TAVOR TAR-21 Rifle by IWI

Published on October 1, 2012
Duration: 4:02

The IWI Tavor TAR-21 is an Israeli bullpup service rifle entering the US market. It features a 16.5-inch barrel, weighs 7.2 pounds, and offers ambidextrous configuration options. The rifle boasts integrated flip-up sights with tritium, a forward charging handle, and a simple field stripping process. Expected MSRP is under $2,000, with a 9mm conversion kit also available.

Quick Summary

The IWI Tavor TAR-21 is an Israeli bullpup rifle featuring a 16.5-inch barrel and weighing 7.2 pounds. It offers ambidextrous configurations, integrated tritium sights, and simple field stripping. The rifle is designed for ergonomic comfort and is available in 5.56 NATO with a 9mm conversion kit.

Chapters

  1. 00:11Introduction to the IWI Tavor
  2. 00:23External Features and Sights
  3. 00:40Magazine and Bolt Operation
  4. 01:06Physical Specifications
  5. 01:13Ergonomics and Shooting
  6. 01:21Disassembly and Maintenance
  7. 01:34Ambidextrous Features
  8. 02:16Barrel and Sling Mounts
  9. 03:18Market Availability and Pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key ergonomic features of the IWI Tavor TAR-21?

The Tavor's bullpup design places the action behind the trigger, concentrating weight rearward. This makes the rifle feel handy and lightweight, allowing for extended firing periods without fatigue. It also features a forward charging handle that locks back on the last round.

How is the IWI Tavor TAR-21 designed for ambidextrous use?

The Tavor is highly configurable for both left and right-handed shooters. It includes a brass deflector that ejects shells forward and allows for swapping the ejection port cover, charging handle, and safety selector to either side.

What are the main specifications of the IWI Tavor TAR-21?

The IWI Tavor TAR-21 has a 16.5-inch barrel, weighs 7.2 pounds, and is chambered in 5.56 NATO, with a 9mm conversion kit available. It uses standard AR-15 magazines and has an expected MSRP under $2,000.

How easy is it to field strip the IWI Tavor TAR-21?

Field stripping is designed to be simple. A single rear pin allows the bolt group to be removed, and two captive pins enable the trigger pack to drop out for straightforward maintenance.

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