IWI 7 in 7.62 NATO
The modern compact "battle rifle".
The Tavor 7 is the next evolutionary step in the Tavor bullpup family. Based on requests from military and civilian customers alike, the Tavor 7 is IWI’s introduction into the 7.62×51 bullpup rifle offering. The Tavor carries the usual reliability expected of all IWI products with some increased ergonomic features. This includes the ability to lock the charging handle without the use of the bolt catch. It also maintains the M4 type ambidextrous magazine release system and 45 degree ambidextrous safety.
The TAVOR 7 is a fully ambidextrous platform on which the ejection side and the charging handle can be switched quickly and easily from side to side by the user. The ambidextrous features include: safety lever, magazine release, and bolt catch similar to the X95.
The IWI Tavor 7 also includes an M-LOK fore-end as well as MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rails at the 12 and 6 o’clock positions, to allow the use of multiple devices and accessories. The rifle’s body is built from high-strength impact-modified polymer, and has a hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrel for enhanced accuracy and life cycle.
Additional features include a short stroke gas piston with a 4-position gas regulator, (including an OFF position – a unique feature designed for special operation needs), a rotating bolt system that ensures maximum safety for the user, and a pistol grip that can be changed or modified.
The four positions on the gas regulator are R -regular, A - adverse, S - suppressed, and O - off. R, of course, is used for regular operations. A is for adverse conditions of operation or in the case of fouling or short stroking. S is used for suppressed firing (partial deactivation of the gas system, still allowing for cycling of the firearm). O is used for bolt-action operation (complete deactivation of the gas system, allowing for functioning as a single-shot firearm - a unique feature designed for special operation needs.
As shown above, the gas regulator can be adjusted using any standard 7.62x51 cartridge.
Additional specs:
Item#: T7B16
Caliber: 7.62 NATO (7.62x51mm)
Action: Gas piston, semi-auto
Operating system: 4-position gas regulator, closed rotating bolt, short stroke gas piston
Magazine type: LR/SR25 Pattern - one Magpul Gen 3 20-round included
Barrel material: Chrome lined, cold hammer forged, CrMoV
Barrel length: 16.5"
Overall length: 26.75"
Weight: 9lbs
Rifling: 1:12" twist, 4 grooves, right hand
The IWI Tavor 7 (Item#T7b16) has an MSRP of $2,199. However, you are very likely to see lower prices in your local Gallery of Guns retailer. A quick quote check in the Kansas City area shows prices hovering around $2,000. Use the product link above to check for pricing in your area.
