SHOT Show 2018: IWI readies for Tavor 7 introduction
Israel Weapon Industries is expected to offer its new 7.62mm bullpup-configured Tavor 7 to potential customers by early spring, officials have confirmed.
Keeping in line with previously announced schedules, IWI confirmed at this year’s SHOT Show in Las Vegas that the rifle will likely be available by the end of Q1 this year.
The new rifle, which was launched at the end of October last year and is the newest member of IWI’s Tavor bullpup family, is being pitched to both the military and law enforcement markets. According to the company, the rifle answers customer demands for enhanced firepower at
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