The IWI Tavor 7 represents a formidable integration of power and compact design, engineered for discerning users who require significant ballistic performance in a highly maneuverable package. As a direct descendant of Israel Weapon Industries’ combat-proven Tavor series, the Tavor 7 leverages a robust short-stroke gas piston system, ensuring operational reliability across diverse environmental conditions and with varied ammunition types.
Its bullpup configuration optimizes overall length, providing the ballistic advantage of a longer barrel within a condensed platform. This design characteristic enhances close-quarters maneuverability without compromising muzzle velocity or terminal ballistics. The rifle’s construction integrates a high-strength, impact-modified polymer chassis with precision-machined steel components, engineered for durability and consistent performance under stress.
Key Features
Bullpup Ergonomics and Compact Form Factor
The Tavor 7’s bullpup design significantly reduces the weapon’s overall length while retaining a 20-inch barrel, maximizing velocity and range performance for the 7.62x51mm cartridge. This configuration improves balance, expedites target acquisition, and enhances maneuverability in confined spaces, making it a highly effective platform for professional and competitive use.
Robust Gas Piston System
Utilizing a short-stroke gas piston operating system, the Tavor 7 is engineered for exceptional reliability and reduced fouling within the receiver, simplifying field maintenance. The system incorporates an adjustable gas regulator, allowing the operator to fine-tune gas pressure for suppressed operation or to accommodate specific ammunition loads, mitigating over-gassing and optimizing cyclic rate.
Precision Barrel and Construction
The 20-inch barrel is cold hammer-forged from chrome moly vanadium steel, delivering consistent precision and extending barrel life. The barrel is threaded and equipped with a birdcage flash hider, capable of accepting various muzzle devices. The rifle’s high-strength polymer chassis provides a durable and stable foundation, resistant to environmental stressors and impact.
Ambidextrous and Modular Design
The Tavor 7 features fully ambidextrous controls, including the magazine release, bolt release, and safety selector, configurable for left- or right-handed operators. A key design element is the user-configurable ejection port, allowing for a seamless transition between left and right-hand ejection without requiring specialized tools. The full-length Picatinny top rail facilitates optics mounting, while integrated M-LOK slots on the handguard provide attachment points for mission-essential accessories.
Technical Specifications
- **Caliber:** 7.62x51mm NATO (.308 Winchester)
- **Operating System:** Short-Stroke Gas Piston
- **Magazine Capacity:** 10 Rounds (SR-25 pattern magazine included, compatible with most SR-25 pattern magazines)
- **Barrel Length:** 20 inches
- **Overall Length:** Approximately 30.25 inches
- **Weight (Empty):** Approximately 9.25 lbs
- **Stock:** Fixed Bullpup, High-Strength Polymer
- **Sights:** None (Optics Ready)
- **Accessory Rail:** Full-Length Picatinny Top Rail, M-LOK Slots
- **Handguard:** Polymer with M-LOK Interface
- **Muzzle Device:** Birdcage Flash Hider
- **Color:** Black
- **Ejection:** User-Configurable Left/Right
