Gun Review: IWI Tavor X95 (VIDEO)

By Ben Brown

For shooters bored with AR carbines, the IWI Tavor X95 is an exciting new endeavor. The Israeli-designed and Pennsylvania-made short barreled rifle makes best use of the bullpup design. The space saving rear action keeps the gun short but without sacrificing in other areas. The result is an efficient compact package.
The IWI Tavor X95
The Tavor X95 evolved from Israeli Weapons Industries’ Tavor rifle family, which all incorporate the bullpup operation. Although the design has been around since the early 2000s, it became standard issue in the Israeli military in 2009. Since then, a long list of other countries started equipping their troops with the gun as well. The re-design offers more intuitive and adaptable controls than the original.
The X95 functions using a long-stroke gas-piston bullpup operating system. However, Israeli Weapons Industries offers the X95 in multiple configurations for the U.S. civilian markets. Options include 13-, 16.5 and 18.5-inch barrel lengths; and right- and left-handed controls. While 5.56mm is standard, 9mm and .300 BLK chamberings are also available.
The Israeli-designed and Pennsylvania-made short barreled rifle makes best use of the bullpup design. The space saving rear action keeps the gun short but without sacrificing in other areas. The result is an efficient

Source: Guns.com