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3/10/2015 1:29:01 AM EDT
I am looking for a left hand Tavor. I see a few on Gunbroker and Buds, but was wondering if there is a better place to buy? Are they usually difficult to come by?

Does IWI still require sending in the rifle to change it from right hand to left hand? I was thinking about just buying a right handed one and doing the conversion, but I had read IWI wants to do the conversion. Can anyone verify?

Thanks!
3/10/2015 8:43:58 AM EDT
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I too was having a hard time locating a southpaw Tavor. Then I realized I neglected to ask the guy that does my transfers if he had any way to get one. It should be here by next week and cheaper out the door than Buds has them for
3/10/2015 11:19:24 AM EDT
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Does IWI still require sending in the rifle to change it from right hand to left hand? I was thinking about just buying a right handed one and doing the conversion, but I had read IWI wants to do the conversion. Can anyone verify?

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I can verify that they don't want anyone but them to do the left hand conversion.  They won't even release the left hand bolt to their distributors.
3/10/2015 12:16:16 PM EDT
[#3]
Before I got my Tavor from Atlantic Arms,  I had a local dealer looking for me. He found left hand Tavors for $40 less than right hand at his cost. No idea why. But that's what he told me.

3/10/2015 2:52:40 PM EDT
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Before I got my Tavor from Atlantic Arms,  I had a local dealer looking for me. He found left hand Tavors for $40 less than right hand at his cost. No idea why. But that's what he told me.

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Thanks for the replies. I may just buy the 9mm version and wait for the LH 5.56 conversion kit to come out. Hopefully they will be out soon...
3/10/2015 9:04:21 PM EDT
[#5]
I had my OD Green converted to left hand when I bought it from Preppers Gun Shop. I got such a good deal on the rifle I had them ship it to Harrisburg, PA for me before it came to my FFL and still paid way below MSRP  ,

3/11/2015 11:05:15 AM EDT
[#6]
Whitaker's guns just west of Owensboro Ky usually has a left hand Tavor in stock.  The last time I was there the price was less than retail but more expensive than right hand 16" Tavor.  Left hand models, FDE and OD seem to bring a higher price than right hand 16" or 18" Tavors.
3/11/2015 11:57:14 AM EDT
[#7]
I am a lefty, but have no issues shooting my righty Tavor left handed.  Occasionally a might feel a case brush my chin, but sure doesn't happen very often.

Of course YMMV.  


3/13/2015 12:12:32 AM EDT
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My decision to buy a Tavor was due to shooting a friends right handed model. And while nice and accurate, every case ejected hit me in the jaw. Couldn't stand it.

Sad to report that my FFL is taking a mini vacation and though my Tavor will be dropped off tomorrow I won't get it until Monday :(
3/13/2015 7:55:13 AM EDT
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Semi-related

Has anyone tried to become proficient at shooting a Tavor from the off-shoulder but without switching hands?  Say, to shoot around a corner on your weak side

Wonder if it's possible to do it cleanly and consistently without brass hitting the face.
3/13/2015 10:31:47 PM EDT
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Semi-related

Has anyone tried to become proficient at shooting a Tavor from the off-shoulder but without switching hands?  Say, to shoot around a corner on your weak side

Wonder if it's possible to do it cleanly and consistently without brass hitting the face.
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If you're shooting full power 5.56, the shells eject more forward than anything. I haven't had problems with cases hitting my face when shooting offshoulder.
3/15/2015 8:29:19 PM EDT
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If you're shooting full power 5.56, the shells eject more forward than anything. I haven't had problems with cases hitting my face when shooting offshoulder.
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Great, thx for that info!
3/16/2015 9:47:26 PM EDT
[#12]
Pushed back another day If my FFL didn't give me such great pricing I'd go elsewhere
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