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

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They issue this? I've only ever seen them use M4 and M16's and FALs, but I remember those Israeli AK's from the news as a kid. I met an ex Israeli soldier (aren't they all?) and he said they always envied our gear, especially our NOD's and add ons. This was a couple of years ago.

I'll stick with the M4. Not because anything is wrong with that rifle, I'm sure it is a good one considering where it comes from, just that I've got too much time behind an M4 to change now, and I trust it.
 
benEzra said:
I'm interested, but probably can't fit one into my financial priorities in the near term. It looks like a neat design, though.


It seems to me that it fits exactly the same role as the Ruger mini-14 or a Kel-Tec SU-16, e.g. an expensive plinker that can also serve for HD in lieu of a 12-gauge. And HD standby *is* a civilian use, more common than hunting and target competition combined.
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I'm not an adult so I can't really speak too much as to home defence, but would you really want to use a gun that costs that much (Lets say upwards of $1500, very fair considering similar gun prices) for HD? It might be suited to it, but you are going to lose that gun indefinitely while the investigation/law process/etc goes on and there is no guarantee as to how it will be handled in that time.

The Kel-Tec SU-16 and Mini-14 can't be compared to it due to their prices. Mini's can be found used for $500 or so and new for $700, which isn't too expensive. Not sure what the SU-16s are, I'm guessing around $400.
 
Rifleman 173 said:
Will they make one in 6.8 SPC? I am about to start getting away from the .223/5.56 ammo for primary firearms. If they do make one in 6.8 SPC, I would be very interested in getting a Tavor.
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Great question! Even if not a factory option, I wonder how the bolt and barrel compare to an AR and if they could be swapped easily with existing components.
 
More likely to see it in .300 blackout first (which is basically a fancy new 7.62x39, ballistically). No need to change the bolt to convert a .223 to a .300 blk
 
would you really want to use a gun that costs that much (Lets say upwards of $1500, very fair considering similar gun prices) for HD?
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You shoot somebody that $1500 is going to be the least of your expenses.

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would you really want to use a gun that costs that much (Lets say upwards of $1500, very fair considering similar gun prices) for HD?

You shoot somebody that $1500 is going to be the least of your expenses.

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True, but still, I'd rather lose a cheap Kel-Tec or a $300 pump gun than a $1500 (Which I think is hoping for a bit too much, more likely $2000) gun.
 
I don't see the appeal from a hunting point of view brought up earlier. I don't see much benefit, especially for the price. I haven't seen a medium to large game situation where a semi auto is much benefit. If you miss the first shot I haven't seen many opportunities that a semi still gives you a good follow up that a bolt also wouldn't work as well.

In the small game setting, maybe, but typically the high volume shooting/hunting I've seen is one where mobility is of little value. I'm sure someone has a situation where it would be an advantage hunting but I haven't seen one that would really justify spending more than $1000 or so for it. For fun, sure, buy what you like. But if we are talking about a useful purpose I have troubles spending even as much as a decent AR since it's so easy to get replacements/accessories for the AR.
 
I'm definitely interested, as long as its at or below $1500.
 
I'm interested. I like bullpups. I will be waiting to see how well the execute the design and what price point it comes in at. I think it will need to come in below 1500 to be very competitive. I'll be interested in comparing ti to the other bullpups on the market.

It is not a need to own gun but if it is well made and the price is right, its definitely something I would seriously consider buying.
 
I'm with Girodin, Would be very hard to resist at under $1500, impossible at under $1200

Gonna have competition from the USA made AUG, we can hope for a price war! :)
 
If it's under $2,000 then I will definitely be buying one! It's on my dream gun list for a long time.

Gonna have competition from the USA made AUG, we can hope for a price war!
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There is no USA made Aug anymore, MSAR went bankrupt.
 
Gee, another new Israeli made rifle! And Gee, they still use our old Colt Commandos and M4s! Gee if the M4s are still good enough for the IDF, they're good enough for me! If they're made here in the states and they're mostly plastic and stamped steel, wouldn't be interested in one priced over $500.00. I looked at one at the ShotShow, they all look good till you have to reload them in a hurry. Why do I need to reload in a hurry??? Because that's the way reloads are done!
 
Just like the Galill replaced the M4/M16. Any IDF unit that had the Galill's wanted M16s. IDF unit issued the Tavors will wish they had M4s. Also I believe their high speed folks are staying with their M4s. Don't sell the M4/M16s short. The Israelis don't. So officially they may have, but....we make some good stuff, and they recognize it.
 
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I looked at one at the ShotShow, they all look good till you have to reload them in a hurry. Why do I need to reload in a hurry??? Because that's the way reloads are done!
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Just a question, Bomber, since you've actually had the opportunity for a look-and-feel...What is it particularly about Tavor that makes the reload so slow? :confused:


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IDF unit issued the Tavors will wish they had M4s.
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Since you can clearly read the future, what's tomorrow's winning lottery ticket? I don't think they've seen this behavior you're describing much but it's still a pretty new rifle. Of the bullpup designs, it certainly beats out the original British L85s (I've yet to see an IDF soldier having to tape their Tavor together). In general, when the Israelis decide to issue something to their troops it's worth taking a look at...they certainly wouldn't change rifles frivolously as a lot rides on the success of those rifles in combat.
 
RX-178, I forgot to thank you for your vlogs during the SHOT show. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.
 
I'm with dprice, I want that Gepard long recoil 50 cal rifle...a 50 BMG rifle you can fire from a standing position? Wow.
As for the Tavor, we'll see. If the price is competitive, we'll see. Many of us down here can't drop $1500 on a rifle.
 
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