Posted on 09/08/2021 3:22:16 PM PDT by Towed_Jumper
For years, the Israeli “Tavor” was marketed as the rifle of the future, and many of the Israel Defense Forces infantry fighters proudly carried it, enthusiastic about its convenience and futuristic look.
Just 10 years after integrating it into the Israeli army, however, the IDF will begin transitioning the brigades currently using it and the micro-“Tavor” to the American M4, known as a “flat-top” rifle.
One of the IDF’s infantry brigades is expected to receive the M4 rifle in the near future, and other brigades will follow. The Israeli-made rifles will not be retired completely, but rather will be transferred to the army’s reserve brigades.
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Bullpup was just a Fad
I think the Brits and French use bullpups too. Terrible. Get a real rifle already!
Always wanted one, but the price tag was too high.
Seemed like a good social work gun. Maybe the price will drop now.
Yes, I’d like a trigger that is mush!
Is there any way we can get that muzzle blast CLOSER to my face?
Gas impingement still works. Keep it clean and no moving parts b
I think the Brits and French use bullpups too. Terrible. Get a real rifle already!
I think they’re working on replacing their bullpups
The Tavor is heavier and more expensive than the M4 series. Israel already has M4 production lines, so its probably a simple decision for them. Note the Tavor is not actually vanishing; it will remain in service but as they wear down or require replacements, the new weapons will be M4s. I would assume that will be done at a unit level, not for individual troops, but I believe the Tavor uses STANAG magazines so intermixing might be possible.
Bullpups and Lefties do not work well together. LOL
For my whole shooting life I trained mag swap……..no way I could ever use a Bullpup.
The ChiComs are using the QBZ-95 and I know the Australian Army still issues the Steyr AUG.
I surrender.
The ChiComs are replacing or already replaced the QBZ-95
It seems to be a death knell whenever a gun is labeled “futuristic”. I used to buy retail military equipment magazines, that were almost nothing but glossy advertisements for hundreds of ‘upcoming’ weapons systems, and learned two important things:
1) Their marketing is that of used car salesmen with huge advertising budgets. Most of what they offered had no life beyond a prototype.
2) Low maintenance, durability, and reliability matter more than endless bells and whistles. This is why the 1911A1 and M2 .50 cal are still around today.
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Two examples of trigger discipline...Top - good, bottom - back to basic.
Here's a pic I found of some flatface infantry with the QBZ-191:
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