Neither do I, I buy online and still haven't seen a brand new in box A3 Aug for $1400. And i've been looking, because i'd like to add an AUG to my collection. Find me a new Aug at $1400 and i'll buy it today and add to the sales numbers of your favored platform. $1400 is the exception...not the rule. Someone who desperately wants to dump it at below cost.

Yeah, maybe bad example, but the point was trying to be that the M1 price should't be compared to the Tavor as the M1 is a new model.
Price is always higher on new models due to the novelty, M1 price will drop and maybe if the X95 comes out, then what? We have threads saying "buy the M1 it's cheaper than the X95"?

You find me a $1400 A3 and I'll buy them all day long…

I just bought an A3 receiver for more than half the price of what that gun went for.

Maybe where you are in Brazil .

Here, the Tavors are cheaper than the old Aug A3s, let alone the A3 M1s. And often the differential is such that you could afford a Tavor + a match grade aftermarket trigger for the same price as an Aug with its factory trigger.

A friend of mine just won a gun broker auction Saturday for a nib of green stock AUG A3 for $1460+39 shipping!  Deals are out there if you watch.  The prices are close enough on both. I would just get one while the prices are down.

I haven't shot a tavor with G trigger pack yet but if the heavy trigger didn't hender the accuracy of my AUGs or FS2k for me I doubt its going to make up difference in accacy. I could be wrong but by the time you add the trigger & a optic you going to be well past the M1 price.  The QD barrel makes cleaning much easier,  the gas system tames recoil better on the AUG and it lets you run stuff that seems to choke some peoples tavor. There is nothing wrong with the Tavor , I just think the AUG is better.

You nailed it.

For the last +100 years the US military has built firearms with triggers  that enhance operation and accuracy potential of the weapon platforms.
(Not 10 lbs or more)

People that try to justify a heavy trigger might want to contact the Army / Marines and tell them they are doing it wrong.

New A3s readily available from dealers on GB, in the US, 2 minutes of searching..
$1559: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=449769414
$1579 (multiple available): http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=450320553

I'm not seeing a Tavor + $300-ish trigger at that price, is anyone else?  What exactly was the argument again?

Either way, realistically, if you're spending $1500+ on a gun, while it's worth shopping around for the best price, I also don't see $100 or so as a significant difference in deciding between various mfgrs or models.  YMMV, as always.

I just read 3 pages of GD style derp. What the hell people. There is a difference between an argument and a civilized discussion. STOP IT.

That being said I bought the Aug because it looks cool and I had the money. Same reason I love the Walther PP line. Buy what  makes you happy.

I've owned both.  First off, shop around and you can find either AUGs or Tavors in the 1500 range.  Be patient.  They sell more often than you think.

I sold the Tavor because I hated the trigger.  While, of course one could learn it, the amount of slop in it was unacceptable.  I never used an aftermarket trigger but the fact you could still move the trigger 1/8th of an inch when the weapon was on safe was not confidence inspiring.  Also, it had a very thin barrel that when warmed up grouped gross-moa.  It is through and through a weapon for infantry running checkpoints where they need one hand on their weapon and one hand on a detainee.  I can't say the AUG is that maneuvarable one-handed but considering what the Israeli's designed it for, it makes sense.  The AUG is the vehicle weapon of choice.

The AUG however has a tough trigger but no slop.  It just breaks with a lot of pressure.  Part of this design flaw is due to the 2-stage trigger design: Short pull = S/A while Long pull = F/A.  The 20/20 (T)rigger (S)ear (M)od completely fixes this issue.  Does it have to be a $100 anodized piece of aluminum... No but it certainly inspires confidence as an aftermarket part that will not let you down.

The AUG is a superior design through and through.  The Tavor is undoubtedly reliable and proven and although I def. have my eye on the x95, it is not as nearly as robust as a Steyr.  Both are great guns but the Tavor should be a $12-1400 dollar gun when you look at the actual products side-by-side.  I'm happy people like the gun as it's increasing the bullpup market irregardless but I don't like the light weight barrel and muzzle rise.

Easy choice for me as there are no transferable sears or hammer packs for the Tavor.

The AUG can be had in its native select-fire form, the Tavor is stuck in semi only.

Will probably add a semi-auto Tavor in 5.56 to the collection at some point but need to finish building out my dedicated 9MM A3 AUG first.

Having owned both in the past two weeks, my choice is Aug without a doubt.

I don't like the trigger on the Tavor, don't like how complicated it is to remove the barrel either.  Luckily I was able to mill out a wrench for it.  

Probably doesn't have any ill effects but feel the plastic is flimsy on the tavor around the charging handle area. Easily manipulated with just your hand, had to pull it apart to get the charging group back on after I permanently attached a QD brake.

To me the Tavor felt chunky as well.

Just my opinions, Tavor is a fine weapon I just like the Aug a heckuva lot better myself.

AUG FTW.

What optic is that???

Hell, what case is that?
Really nice looking setup.

Looks like an Insight ISM

correct. its a custom pelican case I set up for my AUG A3 CQC

I have looked at the Steyr numerous times but I didn't like the ergo's and the front pistol grip.  I shoulder the Tavor on a couple of occasions at the LGS and decided to buy a Black 16.5".  I have short arms and was concerned about the length of pull but the Tavor works well for my stature.  The Tavor is definitely different than an AR-15 but that is not bad.  The only negative I see in regards to the Tavor is it is more difficult to shoot from the bench.  In off hand and CQB is where the Tavor shines.  After running a few hundred rounds my Tavor has become my Travel gun and it rides nicely in my vehicles.  The short overall length is very desireable around vehicles and buildings.

I can live with the factory trigger but will probably buy one of the two stage triggers.  I really think the Tavor is well thought out design and mine has been totally reliable.  I also like that it can be shot off the weak hand side effectively.  Basically it boils down to personal choice and whether you like Bullpups.