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RWBlue
12-09-12, 17:42
If you were going to get a Tavor in the USA, legally....which one?

I am thinking brown.
I am thinking full length rail.
I am not sure about the barrel length.
Lawnchair 04
12-09-12, 17:51
I'm thinking an 18 inch barrel if at all available. Shouldn't be too long to handle considering the bull pup design.
jmp45
12-09-12, 19:35
I'm hoping for an fde w/16.5" barrel next year. Save those pennies..

http://www.iwi.us/tavor.html
TSFD16 TAVORŪ SAR, flattop with full Picatinny rail
RWBlue
12-09-12, 20:00
I'm thinking an 18 inch barrel if at all available. Shouldn't be too long to handle considering the bull pup design.

Positives and negatives please.

The difference is 1.5 inches.
Kchen986
12-09-12, 20:12
FDE, 18" w/ Bayo Lug. Then suppress it. Sexy.
Beat Trash
12-10-12, 15:18
I'm hoping for an fde w/16.5" barrel next year. Save those pennies..

http://www.iwi.us/tavor.html
TSFD16 TAVORŪ SAR, flattop with full Picatinny rail

This is what I'll get if I actually pull the plug and get one.
TV-PressPass
12-12-12, 11:55
I got one :D

But I already want another one! I'd love a FDE with a full top rail and a 15" SBR barrel installed. Hell, maybe a 5.45 conversion kit too.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8489/8239397430_b7d1e058f5_c.jpg (http://www.youtube.com/user/WildGunmenOsborne)
VIP3R 237
12-12-12, 12:09
I'd love a 18" fde model but unfortunately they are only offering a black 16" in the LH factory configuration.
TV-PressPass
12-12-12, 12:12
Buy a replacement barrel! Between Canada and IWI US's substantial aftermarket support I'm sure you'll be able to find something!
bnanaphone
12-12-12, 12:54
Viper237, it is my understanding that all you need to make the rifle left handed is a new bolt, I could be wrong though.

Is it possible to fire the gun in right-hand configuration, using a left hand hold, without getting wacked by brass or gas?

My plan is to get the 16.5" blk model. It looks like it will be a bit shorter than the 12.5" SBR I have in the works, and look forward to comparing the two. I have a little game going to see which I get first, my stamp or my TAVOR.
TV-PressPass
12-12-12, 14:00
Is it possible?!? Oh yeah it is!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=xOWJcOcb7Zg#t=45s

And yes. A lefthanded bolt is all you need for conversion :D
bnanaphone
12-12-12, 14:32
TV-PressPass, thanks for the video! I thought I read that it is not an issue if one wanted, or in my case will need, to run that way.

You have some great country to go shooting in! I am quite envious.
VIP3R 237
12-13-12, 10:25
Is it possible?!? Oh yeah it is!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=xOWJcOcb7Zg#t=45s

And yes. A lefthanded bolt is all you need for conversion :D

Wow that was much better than I was expecting.

I know all you need is a LH bolt but thats more $ out of pocket. Of course if I was lookin for resale value having a RH bolt may not be a bad idea.
TV-PressPass
12-13-12, 10:47
Thanks guys :D I had a great time shooting that one.

I like having a military and a civilian bolt. Given the option I'd buy a left handed bolt too just for the extra flexibility.

Was it this thread where someone was discussing changing the charging handle but leaving the bolt? I'm tempted to try that to keep the charging handle operation the same mechanic as my Vz58, and to improve light placement . . . we'll see when I get my Tavor back from the shop.
TurretGunner
12-13-12, 22:41
Got a Pre-order in for a 16.5inc FDE Flatop.

Going to throw a MARS sight on it.


CAN NOT WAIT!!!
Ick
12-14-12, 14:14
I agree, the FDE with the rail looks great.
bondmid003
12-20-12, 23:36
I hope this panic has passed by the time the Tavor comes out...if it comes out
dashotgun
12-22-12, 12:45
18 inch FDE on order ;)
Chromium4500
12-22-12, 13:43
Got a Pre-order in for a 16.5inc FDE Flatop.

Going to throw a MARS sight on it.


CAN NOT WAIT!!!

Where did you pre-order it from? I've been pining over one of these for close to 2 years now. If they do become domestically available next year I will definitely be purchasing one.
RWBlue
12-22-12, 14:18
Where did you pre-order it from? I've been pining over one of these for close to 2 years now. If they do become domestically available next year I will definitely be purchasing one.

You can do it at.
http://www.copesdistributing.net/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=tavor&x=0&y=0
Chromium4500
12-22-12, 14:28
Pre-order complete!

Could not possibly be more excited :dance3:
TurretGunner
12-22-12, 15:17
Pre-order complete!

Could not possibly be more excited :dance3:

There are probally 500 more pre orders in front of you , should have did it a week ago.
Chromium4500
12-22-12, 16:06
There are probally 500 more pre orders in front of you , should have did it a week ago.

:cray: My parade has been just been pissed on.

If I had known that pre-orders were being accepted a week ago, I would have done it then.
doodi1
12-22-12, 16:45
Don't worry, i got on the list over two weeks ago (closer to 3 weeks):D
scottryan
12-22-12, 17:02
The 18" one.

It will be the most collectable and worth the most money should a ban come.
SCARed
12-22-12, 20:33
Is there a firm date for the release or is it still sometime in the first quarter?

I too have been debating putting in a pre-order, but don't want to get on a list to only be pushed out further and further.
TurretGunner
12-22-12, 22:41
Feb/March they should be hitting retail stores. According to Copes and Mr. Kassner.
Shoulderthinggoesup
12-28-12, 15:56
Pre-Orders are closed as of now. Hope that means there are enough for everyone who pre-ordered.
SCARed
12-28-12, 16:13
I ended up doing a pre-order. I'm pretending its an NFA item, -try and forget about it and be surprised when I get a phone call saying its ready.
TV-PressPass
12-28-12, 16:26
They're even better when they are an NFA item :D

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8081/8298599244_1235377378_b.jpg
KTR03
12-28-12, 19:20
I'd take any one I could get at this point.
bb6kid
01-08-13, 00:28
need to sell my AR and snag one of these for only 2000
v188
01-08-13, 11:29
TV Press

What is the color on that Tavor? It sure doesn't look FDE, and it's not black. Is that one special prototype?
TV-PressPass
01-08-13, 12:15
Thats a custom paint-job I had done in a colour known as "woodland tan." It's a little muddier than foliage green and I'm a big fan of it!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8049/8359586379_38e70a2949_h.jpg
Armati
01-10-13, 12:13
Does anyone know what the actual retail price of the Tavor is likely to be?
TV-PressPass
01-10-13, 12:18
General consensus is somewhere between $1500 and $2000. MSRP is $1999 for the regular units (http://tar21.com/IWI-tavor-tar21-rifle-iwi-us-civilian-carbines/) and $2599 for the IDF model with optics.

Some guys have been pre-ordering at the $1700 mark, and I know the guys doing the group buy through bullpup forum paid less than that. But that was before all the craziness. The first units on shelves could be much higher unfortunately.
TurretGunner
01-10-13, 17:23
Copes dist preorder was 1900. I really hope they arent screwing everyone when others are in the 1700 ballpark
dashotgun
01-10-13, 17:50
as you have mentioned before re pmags supply and demand. If you are on the waiting list for copes feel free to drop out and put your money down on one of the other sites for less. Right now with what is going on in DC it is even money if anyone other then the few on the beginning of the list will see a gun. Some of the parts are imported I believe although the gun is assembled here. An executive order may be enough to stop the parts from coming in. I would not be surprised if that does not happen and the gun is as good as we expect that you will see it above msrp.
SCARed
01-10-13, 19:27
Asides from Cope's, where else is taking pre-orders? I've heard of other places listing them for sale, but not actually taking orders.