Assault Rifle/Bullpup - 5.56x45mm NATO - Israel - 900 RPM - Following the example of the Steyr AUG and more specifically the Vektor CR21, the Tavor is yet another entry in the growing field of highly ergonomic bullpup rifles.  Controls are easily swapped from one side to the other to suit the needs of the 'south-paw' population.  Instead of an etched reticule reflex sight, IMI has made the decision to use a battery operated red dot sight.  However, this is easily exchanged for any optical sight of the user's choice.  Another surprising choice was the use of M16/AR15 magazines.  Clearly, 'Uncle Sugar' has dumped so much foreign aid upon the IDF that they are beginning to forgo domestic designs in favor of US-made equipment.  In the end, this very same dynamic will probably kill any chances for the Tavor's adoption in favor of the Colt M16A2 and M4A1.  D.E. Watters
