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“Then I’ll just stick to *less controversial* issues like war.” -Cappy 2021

the idf's never give up philosophy comes from the idea that the first war we ever lose would be our last one fought

Fun fact: the Tavor’s shape and aesthetics were designed first then the working parts were made to fit that shape.

IWI Tavor TAR-21 is a standard issue rifle for the Para-SF of Indian Armed Forces. There must be a good reason if a special forces unit like this rifle, as they operate in almost every possible terrain and believe me we have almost all the possible terrains in India.

As a native Texan, the day a company produces a unique, reliable and modular fighting rifle called "The Alamo Rifle" they can stfu and take my money

Your pronunciation never fails to deliver.

Israeli here: this was quit a laugh, not really used to see how we're viewed by others. Though there were some bits not so accurate or outdated, You've been kind and professional to stay on point without politics. good on you mate!

As a prior US soldier and contractor, I love the Tavor. The ability to pack an M16 barrel in something shorter or same length as the M4 is pretty great. Like any weapon, there is a learning curve, especially coming from M4/AK platforms. No C Clamp sent me for a loop, as did reloads. However, after practicing for a whole I found the Tavor to be just as easy to handle. The weight distribution for me is a real plus. Having your mass located in the rear does make the weapon easier to rotate up and easier to hold in position. It does take some getting used to, but once again that goes for any new weapon you pick up. Overall, very nice rifle.

The only possible way of making the thumbnail better is if chris had those gleaming anime eyes lol.

I loved mine when I was in the Colombian Military. Very compact and still packed a punch when we returned fire. Very easy transition from Galil ACE and M4.

Great analysis, ground forces are the backbone of the victory. The same occurred during the Falkland war where Argentina's air force was hitting hard the UK forces, but despite that ground forces composed of the army and marine components were advancing constantly against a weak land force, making the route for a fast winning.

You are a genius! I just googled "why do they wear that funny hat" I got the answer, then you gave it a second time. Well done!

They dropped the TAR-21 in favor of the X95 (MTAR-21) starting about a decade ago. There's still quite a few units that still use M4s, especially special forces units, but they mostly just use the MTAR now.

I used it when I was in the Colombian army, it looks weird but feels really good when handling

I love the idea of the Tavor 7. I can’t afford one yet, but a .308 bull pup is just what every American man needs. 😉🇺🇸

The benefit with bullpup is you can keep a decent barrel length. I used the steyer Aug for years and loved it. The gas debris can be mitigated with the right use of powder. I never had a problem with it.

i was a foreign soldier( lone soldier) in the idf, was issued a first gen tar21 for preamtive training (2 weeks) before switching to the second gen x95 for about a year during training then the 3rd gen x95 for another 2 years. amazing gun to shoot, within weeks i was able to get a zeroing at 25 meter with a grouping of a cm (and that was the first rifle i shot!) incredibly easy to learn this weapon and great for me cause im a lefty.

IWI Tavor TAR 21 is the rifle which is used as the standard infantry rifle for Indian Army Special Forces!! Love from India😇🇮🇳🥰

Just found this channel and love it. Not only is it highly informative but has some really humorous moments in it. I think the talented young man doing the narration is excellent it his delivery and possibly the best best on all of YT. Two thumbs up 👍👍

Your podcast is a fresh breeze of air. Will stick to this channel until further notice. Thanx also for keeping a smile on my dile.

The TAR-21 (aka SAR) was the original Tavor and was adopted by the IDF in 2003 although primarily for Special Forces. The latest version is the Tavor X95 (aka MTAR-21) and has been in use since 2009 again initially with Special Forces but is now the standard issue for all infantry units and has been since 2012.

I hope “Grand Master J” from the “NFAC” is watching this. He’s a little confused on what a bull pup is... 😂

If you own one of these a must have is the Giessle trigger pack replacement which makes the bull pup awesome.

*Great video, thanks for share!!!*

The British L85 does lock open when you have an empty mag, I have no idea who told you it doesn’t

The l85 does have an automatic bolt hold open and a catch to release it, it doesn't take hours to reload like people think

It's a great weapon, I had the pleasure of firing these a few times. Best bullpup I've fired next to the Steyr AUG

@Task & Purpose I Carried the L85 and and L85A2 on operations for 18 1/2 years, I can assure you it has last round hold open and the bolt release is just above your thumb as you replace the magazine.

Thank you for sticking to weapons and not going into politics!! Also - Not all of the Israeli infantry units use the Tavor, our paratroopers still use the M4.

Aah, this TAR-21 is my crush. This Rifle is used in all SF units in India 🇮🇳

More than like this video, Cappy, I LOVE it! Pleasure to have you inject so much humor into a very serious subject. 🙃

Help me I am addicted to your channel and stay up too late. I can’t stop because it’s so good

Love your channel Freddie Mercury.

it's always good to listen to the troops on the grounds

Love this rifle, thanks for making this one

Serving with the sar21 was pretty cool, although i still liked the easy use of the m16 but it's relatively really long

Who will win: a squad of spetsnaz soldiers or a stadium full of hostages?

The man presenting this channel is one of the most charismatic in the military topic, it's very pleasent to watch, and the information is presented in a way that results informative, accurate and chill. Thankyou!!

I have a Tavor from 6 years ago and bought an X95 .300 blackout 3 months ago. They run great! Now looking for a Tavor 7.. I'm also a Sig guy and have the 516 patrol and 716 patrol, but they're so long. I like the compactness of the Tavor.

Your video was fun to watch; I had a good laugh or two, as well!

I have a Tavor SAR with Meprolight M21 red dot and FAB Defense bipod, the trigger is rubbish but taking it to gun range is super cool, like driving a Ferrari into a domestic car meet even though the rifle wasn’t that Gucci. You’ll get lots of attention. People at the range are always like: Wow, what is it? Damn, that thing looks like Alien’s gun!! Can I take a picture with that? Is it a Tavor?? I’ve never seen 1 in person.

Proud Tavor owner here!

I second that Part about that head cover. Thats just Brilliant of the IDF , simple and Effektiv

With the Bull pup design you get a longer barrel and the accuracy that goes with it in a compact form .

Here in the Philippines, the Tavor and the X95 was mainly used for urban tight corners usually the slums where some of the cops and the anti drug enforcement units were issued by these

Dude, you're hilarious! Former IDF soldier here. I had the tavor. It's great.

"I hope this doesn't awaken something in me" is a sentence that has haunted me everyday for the past year until I watched all the way back through your catalog to find it again

great edit

1:12 On the X95, the magazine release was moved to a more AR-15-like position. This is in fact visible on screen a couple of seconds later.

israeli here really happy you made this video love your channel

You are absolutely right regarding the fatigue of carrying the best carabine instead of the proper one. Operating with the best doesn't mean that you will be able to respond in a proper way, after investing your capabilities of carrying uncomfortable equipment.

The mitznefet began when IDF soldiers individually started adding the cap. It really started from the bottom up.

The rear weight is only uncomfortable until you get used to it. If you're accustomed to the relatively nose-heavy weight distribution of an M16 or M4, you're going to smack yourself in the jaw a few times while getting a sight picture, because the weight is the opposite of where you're expecting it to be. But once you re-learn with the new rifle, it's an improvement.

The British L85 working parts remain rearward on an empty mag, and this has been the case since the A1.

I think I saw some where they were talking about going back to the M-4? It would be nice to see a TOE from the battalion down to fire team. They are about the only military you cannot find one on.

I have an SAR my brother has an X95…we both love these weapons

As someone who qualified with the M16 platform, owns several AR15s and also owns a Tavor, I will tell you that there are numerous advantages to the shorter rifle. It makes CQB, stacking up on rooms in tight corridors multiple times easier. Doing so with a full length M16A4 is a major PITA. The Tavor allows speedy mag changes, unlike other bullpups. Although I don't know why the OP stated that the bolt hold open feature on the Tavor is new, as all M4s have that ability. The Tavor's replacement of the M4 by Israel is not new. It's been in service for over 10 years now. All in all, the Tavor is a rugged, bombproof dependable rifle that balances well, is fantastic for CQB or MOUT operations. The Tavor is heavier though. For longer range shooting, over 500 meters, I prefer the M4 pattern of rifle, although it's more than possible to reach out to those distances with the Tavor. The ergonomics of shooting from the prone are just "different" with the Tavor and take some getting used to. It's now being used by several nations throughout the world.

The thing ia that the tar-21 isn't used anymore in the idf, this days the some infantry units use the m4 (paratroopers, Kfir) and the others use the tavor x-95 ( Givaty, Nahal and Golani)...

I just run across your channel. I subscribed 5 mins into the first episode, as l found it informative a tad quirky, and, well, funny asfok' too. Good stuff.🇺🇸

I just found your channel and I love it. Your tongue and check jokes are great. Thank you for what you do. If you ever heard to the Midwest I'll buy you a beer sir

I think the Tavor is in many aspects a great rifle for its purpose. In my unit, we used the SIG 550, which was almost 40 inches long. For a unit that was supposed to infiltrate enemy territory and take out facilities, I always felt it was a horrible choice. We could not manoeuvre with this thing, which felt like holding a broomstick in a staircase.

We dropped the Steyr in favour of the LMT CQB16 which we called the MARS-L here in NZ, whilst the Aussies stuck with the configuration on their new Steyr. I spent a fair bit of time shooting both and though I liked the MARS-L for the ACOG coming as standard on it (man LMT does mean package deals), I still preferred the Steyr in virtually every other case because of the balanced bullpup configuration. It was easy to control, balanced over the master hand so it made monkey crawling in the assault, and moving on uneven ground easy and somewhat safer with the alice pack on - I could easily move bushes and tree branches out of the way slowly and in a controlled way to avoid snapping back and signposting whilst still keeping the weapon firm in my master hand, with the barrel following my facing in close country situations. Yeah the reload ergos are a bit funky on a bullpup at first, but you get used to it and find our your own little optimisations with time and use. We were never gucci enough where the second-to-second speed of a reload was really a factor in anything - only how full the mag was before shooting, and even then, there should at least be two of you alternating reloads intuitively to keep fire up after the first blat 99% of the time. I reckon that kind of thinking is what informs the decision to go for bullpups when the brass make these acquisition decisions - every other upside (short length, full barrel, good in LAV's and other vehicles etc.) overall outweighs some relatively minor negatives on the firing and reload ergonomics as I experienced them, and that's probably a big factor in why the Israelis went that way. That being said, the old Steyrs we had can get fucked with those obnoxious and near continuous stoppages, though I tend to think those ancient mags and maybe the brand of ammo we had were the main issue there.

I just ordered a Tavor X95 in the 16.5 length. It’s going to be home defense. I have a DD M4V7 PRO, but it’s got an 18” barrel and isn’t ideal for in the home. Israel just made an excellent CQB rifle.

Very few of these are used in front line use in Israel. They have went back to using the M4 rifle as their primary battle rifle.

One more day. Fighting for a video on the brazilian IA2 assault rifle

6:46 FUN FACT: These are Thai soldier using TAR21 and Negev in live-fire combat training

I also am former infantry. You do a fantastic job on your channel!

Great vid.

As a Tavor fan I have been waiting for this day! (Also good to see some people trying to improve the Bullpup design instead of dismissing it out of hand because of it's teething problems)

Oh dang shout out to Dan Carlin he is off the chart!

8:10 lol I laughed. It’s pronounced: “Meetz ne fet”

4:31 this guy is my neighbor! lol got me laughing so hard

Surely do a video about the Australian Army’s F-88 / EF-88 Austeyrs

The M1 Garand was cool, until you have to reload it and deal with the clip mechanism. The M14 was cool, because it had an easy reload mechanism/clips. The M16 was awesome until it jammed. The M4 takes care of the rate of fire. The TAR21 is great for urban combat, bullpups can smoke a thumb if you aren’t careful.

7.62x51 with a full battle rifle length barrel is a beast of a weapon.

Isreal: "We need a new weapon!" IWI: "We make bigger uzi."

It's not such a new trend. Austria has been using the Steyer AUG bullpup since 1977 (that's why it's called Stg77, or Sisi) It's compact, it's light, very ergonomic and pretty accurate even in the hand of conscripts with little experience (like me)

Down time war games, I love it. We all did it. I was lucky enough to be on a small security team that then got to go try our ideas with MILES gear.

The x95 is one of the smoothest firing weapons I’ve ever used. Target acquisition is faster and smoother than any m4 I’ve ever used. It’s definitely a close quarters weapon. But it’s incredibly fun to use.

Using the Styer in the Australian army I found it easy to use was shocked to find out it was heavier then an M16a2 let alone an M4

Damn, now I want the Next Gen Weapons to be nicknamed "The Alamo Rifle"

"the answer is of course pizza" *shows Hawaiian pizza* I see the trolling and our primary source of task and purpose entertainment is still on point :D

Bullpups are very useful in CI/CT Ops. Indian Army extensively use IWI TAR 21 in CI/CT ops

Ive served in the idf, served 1.5 years with the m4 and then switch to the tavor. Hardest thing about the change was not having the non trigger hand not extended. Took a while to get used too, i like the m4 but urban and cqb scenarios the tavor take the fight hands down

10:51 actually the tavor series of guns are designed so all of the controls can be switched from side to side depending on the shooter if he is left or right handed and that includes the ejection port

Shalom from Israel, 1. That happened / took place around 2003- 2010ish. 2. Most SF/CT/ TIER 2- 1 keep in use the M4 and Frankenstein type SBR from collectible/rebuild / part kits and so on. 3. What the IDF is using is X95. TAR 21 was the first gen (2003-+). 4. There is absolutely no question or discussion about the origin of the FALAFEL : IT IS NOT ISRAELI ORIGINAL , IT'S 100% MIDDELE EAST ARAB ORIGIN, BLESS THEM. 5. FALAFEL IS AWESOME ! 6. Can't understand you millennials! what is your issue with the proper 20 inch barrle and rifle gas length AR, have you ever tried one ? 7.Or 16 inch/mid length... Be blessed, k.i.s.s you all !

That so cool that you were in the idf

Very informative. Thanks Chris. Stay safe & keep your powder dry.

I personally have the IWI tavor among many other rifles like the bushmaster ACR and the MK18 Daniel defense and IWI tavor is by far my favorite and I honestly didn’t like bull pups but the Tavor made that great of a performance! Love the gun!

This rifle reminds me of a bullpup rifle I used to own, the Steyr AUG.

Nice video but as I'm glad to announce that our new recruits from the infentry forces are getting back there M4 carbines again. The micro tavor is in use by the idf ,but the weapon of choice is the M4 carbine once again, including infentry forces and reserves. As someone that had experience with both small arms I do prefer the M4 and other AR platforms.

Uzi still amazes me💪🏻

'The Alamo Gun." That one cracked me up, then the lady's funny reaction after trying it was fun/heartwarming! Thank you for your service!

is this video a re-upload or just 10 years too late?

The L85 has both of the features the narrator said that it doesn't. Hold open on empty and a magazine release is also easily accessible

The AUG locks to the rear. And on the new EF88 that Australia uses they have added a bolt release catch.

Hey, I'm one of those foreign volunteers you spoke of. I joined in 08 and Lebanon was always used as a cautionary tale. Some units were adopting the tavor while I was in and mine adopted it soon after I got out. Just so you know we pronounce it taav-or with emphasis on the "or." Mitznefet is mitz-nef-et with emphasis on "mitz."

Hardcore History is such an amazing podcast, highly recommend it

Bought the Tavor X95 a few years ago and I am a sworn convert.