I absolutely love my X95, so much so it's now my go to rifle. I'm far from an accurate shooter but I think accuracy is fine for what it is, I shoot about 3 inch groups at 100 with an Aimpoint T2 and M193 consistently (I shoot 2.5 inch groups with my free floated SSA equipped BCM with the same ammo). The stock trigger isn't the best in the world but quality aftermarket solutions are available so that's not an issue. The strong points of the X95 are the compactness, balance, the ergonomics, and the reliability(its built like a tank). It's a relatively heavy rifle compared to my 16 inch BCM (ELW-fluted, 13 inch magnesium KMR), but even though it's heavier it's actually easier to keep shouldered. The rearward balance is so good the rifle shoulders more naturally than any rifle I've ever held. I feel like I can keep it shouldered for a significantly longer period of time vs my BCM. You really do not feel the weight with this rifle, especially with a loaded mag. Ergonomically it's fantastic. Any manipulation you can do with an AR pattern rifle can be done just as easily and just as fast if not faster with an x95. The only downside ergonomically is weak side shooting obviously, but it can be shot on the weak side. I only have 1200 rounds through my x95 but I've had zero problems, not a single malfunction of any kind. A very small sample size but considering the x95 is almost identical internally to the original SAR, I don't think reliability is going to be an issue since many would consider the tavor a proven platform.
Overall I wouldn't trade my X95 for anything on the market right now. It fills my need for a short, compact, and reliable shooter for CQB/home defense type use. I get that people think it should be more accurate relative to its price tag, but considering its design parameters I think it's a small price to pay. It has so much more going for it beyond its mediocre accuracy. For someone that doesn't want to go the NFA route but wants a short rifle for CQB use, I don't think there's a better option available right now. Oh and my gun was purchased last August and is S#49xxx.
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