Why Israeli Army Switched to TAR-21 Rifle
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Watch me try to talk about the Israel Defense Forces without getting canceled. One of the reasons they’ve switched to the TAR-21 is this rifle has addressed some of the main complaints against the bullpup like the difficulty with awkward reloading. It’s specifically tailored for the kind of close quarters urban narrow street engagements the IDF often find themselves in.
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In the Six-Day-War they were way outgunned by five different countries but they still came out victorious. Would another country’s military be able to do the same? Many military historians point to the IDF’s obvious incentive to win these battles has to do with their families living only a few miles away from where they are fighting. With the IDF switching to a Bullpup it means we’re likely to continue seeing these guns for years to come.
#IDF #GUNS #TAR21
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btw the l85 definitely locks to the rear on the last round
4% of the IDF is made of foreign volunteers
I'm gonna learn Hebrew now
Israel is a ethnostate that commits an active genocide against palestine, why are you supporting the IDF?
@@BigRussianCatWithFloppyEars they should have agreed to the 1948 deal to have the two be separate
i think it would have all worked out much better if that happened
Palestinian people get to have their own nation
Israelis get to live in their home land
if the deal was accepted this supposed "genocide" wouldn't happen
@@germanwarrabbit Home Land? The Land was given by the Brits who did not belong there aswell!
the idf's never give up philosophy comes from the idea that the first war we ever lose would be our last one fought
You think the USA would let them lose a war? You must be a fantasist
you just haven't had your first vietnam or iraq yet
Yea, Israel can't afford to lose even a single war
@@nothingIsPersonal Against 3rd world countries with barely any firepower😂
@@yousufkhamis5135 Palestinian nationality was only invented in the 20th century.
“Then I’ll just stick to *less controversial* issues like war.”
-Cappy 2021
Man that was so real it hurt
Kevin from sunny Mexico loves your shows . I am a retired Merchant Marine living very close to the Mexican , California border. Thank you.
@@kevinmccarthy8746 yo what
You are INCORRECT in the statement "Every male and female must complete a mandatory term of service." This is untrue, Orthodox Jews are EXEMPT. Orthodox Jews are 19% of the Israel. Arab and Christian "citizens " of Israel are often denied entry into the IDF. Also, anyone who demands exemption is usually given it. Try to talk about what you know. Stay in your lane.
@@justiceforall4969 uh. What?
Fun fact: the Tavor’s shape and aesthetics were designed first then the working parts were made to fit that shape.
that explains why it's so ugly.
Citation needed* Source or GTFO.
@@ishitrealbad3039 I think it looks badass 🤷♂️
@@ishitrealbad3039 You just have terrible taste.
@@EliteBadFrog It does look badass, homeboy has probably never handled a rifle in his entire life, so he has no idea what a Bullpup even is.
IWI Tavor TAR-21 is a standard issue rifle for the Para-SF of Indian Armed Forces. There must be a good reason if a special forces unit like this rifle, as they operate in almost every possible terrain and believe me we have almost all the possible terrains in India.
As a native Texan, the day a company produces a unique, reliable and modular fighting rifle called "The Alamo Rifle" they can stfu and take my money
Is that all it takes lol
Already Did it, Just need to actually build the thing...
I’m in SA also. My Dad was 101st. Been shooting my whole life. My Frd used to say, “If you’re ever running from Ben shooting at You, run to the Left! Bec He pulls a little to the right! Ha. It’s your only chance, cause He WILL get You!” Bec of the weight being at the back, most all movement is simply faster. And behind knowledge, speed to action, is life or death.
damn Bushwacker I laughed so much from your comment i was worried that i was going to choke to death
And they will remember the Alamo indeed.
The only possible way of making the thumbnail better is if chris had those gleaming anime eyes lol.
dont give me ideas I'm about to add them lol
You’ve doomed us all
This is how humanity crumbles
@@ROOSTER333 come on people, everyone needs a bit of anime eyes chris in their lives. Not the hero we deserved but the hero we needed lol
@@CrusadingWalrus06 This guy gets it - Upgrades people, upgrades!
As a prior US soldier and contractor, I love the Tavor. The ability to pack an M16 barrel in something shorter or same length as the M4 is pretty great.
Like any weapon, there is a learning curve, especially coming from M4/AK platforms. No C Clamp sent me for a loop, as did reloads. However, after practicing for a whole I found the Tavor to be just as easy to handle.
The weight distribution for me is a real plus. Having your mass located in the rear does make the weapon easier to rotate up and easier to hold in position. It does take some getting used to, but once again that goes for any new weapon you pick up. Overall, very nice rifle.
Israeli here: this was quit a laugh, not really used to see how we're viewed by others. Though there were some bits not so accurate or outdated, You've been kind and professional to stay on point without politics. good on you mate!
sup
Hey mate, I would love to hear your thoughts about TAR family of weapons system.
Bet you can’t wait to empty a magazine into some Palestinian homes.
@@captaron Bet you didn't miss the opportunity to write just because he's Israeli
They did do 9/11
Your pronunciation never fails to deliver.
Lol, it is hilarious, especially when you speak hebrew.
I prefer it this way
It even sounds bad when you don’t know ANY HEBREW
Never in my life have I heard someone butcher the pronunciation so bad.
Yeah, said it the same way I did when spying it at a used gun shop.
IWI Tavor TAR 21 is the rifle which is used as the standard infantry rifle for Indian Army Special Forces!! Love from India😇🇮🇳🥰
Not all of them use Tavor, not enough to go around yet. India also produces Tavor locally and could increase production.
Vietnam also picked up the tavor along with other modern Israeli firearms, they opened a couple of factories in vietnam to refit troops.
Isn't India switching over the the H&K 416?
@@janusjones6519 correct Indian military is outfitted with everything logistics must be difficult.
@@Trve_Kvlt nope they got sigs
Just found this channel and love it. Not only is it highly informative but has some really humorous moments in it. I think the talented young man doing the narration is excellent it his delivery and possibly the best best on all of YT. Two thumbs up 👍👍
Great analysis, ground forces are the backbone of the victory. The same occurred during the Falkland war where Argentina's air force was hitting hard the UK forces, but despite that ground forces composed of the army and marine components were advancing constantly against a weak land force, making the route for a fast winning.
I loved mine when I was in the Colombian Military. Very compact and still packed a punch when we returned fire. Very easy transition from Galil ACE and M4.
Los están usando las unidades senafront en la frontera Panamá-Colombia. Cañón corto y el estándar , incluso los calibres adaptados creo a 9mm para unidades motorizadas.
I was a bit surprised of seeing colombian soldiers with our weapons on my last trip to Bogota :)) most had the Galil tho
@@Earthelement87 Why? They are battlefield tested and have a great design for CQB and they are easy to learn.
The galil is such an awesome weapon!!! Old now but hey! Awesome anyways!
How was your expirince of the galil ? Am quirius
They dropped the TAR-21 in favor of the X95 (MTAR-21) starting about a decade ago. There's still quite a few units that still use M4s, especially special forces units, but they mostly just use the MTAR now.
They are however updating it to have a longer barrel
Special forces don't use the M4, only the Paratroopers and another brigade uses them for reasons of ego.
Special forces use the AK family sometimes though...
@@yairweinberg1647 "Reasons of ego"
What!?
Also is quite ironic to use the weapons of your enemies
@@dirckthedork-knight1201 its on purposes, the gunfire sounds like friendlies and its harder to identify who did the attack
@@dirckthedork-knight1201 Well the Russians aren't really our enemies and they are useful weapons for certain missions.
Yes, Ego. They claim it's weight and so on but no. Anyone who serves know the paratroopers must always be special, hence they have special uniforms and still use the M4.
Your podcast is a fresh breeze of air. Will stick to this channel until further notice. Thanx also for keeping a smile on my dile.
You are a genius! I just googled "why do they wear that funny hat" I got the answer, then you gave it a second time. Well done!
We also had to cut them out and sew in the elastic ourselves. Any helmet modifications you see on IDF helms are custom made by that soldier....
Or your buddy that knows how to sew.
i was a foreign soldier( lone soldier) in the idf, was issued a first gen tar21 for preamtive training (2 weeks) before switching to the second gen x95 for about a year during training then the 3rd gen x95 for another 2 years. amazing gun to shoot, within weeks i was able to get a zeroing at 25 meter with a grouping of a cm (and that was the first rifle i shot!) incredibly easy to learn this weapon and great for me cause im a lefty.
אני יודע שזה לא קשור אבל ואו כל הכבוד על זה שבאת לשרת פה כחייל בודד!
אני לא מכיר אותך אבל אתה בן אדם מדהים
I had an X95 but preferred the M4. I owned an AR-15 and I was so familiar with it that I hated the Tavor
I had an X95 but preferred the M4. I owned an AR-15 and I was so familiar with it that I hated the Tavor
I own the civilian version of the X95. As a Marine in the’70s I shot the M16. At the time I absolutely loved the m16. I also like the ar platform. But I have to say that the Tavor just feels ergonomically perfect for me. The weapon just seems to hit your shoulder on target, and falls back on target with no effort at all. And at 26”, it’s the first weapon I would grab for if (May God forbid) I needed to protect my loved ones or myself. I read an interesting quote but can’t remember who said it, it something like this “use your pistol to fight your way to your rifle”. Better yet just keep your weapon of choice close by.
@@johnakajon3563 I love the M16 but it sucks ass in CQB. That I can say.
I hope “Grand Master J” from the “NFAC” is watching this. He’s a little confused on what a bull pup is... 😂
😂😂😂
He will be very good about explaining the part about the weapon being empty when the bolt locks back.
@@jaye1967 "The bolt goes forward...the weapon has fired"
"this bitch it kicks that's why i call it a bullpup"
I wouldn't trust him with a knife they give you when you get take out
*Great video, thanks for share!!!*
I love the idea of the Tavor 7. I can’t afford one yet, but a .308 bull pup is just what every American man needs. 😉🇺🇸
I used it when I was in the Colombian army, it looks weird but feels really good when handling
Very good rifle for combat. I used it in multiple combat operations aswell as Galil ACE.
That thing looks sweet
How hard was it to breakdown and clean, comparable to the M4?
Not without isues. Remember guys safelock broke and hes like "look at this plastic, what is that?!" .
Also, i was a sharpshooter(brigade champion) . M4, green iron ammo, x4 aim ... when i got practice with "short tavor", standart 300 meter , its where much worser in terms of acuracy . Maybe cuz its has shorter barell, maybe my lack of exp with Tavor...
@@CDs_UA-cam_ Push out one pin, swing open the but plate, remove the bolt carrier. Even changing a barrel out is super easy.
The TAR-21 (aka SAR) was the original Tavor and was adopted by the IDF in 2003 although primarily for Special Forces. The latest version is the Tavor X95 (aka MTAR-21) and has been in use since 2009 again initially with Special Forces but is now the standard issue for all infantry units and has been since 2012.
yes I wanted to cover their switch in the mid 2000s from what I heard around 2009 is when it was adopted although it was created earlier than that. I wanted to focus on that switch to the TAR from the M16
@@Taskandpurpose Isn’t it pronounced, Tav-OR? Always thought so & always hear it as such... but maybe we’ve all been doing it wrong haha
SAR? isn´t that one from Singapore? the one that was designed a year after the Tavor?
Google works wonders huh
except the special forces actually still use the M4
I just ordered a Tavor X95 in the 16.5 length. It’s going to be home defense. I have a DD M4V7 PRO, but it’s got an 18” barrel and isn’t ideal for in the home. Israel just made an excellent CQB rifle.
Home defence ? Against who ?
More than like this video, Cappy, I LOVE it! Pleasure to have you inject so much humor into a very serious subject. 🙃
Aah, this TAR-21 is my crush. This Rifle is used in all SF units in India 🇮🇳
much love from israel !! we love india and hindu more than we love ourselves ! lol
@@Winalot always
Do they have toilets though?
@@noWatimsayin1 where
@@rudraprasad_2255 Indian special toilet forces
Thank you for sticking to weapons and not going into politics!!
Also - Not all of the Israeli infantry units use the Tavor, our paratroopers still use the M4.
Yes, the Tavor is used in a number of infantry units but by large most units use the M4 if not the M16
But they're a special bunch of bastards with actual rooms with lockers and aircon. Pampered and spoiled.
The real men serve in Givati. 424 kavod!
I have hold a X95 and fired some rounds .. the build quality is so good !
@@Frankenllama The real men serve in 51 !
@@wallingnaga6563 Gotta love the very little to no recoil as well!
I second that Part about that head cover. Thats just Brilliant of the IDF , simple and Effektiv
The benefit with bullpup is you can keep a decent barrel length. I used the steyer Aug for years and loved it. The gas debris can be mitigated with the right use of powder. I never had a problem with it.
The British L85 does lock open when you have an empty mag, I have no idea who told you it doesn’t
Probably the early models didn't, pretty sure the L85 saw a lot of changes since it was introduced.
Yeah it's based on the AR18, which locks back
Also the placement of the release catch is good as it naturally where the hand falls to take a mag off, guessing the Israeli’s just leave mags on the floor
@@kdrapertrucker You are right. The layer models adopted this.
@@michaeloldx1 Yes, we do leave it. Absolute focus on the fight. But we also have shiftsur specific for saving those, too.
The man presenting this channel is one of the most charismatic in the military topic, it's very pleasent to watch, and the information is presented in a way that results informative, accurate and chill. Thankyou!!
Help me I am addicted to your channel and stay up too late. I can’t stop because it’s so good
Your video was fun to watch; I had a good laugh or two, as well!
The rear weight is only uncomfortable until you get used to it. If you're accustomed to the relatively nose-heavy weight distribution of an M16 or M4, you're going to smack yourself in the jaw a few times while getting a sight picture, because the weight is the opposite of where you're expecting it to be. But once you re-learn with the new rifle, it's an improvement.
I fired the L1A1 for 10 years before I swapped to the L85A1 & subsequently the A2 which I used for another 11 years. I liked the balance of the L1A1, it felt lighter than it actually was. The L85A1 felt rather chunky and a little awkward, but I got used to it. I shot better with the L85A2.
There are only two inherent drawbacks for bullpups: switching shoulders and trigger. There are a lot more benefits. For example, having the working bits closer to body makes everything more comfortable, effecient and faster
P.s. forgot to mention disadvantage in long distance shooting due to weight balance being closer to body: yes, same thing which gives advantage at cqc gives disadvantage at long ranges...
I prefer the G3A3 7.62mm for better damaged and ranges than TAR-21 and I guess M-16 is better than TAR-21 is longer ranges and more damage than TAR-21 at close range combat , I also prefer M-82A1 50CAL with a 10×scope sniper rifle lot better damaged and longer ranges than anything close range combat , yes it is quite heavy to shoot around close range combat .
@@csjrogerson2377 Yes the L85A2 is heavy than lightweight L1A1 , what about AUG 5.56 mm it does the same thing . I prefer G3A3 7.62mm better damaged and longer ranges , wait does L1A1 looks like and work like TAR-21 ?
@@richardscaggs5936 how does m16 make more damage than tar?
Who will win: a squad of spetsnaz soldiers or a stadium full of hostages?
Or an IDF squad or a bunch of Palestinian kids with rocks.
Spetsnaz soldiers.
@@Big_AlMC + US Tax dollars
The answear is obviously a thousand penguins.
Search for Call od duty: no russian.
If you own one of these a must have is the Giessle trigger pack replacement which makes the bull pup awesome.
Love this rifle, thanks for making this one
As someone who qualified with the M16 platform, owns several AR15s and also owns a Tavor, I will tell you that there are numerous advantages to the shorter rifle. It makes CQB, stacking up on rooms in tight corridors multiple times easier. Doing so with a full length M16A4 is a major PITA. The Tavor allows speedy mag changes, unlike other bullpups. Although I don't know why the OP stated that the bolt hold open feature on the Tavor is new, as all M4s have that ability. The Tavor's replacement of the M4 by Israel is not new. It's been in service for over 10 years now. All in all, the Tavor is a rugged, bombproof dependable rifle that balances well, is fantastic for CQB or MOUT operations. The Tavor is heavier though. For longer range shooting, over 500 meters, I prefer the M4 pattern of rifle, although it's more than possible to reach out to those distances with the Tavor. The ergonomics of shooting from the prone are just "different" with the Tavor and take some getting used to. It's now being used by several nations throughout the world.
it's always good to listen to the troops on the grounds
@Task & Purpose I Carried the L85 and and L85A2 on operations for 18 1/2 years, I can assure you it has last round hold open and the bolt release is just above your thumb as you replace the magazine.
great edit
Love your channel Freddie Mercury.
The l85 does have an automatic bolt hold open and a catch to release it, it doesn't take hours to reload like people think
But it's bri'ish so I hate it anyway
jkjk
Yup. It relies on a magazine being in place, not sure if that’s different to the Tavor
@@nizzlenotes3892 Conceptually British but had literally every single component of it retroactively redesigned by the Germans
It's a great weapon, I had the pleasure of firing these a few times. Best bullpup I've fired next to the Steyr AUG
I also am former infantry. You do a fantastic job on your channel!
As a Tavor fan I have been waiting for this day! (Also good to see some people trying to improve the Bullpup design instead of dismissing it out of hand because of it's teething problems)
I have been rocking the SAR-21 since spring of 2013. I was one of the earliest members of the Tavor Owners' Group and a lot of folks get that rifle and have to relearn their shooting techniques. The less experienced shooter has less to unlearn that the more experienced shooter.
@@dbmail545 Case in point: I joined the US Army in 1970; qualified with the M-16A1, then never shot an AR -style rifle again until I qualified with an M4 for a deployment in 2006. For me, who is a left-hander with no particular experience with the AR-style rifle, the advantages of the bullpup rifle outweigh the popularity of the US infantryman's favorite longarm.
Shalom from Israel,
1. That happened / took place around 2003- 2010ish.
2. Most SF/CT/ TIER 2- 1 keep in use the M4 and Frankenstein type SBR from collectible/rebuild / part kits and so on.
3. What the IDF is using is X95. TAR 21 was the first gen (2003-+).
4. There is absolutely no question or discussion about the origin of the FALAFEL :
IT IS NOT ISRAELI ORIGINAL , IT'S 100% MIDDELE EAST ARAB ORIGIN, BLESS THEM.
5. FALAFEL IS AWESOME !
6. Can't understand you millennials! what is your issue with the proper 20 inch barrle and rifle gas length AR, have you ever tried one ?
7.Or 16 inch/mid length...
Be blessed, k.i.s.s you all !
I cleared a buttload of high rises in Panama with a 20” m16 . It can be done ..easily .
@Kultur Terror
1. The Iranians never forget flight 655... google it, educate yourself...
2. The Mossad is in 2021 and for sure in 2000 era is /was : technologicaly/resources under capable and never have / had enough tier 1 covert action manpwoer operators "in field" to conduct such a conspiracy as claimed.
NOTHING BUT A DELUSIONAL FICTIONAL LEGEND favored by jews / israeli haters ;)
3. True that the relationship between USA and ISRAEL are perverted, bizzar, sado/ maso type 24/7 ;)
Part of that is because we some time have contradicting interests as different independence nations. So my "biggest and #1 in the world American" - learn to suck it with self respect and less bitchin' like we here in Zion do ;)
Part of it come from bad, unprofessional, ignorant, and fucken shitty karma among Generations of both ISRAELI AND US Politicians, diplomats, Leaders, public officials, CIA / MOSSAD endless high school teenage food fight battles, and some of it because WE - THE COMMON Peoples don't communicate and learn each other directly without the poisoned pool of published BS ;).
4. We are friends and allies on so many levels and cross the cultural and historical spectrum, learn to accept it, therapy for your hate and ignorance syndrome will come along with it ;).
Be blessed, USA is the light house for all of the free on our planet, thank you !
@@NCrdwlf Thank you for the comment ! Be blessed :)
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You are absolutely right regarding the fatigue of carrying the best carabine instead of the proper one. Operating with the best doesn't mean that you will be able to respond in a proper way, after investing your capabilities of carrying uncomfortable equipment.
israeli here
really happy you made this video
love your channel
Here in the Philippines, the Tavor and the X95 was mainly used for urban tight corners usually the slums where some of the cops and the anti drug enforcement units were issued by these
I have seen the Philippine military/police use a lot of dated weapons too though such as the M16A1.
@@KianoUyMOOP it probably depends on the unit
@@KianoUyMOOP Hell, some use the Galil ACE with grips or PMAGs
Didn't know the Philippines purchased TARs. In the camps here, they still stick to the M16s and even the occasional M15A1s. Hope to see more TARs come in though. They look comfy to handle at least.
@@KianoUyMOOP M60 as well
"I hope this doesn't awaken something in me" is a sentence that has haunted me everyday for the past year until I watched all the way back through your catalog to find it again
That so cool that you were in the idf
Proud Tavor owner here!
My neighbor owns one and Ive shot it. Absolutely phenomenal gun.
We are Tavor brothers, homie
@@gritsandgravy2633 I'm the new kid with an X95 do I belong? 😜
@@MyWatchIsEnded Heck yeah brother! All X95 owners are welcome in the home of the Tavor!
I think the Tavor is in many aspects a great rifle for its purpose. In my unit, we used the SIG 550, which was almost 40 inches long. For a unit that was supposed to infiltrate enemy territory and take out facilities, I always felt it was a horrible choice. We could not manoeuvre with this thing, which felt like holding a broomstick in a staircase.
What unit were you in?
I just found your channel and I love it. Your tongue and check jokes are great. Thank you for what you do. If you ever heard to the Midwest I'll buy you a beer sir
Great vid.
We dropped the Steyr in favour of the LMT CQB16 which we called the MARS-L here in NZ, whilst the Aussies stuck with the configuration on their new Steyr. I spent a fair bit of time shooting both and though I liked the MARS-L for the ACOG coming as standard on it (man LMT does mean package deals), I still preferred the Steyr in virtually every other case because of the balanced bullpup configuration. It was easy to control, balanced over the master hand so it made monkey crawling in the assault, and moving on uneven ground easy and somewhat safer with the alice pack on - I could easily move bushes and tree branches out of the way slowly and in a controlled way to avoid snapping back and signposting whilst still keeping the weapon firm in my master hand, with the barrel following my facing in close country situations.
Yeah the reload ergos are a bit funky on a bullpup at first, but you get used to it and find our your own little optimisations with time and use. We were never gucci enough where the second-to-second speed of a reload was really a factor in anything - only how full the mag was before shooting, and even then, there should at least be two of you alternating reloads intuitively to keep fire up after the first blat 99% of the time. I reckon that kind of thinking is what informs the decision to go for bullpups when the brass make these acquisition decisions - every other upside (short length, full barrel, good in LAV's and other vehicles etc.) overall outweighs some relatively minor negatives on the firing and reload ergonomics as I experienced them, and that's probably a big factor in why the Israelis went that way.
That being said, the old Steyrs we had can get fucked with those obnoxious and near continuous stoppages, though I tend to think those ancient mags and maybe the brand of ammo we had were the main issue there.
"Disposable magazines" are a plague that comes back to affect weapons manufacturing every few years or decades. As soon as you throw the word disposable into something it automatically throws out any seriousness about it being a necessity for function. This leads to new designs for these disposables always trying to convince governments that they have made a magazine that is so cheap you don't have to worry about the marines chewing on them. Then even if it was actually a good idea in practice, it gets sold to the lowest bidder because government and they develop it EVEN cheaper because government. Suddenly you have an outstanding design that guess what, fails to feed when you need it. I can think of examples of this happening to weapons from the Lee Enfield to the M14 to the M16. Its just a vicious cycle and the easiest victim is the magazine.
Same thing happened to the original French bullpup, the FAMAS F1.
STG > TAR, fact, even gun pros and quick shooters agree trust me, I know a couple of things and a whole lot of bugger all. But it is true
As much as I also love the Steyr AUG, I can definitely relate to the stoppages issue with them here in Ireland. Drove me nuts.
LMT is one of the finest firearms manufacturers on the planet right now. I'd take one of their rifles over damned near anything
Hey, I'm one of those foreign volunteers you spoke of. I joined in 08 and Lebanon was always used as a cautionary tale. Some units were adopting the tavor while I was in and mine adopted it soon after I got out. Just so you know we pronounce it taav-or with emphasis on the "or." Mitznefet is mitz-nef-et with emphasis on "mitz."
Well God bless you for your service to Israel. Also what’s your thoughts on the new Carmel rifle?
Shocked there was no open rebellion against the Mitz
I have an SAR my brother has an X95…we both love these weapons
I have a Tavor from 6 years ago and bought an X95 .300 blackout 3 months ago. They run great! Now looking for a Tavor 7..
I'm also a Sig guy and have the 516 patrol and 716 patrol, but they're so long. I like the compactness of the Tavor.
I have only fired the G3A3, HK11 and the FN FALO, while serving as a conscript in the Greek Army. The training was not intensive, so I cannot say that I am a good shooter. However, I once held the Tavor in my hand during a military exposition (is that the right expression?).
Well, let me tell you guys. Bullpup feels like a natural part of the body. While conventional rifles are like a broomstick with a backet full of water attached to the front. The only reason I can think of why many people prefer conventional rifles, is because they fired thousands of rounds with them so naturally something different will feel awkward. To me they are like the people who have learned to hold a pen the wrong way from childhood, but still can write.
Bullpups suck that is why so many military dumped them and went back, triggers suck
@Sakpan74Gr - I believe that "military exposition" is the right expression. Thanks for sharing your real-life experience in the Greek Army with us!
Dude, you're hilarious! Former IDF soldier here. I had the tavor. It's great.
To be fair everyone thinks their original gun is great at least most of the time we shall not speak of the OG M16
@@spartanx9293 the tavor is not perfect, and when I served, I had an early version of it that had some issues. But the newer versions are really incredible, I must say. And I've used the M-16 and AK-47, which I'm not belittling, they're also very good and reliable, but the tavor is really awsome. Reliability, comfort, (especially while wearing body armour due to it's short stock) simplicity to strip down, range, accuracy, etc. Are all serious pluses. At least in my opinion.
@@ruihenig I heard they were awful and that they were overweight in the back it was from tfb TV I'll link it to you if you want to see
@@spartanx9293 maybe the earliest version. The current one is called the micro tavor and it feels so nicely balanced. Anyway, think whatever you like. This is my opinion from personal experience. Cheers!
@@ruihenigI just don't like it aesthetically yes I know aesthetics have no basis on actual performance yes I know that a good working gun is better than a pretty one yada yada yada yada I find it ugly it's the same with a lot of Israeli weapons I also hate the desert eagle and Uzi I just do not like their look
Serving with the sar21 was pretty cool, although i still liked the easy use of the m16 but it's relatively really long
Very informative. Thanks Chris. Stay safe & keep your powder dry.
1:12 On the X95, the magazine release was moved to a more AR-15-like position. This is in fact visible on screen a couple of seconds later.
Yeah the TAR-21 wasnt really liked by IDF troops. They didn't like that you could tactically accidently release your magazine.
@@nemisous83 That's why the X95 gets a mag release button over that accident prone lever. Pretty much similar to the M4 mag release.
Look at the InrangeTV mud test of the X95. Two transfer bars to gum up instead of just the one on the SAR-21. But I am still a fan of the X95 because SAR's got cheap(er) after the new gun got released. Sold my hard-run SAR for nearly what I paid for a like new, low mileage one.
@@dbmail545 my Tavor 7 has an adjustable gas cylinder. If I'm dumb enough to shove gravel inside of my weapon, that adjustment should help.
The M1 Garand was cool, until you have to reload it and deal with the clip mechanism. The M14 was cool, because it had an easy reload mechanism/clips. The M16 was awesome until it jammed. The M4 takes care of the rate of fire. The TAR21 is great for urban combat, bullpups can smoke a thumb if you aren’t careful.
Plus the tar shoots gas in your face
Israel: uzi 5.56 reload it from the back
@@Eat.It.From.The.Back74 Not anymore on revised models.
If you smoke a thumb your training is very bad.
@@BBBrasil We don't have any of those revised models in Canada thanks for the info
Isreal: "We need a new weapon!"
IWI: "We make bigger uzi."
Ive served in the idf, served 1.5 years with the m4 and then switch to the tavor. Hardest thing about the change was not having the non trigger hand not extended. Took a while to get used too, i like the m4 but urban and cqb scenarios the tavor take the fight hands down
I served in Handasa Kravit from 04 - 07. I was issued an M16A1 and then a few months later, the M4 Carbine. The M4 is obviously a great rifle, but I always felt like I was missing out on the Tavor.
@shroey20 i loved the fact that it is a short weapon system. For being a bullpup rifle, it's great for cqb.
Most of the weight is at the back of the gun, making it easier to hold at high ready stance for longer
@@MrEricGaming I live in California now, so I can't even buy one (they are banned). I guess I'll have to settle for UA-cam videos.
@@shroey20Banned since when? I've seen them on the shelf for civilian purchase the last time I was at the FFL in San Jose, CA. It literally caught my eye and I had to say something to the clerk behind the counter. I asked the price and everything. Didn't seem out of reach but, it wasn't what I was looking for at the time. I think you should keep looking. A lot of people behind the counter sometimes just don't know what they are talking about about the guns they sell. Or the laws that regulate them outside of keeping the business doors open. You may even luck out with a private p2p sale. Don't give up on your dream. If I want a shorter AR rifle for urban cqb I will just put one together based on the need.
@@dirrrtydawg9772 You're right, I was mistaken.
6:46 FUN FACT: These are Thai soldier using TAR21 and Negev in live-fire combat training
7:28 FUN FACT: There be a penis on the pillar
Watch me try to walk through the mine field of talking about the Israel Defense Forces without getting canceled! #cancelcappy
What do you all think of the TAR-21 is it a good move by Israel to switch away from their old M4s?
You came very close with that minefield, but you lucked out!
bullpups are yucky, 14.5 inches of barrel is enough to kill anyone
m4 any day
@@Alex-rm4wk bullpups have a longer barrel and can be shorter than a m4
@@seansoraghan3245 bulpups are like a cancer to the gun world. Every country that picks one as their main infantry rifle eventually comes to regret it.
This video reminds me of a time The Chieftain was talking about the Merkava and how he asked an Israeli tanker if he thought it was the best tank in the world. Apparently, the Israeli tanker said something along the lines of "We don't think it's the best tank in the world, we think its the best tank for Israel."
Nice video but as I'm glad to announce that our new recruits from the infentry forces are getting back there M4 carbines again.
The micro tavor is in use by the idf ,but the weapon of choice is the M4 carbine once again, including infentry forces and reserves.
As someone that had experience with both small arms I do prefer the M4 and other AR platforms.
Really had me cocking my head there 'Cappy'. The Israeli Tavor has been out for a while even hear in the U.S. commercially. The most recent version versions are very reliable and comes in 7.62mm or 5.56mm (.308 not just .223). They have produced enough to equip their forces and it is a compact Bullpup. Light in weight and good for long range as well as CQB in one compact package . . . what is there not to like. Accessories attached readily. Many AR pattern rifles are still in service so it will take time.
Oh dang shout out to Dan Carlin he is off the chart!
easily my favorite podcast of all time without a doubt the best at making things relatable
i would say the same for his common sense podcast
I have a Tavor SAR with Meprolight M21 red dot and FAB Defense bipod, the trigger is rubbish but taking it to gun range is super cool, like driving a Ferrari into a domestic car meet even though the rifle wasn’t that Gucci.
You’ll get lots of attention. People at the range are always like:
Wow, what is it?
Damn, that thing looks like Alien’s gun!!
Can I take a picture with that?
Is it a Tavor?? I’ve never seen 1 in person.
Have you over shot aug?
I believe IWI should start transfer the improvements from Tavor7 to X95, making a 'gen2' version. Also might want to lightning the Tavor7 a bit.
@@JohnZ556 In the new Carmel rifle IWI added a lever to quickly change the barrel. Would be cool if they added that also.
@@bob-wo3ir lol that would be sweet, might as well get a MDRX for the moment.
Got the x95 and love it
8:30 "Ranger/7th ID Manchu/Lightfighter Hair" We had that since the 90s- different Army and infantry back then I guess.
Bought the Tavor X95 a few years ago and I am a sworn convert.
It's not such a new trend.
Austria has been using the Steyer AUG bullpup since 1977 (that's why it's called Stg77, or Sisi)
It's compact, it's light, very ergonomic and pretty accurate even in the hand of conscripts with little experience (like me)
Confusingly it's also used by the Australian military.
'The Alamo Gun." That one cracked me up, then the lady's funny reaction after trying it was fun/heartwarming! Thank you for your service!
With the Bull pup design you get a longer barrel and the accuracy that goes with it in a compact form .
Always love a Community reference 💯
The thing ia that the tar-21 isn't used anymore in the idf, this days the some infantry units use the m4 (paratroopers, Kfir) and the others use the tavor x-95 ( Givaty, Nahal and Golani)...
That was mentioned at the 9:30 mark.
"the answer is of course pizza" *shows Hawaiian pizza*
I see the trolling and our primary source of task and purpose entertainment is still on point :D
Bullpups are very useful in CI/CT Ops. Indian Army extensively use IWI TAR 21 in CI/CT ops
The x95 is one of the smoothest firing weapons I’ve ever used. Target acquisition is faster and smoother than any m4 I’ve ever used. It’s definitely a close quarters weapon. But it’s incredibly fun to use.
The British L85 working parts remain rearward on an empty mag, and this has been the case since the A1.
Was about to say this, and with an SF issued ACOG attached it's actually a good rifle dare I say it.
@@ukbasedhomeland Yep, I never had an issue with it - from A2 onwards. It could have been better in some areas, but ultimately it’s an accurate, reliable rifle.
@@Yama_Apri_521 To be fair I must have fired thousands of rounds with an A1 and never had too many issues with it either, certainly no more than with it's predecessor the L1A1 SLR. Sure there were improvements needed but that's the same with any new weapon system... and those improvements did come with time and the L85 has matured very well.
Oh and yes agreed that the L85 has always held open on an empty magazine... allowing for quick recharge. Has been that way since the A1
@@swampeh Me too, never really had an issue with the A1, nothing particularly noticible over the SLR
Down time war games, I love it. We all did it. I was lucky enough to be on a small security team that then got to go try our ideas with MILES gear.
A new point for bullpups: plastic polymer munitions. You can carry more for the same weight. And it is more reliable than metal cases.
But you can do this only with a long barrels, in order to achieve the needed velocity, thus the bullpup.
A small big revolution that affects the soldiers, the transport and the storage of munitions.
8:10 lol I laughed. It’s pronounced: “Meetz ne fet”
Hardcore History is such an amazing podcast, highly recommend it
Really loving all these videos so far. Interesting topics... I always thought the Tar-21 looked really badass and futuristic
Bulpups are the best!
For current & future conflicts
I would take 2 to go please!!!
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The mitznefet began when IDF soldiers individually started adding the cap. It really started from the bottom up.
Surely do a video about the Australian Army’s F-88 / EF-88 Austeyrs
Yes..aka the Lithgow Atrax that never came to the US
Watch AUG video. The end.
Someone should make an F-88 conversion kit for the AUG. (Just the external improvements the Aussies made to a the AUG platform, using your AUG's guts).
One more day. Fighting for a video on the brazilian IA2 assault rifle
Um filho teu não foge à luta 😂😂
@@angelobartolomeu5679 nem teme quem te adora a própria morte
Great video, just a little correction. As an idf soldier ill tell that most of the infantrymen in the idf use the Tavor, but all of the special forces use the m4
I think I saw some where they were talking about going back to the M-4? It would be nice to see a TOE from the battalion down to fire team. They are about the only military you cannot find one on.
I personally have the IWI tavor among many other rifles like the bushmaster ACR and the MK18 Daniel defense and IWI tavor is by far my favorite and I honestly didn’t like bull pups but the Tavor made that great of a performance! Love the gun!
This rifle reminds me of a bullpup rifle I used to own, the Steyr AUG.
you're a great hang chris keep it up