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TAVOR finally to be on sale in the US
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:35 am
by xl_target
The TAVOR (TAR-21) will finally be made and sold in the US. Really looking forward to this.
A 16 in barrel in a compact bullpup package!
The Semi-auto version (TC-21) is most likely what will be sold here.
A CTAR-21 shown here (shortend barrel)
Indian Army Special Forces with the TAVOR (Zittara ?)
Images from HERE
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A visit to the TAVOR factory
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Note: if the Wikipedia images don't show up, wait till tomorrow. Wikipedia went dark for 24 hours to protest a new law being proposed in the US.
Re: TAVOR finally to be on sale in the US
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:00 pm
by Vineet
I saw a TAVOR with an army man last week in my city.
Re: TAVOR finally to be on sale in the US
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:51 am
by Moin.
Nice, XL Thanks. Here are some more pics of the Indian SF with the Tavors. Does any one know why was this selected for the Indian SF over multitude of other options from H&K, Sig and the lastest and proven of the AK series of assault rifles which are known devils to the Indian Forces.
Mini Me Version
Regards
Moin
Re: TAVOR finally to be on sale in the US
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 11:23 am
by gladiatorgarg
have heard that SF guys strongly recommended this equip only word of mouth not confirmed...i had the oppurtunity to fire it..its quite smooth n priety accurate till 300mtrs with sights....
Re: TAVOR finally to be on sale in the US
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 1:39 pm
by BowMan
The Indian version is christened ZITTARA. Here is OFB link to details of this product;
http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/weapons/wsc/25.htm
One unique feature of the Zittara is that it can be used with 9x19mm and 5.63x30mm rounds with few modifications.
One factor to pick up Tavor over other could be Israeli acceptability to technology transfer and local production (INSAS does borrow somewhat from the Galil). This is obviously apart from technical and design aspects. Local production is always a strategic advantage and should be considered if competing arms are of more or less similar design capabilities.
Interestingly OFB also seems to locally manufacture a version of AK 47 when the press believes that army depends on captured AKs to equip counterinsurgency units.
http://164.100.107.12/products/data/weapons/wsc/21.htm
Re: TAVOR finally to be on sale in the US
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 8:39 pm
by Glock 25
BowMan wrote:The Indian version is christened ZITTARA. Here is OFB link to details of this product;
http://ofbindia.gov.in/products/data/weapons/wsc/25.htm
One unique feature of the Zittara is that it can be used with 9x19mm and 5.63x30mm rounds with few modifications.
One factor to pick up Tavor over other could be Israeli acceptability to technology transfer and local production (INSAS does borrow somewhat from the Galil). This is obviously apart from technical and design aspects. Local production is always a strategic advantage and should be considered if competing arms are of more or less similar design capabilities.
Interestingly OFB also seems to locally manufacture a version of AK 47 when the press believes that army depends on captured AKs to equip counterinsurgency units.
http://164.100.107.12/products/data/weapons/wsc/21.htm
Thanks for Info BowMan
Re: TAVOR finally to be on sale in the US
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 8:25 pm
by James_Bond
I saw a TAVOR with Indian Army Special Forces man last month in my city.
Re: TAVOR finally to be on sale in the US
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 6:34 pm
by pdn70
friends,
TAVOR is quite smooth in firing,very light weight. out of my 80 rounds, in first go,53 were in bulls from 50 yards. it was fun.
Re: TAVOR finally to be on sale in the US
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 8:23 pm
by Mark
pdn70 wrote:friends,
TAVOR is quite smooth in firing,very light weight. out of my 80 rounds, in first go,53 were in bulls from 50 yards. it was fun.
PDN,
Thanks for the reply! Can you do a more detailed write up at some point? I am interested in your opinion of how firing a bullpup style rifle might have small yet noticeable nuances from a conventional rifle?
I've never fired a bullpup anything, to the best of my recollection so I'm curious.
Mark
Re: TAVOR finally to be on sale in the US
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 10:50 pm
by winnie_the_pooh
pdn70 wrote:friends,
TAVOR is quite smooth in firing,very light weight. out of my 80 rounds, in first go,53 were in bulls from 50 yards. it was fun.
What target were you shooting at, at 50 mtrs?
Re: TAVOR finally to be on sale in the US
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 11:08 pm
by Skyman
Open sights?
Re: TAVOR finally to be on sale in the US
Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 12:33 am
by xl_target
The Tavor is now here.
Wow! They went quick. All sold out. I'm sure there will be more available soon.
The price does seem a little steep right now.
Re: TAVOR finally to be on sale in the US
Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 9:02 am
by pdn70
tavor is a wonderful rifle with smooth firing and precise aiming. enjoyed it a lot.
Re: TAVOR finally to be on sale in the US
Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 10:32 am
by essdee1972
XL, all the best....... hoping to see a Tavor in your armoury soon!
Saw Tavors with BSF guys in Kashmir last Nov....... BSF, not Special Forces. Fell to talking with one of them. His response was that the gun is extremely light and accurate (better than AKs or INSAS in his opinion). Being light, they could carry more mags on patrol, when they might have to walk 50-70 km over rough hilly terrain. Sadly, the guy (very nicely and politely) refused to pose for pics!!
Re: TAVOR finally to be on sale in the US
Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 11:03 am
by sandy_3126