From what I understand, the MTAR will be for the Armored and Artillery troops, that have less use for a personal weapon, being encased and covered in armor, but it would be utter stupidity to send them out without a personal weapon at all, so they compromise by making a shorter/smaller version
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Originally posted by bigross86 View PostFrom what I understand, the MTAR will be for the Armored and Artillery troops, that have less use for a personal weapon, being encased and covered in armor, but it would be utter stupidity to send them out without a personal weapon at all, so they compromise by making a shorter/smaller versionAll those who are merciful with the cruel will come to be cruel to the merciful.
-Talmud Kohelet Rabbah, 7:16.
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Originally posted by S2 View Post
It'll unquestionably see combat soon. Israel will quickly know if this weapon performs as intended.
Tavor introduction in Indian Army was delayed by almost 2-3 years due to teething issues when it was first introduced. Now it seems to be doing well.
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Originally posted by Officer of Engineers View PostIt still is a friggin 5.56. All these attempts is like re-inventing the stone wheel. Yeah, this might give you a 5% increase in combat effectiveness at a friggin 4000% R&D cost (making a point, not being accurate) just so that Israel (France, UK, Germany, Austria) can say they make their own rifles (at least it's not as bad as the Russian 5.45 and the Chinese 5.8 - another substantial R&D sunk cost with extremely small return over the 5.56).
You want to impress me? Make a phaser rifle damn it.One cannot but examine it.
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Originally posted by Deltacamelately View PostWhat's the point in going for a 5.56 Standard issue that can't fit a bayonet?
Or is it just for builtup warfare?
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Originally posted by bigross86 View PostFrom what I understand, the MTAR will be for the Armored and Artillery troops, that have less use for a personal weapon, being encased and covered in armor, but it would be utter stupidity to send them out without a personal weapon at all, so they compromise by making a shorter/smaller version
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All I really see is a rifle that doesn't have the same modularity of the M4-family (and vast array of accessories) and is likely more difficult to reload. I hope the trigger is an improvement over other bullpups.
And I agree with the Colonel - if you are going to design a new rifle, establish a universal caliber (7x46 anyone) that will work with crew-served weapons as well.
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I managed to get a Tavor. The magazines changes and the chambering is very quick. The trigger pull is crisp but heavy. The after market trigger makers are engineering improved units now and should be out in a few months. The modularity of the weapon should be improving in short order, since the Tavor is now in the American market.
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Originally posted by Tankersteve View PostAnd I agree with the Colonel - if you are going to design a new rifle, establish a universal caliber (7x46 anyone) that will work with crew-served weapons as well.
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Originally posted by Minskaya View PostThe IDF and IMI announced a few months ago that the Tavor X95 will utilize 7.62 NATO rounds for greater lethality and range.Fortitude.....The strength to persist...The courage to endure.
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