When I think of the word bullpup, I think of the Steyr AUG. It has been seen in games, movies, and in militaries all around the globe. It is arguably the most successful bullpup design on the planet. Originally I was not sure how well I would like it since it is almost 30 years old now and people constantly hack away at it by calling it old and outdated. But I noticed that many … [Read more...]
The DoomsdayBrothers tested IWI Tavor and it delivered. They found the reliability and compact design very pleasing. https://youtu.be/qeJdNxe68h0 Photo courtesy of IWI … [Read more...]
The bullpup rifle was developed to answer a number of military issues that armies around the globe needed to have answered. Today, some of the militaries that adopted bullpups in the 80's and 90's are now going to traditional style rifles. Bullpups were popular in concept due to the fact that much of the world in the 70's and 80's were training in the concept of mechanized … [Read more...]
After running the IWI Tavor (IDF model) for over 5000 rounds, I have found it to be a supreme example of how bullpups should be designed. It may not have the classic look and feel of the AUG, but it does have a battle-proven record with the Israeli military that everyone can respect. The rifle offers several answers to issues that other bullpup rifles fall victim of. Instead of … [Read more...]
