DESERT: KelTec RDB vs Tavor Run 2

Published on November 1, 2014
Duration: 14:40

This video presents an expert-level training drill comparing the KelTec RDB and IWI Tavor bullpup rifles in a desert range setting. Instructor Nutnfancy and participant Chad execute shooting stages from various positions, highlighting differences in reliability, trigger quality, ergonomics, and optic performance. Key takeaways include the RDB's superior trigger and downward ejection benefits, while the Tavor's compactness is noted, alongside potential issues with high-magnification optics for close-range engagements.

Quick Summary

Expert instructor Nutnfancy compares the KelTec RDB and IWI Tavor bullpup rifles in a desert range drill. The RDB excels with its superior trigger and downward ejection, ideal for left-handed and suppressed use, though it faced buttpad issues. The Tavor is compact but has a less favorable trigger and its high-magnification optic hindered close-range accuracy.

Chapters

  1. 00:21TNP Drill, Round 2 Intro
  2. 00:41Drill Setup & Roles
  3. 00:56RDB Magazine Reliability
  4. 01:40RDB Barricade Performance
  5. 02:22Tavor Barricade Performance
  6. 03:19RDB Buttpad Issue
  7. 03:47Tavor Standing Performance
  8. 04:44Pistol Stage: PPQ vs VP9
  9. 06:23RDB Traffic Cone Performance
  10. 06:55Tavor Traffic Cone Performance
  11. 08:00RDB Buttpad Re-Issue
  12. 09:03Tavor Fourth Stage Performance
  13. 10:46RDB Fourth Stage Performance
  14. 11:46Debrief & Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key differences between the KelTec RDB and the IWI Tavor highlighted in the drill?

The KelTec RDB is praised for its superior stock trigger and downward ejection, beneficial for left-handed shooters and suppressed use. The IWI Tavor is noted for its compactness, but its trigger is considered less favorable, and its safety position can be awkward. Reliability with specific magazines also differed, favoring GI aluminum for the RDB.

What reliability issues were observed with the KelTec RDB during the drill?

The primary reliability concern noted for the KelTec RDB was its performance with certain P-Mags, with GI aluminum magazines proving more dependable. Additionally, the buttpad on the RDB was observed to fall off multiple times, indicating a potential durability issue with that component.

How did the optics used affect performance in the KelTec RDB vs. Tavor drill?

The drill highlighted that a high-magnification optic (6.5x minimum) on the IWI Tavor was not ideal for close-range targets, impacting accuracy. The KelTec RDB was equipped with a Vortex Razor HD Gen 2 1-6x24, which is more versatile for varying engagement distances.

What are the advantages of the KelTec RDB's design mentioned by the instructor?

Expert instructor Nutnfancy highlighted the KelTec RDB's non-reciprocating charging handle and its downward ejection system. The downward ejection is particularly beneficial for left-handed shooters, preventing brass deflection, and is advantageous for suppressed shooting by minimizing gas blowback.

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