"The narcissism of small differences is the thesis that it is precisely communities with adjoining territories and close relationships that engage in constant feuds and mutual ridicule because of hypersensitivity to details of differentiation."
"In terms of postmodernity, consumer culture has been seen as predicated on the narcissism of small differences to achieve a superficial sense of one's own uniqueness, an ersatz sense of otherness which is only a mask for an underlying uniformity and sameness."
The Narcism of Small Differences (NOSD) is a perennial issue with man's tribal instincts, and is alive and well in the gun community - hence the endless this vs. that debates.
In terms of breakdowns between the AUG and Tavor, they have more in common (combat grade modern bullpup rifles chambered in 5.56 utilizing extensive polymer construction and optimized for ease of use by conscript forces) then they have differences between them.
A basic rundown of the Pro's between them:
Tavor:
-$1500 vs. $1700+ for AUG
-AR15 magazine standard
-Faster reloads due to drop free mag and superior bolt release position
-More accessories aftermarket
-Better factory rail configuration with built in BUIS
-1/7 twist barrel with 1/2x28
-1" shorter then AUG per equal barrel length
AUG:
-Superior neutral balance
- ~2.5" height over bore vs Tavor 3.5"
- Quick change barrel allows it to fit into a 20" backpack
- Greater modularity at the user level (barrel length, ejection side, stock color, different magazines, 9mm conversion, open bolt LMG, etc)
- 20" and 24" barrel option (Tavor max is 18")
- Superior safety for use with winter gloves
- Sleeker appearance and general bragging rights due to rarity