The IWI Tavor 7 is a 7.62x51mm NATO semi-automatic bullpup rifle with a 16.5-inch barrel built for duty, precision work, and range use. Its bullpup layout shortens overall length without sacrificing barrel length, making it a practical choice where compact handling and full-power calibers are required. This model is configured for right-hand operation and ships with a 10-round magazine (10+1 capacity) in a Flat Dark Earth finish.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is 7.62x51mm NATO (.308), reflecting the rifle’s full-power cartridge design.
- The barrel measures 16.5 inches, preserving ballistic performance in a compact package.
- The action is a gas-piston semi-automatic operating with a closed rotating bolt and short-stroke piston system.
- The magazine capacity is provided as 10 rounds (10+1) in the supplied configuration.
- The barrel is cold hammer-forged and chrome-lined (CrMoV) for enhanced life cycle and durability.
- The overall length is 26.75 inches, offering a shorter profile than conventional rifle layouts with the same barrel length.
- The unloaded weight is approximately 9 lbs, reflecting the reinforced polymer bullpup construction.
- The rate of twist is 1:12″, specified for the barrel’s rifling.
- The rifle uses a fixed polymer bullpup stock and includes an M-LOK fore-end plus MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rails for optics and accessories.
The Tavor 7 emphasizes ambidextrous ergonomics and mission flexibility: the ejection side and charging handle can be switched, it retains an M4-style ambidextrous magazine release and a 45-degree safety, and it includes a 4-position gas regulator (including an OFF position) for varied operating conditions. The receiver is flattop and optic-ready, and the muzzle is threaded with a 5/8×24 pattern for compatible muzzle devices.
This state-compliant configuration is supplied with a 10-round magazine for jurisdictions that limit magazine capacity. Jurisdictions that limit magazine capacity to 10 rounds include: Hawaii, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Colorado. The Tavor 7’s compact bullpup layout, durable barrel construction, and ambidextrous controls make it a practical choice for shooters seeking a full-power rifle in a shorter overall package.
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