The IWI Tavor SAR is a semi-automatic bullpup rifle chambered in .223 Remington / 5.56mm NATO. The bullpup layout positions the action behind the trigger group, which brings overall length down to 27.625" while keeping an 18" barrel, a genuine advantage when you need barrel performance in a compact package.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: IWI, Israel Weapon Industries
- Model: Tavor SAR
- GSIN: SRLWP-3OV5R7F7
- Caliber: .223 Remington / 5.56mm NATO
- Barrel Length: 18 inches
- Capacity: 30 rounds
- Weight: 8.2 lbs (131.2 oz)
- Total Length: 27.625 inches
- Action Type: Semi-Automatic
- Rate of Twist: 1:7 RH
- Receiver Material: Polymer
- Stock Structure: Bullpup
- Sights Front/Rear: None/Optics Ready
Detailed Features
The chrome-lined cold hammer-forged steel barrel with a 1:7 RH twist stabilizes a wide range of 5.56mm projectile weights and holds up well under sustained use. The polymer receiver keeps the 8.2 lb weight from climbing higher. Controls are ambidextrous, usable from either side without modification, which is a practical design choice that many competing rifles skip.
No iron sights are included; the flat-top rail takes whatever optic you prefer, from a simple red dot to a magnified scope. Manual safety handles transport and storage. The 30-round capacity uses standard AR/STANAG magazines.
Target Audience
The Tavor SAR suits home defenders who want something compact and easy to maneuver indoors, competitive shooters who value the short overall length in dynamic events, and collectors who want a legitimate military-pattern bullpup in their safe.
Usage Scenarios
For home defense the 27.625" total length handles hallways and tight spaces better than a standard-length rifle. In competitions the compact form makes transitions faster. The 18" barrel with 1:7 twist gives full ballistic performance from .223/5.56, adequate for most target and hunting applications within reasonable distances.
