trigger will be this first available and from my experience it had the lightest pull. The Timney is a vast improvement over what I am accustomed to. It is a solid 2 stage trigger with a little bit of travel and a crisp break. Timney advertises their trigger as a true 4.5lb pull, and it feels like it.
The third trigger I tried came from Shooting Sight, which had been almost ready for production. However designer Art Neergaard is changing a few things after spending time with IWI’s Israeli team.
The version that I handled was a great option for those looking to improve the Tavor without shifting to an ultra-light competition trigger. With a 6lb pull, the Shooting Sight trigger uses AR pin spacing to accommodate spring setups. I found the Shooting Sight trigger had the shortest travel distance of the three, and quite liked it, but we’ll have to see if that setup continues into the next revision. After some consultation with IWI he's looking to change several things before putting the pack into production.
Prices are still in the ballpark range. $350 for the Timney and Gieselle, but Art is hoping to get under $300 with his once he sets up a cast for the hammer.
Now the $60,000 question: Will these SAR-21 triggers fit into our Israeli TAR-21 rifles?
The American Tavor’s have a narrower trigger pack than the Israeli models, which effectively prevent an IDF select-fire trigger pack from being inserted. But because the SAR-21 pack is smaller, it should drop into the TAR-21 well with only a little extra space. The pins that hold the trigger pack in place are identical, although in theory a spacer could also be installed on a TAR-21 to mirror the SAR-21′s compartment.
No matter how you look at it: further support for this exotic bullpup is a great thing for current owners, and is encouraging for future expansion of the line.
As a long time Tavor shooter, nothing makes me happier than seeing new aftermarket parts and accessories being released.
The Tavor’s factory trigger is a heavy beast. Anywhere from 8-15lbs depending on who you believe, with plenty of creep. The US rifles are a marked improvement from the first Tavor trigger I pulled back in the day, but even now owners will take apart their trigger packs. They remove springs and smooth surfaces in an effort to lighten the pull. (I'm looking at you waepek)
There were 3 prototype triggers on the floor at Show Show, and I was lucky enough to try each of them:
Midway through the show, Geissele had their prototype Tavor trigger available on the floor. Although this was not a production model, it certainly reflected the lineage of their AR-15 triggers.
The Timney Trigger will be this first available and from my experience it had the lightest pull. The Timney is a vast improvement over what I am accustomed to. It is a solid 2 stage trigger with a little bit of travel and a crisp break. Timney advertises their trigger as a true 4.5lb pull, and it feels like it.
The third trigger I tried came from Shooting Sight, which had been almost ready for production. However designer Art Neergaard is changing a few things after spending time with IWI’s Israeli team.
The version that I handled was a great option for those looking to improve the Tavor without shifting to an ultra-light competition trigger. With a 6lb pull, the Shooting Sight trigger uses AR pin spacing to accommodate spring setups. I found the Shooting Sight trigger had the shortest travel distance of the three, and quite liked it, but we’ll have to see if that setup continues into the next revision. After some consultation with IWI he's looking to change several things before putting the pack into production.
Prices are still in the ballpark range. $350 for the Timney and Gieselle, but Art is hoping to get under $300 with his once he sets up a cast for the hammer.
Now the $60,000 question: Will these SAR-21 triggers fit into our Israeli TAR-21 rifles?
The American Tavor’s have a narrower trigger pack than the Israeli models, which effectively prevent an IDF select-fire trigger pack from being inserted. But because the SAR-21 pack is smaller, it should drop into the TAR-21 well with only a little extra space. The pins that hold the trigger pack in place are identical, although in theory a spacer could also be installed on a TAR-21 to mirror the SAR-21′s compartment.
No matter how you look at it: further support for this exotic bullpup is a great thing for current owners, and is encouraging for future expansion of the line.
