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Yes, the 9mm is much heavier, bigger and bulkier than it needs to be for a 9mm. In my opinion, the only reason to get one is a lower cost training familiarity in addition to a 5.56. Otherwise get a PCC. Maybe wait for Manticore’s Scorpion bullpup.
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Exactly this
Folks already bitch about the Tavor's weight, for a 5.56 (compared to lightweight AR builds). It's a HEAVY 9mm.
The ONLY reason I'd get a 9mm Tavor (maybe), is for cheaper ammo to train with (I have the 5.56).
If you want a PCC, there are other cheaper and lighter options.
For a Tavor, the 16.5" 5.56 version has the most benefits:
- length of a 10.5" AR with stock collapsed, or 7.5" AR with stock fully extended
- rearward balance for easy handling 1-handed. You can aim and shoot it perfectly fine 1-handed
- SBR length without the SBR hassles (don't need to inform the ATF etc. etc. just to take it across state lines to go shooting with buddies)
- ballistics of a 16.5" barrel. Don't bother with the 18". In THIS platform in particular, the minimal gain in ballistics isn't worth the tradeoff in compactness.