Israeli "Tavor" received the prize "rifle of the year" in the United States

January 9 2014 46

The Israeli Tavor (TAR-21) assault rifle manufactured by Taasiot Neshek (IWI) became the winner of the annual competition "Weapon of the Year, held by the magazine of the National Rifle Association of the United States.

Tavor, which is produced for the civilian market in the United States only in a semi-automatic version, has received the most accolades from experts and is so actively bought up by American weapons lovers that the demand for it exceeds supply.

Israeli weapons won the Golden Target award in the combat rifle category. The prize for best shotgun received Weatherby SA-08 Deluxe 28 Gauge, and for the best handgun - Kimber Master Carry Pro pistol.

The best hunting rifle 2014 of the year was recognized as the Remington 783, the best hunting shotgun - Browning Citori 725 Feather, and the best muzzle-loading rifle - Traditions Vortek StrikerFire.

The awarding of the 12 competition, which is already taking place, will take place in April in Indianapolis at the annual conference of the American Rifle Association.

The Tavor machine gun was officially adopted by the Israel Defense Forces in 2004, however, already in 2002, some combat units were armed with them during Operation Protective Wall.

In December, all four elite infantry brigades of the IDF passed to Tavor on the 2010 of the year, and in the 2012 year it became known that reservists would also be trained to work with new machine guns.

"Tavor" are very popular in the world. Various modifications of this modern Israeli machine gun are in service with the armies and law enforcement agencies of Azerbaijan, Brazil, Colombia, Vietnam, Georgia, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Macedonia, Nigeria, Portugal, USA, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, Philippines, Chad and Ethiopia. The semi-automatic civil version of the Tavor is in demand in the USA and Canada.

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ReifA

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9 January 2014 08: 24

It is good and was developed for close-range / urban conditions. And the prize - well, if they’re buying, then don’t give the prize w-)
1. sledgehammer102
  
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  9 January 2014 08: 41
  
  Quote: ReifA
  It is good and was developed for close-range / urban conditions. And the prize - well, if they’re buying, then don’t give the prize w-)
  
  Of course, I think our Saiga also had to give a nomination.
2. tronin.maxim
  
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  9 January 2014 09: 05
  
  Quote: ReifA
  It is good and was developed for close-range / urban conditions.
  
  One burning match and civil war ensured! Add to your taste radical Islam and the soup is ready! In the end, you need to salt. Cheap and cheerful.
3. Pimply
  
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  9 January 2014 12: 14
  
  Quote: ReifA
  It is good and was developed for close-range / urban conditions. And the prize - well, if they’re buying, then don’t give the prize w-)
  
  Tavor was developed as a combined-arms rifle, taking into account the fact that the number of battles in urban areas has increased. Not for her.
  1. Aaron Zawi
    
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    9 January 2014 18: 44
    
    Quote: Pimply
    Quote: ReifA
    It is good and was developed for close-range / urban conditions. And the prize - well, if they’re buying, then don’t give the prize w-)
    
    Tavor was developed as a combined-arms rifle, taking into account the fact that the number of battles in urban areas has increased. Not for her.
    
    That's right. My friend from IWI said that at the end of the 90's, the IDF came to the conclusion that due to the massive saturation of the rifle divisions with light machine guns, automatic granotometres and light sniper rifles, personal small arms at the squad / platoon level will mainly be used on range to 250m max. Therefore, the requirements for the new a / rifle were built-in collimator, Picatinny rail and comfort for the actions of a soldier in armored vehicles and in the building, as well as the possibility of integration of the grenade launcher.
    Well, something happened. By the way, weapons are being upgraded all the time at the request of troops. For example, Tavo was replaced by MikroTavor, and now after it has also been tested in the service and military operations, a new modernization begins.
    http://www.israeldefense.com/?CategoryID=483&ArticleID=2683
    TAAS introduced an improved type of ammunition caliber 5.56 - RAZOR CORE
    -fits all standard M16 / M4 trunks including shortened
    -fire targeting is not required
    -improved accuracy
    -Increased stopping effect
    -effective range increased to 600 meters
    
    In short, the client (army) is always right. For the client draws conclusions from practice.
    By the way, about 600 we apparently made a decision earlier and as a result:
    http://www.israeldefense.com/?CategoryID=4...;ArticleID=2683
    TAAS introduced an improved type of ammunition caliber 5.56 - RAZOR CORE
    -Suitable for all standard trunks M16 / M4 / Tavor / Negev including shortened.
    - shooting under a new cartridge is not required.
    -improved accuracy.
    -Increased stopping effect.
    -effective range increased to 600 meters
4. Prapor-527
  
  +1
  
  9 January 2014 16: 08
  
  For which, without fear of sin,
  Does the cuckoo praise the Rooster?
  For praising the Cuckoo ...
  1. alone
    
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    9 January 2014 22: 03
    
    Anyone who at least once held a brand in their hands and, moreover, applied it, will not say anything bad about this assault rifle. You must say good things well. Bad things are bad.
mirag2

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9 January 2014 08: 24

However, if we pay a lot of money for dirt from the Dead Sea, it is not surprising that in the states their machine was advanced, the (civilian) arms market in the USA is the most voluminous.
I remember here a man was talking about Tavor (he was part of the UN forces in Israel) - he dispelled enthusiasm for Tavor (mountains).
1. Ezhaak
  
  +3
  
  9 January 2014 11: 24
  
  Quote: mirag2
  I remember here a man was talking about Tabor
  
  The advertisement is engine of the trade. Moreover, the original article is on the Israeli site. You won’t praise yourself; you’ll go for a week to be spat upon!
  1. igor67
    
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    9 January 2014 15: 58
    
    . Presentation Video
2. Pimply
  
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  9 January 2014 12: 15
  
  Quote: mirag2
  I remember here a man was talking about Tavor (he was part of the UN forces in Israel) - he dispelled enthusiasm for Tavor (mountains).
  
  Tell us, what are the UN forces in Israel?
  1. wanderer
    
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    9 January 2014 21: 04
    
    D I honestly was also very surprised!))))
  2. The comment was deleted.
  3. mirag2
    
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    20 January 2014 23: 09
    
    Those who were engaged in mine clearance.
ia-ai00

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9 January 2014 08: 33

Various modifications of this modern Israeli assault rifle are in service with the armies and law enforcement agencies of Azerbaijan, Brazil, Colombia, Vietnam, Georgia, Guatemala, Honduras ...

But about Mikhail Kalashnikov’s assault rifle, it’s probably easier to list countries where they don’t use it, but I think there will be no such countries!
1. Ezhaak
  
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  9 January 2014 11: 26
  
  Quote: ia-ai00
  I think there are no such countries
  
  Right! Either the original, or a fake, or a license with minor changes.
2. Ptah
  
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  14 January 2014 02: 33
  
  Quote: ia-ai00
  probably easier to list countries where it is not used
  
  Better to list "WHERE IT IS NOT PRODUCED".
  You, as a woman, at least TX, but very informative.
  IMHO. It's just that they started working on the "bull-dad" late in Russia. Poor than others. And so, set a clear task, they will do it in two years. But a good weapon must shoot. And it is better not at the training grounds, but / with grief and horror I write / about people. What is not shy in Israel ...
makarov

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9 January 2014 08: 45

I can not say that the unit is gamut, the whole question is what to compare with. According to reviews in my circle of friends, they really speak of me as a decent combat model. But this material is more similar to promotional products than to review material.
1. avt
  
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  9 January 2014 11: 09
  
  Quote: makarov
  I can not say that the unit is gamut, the whole question, with what to compare
  
  With the Tula A 91m, there is also a "roll" and a NATO caliber, if from ours, but you never know, "rolls" have been made in the world. Well, the ADS on its basis is generally out of any competition. But who will compare it? Here is a purely marketing move to raise dough for super duper weapons.
  1. Pimply
    
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    9 January 2014 12: 16
    
    Quote: avt
    With the Tula A 91m, there is also a "roll" and a NATO caliber, if from ours, but you never know, "rolls" have been made in the world. Well, the ADS on its basis is generally out of any competition. But who will compare it? This is a purely marketing move to raise the dough for super duper weapons.
    
    Where is it in service, in what quantities and how actively is it used?
2. Aaron Zawi
  
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  9 January 2014 18: 26
  
  Quote: makarov
  I can not say that the unit is gamut, the whole question is what to compare with. According to reviews in my circle of friends, they really speak of me as a decent combat model. But this material is more similar to promotional products than to review material.
  
  Well, it's easier for you. Ask in the dash for "Fort 221" and you will be happy, this is a licensed copy of "Tavor".
  1. Ascetic
    
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    9 January 2014 22: 44
    
    Quote: Aron Zaavi
    "Fort 221" and you will be happy, this is a licensed copy of "Tavor".
    
    Pictured in CTAR-21 Commando article? or am I mistaken this micro Tavor MTAR-21 is bowing all the same to the second option, it pains like a submachine gun - it looks like a machine gun. Who will tell me?
    1. Alex 241
      
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      9 January 2014 22: 51
      
      Shortened Tavor MTAR 21 (Micro)Micro Tavor MTAR-21Tavor Commando CTAR-21.
      1. Ascetic
        
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        9 January 2014 23: 11
        
        Quote: Alex 241
        Alex 241
        
        Thank you, Alexander! Now understand hu hu
        
        Alex 241
        
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        9 January 2014 23: 22
        
        Stanislav, welcome, it would be for what
        
        Pimply
        
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        10 January 2014 01: 06
        
        Microtavor. It is very easy to distinguish it by the eject button of the store: it is in micro under the index finger. The usual lever near the store.
Vadim Skeptic

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9 January 2014 09: 00

I saw and held in my hands the strike Tavor, a shortened modification - a convenient thing, but very voluminous, i.e. awesome. Of course, I will not say anything about the fire characteristics ...
Barakuda

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9 January 2014 09: 08

And how much money he costs did not write. Russian such developments are rampant, only no one will let them into the States
1. Ezhaak
  
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  9 January 2014 11: 50
  
  Quote: Barracuda
  And how much money he costs did not write.
  
  In vidyushka it is.
  1. Corsair
    
    0
    
    9 January 2014 12: 40
    
    Quote: Hedgehog
    In vidyushka it is.
    
    And firing in AUTOMATIC mode was not shown in the "vidyushka" ...
    1. Ezhaak
      
      +1
      
      9 January 2014 14: 41
      
      Quote: Corsair
      And firing in the AUTOMATIC mode was not shown in the "vidyushka".
      
      And I have nothing to do with it, but I have nothing to do with it. But the showdown was shown.
    2. Aaron Zawi
      
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      9 January 2014 18: 28
      
      Quote: Corsair
      Quote: Hedgehog
      In vidyushka it is.
      
      And firing in AUTOMATIC mode was not shown in the "vidyushka" ...
      
      It is possible, but not necessary. The sergeant chased us at the KMB for an attempt to shoot in mode "A" so that he repulsed this nonsense once and for all.
      1. Ezhaak
        
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        9 January 2014 21: 01
        
        Quote: Aron Zaavi
        repulsed this stupidity, once and for all.
        
        And he did the right thing. Ammunition is never too much. They need to be protected. Hello!
2. Pimply
  
  0
  
  9 January 2014 12: 25
  
  Quote: Barracuda
  And how much money he costs did not write. Russian such developments are rampant, only no one will let them into the States
  
  Of course he won’t let it go. Saiga is delivered, Mosinki are driven, and a bunch of everything else - and the rest will not be allowed.
  
  The civilian version on the US market is about 2000 bucks. Military version - depending on the country, version and configuration.
vladsolo56

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9 January 2014 09: 18

Why argue? it’s much easier to buy Tavor and conduct comparative tests, otherwise it’s the best, not the best.
haron

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9 January 2014 09: 26

A bit in the wrong steppe but penetrated.
The best Kimber Master Carry Pro pistol is essentially browning, in most of the indicated winners in the nominations the knots invented by this person are used. If you take all the patents and development of browning, then in fact it is half of modern weapons. How genius man was.
1. Pimply
  
  +1
  
  9 January 2014 12: 26
  
  Quote: haron
  The best Kimber Master Carry Pro pistol is essentially browning, in most of the indicated winners in the nominations the knots invented by this person are used. If you take all the patents and development of browning, then in fact it is half of modern weapons. How genius man was.
  
  Yes, there’s nothing to argue about
ed65b

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9 January 2014 09: 27

Yes, article advertising. was similar about saigas in the USA.
1. tilovaykrisa
  
  +8
  
  9 January 2014 09: 29
  
  Saiga in the USA is a bestseller and this is a fact.
  1. Vadivak
    
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    9 January 2014 10: 50
    
    Quote: tilovaykrisa
    Saiga in the USA is a bestseller and this is a fact.
    
    The AKM assault rifle has always been popular in the world, Saiga is a redesigned AKM 12-round cartridge modified in the USA by Tromix for a 10-charge American-made store.
valokordin

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9 January 2014 10: 37

Was there any weapon at the competition?
Semenov

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9 January 2014 11: 45

The main drawback of "Tavor" is its price. The weapon is high-tech, it cannot be repaired in the field. He will not see the mass character of the Kalashnikov.
1. Ezhaak
  
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  9 January 2014 12: 25
  
  Quote: Semenov
  in the field you can’t repair
  
  A nefig tool to break! The toy is expensive, put it in Chumadan and let it lie in it.
2. Pimply
  
  +1
  
  9 January 2014 12: 26
  
  Quote: Semenov
  Weapons are high-tech, you can’t repair them in the field.
  
  More details?
kelevra

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9 January 2014 12: 26

For the near distance, she probably earns a prize, but her not-so-good look, a confirmation of her overall attractiveness in terms of characteristics.
1. Pimply
  
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  9 January 2014 12: 28
  
  Quote: kelevra
  For the near distance, she probably earns a prize, but her not-so-good look, a confirmation of her overall attractiveness in terms of characteristics.
  
  You are talking nonsense. One of the most convenient rifles that happened to hold in your hands.
  1. mirag2
    
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    20 January 2014 23: 06
    
    Why is it convenient? That is, it is a brand?
Gronsky

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9 January 2014 12: 52

It would be strange if, in large Israel, they did not give a reward to weapons from small Israel.
Strashila

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9 January 2014 15: 45

And what is the basis of automatic machines in Israel ... ??? That's right ... !!!!! .... Good old AKM purchased under license from the Finns.
1. Gronsky
  
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  9 January 2014 16: 05
  
  Quote: Strashila
  And what is the basis of automatic machines in Israel ... ??? That's right ... !!!!! .... Good old AKM purchased under license from the Finns.
  
  This is true of Galil assault rifles. By the way, very solid products with excellent ergonomics. The Jews did what we were not able to do for so many years of production. that was exactly what AK was supposed to be.
  Tavor, although the work of his automation is also based on a gas outlet (this is a common place in this class of weapons), has a completely different design.
2. Ezhaak
  
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  9 January 2014 16: 09
  
  Quote: Strashila
  And what is the basis of automatic machines in Israel ... ???
  
  If all this is treated fairly, then officially Kalash is the basis of only Galil.
  Ultrasound has its roots in a Czech machine. Although the Israelis dismiss these coincidences with the Czech. But unsuccessfully.
3. Apollo
  
  +4
  
  9 January 2014 16: 12
  
  quote-Israeli assault rifle "Tavor" (TAR-21) produced by the concern "Taasiyot Neshek" (IWI) won the annual competition "Weapon of the Year",
  
  quote-The best hunting rifle 2014 of the year recognized Remington 783, the best hunting shotgun - Browning Citori 725 Feather, and the best muzzle-loading gun - Traditions Vortek StrikerFire.
  1. Apollo
    
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    9 January 2014 17: 34
    
    about the weapon "Tavor" (TAR-21) with translation into Russian.