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Posted: 1/17/2021 1:45:07 PM EDT
I hadn't researched. First time I didn't do any research, I just wanted 'a bullpup' and went with this new SAR (1700USD at my LGS, brand new).
I was shooting at our LGS gun range, this purchase wasn't even planned; after the range, son and I went back in the store and this one was hanging right there before our eyes. I always wanted a Bullpup; I love its futuristic look. I just want to get some of you guys' input; I didn't even know there was a later update to it called the X95 and it seems to be pricier anyway. Did I do well in purchasing this SAR or 'this'll learn you to do your research bettah next time'? Emotional-purchase-inquiring-mind wants to know now ETA PS it came with that flash hider on it; LANTAC Can't tell if it's pinned (should it be pinned? Do SARs come with pinned flash hiders because of US regulation on barrel length etc. "don't know nothing!"  IWI Tavor SAR 5.56 by SoloDallas, on Flickr |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 1:50:31 PM EDT
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I do admit a lot of my purchases are aesthetic but I prefer the SAR look to the X95.
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Posted: 1/17/2021 1:54:16 PM EDT
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Quoted: I hadn't researched. First time I didn't do any research, I just wanted 'a bullpup' and went with this new SAR (1700USD at my LGS, brand new). I was shooting at our LGS gun range, this purchase wasn't even planned; after the range, son and I went back in the store and this one was hanging right there before our eyes. I always wanted a Bullpup; I love its futuristic look. I just want to get some of you guys' input; I didn't even know there was a later update to it called the X95 and it seems to be pricier anyway. Did I do well in purchasing this SAR or 'this'll learn you to do your research bettah next time'? Emotional-purchase-inquiring-mind wants to know now ETA PS it came with that flash hider on it; LANTAC Can't tell if it's pinned (should it be pinned? Do SARs come with pinned flash hiders because of US regulation on barrel length etc. "don't know nothing!" https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50845190907_3e9a1a020a_h.jpgIWI Tavor SAR 5.56 by SoloDallas, on Flickr Doesn't need to be pinned. The end of the buttstock to the tip of the barrel is over 28" as designed, specifically to ensure it's over the minimum length (likewise the barrel is actually 16.5" without the flash hider/muzzle device to ensure it exceeds the 16" requirement). |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 2:01:19 PM EDT
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Thanks brothers!
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Posted: 1/17/2021 2:48:36 PM EDT
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Overall, good purchase. Tavor SARs are fine weapons.
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Posted: 1/17/2021 3:13:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Overall, good purchase. Tavor SARs are fine weapons. IF they are still making it (probably for the US market) it must mean something; i.e. they didn't discontinue the SAR for the X95. X95s seem to be going for way more, at least currently on Gunbroker |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 3:24:54 PM EDT
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I prefer the SAR to the X95 myself. Heavier and less ergonomic mag release but those aren’t significant issues. Look up the Israeli 5-point stance for them, makes a big difference shooting. It looks a ton better than the X95 anyway.
 Solid buy.Easiest upgrade with a SAR is dropping an X95 hammerpack in them, still a bullpup trigger but the pull is reduced a bit and the break is a little cleaner. Used to pretty easily find used hammerpacks for $100 or so when other folks would upgrade to the fancier Geissele or Shooting Sight packs. I’d guess someone put the flash hider on it. Restricted state SARs had 18” barrels with a long brake pinned on and a 10rd mag in the box, so that’s not a new-old-stock restricted state one. Regular SARs have an A2-ish flash hider that’s put on with a jam nut. Need to break mine loose but they aren’t pinned like others have noted. Pretty sure you have the same taste in guns as I do. 
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Posted: 1/17/2021 3:54:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I prefer the SAR to the X95 myself. Heavier and less ergonomic mag release but those aren't significant issues. Look up the Israeli 5-point stance for them, makes a big difference shooting. It looks a ton better than the X95 anyway. Solid buy.Easiest upgrade with a SAR is dropping an X95 hammerpack in them, still a bullpup trigger but the pull is reduced a bit and the break is a little cleaner. Used to pretty easily find used hammerpacks for $100 or so when other folks would upgrade to the fancier Geissele or Shooting Sight packs. I'd guess someone put the flash hider on it. Restricted state SARs had 18" barrels with a long brake pinned on and a 10rd mag in the box, so that's not a new-old-stock restricted state one. Regular SARs have an A2-ish flash hider that's put on with a jam nut. Need to break mine loose but they aren't pinned like others have noted. Pretty sure you have the same taste in guns as I do. (Born in Dallas, class '68) Thank you infinitely for your lengthly reply. (off to Geissele now for the trigger pack - watching Chris Bartocci's take on it, must do) Thanks all for setting my mind at ease - so happy |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 6:15:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Texas for life - that's how I am going to respond to you. (Born in Dallas, class '68) Thank you infinitely for your lengthly reply. (off to Geissele now for the trigger pack - watching Chris Bartocci's take on it, must do) Thanks all for setting my mind at ease - so happy Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I prefer the SAR to the X95 myself. Heavier and less ergonomic mag release but those aren't significant issues. Look up the Israeli 5-point stance for them, makes a big difference shooting. It looks a ton better than the X95 anyway. Solid buy.Easiest upgrade with a SAR is dropping an X95 hammerpack in them, still a bullpup trigger but the pull is reduced a bit and the break is a little cleaner. Used to pretty easily find used hammerpacks for $100 or so when other folks would upgrade to the fancier Geissele or Shooting Sight packs. I'd guess someone put the flash hider on it. Restricted state SARs had 18" barrels with a long brake pinned on and a 10rd mag in the box, so that's not a new-old-stock restricted state one. Regular SARs have an A2-ish flash hider that's put on with a jam nut. Need to break mine loose but they aren't pinned like others have noted. Pretty sure you have the same taste in guns as I do. (Born in Dallas, class '68) Thank you infinitely for your lengthly reply. (off to Geissele now for the trigger pack - watching Chris Bartocci's take on it, must do) Thanks all for setting my mind at ease - so happy Geissele trigger pack gets ot similar to a SSA. Geissele pack + Lightning trigger bow = closer to the SSA-E |
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Posted: 1/17/2021 7:31:34 PM EDT
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SAR > X95
You did good |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 12:25:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I do admit a lot of my purchases are aesthetic but I prefer the SAR look to the X95. SAR21 doesn't have a gey looking handguard |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:00:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: SAR21 doesn't have a gey looking handguard  Attached File(still grateful for all the input, bruh's!) ETA: It appears SAR21s were phased out of production (reading around). If mine is new (and they had a bunch here when we bought mine at our LGS), how is it possibile? NOS that is being sold off? |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 2:29:09 PM EDT
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 IWI Tavor SAR21 556 by SoloDallas, on FlickrSwapped out Lantac for classic A2; it was non-pinned as mentioned love me a classic look |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 5:57:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/vladimir-putin-laughing_zpsov82lsef_GIF-129.gif (still grateful for all the input, bruh's!) ETA: It appears SAR21s were phased out of production (reading around). If mine is new (and they had a bunch here when we bought mine at our LGS), how is it possibile? NOS that is being sold off? I have an X95 and thing it looks terrible. Even the aftermarket parts look very chodelike. The SAR21 stick and aftermarket handguards are tits. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 6:14:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have an X95 and thing it looks terrible. Even the aftermarket parts look very chodelike. The SAR21 stick and aftermarket handguards are tits. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:16:32 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/18/2021 10:21:33 PM EDT
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I have a SAR. Great rifle. These things are not sniper rifles. If you haven't ordered a trigger upgrade yet, give the stock trigger a run. I have only added an mantacore butt pad and a acog. Enjoy your rifle. You did good. Cheers Wardawg
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Posted: 1/19/2021 12:30:22 AM EDT
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Thanks again - all o' you
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Posted: 1/19/2021 1:11:21 AM EDT
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OK, I guess I'll be the odd man out. I have owned the following 5...
1 X95 2 AUG A1 3 SAR 4 AUG A3M1 5 RDB Of them I still have the X95 and the A1. The A1 is so high because it was my grail gun, 20" of Austrian cool. Functionally, the X95 smokes it. I don't give a shit what it looks like, it does what I want it to and that's all I care about. I kept the Aug for cool, and the X95 for use. The SAR is a good gun, but I much prefer the X95. Should you regret your choice? Only you can answer that. Everyone else's opinion means exactly nothing. Eta: for typing while exhausted. |
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Posted: 1/19/2021 8:26:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Should you regret your choice? Only you can answer that. Everyone else's opinion means exactly nothing. Nah, I do value ARFCOM's opinion; especially when I have no previous experience with the subject matter - technically, specifically - and have not researched it either. I have learned much here over the years But thank you - |
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Posted: 1/19/2021 8:40:56 AM EDT
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congrats op. i paid 1800 for my odg 16" x95 last year. bullpups take a little to get used to but are fun to shoot and balance well with a can for me
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Posted: 1/19/2021 9:29:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: congrats op. i paid 1800 for my odg 16" x95 last year. bullpups take a little to get used to but are fun to shoot and balance well with a can for me |
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