Hey all,
After several hours perusing the Internet about the two different weapon systems mentioned in the title, I've turned to THR for some first-hand advice.
I am in the market for a new rifle. Obviously, I am willing to deal with a big ticket price as well. I used to be dead set on getting on TAR; I loved the compactness and general concept of the weapon. However, I'd like to caveat and say I've never handled one before. I've done quite a bit of reading on the pros and cons of the weapon...
Flashback to three months ago, when I got to shoot a SCAR 17 (only a few rounds). I instantly got SCAR fever and have been locked in the TAVOR-SCAR debate ever since. I again did a great amount of research and reading on the SCAR.
I am active duty military and handle M4 rifles regularly so I am familiar with that platform; I personally own several ARs, from a 12.5" SBR to a 18" DMR, as well as a pretty nice AK. However, for this next weapon, I am looking for it to fill a general purpose weapon niche. I am not seeking a match grade precision target weapon, I'm looking for something that I can shoot for fun and also hoof in a SHTF scenario. With that being said, I know the SCAR 17 is .308 (that is the model im considering, not the 16).
I was shocked at the light recoil of the 17 and has heard great things about its accuracy. What I am mostly concerned with at this point is reliability. I know both the TAR and the 17 use piston systems and that they run clean... I know both are battle-tested by the IDF and U.S SOF respectively... And I know many don't like the triggers (they are perfectly fine for regular combat conditions I have read). I am mainly seeking information about which weapon would function best getting beat up, not cleaned regularly, etc. I am also not planning on putting a hugely expensive optic on the purchase either.
After several hours perusing the Internet about the two different weapon systems mentioned in the title, I've turned to THR for some first-hand advice.
I am in the market for a new rifle. Obviously, I am willing to deal with a big ticket price as well. I used to be dead set on getting on TAR; I loved the compactness and general concept of the weapon. However, I'd like to caveat and say I've never handled one before. I've done quite a bit of reading on the pros and cons of the weapon...
Flashback to three months ago, when I got to shoot a SCAR 17 (only a few rounds). I instantly got SCAR fever and have been locked in the TAVOR-SCAR debate ever since. I again did a great amount of research and reading on the SCAR.
I am active duty military and handle M4 rifles regularly so I am familiar with that platform; I personally own several ARs, from a 12.5" SBR to a 18" DMR, as well as a pretty nice AK. However, for this next weapon, I am looking for it to fill a general purpose weapon niche. I am not seeking a match grade precision target weapon, I'm looking for something that I can shoot for fun and also hoof in a SHTF scenario. With that being said, I know the SCAR 17 is .308 (that is the model im considering, not the 16).
I was shocked at the light recoil of the 17 and has heard great things about its accuracy. What I am mostly concerned with at this point is reliability. I know both the TAR and the 17 use piston systems and that they run clean... I know both are battle-tested by the IDF and U.S SOF respectively... And I know many don't like the triggers (they are perfectly fine for regular combat conditions I have read). I am mainly seeking information about which weapon would function best getting beat up, not cleaned regularly, etc. I am also not planning on putting a hugely expensive optic on the purchase either.