The US IWI Tavor (pics)

[Sensei]

Sensei,

No, I have an XTR 1-4X on one carbine. 1X on everything else. The only other compact optic that is similar in size to the 1.5X donut of death we had on the AUG-P is the CQ/T. I'd like something fast like a 1X, bot with a bit more flexibility. The 1-4 (1 or 4) Elcan is an option but damn, it is heavy. I was hoping this year at shot there would be some more compact, variable GP optics shown but I was disappointed.

Ken

Gotcha. Have you looked at the Nightforce NXS 1-4X24 with FC-2 reticle? I have one sitting on top of my recce and like it much more than the CQ/T.

[Shoulderthinggoesup]

For anyone with a pre-order, the 16.5 black tavors are shipping to distributors now. http://myemail.constantcontact.com/I...id=MoK8uBf1Sp4


As for scopes, I would really like to see someone use canon's Defractive Optic technology on a 1-4x scope. It would make for a smaller, lighter scope.

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consum...vantage_Perf#f

[Shoulderthinggoesup]

Opps. Negligent forum discharge.

[Jeep297]

Can't wait to get mine in, especially after getting to handle them at SHOT. I ended up preordering an IDF model and would like to get a 16.5 FDE if one pops up. Hope to add a 9mm conversion when they get released as well.

[d90king]

Gotcha. Have you looked at the Nightforce NXS 1-4X24 with FC-2 reticle? I have one sitting on top of my recce and like it much more than the CQ/T.

Awesome ret. on a 1-4X! The NF NXS is a great line of glass at a fair price point.

[Sensei]

Awesome ret. on a 1-4X! The NF NXS is a great line of glass at a fair price point.

That would be my choice if you want a circle-dot reticle in a 1-4X package. Having said that, the size and weight of these scopes really doesn't play to the Tavor's compact design unless you are going with the longer barreled option. I plan to go with the 16.5" with Aimpoint Micro.

[ForTehNguyen]

do want 16.5 FDE

[train of abuses]

I never thought I would care much for anything in 556 that wasn't an AR, but this is making me second guess that idea. It sure would come in handy for a home defense rifle for those of us who don't want to mess around with the SBR paperwork. And if Vickers is giving it his endorsement, then I know it has to be solid.

I can't wait to read more about this as people put them through their paces. This sounds very, very interesting. I admit to also being very impressed at the engineering behind making it something that appears to be very simple and easy for a conscript type soldier to learn.

[bnanaphone]

Now is your chance as the first one has hit Gunbroker. Here it is:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=333862335

[Shoulderthinggoesup]

Just a warning to anyone interested in the Tavor: watch out for Knesek Guns. they have these available for "preorder" but apparently have a history of sketchy business practices. There are LOTS of reports that claim they have stock of stuff, take payment, and then not deliver. When you try to get a refund they claim a 45% restocking fee.


http://www.reddit.com/r/ar15/comment...esek_guns_inc/

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_7_109/962550_.html

http://www.yelp.com/biz/knesek-guns-inc-van-buren

http://www.silencertalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=41722

http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...&ct=clnk&gl=us

http://www.ar15.com/archive/topic.ht...f=109&t=690600

The list of these threads I could post just goes on and on.