PREORDER: TAVOR

[KestrelBike]

I "preordered" the 16.5 flattop in black from Copes. Apparently at this stage you don't give your CC info but instead chose check/MO and then one of the copes people will contact you to get your FFL dealer info and CC info. They want the Cc info on file but say they won't charge it until the weapon ships. From the giant 115 page thread on arfcom ( http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_43/28....html&page=108 my apologies if linking is a no no), CDaly is hoping to ship to distributors by end of March.

I think as of a few days ago, someone in that thread was #80 in line for the black 16.5 flattop. I only preordered this morning and have not been contacted by anyone which is not surprising. Also, I'm all about OD Green but not too fond of FDE either. And I'm hoping like crazy that some stupid new AWB doesn't torpedo CDaly's ass right out of the water.

[akumadiavolo]

I am interested but I would really prefer the built in optic model. I am going to have to see when those go up for pre-sale.

[griebel303]

That is awesome. I want it

[KestrelBike]

I am interested but I would really prefer the built in optic model. I am going to have to see when those go up for pre-sale.

What "built-in optic" do you mean? They all come with the flip up backup iron sights, just the long rail versions have them underneath (so I guess they're inaccessible as long as you have the rail on? At least they're included if you change your mind about the huge rail!). The "IDF" version comes with a Meprolight reflex sight that is attached to a flush fit short rail, and that's how you can see the front flip up sight unobstructed. The IDF version is preselling for the $2,390 or whatever. Errr they were, I just looked on the website and there are no Tavors anymore. Hopefully I got in on time... Nobody has contacted me yet : (

[KestrelBike]

From the arfcom thread, someone posted yesterday that he talked with the lady at Copes and she says that the preorders for black 16" flat-tops are set to ship early March (this definitely sounds plausible, as from some of the videos at Shot Show 2013 with the IMI guy, he said that they were "in production"). I am pumped!!

[ChunkyMonkey]

Thanks for the update.

[Jeep297]

What "built-in optic" do you mean? They all come with the flip up backup iron sights, just the long rail versions have them underneath (so I guess they're inaccessible as long as you have the rail on? At least they're included if you change your mind about the huge rail!). The "IDF" version comes with a Meprolight reflex sight that is attached to a flush fit short rail, and that's how you can see the front flip up sight unobstructed. The IDF version is preselling for the $2,390 or whatever. Errr they were, I just looked on the website and there are no Tavors anymore. Hopefully I got in on time... Nobody has contacted me yet : (

I got to handle these at SHOT this year and was very impressed. The flatt top version has flip up sights built into the rail, not under it and when people say the IDF has a "built in" optic it's because the mepro site it attached to the barrel while the other versions attach to the rail. Basically the flat top versions are easier to customize and the IDF is closer to what the Israelis are issued.

[KestrelBike]

I got to handle these at SHOT this year and was very impressed. The flatt top version has flip up sights built into the rail, not under it and when people say the IDF has a "built in" optic it's because the mepro site it attached to the barrel while the other versions attach to the rail. Basically the flat top versions are easier to customize and the IDF is closer to what the Israelis are issued.

Yessss great, thanks for the insights and corrections!!

[Jeep297]

Yessss great, thanks for the insights and corrections!!

Good thing you pre-ordered, the demand is getting crazy already. The version you ordered (black 16.5 flat tops) will be the first ones released from what I was told, followed by the other versions very soon after. When I got to handle them the balance was great, controls were well thought out, and I was surprised how small they are (shorter than my 11.5 inch SBR AR15). You're going to love it. Can't wait to get mine as well!

[ChunkyMonkey]

Can someone clarify whether tavor will be in .223 or 5.56? I have read both on different sites. Not a big deal, but I only stock up on m855, so I prefer 5.56.