The IWI Tavor 7 is a bullpup semi-automatic rifle chambered in 7.62 NATO (.308 Winchester), combining full-power cartridge ballistics with a compact overall length. Its configuration is suited to duty, tactical, and range applications where a shorter footprint and ambidextrous ergonomics are valued. The design emphasizes durability, user-side configurability, and compatibility with modern optics and accessories.

Key Specifications

• The rifle is chambered for 7.62 NATO (.308 Win) for full-power cartridge performance.
• The barrel measures 16.5 inches and is cold hammer-forged, chrome-lined CrMoV steel for increased life cycle.
• The magazine capacity is 10 + 1 rounds in standard configuration using LR/SR25-pattern magazines.
• The action is a semi-automatic short-stroke gas piston system with a closed rotating bolt and a 4-position gas regulator.
• The overall length is 26.75 inches, providing a compact profile while retaining full-power ballistics.
• The unloaded weight is approximately 9 lbs, reflecting the reinforced polymer bullpup chassis and metal components.
• The rifle includes a flattop receiver with MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rails and an M-LOK fore-end for accessory mounting.
• The muzzle is threaded to 5/8×24 for common muzzle devices and suppressors compatible with that pattern.
• The platform is fully ambidextrous, offering reversible ejection and configurable charging-handle side and controls for right-hand orientation as produced.

This model is offered as a state-compliant / restricted configuration and ships with a 10-round magazine in jurisdictions that require reduced-capacity magazines. Where restricted, magazine capacity is limited to 10 rounds in the following jurisdictions: Hawaii, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Colorado.

The Tavor 7’s combination of a compact bullpup layout, robust cold hammer-forged barrel, and ambidextrous controls makes it a practical choice for users who need full-power rifle performance in a shorter platform. Its flattop receiver and accessory-ready fore-end support modern optics and mission-specific accessories without sacrificing the platform’s core durability and ergonomics. For shooters seeking a compact 7.62 NATO rifle with proven construction and configurable controls, the Tavor 7 presents a straightforward, purpose-built option.

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