Want to try before I buy : Tavor...

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Anyone know if there is anywhere in the Edmonton Alberta area where a guy could go and take a few shots through a Tavor? I'm seriously considering saving my pennies to get one, but think it'd be prudent to at least fired one before dropping $3000+ on one... Any suggestions? Thanks guys!
 
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Wild West maybe? Don't they rent guns? I dunno since I'm a random guy from Ontario but I was under the impression they rented guns at their range. Might be worth a phone call if they do. If they don't, please disregard this post. :redface:

ETA: Tavor's are great rifles and, while it's a big investment, if you have the money, I'm sure you'll love the rifle. :cool:

ETAA: I'm pretty sure RDSC has one that they rent if you're up for the drive.
 
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Lots of tavor owners around that area I believe. Maybe set up a range get together? I'd let you fire mine if you were in manitoba, just pay me the equivalent cost of ammo in beer
 
Dorian Gray said:
Wild West maybe? Don't they rent guns? I dunno since I'm a random guy from Ontario but I was under the impression they rented guns at their range. Might be worth a phone call if they do. If they don't, please disregard this post. :redface:

ETA: Tavor's are great rifles and, while it's a big investment, if you have the money, I'm sure you'll love the rifle. :cool:

ETAA: I'm pretty sure RDSC has one that they rent if you're up for the drive.
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Wild West only allows handguns in their range last I was told.
 
So, revisiting this as I was never able to find a Tavor to test shoot back then. I'm trying to decide if the Tavor is for me, and won't even entertain spending that much on a rifle until I've been able to at lest test shoot one..lol

Anyone have a Tavor (in any flavor except 9mm) that I could take some shots with in the Edmonton/Red Deer area? I'm likely deciding between a X95 or a Tavor 7, if I like the platform. I have my own factory ammo as well (5.56mm/.223/5.56mm/.308)
 
If you have shot the AR15, you might have to retrain yourself to get use to the X95



I tried and failed. Nice gun but my muscle memory sucked with it.
 
Dorian Gray said:
Wild West maybe? Don't they rent guns? I dunno since I'm a random guy from Ontario but I was under the impression they rented guns at their range. Might be worth a phone call if they do. If they don't, please disregard this post. :redface:

ETA: Tavor's are great rifles and, while it's a big investment, if you have the money, I'm sure you'll love the rifle. :cool:

ETAA: I'm pretty sure RDSC has one that they rent if you're up for the drive.
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Yup, I am an Ontario guy too but I have relatives in Alberta and I have been to Wild West and about 15 years ago I was there and rented a CX4 Storm (which had a red dot that was out of batteries but I didn't know that since I never used one before). Not sure if they carry all makes/models though.

That said though, I have bought every one of my guns without trying them out (handling it in the gun shop doesn't count in my view) - I find this a lot more fun. My sense (and I could be wrong) is that you could try someone else's gun, and they may have it customized to their tastes - and it may not be a representation of what your experience would be with an out of the box, stock model (of course the experience may also be the opposite).
 
TheArmyMan204 said:
Lots of tavor owners around that area I believe. Maybe set up a range get together? I'd let you fire mine if you were in manitoba, just pay me the equivalent cost of ammo in beer
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Same offer here to the OP if you ever come to Ontario. Just pay me the equivalent cost of ammo in cans of lentils or bean soup.

I have let a number of my fellow range members shoot my X95 and the reaction was overwhelmingly positive though like others have stated, those who owned ARs said it was a bit awkward getting used to everything, though that may be related to the nature of it being a bullpup as well.
 
Bought a T7 blind and it is become my favorite, i bought an X95 and solded it after one year.

For me a trial before the puchase would have resulted in the same outpout.
After couple of mags of T7 i was in love, after a few mags of the X95, i knew then it was not for me.

Such a big gap in the fun factor and precision between those 2. I recommend if possible to make a trial. YMMMV
 
I’m in vegreville if you want to drive that far .
Be glad to let you try mine …..I’m a lefty though so it’s set up left handed .
Also mine is a 2nd gen tar 21 , not an X95 , but they are pretty close , not identical .
 
My opinion is just buy it. They hold the value like crazy, if you don't like it, sell it for what you paid for it. It will sell, particularly when the dealers are in a Tavor dry spell. If you absolutely must shoot one, I can only recommend ghosting around your local ranges, someone has one and will be shooting it. Just ask, most of us aren't dicks.
 
Painkillers said:
My opinion is just buy it. They hold the value like crazy, if you don't like it, sell it for what you paid for it. It will sell, particularly when the dealers are in a Tavor dry spell. If you absolutely must shoot one, I can only recommend ghosting around your local ranges, someone has one and will be shooting it. Just ask, most of us aren't dicks.
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This is a good point with many imports...I remember not that long ago I was eyeing an H&K SL8 (4 or 5, I don't remember) and it was like $1800 and I wasn't sure whether I wanted to drop that kind of money. Well, even though they aren't really being produced in much at all these days, two of my LGS tell me if and when they do come around again, don't be surprised at prices north of $3300.

Demand for Tavors has always been strong. They are well built, rugged and can withstand a plethora of weather conditions and even though I haven't tried this myself, apparently can go tens of thousands of rounds before cleaning with no hiccups. The only thing with the X95 is the bullpup style. Some people think it looks neat and then they hold one and go "ugh"...but that can be for many reasons and doesn't necessarily mean you will. And honestly I know a few people who have dropped serious coin on a Cadex gun sight unseen.

The resale market on a Tavor is quite good and even if you decide it's not for you, it's not like you will be forced to take a significant haircut to get rid of it. Even holding onto it for a while, you may make money on it.

There is the concern about the OIC, but honestly, I wouldn't recommend anyone to live like that with "what ifs" and worry about what the government may or may not do.
 
New Tavor prices have historically gone down, not up.
Used guns very rarely go up in price, and usually only after a considerable market correction like sudden lack of availability - the craziness that ensues in the EE notwithstanding...
Tar 21 new were ~$3200 plus tax in 2010 btw.
 
Just shot my friend's X95 today. I owned a TAR21 for all of three weeks before I sold it because of it's god awful trigger. The X95 is far better. The trigger, safety and the mag release are all in nice intuitive spots. The bolt catch is a bit odd. I didn't shoot groups but I rang the 200m gong 10 of 10 at a proper rapid pace easily. I'd buy one if I didn't have a rifle that already fills that niche.
 
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