Tavor or AUG?

[ray1970]

So, I've wanted a bullpup for lots of years. Always thought the Steyr AUG was just plain sexy. Now that I have seen the IMI Tavor my desire for a bullpup has been rekindled.

Now for my dilemma.

Which one do I get?

Going over some pros and cons, here is what I have come up with.

Steyr AUG:

pros:

Always wanted one.
Proven reliability and been around over 30 years.
Always wanted one.

cons:

Proprietary mags (although I believe I can get a replacement stock that takes AR mags)

IMI Tavor:

pros:

newest bullpup on the U.S. market (gives it a "cool factor")
takes readily available AR style magazines

cons:

no real "track record" here in the states for reliability or durability

So, besides the above thoughts, I like the integrated forward grip on the AUG and the ease with which it can be disassembled for cleaning and maintenance. I would think I could probably add some sort of forward grip to the Tavor if I wanted. I have no idea how easy it field strips.

Also, am I correct to assume the Tavor is a semi-auto version of something the Israeli military uses? If so, does anyone know about that rifles history as far as reliability and longevity or how long the deign has been around?

[Skully]

TAVOR

Hands down, mainly for the use of AR mags and more modern enhancements.

It was extensively tested in the hands of soldiers in Israel in a harsh enviroment. AUG if you can find an authentic one will still be the same price as the TAVOR.

My concern for either is availability of spare parts?

[MrPrena]

Personally, I would go with TAVOR.
Currently in the market for TAVOR.


TAVOR
Bolts locks up after last round.
Easy access to Bolt release.
Mass distribution is mainly on the back side.

[ray1970]

The AUG has to be the hands down winner for parts availability between the two. It was first made in the 1970's.

With a little patient shopping, I should be able to pick up either one brand new for about $2K. A Tavor or an AUG A3.

[cfortune]

Personally, I would go with TAVOR.
Currently in the market for TAVOR.


TAVOR
Bolts locks up after last round.
Easy access to Bolt release.
Mass distribution is mainly on the back side.

My MSAR (granted, not an AUG), locked back after the last round.

[ray1970]

Pretty sure the AUG locks back. At least the A3 version.

[The Rat]

I'd go for the Tavor for the ease of AR mag commonality. Very important for us since the Doom is coming in July, and AR mags are a lot easier to come by before that happens.

[BushMasterBoy]

Keltec makes this one. I know its not on the list...

[cofi]

i shot a MSAR i was very very impressed with the ergonomics and over all shoot-ability of it untill it broke and shot a piston 100 yards out the front of the rifle rendering it very very unusable

[ray1970]

Keltec makes this one. I know its not on the list...

Thought about that one too. Not sure I want to dump that kind of money on something made by Kel-Tec.