Visiting IWI in the United States

Published on July 30, 2014
Duration: 20:54

This video provides an in-depth look at the IWI US headquarters in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, featuring a tour led by VP of Sales and Marketing, Michael Kassnar. It covers the Tavor SAR rifle, its assembly process adhering to 922r compliance, quality assurance measures including test firing, and future product releases like the Galil ACE and Negev. The tour also highlights the company's transition to local assembly and distribution, and the upcoming launch of a web store for parts and accessories.

Quick Summary

IWI US ensures 922r compliance by incorporating US-made components during final assembly of firearms. They also implement rigorous quality control, including test firing on a 50-meter range and headspace checks, and are transitioning to Magpul PMAGs as standard. Future releases include the Galil ACE and Negev.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to IWI US
  2. 01:33Showroom and Product Variations
  3. 03:32Administrative and Facility History
  4. 07:31Web Store and Spare Parts
  5. 09:43Assembly and 922r Compliance
  6. 11:11Test Firing and Quality Assurance
  7. 13:56Shipping and Packaging
  8. 17:47Future Outlook

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 922r compliance and how does IWI US address it?

922r compliance is a US federal regulation limiting imported parts in certain semi-automatic firearms. IWI US ensures compliance during final assembly by incorporating US-made components, as detailed in their production process.

What new products can be expected from IWI US in the future?

IWI US plans to release several new firearms for the American market, including the Galil ACE rifle, the Negev light machine gun, Jericho pistols, and a new bolt-action sniper rifle tailored for US consumers.

What changes are being made to the standard magazine included with IWI US rifles?

IWI US is transitioning from proprietary polymer magazines to Magpul PMAG Gen M3 Window magazines as the standard inclusion for their rifles, enhancing reliability and user familiarity.

What quality control measures does IWI US employ for their firearms?

Every IWI US firearm undergoes rigorous quality control, including assembly tracking, initial QC, test firing on a 50-meter range, cleaning, and final inspection with checks for headspace and barrel straightness.

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