The IWI Tavor TAR-21 is an Israeli bullpup assault rifle chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO caliber with a selective fire system, selecting between semi-automatic mode and full automatic fire mode. Long-stroke gas-operated, closed rotating bolt ģ0-round detachable box STANAG Magazine (5.56×45mm NATO)īackup iron sights and integrated Picatinny rails are provided for the Meprolight MP 21, ITL MARS with integrated laser and IR pointer, Trijicon ACOG, EOTech holographic sight and other optical sights 5.45×39mm (Optional on RPC Fort-made Tavors).5.56×30mm MINSAS (Optional on Zittara).Velocity at 10′ from muzzle.Tavor TAR-21 with MARS sight in the Israel Defense Forces History Museum Loadīest of two five-shot groups fired offhand at 15 yds. It has quite a few features and it’s low MSRP makes it a good value. Finally, a full load of 18 shots was fired with five different factory hollow points and the gun ran perfectly.įinal Analysis The Taurus G3 proved to be effective for personal defense out to at least 15 yds. Not bad for a light gun with a factory trigger. The average time for all runs was 4.94 sec. Five timed double taps were fired to the chest of a silhouette target. The second test involved timed tactical drills from a concealed holster at 10 yds. Full velocity, energy and accuracy results are in the attached table. This gun definitely liked the heavier bullets. Next most accurate was the Federal 135 HS Deep. The most accurate load was the Federal Syntech 138 gr. Five loads were chosen to test velocity, muzzle energy and 15 yd. So further testing was conducted with ammunition loaded with 124 gr.,135 gr. When a dead center aim was used, both of these loads shot low. Shooting Impressions After cleaning and lubing the gun, the Taurus G3 was used for the Army L portion of the Flagler Gun Club’s weekly informal Bullseye Match. 375″, making quick follow-up shots possible. Reset distance for the trigger was about. which is quite acceptable for a defensive pistol. On the other hand, both the single action and second strike pulls measured an identical 5.5 lbs. In addition, trigger pull was long and became somewhat gritty as it stacked, and it had some overtravel.
The operation of the slide was smooth, the slide lock activated every time on an empty magazine, the manual safety was positive in its operation, the trigger safety operated properly and the magazine release smartly ejected the magazine, although I’d prefer a release that is not quite as tall as the one on the Taurus G3. All lines were straight and there were no sharp edges or tool marks anywhere on the gun inside or out. Fit was acceptable with a bit of lateral play between the slide and frame.įinish of the slide was an even matte black, and the polymer frame was well-configured with just a slight mold mark between the two halves. This allows the owner to use a shorter magazine that is less likely to “print” through clothing, which is an important feature for buyers who carry concealed under light clothing at least part of the year.Ī workbench examination indicated that the overall quality of the G3 appears to be good. The grip is sized to fit a 15 round magazine. The lower capacity magazines are designed to comply with laws and regulations enforced in some jurisdictions. Taurus describes the G3 as their “full-size” gun, however it is very similar in size to a Glock 19.ĭepending upon where the buyer lives G3, comes with an extended 17-round magazine and a flush-fit 15-round magazine, two 15 rounders or two 10-rounders. The new G3 is similar in overall design to the sub-compact G2, except that it is a larger pistol. It was easy to use, had good quality control and it reliably fired a variety of defensive ammo.