So, the IMI Tavor is coming. Who is interested?

[12gaugeTim]

Couldn't you get one of these in the US anyways, just like you would a DSR-1? Buy it across the Canadian border and do an obscene amount of paperwork. If anybody knows how much these go for in Canada, you're my new best friend.
But following the pattern of these other uncommon modern rifles (SCAR, ACR, FS2000) I expect the price point to be ~$2200 or higher..

 

[R.W.Dale]

This.

I hunt on foot with AR pattern rifles, and hunting is one of the activities in which a bullpup's traditional weaknesses (e.g. slow mag changes) don't really matter much and its advantages (e,g, compactness) would really be valued. If the balance is right, the trigger isn't too bad, and the chambering is useful for field work - I'd be all in.

THIS

I recently traded for the black sheep of the bullpup world a CAI 1975 sporter. And even at this low end of the quality scale its superiority as a "brush gun" was glaringly evident..

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[briansmithwins]

Israel's close ally India arming their elite troops with the Tavor.

Considering the INSAS has turned out to be a turd that's not surprising.

Unfortunately for the Indian Army no matter how good the design is the rifle is still made in India by Army Ordnance.

BSW

 

[Bo Heck]

This is definitely on my short list. I just picked up an MSAR STG and love the bullpup configuration. The FS2000 just doesnt do it for me, too...round. Will still get one someday probably but will get a Tavor first.

 

[Redbearded1]

Couldn't you get one of these in the US anyways, just like you would a DSR-1? Buy it across the Canadian border and do an obscene amount of paperwork. If anybody knows how much these go for in Canada, you're my new best friend.
But following the pattern of these other uncommon modern rifles (SCAR, ACR, FS2000) I expect the price point to be ~$2200 or higher..

I just saw one today. 2700 bucks for the version i saw with flip up iron sights. More than a tad pricey but I live a ways up north where things get expensive.

 

[bob barker]

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2011/02/09/gepard-gm6-lynx-50-caliber-rifle/

this is more fun

That gun looks incredible!! How much fun would that be to go prairie dog shooting!

 

[samuelcmm]

I would definitely be interested in buying one as long as the price is under 2300. Ive wanted one of these since i saw them early last year.

 

[TexasPatriot.308]

I aint interested in em at all.

 

[12gaugeTim]

I just saw one today. 2700 bucks for the version i saw with flip up iron sights. More than a tad pricey but I live a ways up north where things get expensive.

Are you in Canada or was the rifle you mentioned one that had been brought across the border? And I'm guessing that 2700 is USD.

 

[JFrame]

Hmmm...At the prices being tossed around, I may be back to thinkin' about a Mini-14 or a Colt AR...

Rats...


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[C'Thulhu]

If it's $2000+ I"ll stick with my FS2000.

 

[Ringolevio]

nathan:

Israeli guns always hold a mystic that started from the UZI and the Seven Day War of 1967. We hope it will hold true to its predecessor the UZI.

Uzis have their place, and their mystique. But in 1967's Six Day War, IIRC most Israeli soldiers were armed with FALs.

 

[Redbearded1]

I'm in Canada. The price was in Canadian dollars. But our dollar is close enough that it doesn't matter much these days. The cost of guns up here is usually the same as the msrp listed on American websites anyways

 

[atblis]

I like all guns, but when I see the prices on some of the these mil grade tupperware guns, I laugh at the those who lust after them like they're something new and amazing, pack my AR15s in my car, and go to the range. They aren't more accurate than a high grade AR15. Maybe equal at best.

 

[R.W.Dale]

I like all guns, but when I see the prices on some of the these mil grade tupperware guns, I laugh at the those who lust after them like they're something new and amazing, pack my AR15s in my car, and go to the range. They aren't more accurate than a high grade AR15. Maybe equal at best.

If you haven't handled or used a bullpup you simply cannot grasp what the concept has to offer

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[atblis]

I am perfectly aware of what a bull-pup is, and also the advantages and disadvantages. I don't think it will help the 99% when shooting at their Tannerite infused zombie targets.

 

[R.W.Dale]

I am perfectly aware of what a bull-pup is, and also the advantages and disadvantages. I don't think it will help the 99% when shooting at their Tannerite infused zombie targets.

And for those people the ar 15 you mention doesn't do anything a 10-22 doesn't. For me the sheer compact handiness of a bullpup is very foremost for hunting on foot as a "brush gun". Others may have different reasons for the layout.

Like you I understood the concept from an acedemic standpoint. But not till I handled one and started shooting at things w it did I have that lightbulb moment


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[Cal-gun Fan]

Ehh, I think its more a personal preference than anything. I've shot the FS2000 and held other bullpups. None of them really felt that much better to me than a normal AK, hunting rifle, or AR. I liked them, but they had their drawbacks too.

 

[68wj]

I am perfectly aware of what a bull-pup is, and also the advantages and disadvantages. I don't think it will help the 99% when shooting at their Tannerite infused zombie targets.

I think that is too broad a brush. That is coming from someone who has handled a few bullpups (.mil version) and still prefer something else. Nothing is for everyone.

 

[B!ngo]

I'm soooo in. I'd prefer a bullpup to a regular carbine any day, so long as it's high quality and ambi- (rather than just left-handed) which the Israeli Tavor is supposed to be. If it's shy of $2k, I'm placing my order even if I have to sell one of my favorites to pay for it.

 

[mr.trooper]

Not really interested. It looks cool, but there are already tons of neat & expensive 5.56 carbines on the market.

 

[briansmithwins]

I was looking at either a FS2000 or Sig 556 since the Tavor isn't available in the US yet.

One strike against the Tavor is it's either right or left handed. It can be switched over but requires the ejection port plug to be moved and a left handed bolt installed. If you have some cover that requires you to shoot left handed you ain't going to do that with a Tavor.

BSW

 

[12gaugeTim]

I'm in Canada. The price was in Canadian dollars. But our dollar is close enough that it doesn't matter much these days. The cost of guns up here is usually the same as the msrp listed on American websites anyways

Well that's the Maximum suggested retail. They may have cost that much on their release but usually sell hundreds below that in the store. I'd predict $2200-2450 in US markets if the trend you stated about msrp is correct (2 years after release).

 

[Beentown]

Interested. I would have a hard time choosing between a Tavor or SBR'ed AR.

 

[ultradoc]

Those guys are hilarius. Wonder if it's an act or not. I was in Israel about 8 months ago and saw the Tavor and M-4's. Pretty cool weapons.