I'll be blunt: I'd love to own an IWI Tavor in 5.56x45mm. As a bullpup rifle, it fits my reach and shoulders better than most standard configuration carbines. I also appreciate the IWI Tavor's efficient, streamlined design. As a cross dominant shooter, I'm especially keen on how ambidextrous the Tavor is, allowing me the option to configure a left-facing ejection port, and a … [Read more...]
There are many reasons that people do not like bullpups like the IWI Tavor in general, but one of the worries that people have is that there may be a risk of an out-of-battery detonation. This causes much concern when you think about the fact that this would be happening right in front of your face. But rest assured that this is not a very likely issue with the Tavor due to how … [Read more...]
Current thinking seems to be that bullpups are obsolete technology that is finally dying off. In fact, more companies are developing and improving on the bullpup as a practical concept. France has replaced their FAMAS with the H&K416. The FAMAS was a rushed design that should have never left the drawing board until it was perfected. France wanted a unique rifle that was … [Read more...]
The Bullpup concept is rejected by some as antiquated and over-rated. I feel that it is an ingenious way to shorten the overall length of the rifle. The idea of the bullpup was born in the era of the cold war where in order to respond to attacks, the best way to mobilize units was to launch mechanized units in response to the immediate attack. Far from obsolete, there are … [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...]
There are many people who dislike bullpup rifles. I not only like them, I find that there are quite a few things they do much better than conventional designs. After running M16 and M4 rifles in combat in the military, I prefer the bullpup. Fighting in tight spaces with one of these rifles was a nightmare, not to mention adding body armor and a lot of one handed shooting … [Read more...]
