4 Easy Tavor Upgrades from Manticore Arms and How to Do Them

[@DPham1]

Looks like a bullpup version of the Colonial Marines pulse rifle. Awesome!

[@King234-r4h]

That’s because it is a bullpup

[@MalcrowAlogoran]

@@King234-r4h it can't be. The pulse rifle was a Thompson SMG skinned over. It was not bullpup.

[@Corteese1980]

5:25 same relative to the butt stock (cheek weld), but much higher than the barrel... For a 1.5" scope: AR-15 barrel to rail~1.25" barrel to scope/sight center ~2.25" Tavor barrel to rail~2.25" barrel to scope/sight center ~3.25" Tavor with extra 0.5" --> ~2.75" barrel to scope center is now ~3.75"

[@adventurefuel5172]

I’ve run the curved butt pad on both my Tavors for the last 5 years. The gun rolls up from low ready into the pocket of the shoulder so much better. It seats perfectly with no slippage, and the top lip is the same length as the factory, so while operationally the gun is an inch shorter, it still keeps within the ATF length guidelines. If you can find it, grab it quick. You won’t regret it.

[@SHWATteam]

Well said!

[@mattwest250]

I have purchased most of these products and couldn't be happier with them, really top notch. I haven't been able to get a hold of a "Big Button" because they seem to be always out of stock. If I could get my hands on one my "upgrades" will be complete.

[@azeezabdulahi674]

How much you bought it

[@mattwest250]

@@azeezabdulahi674 Partner, I sold that rifle years ago. But I remember they really took it to the next level in terms usability.

[@drewt.4353]

Just needed the safety process. Thank you.

[@UsherLinder]

THank you for making this nice and simple for us New-to-Tavor shooters!

[@SHWATteam]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@brucetrashbin6466]

Excellent video and instructions! However, we could do without the obligatory doofus guitar noise, in the background.

[@SHWATteam]

Thanks and thanks for the feedback :-)

[@x1pyroveride]

I highly recommend the "Overwatch Top Rail" i put one on mine a while back, works rly well when it comes to mounting optics flip up sights etc..

[@priestofmegatallica]

Rail's gonna dick up the parallax pretty good.

[@bodstrup]

Good overview . but the music is VERY annoying, you turn the music volume up between commentsk blasting my eardrums when using earphones

[@LastNameTom]

Now put a stubby foregrip and the Tavor Podium and the gun is done!

[@compaq2441]

Like your light but it is to close to the barrel and flash hider to allow a suppressor to attach. You should make the cradle drop the flashlight lower in the manticore frame to eliminate the issue.

[@SHWATteam]

compaq2441 An excellent observation. Will pass along to the manufacturer, Manticore Arms.

[@MrJosealago]

tavor rules!

[@geezlepuss7863]

Lastly attach the assembly to the Tavor, or try to, only to find that the RatWorx made Manticore "assembly" has holes that do NOT MATCH the Tavor! They are off a tad & you will have to file the holes -- at least that's what happened to me in attaching the RatWorx suppressor (which apparently uses the Manticore "assembly."

[@jim9win]

Bad ass very cool looking too

[@_Stetsi]

You should specify that these are upgrades for the SAR only. There are three "Tavor" models, and this is probably the lesser of the 3. NOT to say this is a bad pew, but the other two are just more popular.

[@exposingthedarknesswiththe9190]

*THOSE WERE A COUPLE OF IMPORTANT UPGRADES...THANKS!!* *PUT A LINK TO MANTICORE ARMS.*

[@SHWATteam]

ManticoreArms.com

[@sayNotoBrooklyn83]

Haha it looks like a pulse rifle now

[@alejandrocornejo477]

sayNotoBrooklyn83 though i was the only one

[@andrel2871]

Excellent video !!

[@SHWATteam]

Thanks!

[@carlitobasa6526]

Nice design but needs an outside tools to strip, like the screw,

[@Copaset1c]

Won't you're flashlight cook a little with every shot in this configuration? Great video. Thanks.

[@SHWATteam]

+Copaset1c Not that I've noticed. I've not put a ton of ammo through it since the upgrade. I have shot it some with no adverse affects yet.

[@MrNwnwnwnw]

very nice except I wouldn't want the ambi selector, too intrusive

[@Ars1978-t2w]

Tavor the best👍👍👍

[@pickinthatbanjo]

Why they made a giant flat slab of a buttplate is beyond me, may need to pick one of these up

[@JohnBeebe]

Import restrictions is what I have read

[@steam2135]

Definitely subscribing!!!! You rock man!

[@SHWATteam]

Thanks!!

[@thangboibaite3509]

Best gun

[@SHWATteam]

Yeah, it's pretty great

[@giuliogemino6407]

fully integrated silencer? fully integrated optics (e.g. G36)? optics connected to a camera and a remote visor in glasses or goggles or a detachable display? (only one rechargeable battery that also power up the flash light...)

[@schm147]

+Rich Goldstone An integral suppressor is only available for the 9mm Tavor, sadly.

[@saltykrug]

Love this video but the music is a little too loud for a video with dialogue concerning instructions. No big gripe but just a heads up. Thanks for this video, it's one more piece of temptation to make me want to buy one of these rifles. I love my Ruger AR 556. Not the highest priced AR by any stretch but I love it for what it is, not what it cost! I love the way this gun looks but I think function would really be great from a bullpup for me, I'm not a simian ape with nice, long arms kek.

[@SHWATteam]

Kirk Shipp Thanks! And you’re right on the volume. Oops

[@exgenica]

You MAY be able to use your computer's EQUALIZER to help isolate the dialogue and improve the audio. However, not all computers or programs provide an equalizer. This tool is separate from KZbin and on Windows may be on your "taskbar" or your Control Panel or similar. An Equalizer may be associated with your "Speaker" setup control panel, too. It would be nice if KZbin had a "one-click" (like auto-play) audio setting that would "optimize voices" or similar.

[@rcorser1]

Great vid! I assume I can use an Elzetta light instead? Also, do you have any info on that Hunter scope? Thanks!

[@SHWATteam]

+Robert Corser I'd like to try an Elzetta as well! The Primary Arms light is actually very nice, but Elzetta is Elzetta after all. The Aimpoint Hunter is pretty cool. I've talked with former Aimpoint employees who said they actually hammered nails with them. It's actually a great optic. The quality of the of the dot is great. The long tube and large diameter make for quick target acquisition and good filed of view. Of course, if you shoot both eyes open, the field of view isn't as big of deal. I thought the Hunter would look pretty slick with this upgrade, which is honestly why I went this route with it. For more on the hunter, and a video of a hog going down while using the Aimpoint Hunter, check out this story: shwat.com/TheStories/tabid/85/EntryId/145/Teaching-Wild-Hogs-to-Cartwheel-with-a-Weatherby-Hog-Reaper-Aimpoint-and-DRT-Ammo.aspx

[@wcsdiaries]

@@SHWATteam will all of these fit on a tavor 7?

[@SHWATteam]

@@wcsdiaries no, very different

[@TinyHatSewerRat]

Of course I finally get a Sar and they stopped making these

[@robertgallo6868]

Omg same, did you manage to get anything?

[@TinyHatSewerRat]

@@robertgallo6868 Just the basics like a butt pad, moe grip, light, and dot.

[@pyrogothica3906]

do these accessories work with the x95?

[@danigreatprogresslana570]

Nice one

[@geezlepuss7863]

This is now an old Video. It was not made for the X95 Tavor. Some of the things here may not work. & It may be that Manticore stopped doing this, gave the project to Rat Worx, & now Rat Worx doesn't make suppressors.

[@davidortiz3047]

Well it's like planes are meant to be flown not crash into things And it will be nice if you can add a cam on the rifle like remake of a body cam but call it a rifle cam with a new objective I always felt these,s rifle had a lot of potential😮😯🙃💪🤓

[@jakezone1]

If I get one thats what I'll do! thanks guys!

[@nobananaman]

wow I wish installing my luma safety components were as easy as it was in this video. Mine was so difficult. What do you think the difference was?

[@SHWATteam]

Wish we could say, but really don’t know.

[@richardpoworski9648]

What kind of optics are in that rifle?

[@SHWATteam]

Aimpoint

[@DodeyPotroast]

Awesome upgrades! Is the Aimpoint scope an H30S or an H34S? Or is it the “L” series? Any preference on mm size?

[@SHWATteam]

DodeyPotroast It was the H34S. Bigger was better for me here.

[@CaptainFalcon07]

I really wish the factory rail was already raised, seemed like a missed opportunity there

[@huntercook6605]

This seems really user specific. The lower height on my X95 doesn't bother me a bit, but some friends of mine find it really terrible.

[@exgenica]

Anyone know more about this and how it would affect upgrades like those in this video? On a retail website today I saw the following warning: _Note that the Tavor X95 rifle is assembled in the US from imported and US parts under 18 U.S.C 922(r). You should only use magazines made in the USA in your Tavor X95. _*_Use of an imported magazine may put you in violation_*_ of 18 U.S.C 922r_ Apparently it's a parts count thing originally meant to protect US manufacturers. So it doesn't apply to JUST the magazine and the interpretations I've read suggest this is a potentially serious issue, especially with BATFE reportedly doing a lot of work to obtain and check retailer sales records in light of a number of "loophole" changes the agency wants to implement (like the 80% lowers issue).

[@SHWATteam]

Disclaimer, we're not lawyers, we're media. Here's how we understand the situation, draw your own conclusions: Section 922r was added to the US firearms code as a back door ban on semi-autos. It bans more than 10 foreign-made parts from a list of certain parts from being used in any imported semi-auto deemed may particularly useful for sporting purposes, or from being used to assemble such a firearm. Three of the parts on the list are magazine followers, magazine bodies, and magazine floorplates. This means that the Tavor has the max allowable number of foreign parts excluding the magazine. If you wanted to use foreign magazines, you would have to replace 3 items from the list with US made items. Determining which items are foreign made in the X95 will let you know which could be replaced with foreign made items without bringing the count too high. The easy answer for 922r compliance on the X95 is that before replacing any part with a foreign made part, you need a complete list of applicable foreign-made parts. You can replace any part with US-made part. If you replace an applicable US-made part with a foreign-made part, you must replace another regulated foreign-made part with a US-made part.

[@9mmsteve]

how do you email Manticore Arms? I want to know if they work with FFLs.

[@sincere6474]

@SHWATteam hey i love this build could u please let me kno wut length barrel u have on this build? I wan to know if this is the 18inch barrel since that is wut i will be running when i make the same build and if it is still possible to make the same build if this is not an 18inch barrel. Thanks for this great installation guide and keep up the great content! :)

[@SHWATteam]

16” 👍

[@vbrtrmn]

Great video, thanks for making it. What's the cool mount you have the rifle on at the very end of the video?

[@SHWATteam]

That's an Alamo Four Star (now ZRODELTA) DCLW tripod. It's not cheap, but it's very well made. I use mine for all kinds of things it was never intended for. You can find it in lots of my videos :-)

[@mosescruz237]

Will excessive heat from the barrel damage the flashlight?

[@SHWATteam]

If so, the flashlight is pretty pathetic. Can't really see where that would be possible with typical lights.

[@tophatvideosinc.5858]

Will the elite force airsoft variant accept the butt plate and any other parts? Its hard to find upgrade for the thing and i want to get a more comfortable butt plate, slide handle and ambidextrous fire selector

[@SHWATteam]

Really can't answer that one, but sounds fun!

[@DodeyPotroast]

Hi SHWATteam, I used your exact set-up for the ARClite XTL forend, but for some reason my screw holes do not line up properly. Millimeters of difference, but enough to where I cannot put the screws back in. Any thoughts? Am I missing something? Thanks...

[@SHWATteam]

DodeyPotroast make sure everything is oriented correctly. If memory serves me correctly, it might be possible that something is reversed. Might need to contact Manticore otherwise

[@DodeyPotroast]

SHWATteam Thanks for the quick feedback. I’m pretty sure I have everything assembled properly. Will reach out to Manticore ASAP.

[@nileshsmith6282]

What is the height over bore compensation for the over watch top rail?

[@SHWATteam]

Good question, don’t have that one handy to check. Might check the Manticore site

[@chadtalbot2746]

On Tavor SAR do you know if it's possible to change the charging handle to lefty without changing Bolt

[@SHWATteam]

Yes, you can do that, but you'll need to mess with a couple of other things as well. Front roll pin and dust cover.

[@geezlepuss7863]

I didn't find the suppressor an easy upgrade because 1) Neither RatWorx nor you told me that the suppressor didn't work with the X-95, but only with the SAR. 2) the supressor screw holes did not completely match the SAR foregrip screw holes, leading to my stripping a screw trying to put it on & having to search for screws, which when I searched seemed unavailable!

[@SHWATteam]

Geezle Puss Sorry about that! We’ve never attempted to do this on an X95.

[@Lex41710]

I'm curious if this changes the balance of the rifle making it more front heavy?

[@SHWATteam]

Good question! W didn't notice any change. If we did some math it might tell us, but practically we didn't notice anything.

[@PHmaddnes]

The ARClight Tavor Forend weighs 2 ounces less than the OEM polymer forend, and gives more mounting options and greater strength all with less weight.

[@threeowlnight3393]

Guitar background music is too loud and detracts from your presentation

[@lufknuht5960]

why replace butt place??? what do u mean, reduce length of pull??? What are you pulling?

[@SHWATteam]

The length of pull or LOP is the distance from the middle of the trigger to the end of the gun's buttstock. Replacing the busttstock as shown yields a shorter LOP for better handing (for some), while keeping the gun's overall length outside of NFA restrictions.

[@georgejoseph4164]

Shame that full length rail won't go on the X95..

[@huntercook6605]

They make an overwatch rail for the X95. Also one of their cantilevered forends has the rail at that height.

[@Muscleshark3104]

I ordered the gear head works full length rail....does anyone know if the install is the same as this one?????????

[@jacquia8535]

with this setup. does it still fit if you add a suppressor?

[@SHWATteam]

Believe you'd need the 18" bbl

[@antoniotapatio5407]

what optics manufacturer is that

[@SHWATteam]

Aimpoint

[@j.p.4541]

Great video SHWAT, will these accessories fit on the X95 version?

[@SHWATteam]

No, just the original Tavor. They have a collection of X95 accessories, but we've not done much with them.

[@samruez5108]

It appears as if your light is going to take a beating from the flash hider

[@SHWATteam]

That's what I thought. In my case, I that wasn't an issue.

[@davemiller505]

Does Manticore make the light in a laser version?

[@SHWATteam]

Not that we know of

[@Wedelj]

Is it "Special Hunting Weapons And Tactics" or "Special Hog Weapons And Tactics"?

[@SHWATteam]

+Wedelj Good question! It was "Hog" but we've expanded to "Hunting".

[@Wedelj]

theshwatteam Okay, just wanted to make sure I get the name right :)

[@iwant007]

what is the weight difference between stock the new buttpad?

[@SHWATteam]

That's a great question. Not much is the best answer I can give as I didn't weigh the parts. The Tavor isn't a lightweight gun to begin with.

[@77777kyle]

Ive been looking everywhere for a custom forend like this for an undermount flashlight and everyone has discontinued them if anyone knows where i can get one please let me know otherwise I'm gonna get a piece of 6061 channel and just make one

[@Catgat37]

Gearheadworks is the only company that I know of that has not discontinued them

[@j.p.l.463]

How is the co-witness using the talley rings on the aim point hunter h34s?

[@SHWATteam]

Technically, there is no cowitness as I have no other sights on this set up. As far as usability goes, I like it a lot.

[@geezlepuss7863]

You must loudly say that the RatWorx suppressor does not work with the X-95. Be careful not to buy a upgrade for TAvor, then find out it not for your Tavor.

[@angrymclovin2703]

I tried a sure fire and it wouldn’t line up for the suppressor. What is the trick? I even got the spacers from sure fire and then got a letter saying basically not to use sure fire

[@Wibobibo]

this upgrades, would they maybe also fit for an Airsoft version?

[@SHWATteam]

Never played with an air soft version. Email Manticore Arms and ask them. Sounds like fun!

[@Wibobibo]

+theshwatteam problem is, Im from Switzerland and they dont ship, outside the USA

[@SHWATteam]

That's a bummer

[@TheGrananimal]

I bought one of these the SARB16, paid $1944.00 and the added a nice Meprolight Mepro M21 for about $550.00. I clean it take it to the range to sight it in and I look at where the ejection port is and realize the brass is going to hit me in the head! So I fire one round and viola it's a failure to eject, the round hit me and I think bounced back into the ejection port. Ok so I'm a lefty and have to deal with these things from time to time. I take it home to convert it to left side ejection and guess what I can't do it. I have to send it to a certified IWI armorer, but wait it gets better I have to buy a new $124.00 bolt and the closest IWI armorer is in PA. I'm in NH. I call IWI not believing this is actually happening I speak to a guy there and he says that is the procedure but he thinks he has an armorer closer to NH and he will call me right back. Well that was over two weeks ago. So if you are a LEFTY THINK TWICE BEFORE BUYING THIS WEAPON!!!!

[@goatr-ni1od]

I have most of these parts and I have to say that the quality is not what it should be for the price. I have drip marks on my front end and my flash light ring is uneven and even missing paint on half of it. my butt stock did not fit out of the box and I had to drill it to make it fit right. on my X95 I will go to midwest if the X95 ever comes out hurry IWI faster lol

[@SHWATteam]

+goatr1120 I didn't have any such issues, but perhaps you've had your longer and they've worked out those issues. Buttplate is a tight fit, but I didn't have to drill anything, thankfully. Thanks for chiming in!

[@delroywashington3185]

Just great , wow !!!

[@Mike-wk1dm]

wat is the pod mount??

[@SHWATteam]

The pod? Apologies, not following you

[@tatumtactical5671]

What you know about that York Right

[@SHWATteam]

Apparently not enough to answer your question

[@tatumtactical5671]

Seen your ring and thought you traveled

[@SHWATteam]

@@tatumtactical5671 You're right, we do travel some.

[@travisolson9221]

Anyone know if the IPSM big button will work on the midwest industries key mod rail??

[@SHWATteam]

+Travis Olson You might ask Manticore. If I recall, there is some overlap between their design and M-Lok, but I'm not so sure about Keymod.

[@goblinm4]

What is the optic please

[@SHWATteam]

+Jeremy R Aimpoint Hunter. 1x Red dot that looks like a traditional scope. I've talked with a guy who vouches for it's literal ability to drive nails. I haven't test that theory myself.

[@gavingroff2062]

What is that magazine called

[@SHWATteam]

+Gavin Groff Hexmag

[@gavingroff2062]

Or what brand is it

[@SHWATteam]

+Gavin Groff The upgrade parts here are all from Manticore Arms

[@harrellellison9243]

Too cool

[@SHWATteam]

Thank you!

[@geezlepuss7863]

Why the heck would you want an elevated rail which elevates your sight causing a big parallax & your gun is only on target at one distance??? Why do you want a Tavor to look like an AR-15?

[@SHWATteam]

From the Manticore website: "The top rail on the Tavor SAR is notoriously low and designed for taller Israeli made optics. The Overwatch top rail raises the rail height up approximately 1/2" which makes the height of the Tavor optics rail over the stock the exact same as that of an AR-15, and allows for comfortably mounting and using all of the standard optics and iron sights available in the AR-15 focused U.S. market. The Overwatch Full Length rail features 40 picatinny slots and can be used as a carry handle by gripping the front portion above the upper handguard." #themoreyouknow

[@geezlepuss7863]

I can see using a laser on a gun, but seems to me that mostly a flashlight is bad since it gives your enemy something to see easy & aim at.

[@SHWATteam]

Lots of people feel that way. Lots of people feel the other, that your ability to correctly ID the target and what's around and behind are a big deal.

[@mr.smiley4263]

Any coupon codes?

[@SHWATteam]

Not that we know of, but maybe the best question ever!

[@azeezabdulahi674]

How much

[@SHWATteam]

We don't sell anything, and the parts are not a package deal. Please check with the manufacturer.

[@bozkurt463]

👍👍👍

[@SHWATteam]

Thanks!

[@brucenovotny5924]

Great vid but obnoxious music...

[@McCuda]

tavor rails are never in stock

[@SHWATteam]

+Nobody you know Might call or email. Manticore is a small company.

[@exposingthedarknesswiththe9190]

*IF THE TAVOR CAME IN A .243 CALIBER, WE WOULD SURLY BUY ONE!!* *IF IT WILL BRING DOWN AN ELK, WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED?!!*

[@SHWATteam]

Some yes, some no. Check manticorearms.com

[@SEALTRIDENT6]

The Tavor's has more screws and EASY to loose shit…. Go for the real thing gents: STEYR AUG

[@kurtmauer6707]

This should really be called, How to Easily Make your Tavor look like Shit.

[@FusionWebArchitects]

+Kurt Mauer Proves that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

[@danilshimanskiy3165]

+FusionWebArchitects for real...

[@mwisch4]

+Kurt Mauer looks good to me

[@tommytuomaala9087]

700 Lumen! :O Pirates used eypaches to preserve nightvision below deck. Who in the right state of mind wants to blind oneself with such a powerfull flash light? I bellieve 75lumen is suficient enough to distract the oponent and still be able to operate effectively oneself. If you want to luminate someone several kilometers away there are LASERS and and other mil gear better suited for such purposes. In CQB enviroment 75 lumens is absolute max needed! Seriously who needs to frie their bacons wit a the flash light?

[@SOLDOZER]

Shut up, idiot.

[@deweygotdo3574]

Sad upgrades… more like just decorating

[@SHWATteam]

And yet somehow, others just love it. Funny how that works. Same for Jeeps, etc. To each his own.

[@firefker680]

is this airsoft

[@BrainEatPenguin]

Fįřè Fæķęř no

[@robloxer6808]

Looks terrible 😂

[@envisibleward2422]

lame