The IWI Tavor 7 T7F1610 delivers full-power 7.62x51mm NATO performance in a compact 28-inch overall length, making it the shortest production rifle in its class. This bullpup design relocates the action behind the trigger group, providing carbine maneuverability without sacrificing barrel length or ballistic performance.
What Makes This Different
Unlike conventional rifles that require 20+ inch barrels for optimal 7.62 NATO performance, the Tavor 7's bullpup configuration achieves full velocity from its 16.5-inch cold hammer-forged barrel. The design eliminates the length penalty typically associated with battle rifles, measuring just 28 inches overall compared to 40+ inches for traditional platforms. Israeli Defense Forces field-testing validates the platform's reliability under extreme conditions.
Key Features
- Cold hammer-forged 16.5-inch barrel with 1:12 twist rate optimized for 7.62 NATO
- Flat Dark Earth Cerakote finish on all metal components for corrosion resistance
- Ambidextrous controls including safety, magazine release, and bolt catch
- Picatinny rail system accepts standard optics and accessories
- Short-stroke gas piston system with adjustable gas regulator
- Reinforced polymer furniture rated for military specifications
- Compatible with standard SR-25/AR-10 pattern magazines
Range performance demonstrates sub-2 MOA accuracy with match ammunition, while the gas system cycles reliably with both 147-grain M80 ball and 175-grain match loads. The platform excels in confined spaces where traditional battle rifles prove unwieldy, from vehicle operations to urban environments. Weather sealing protects internal components from dust and moisture ingress during extended field use.
Technical Specs
- Overall Length: 28 inches
- Barrel Length: 16.5 inches
- Weight: 9.0 pounds (unloaded)
- Caliber: 7.62x51mm NATO/.308 Winchester
- Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds (as shipped)
- Twist Rate: 1:12 inches
- Gas System: Short-stroke piston with adjustable regulator
- Trigger: Single-stage, 6-7 pound pull
- Safety: Ambidextrous crossbolt type
- Finish: Flat Dark Earth Cerakote
- Country of Origin: Israel
The Tavor 7 represents decades of Israeli small arms development focused on maximizing firepower in minimal space. Professional users requiring 7.62 NATO performance without traditional rifle length constraints will find this platform addresses specific operational requirements that conventional designs cannot match.