08.07.17
IWI US has been teasing the release of their new 7.62 Nato/.308 chambered Tavor 7 and it is sure to pique the interest of bullpup fans everywhere.
Sources:
jerkingthetrigger.com
IWI US has been teasing the release of their new 7.62 Nato/.308 chambered Tavor 7 and it is sure to pique the interest of bullpup fans everywhere.
Specifications:
- Caliber: 7.62 NATO/.308 Win
- Barrel: CHF/CL 1:12 twist with a 16" barrel; 1:10 with 18" barrel
- OAL: 26.75" with 16" barrel (without flash suppressor)
- Weight: 8.6 Lbs.
- Optional calibers & Conversion Kits: TBD
- Colors: Black, FDE and OD Green
Features (muzzle to butt):
- Muzzle threads: 5/8 x 24
- 4 position variable gas regulator (including off)
- Upper forend: 2 MLOK slots at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock
- Lower forend: Removable SAR styled forend cover that exposes one integral pic rail at 6 o’clock when removed.
- Charging handle lockable in open position, similar to an MP5.
- Full length one piece Picatinny (Mil-Spec) top rail with integral folding BUIS; Tritium front post.
- Cutlass style grip modifiable to pistol grip with traditional trigger guard; same as X95.
- Short stroke gas piston (unlike our long stroke SAR and X95).
- Uses LR/SR25 magazines and comes with one 20-round Magpul PMAG with window (in states without capacity restrictions; 10 round for restricted states).
- Bolt release is Tavor SAR style along centerline or release from MP5 style charging handle.
- Fire control group is not interchangeable with SAR or X95.
Ambidextrous Features:
- Ambidextrous bolt; no opposite hand bolt needed for conversion to opposite hand operation. No need to return the gun to IWI US for opposite hand conversion and head space checking.
- Ambidextrous (all the time) magazine release position like our X95, similar to an AR-15.
- Ambidextrous charging handle with push through receiver functionality. No need for tools or any disassembly.
- Ambidextrous (all the time) safety selector with a 450 rotation (unlike 900 on our SAR and X95).
- Ambidextrous (all the time) bolt release behind magazine; similar to the Tavor SAR.
- Ejection port covers are user configurable in the field with a simple slide of the case deflector.
First shipments projected to start in January, 2018.
Earlier, Ukraine purchased a license for Tavor TAR-21 to be manufactured by Ukrainian firearm manufacturer, RPC Fort.
Sources:
jerkingthetrigger.com
