IWI US Expert's Corner: Tavor TS12 Disassembly and Reassembly

IWI US National Law Enforcement Sales Manager, Tom Alibrando, shows how to properly disassemble and reassemble the Tavor TS12.
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[@ky7669]

I like the TS12 Disassembly and Reassembly video. However, I would REALLY like a video that shows specifically what parts should be oiled or not oiled, what areas should be cleaned. Basically, "How to Clean the Tavor TS12." Can't find any info on it.

[@bradhaines3142]

clean everything, oil goes wherever parts rub together

[@araarthura3007]

@@bradhaines3142 No. The video and the manual both specify that the gas piston must be kept dry.

[@araarthura3007]

Excellent video demonstration. Please add a section on cleaning and lubing the magazine tubes.

[@miscvideos9857]

I'd never have gotten the thing back together without this.

[@cody8754]

Would be interesting to see IWI find a way to incorporate the use of some type of 5 round speed loader in a gen 2 design similar to the system used in shotgun competitions.

[@alexcuster1280]

Love IWI and the TS12 is so much fun.....great video as always.......where’s the detail on barrel and chamber cleaning guys?? Thanks IWI!!!

[@fightjustice5602]

A cleaning & lube video? Do you need to clean and/or lube the mag tubes?

[@Steamrunner]

I've been searching all over for the same thing. I have a feeling I'd have better luck finding a unicorn or a bag of Skittles that are carb-free than the answer on the magazine tubes.

[@araarthura3007]

Yes. Tim on the KZbin Military Arms Channel found that cleaning and lightly lubing the magazine tubes eliminated a repeating failure to eject problem with one brand of shotgun shell. After he lubed the magazine tubes the problem went completely away. You can do it with a lightly oiled 12 gauge swab through the loading ports compressing the magazine springs as you go, and with a small enough cleaning rod, an eye-hole endpiece, and a small piece of tee-shirt material you can do it through the small holes in the front ends of the magazine tubes.

[@malwilson4444]

Whats the reason for not being able to get to the tubes from the back like any normal shotgun? how would you install a shotgun plug in this or replace the springs or get dirt or grime out of this?

[@glock19m]

IWI just an idea, make a aluminum forend for the TS-12 It would be a great upgrade to purchase for an already awesome shotgun and much more rigid for mounting m-lok rails and accessories.

[@VictorWitten]

I want to bring to your attention a crucial detail in disassembling the TS12, which proved to be vital for me. The process involves two key steps: 1) Press the shell release forward (officially named the carrier stop lever in the manual). 2) Press the bolt release. In this specific instance, I deviated slightly from the video instructions, and as a result, the gun jammed. I found myself unable to disassemble or assemble it, requiring considerable effort to resolve the issue. Eventually, I sought assistance from a factory expert. As of January 11, 2024, I can confidently say that this video is the best online resource for TS12 disassembly.

[@767dag]

I don’t need another weapon for my collection but this is very interesting and has captured my attention do to its unique innovative and appearance to quality

[@cycoman702]

How do you disassemble the tube magazine for cleaning?

[@kasquaskannachehukapapansk9857]

Thank you for the excellent hands on tutorial videos. IWI, love your high quality weapons!

[@nicspeaker]

mine was filthy out of the box. must of had to much fun test firing it lol. how do we clean the tubes?!?!??!?!?

[@bun-n-cheese1290]

Same with mine 😂

[@modakkagitplugga]

Yeah I've got a lot of brass that needs to be scrubbed off

[@baddgoat85]

IWI is a top notch gun manufacturer. Thanks for the vid!!! Just picked this up yesterday. Can't wait to try this beast!!

[@ab3585]

Cool I just got my Tavor ts12 maybe one day when I find the appropriate ammo I can shoot it

[@1977TheHammer]

Good news, its been 2 years, and I hear the ammo shortage will be ending next year... unless Brandon wins re-election.

[@lucastrask2838]

Good video, but I stripped mine down before watching it, didn't even look at the manual. That's not bragging, that's complimenting the engineers. I still have to use a guide to tear down and AR. This and the AUG, both examples of guns you can take apart with no directions. Good engineers don't need to make things too complicated. My TS12 eats anything I put in it. I like that in an automatic.

[@josephtucciarone6878]

Tomorrow I will go to the gunsmith & place my order. Thank you for this video manual.

[@markanthony6638]

If you haven’t already make a video disassembling the rotary mag tubes and that area in general

[@aleksandrpustobayev473]

Finally remember you have KZbin channel

[@kraigseder]

Great video! Thank you.

[@johnnyolivero711]

Think im gonna be running some Magpul mbus pro sights on this bad boy

[@bailador64]

Thanks Tom for the video! Great content. Ordering soon. Santana

[@bigbadwolf460]

Reassembling the last piece of the stock was a pain in the ass! The tolerances were so tight around the notch that I had to use a dremel to get it back on. Luckily, I’m a countertop installer so that was second nature for me, but it was still a pain until I figured out what was preventing it from locking back in place.

[@marktodd2850]

Can I change it over to left hand eject or does it have to be sent back to IWI?

[@mattezuka1274]

Pretty sure you have to send it back. It's listed as a "feature" in the manual...

[@evillaruz007]

how do you lock yout tavor ts12?

[@6NBERLS]

Overall, a really good video. I would like to see some more information about lubrication. What kind of oil is recommended? Is it appropriate to grease any parts? What parts besides the gas piston should not have lubrication? Beyond that, is there a procedure for cleaning the magazine tubes? Some videos on YT are recommending a little oil in the magazine tubes if you are having feeding problems. Is this good advice? Lubrication in the magazine tubes is going to attract dirt so, I'm in a quandary.

[@riverswater5688]

About how many shots until I need/want to clean the piston system?

[@wolfegod88]

So what would be the problem, during the function test, if the trigger does not reset? Is there more than one spring for that trigger. Please help!!!

[@ironshirtfe]

any video taking the plastic off and adjusting the trigger? trying to clean and calibrate my buddies and he took it all apart but something didnt go back together smoothly, trigger and safety are sticky

[@captainspire9094]

7:46 you know how long, my dumb ass, was trying to use the 3mm punch, on the front hex bolt to see if it depressed or held the nut in place? Thank you. I am having issues changing the gas cylinder back to Low, from High. I changed it a year ago and now, cant get it back. With that part finally disassembled, Ill try again.

[@bobjohnson1737]

IWI, please put out a Tavor 7 assembly and disassembly video ASAP! its selling like hotcakes!!!

[@irafowlerjr.7492]

Watched again, fantastic, thanks

[@jusimplicit]

way more easier breakdown than the DP12 my god. so complicated for a double barrel pump shotgun. if im gonna blow $$$ on a shotgun i might as well go all the way to TS12 than a DP12

[@1977TheHammer]

Yeah,, you think the Standard MFG DP12 has a bad teardown? Go watch the breakdown for the Typhoon F12 (semi-auto turknelli AR-12 design). They have a goofy gas barrel that requires you to spend half an hour to flip 180 degrees and reassemble just so you can go from Low to High gas settings. The TS12 is a miracle of design by comparison.

[@josephtucciarone6878]

Thank you for the instruction.

[@hccif]

IWI Grunt style Tee?

[@irafowlerjr.7492]

thanks so much, really big help.

[@WasabiSniffer]

just curious, can the magazine tube be removed?

[@kidvision564]

Good tutorial

[@paulyp9853]

Great informative video. Thank you.

[@mattlord2906]

I got a shell under the feedramp. How did that happen, bolt won't go forward because the round is under the feedramp. 23 rounds fired 24th did not make it. Brand new gun. Used 00buck high brass.

[@tdata545]

Mine keeps jamming. What's the magical formula for rounds in this thing? I put some Winchester Clay shot in it. I want to say 1.125oz and 1300 FPS high brass at 2 3/4in in. Do I need to go heavier?

[@1977TheHammer]

Typically, people find slugs and 00 buck above 1200fps are needed to break in the springs and action functions on new parts. The manual says "For optimum performance of this shotgun, use shells with a minimum velocity of 1200 fps and minimum weight of 1 1/8 oz." but I always ran hotter than that when it was new. The manual says typically, the Low setting is for 2.75" shells, and the High setting is for 3" shells (which they call magnums). They also say to avoid sketchy ammo like handloads, military surplus, foreign made (Russian), or remanufactured (I'm not kidding, someone put that in the manual... Ever seen a "re-used" shell? lol). Once it's broken in it should run basically any factory load, but don't feed it garbage until then. ;)

[@tdata545]

@@1977TheHammer Never shoot sketchy stuff. Always namebrand like Winchester, Federal, Dupo, stuff like that. I've been mostly shooting slugs out of it, since that's all I really buy for my shotgun ammo. Not much into buckshot or bird shot.

[@DavidAdiv]

The only thing that suck with this gun and the Galil is that we can’t get them here in New Jersey

[@johnplabst16]

Very good video. Reminds me of my PS90.

[@captainspire9094]

I also need your help. A year ago , when I turned the gauge from Low to High, it kina stick there, over time, and the regulator would not budge. After some work I got the regulator out, but I had to take the inner silver par, that connects to the 3mm pinned ring and the connecting cap on the top, so my problem is, I do not remember where the opening on the silver part lines up with the flat surface. do you have any images or reference material I can use?

[@timbo737700]

great video, thanks

[@onewickedgun1708]

Anybody, where can I get a left handed bolt?

[@danapeck5382]

I sure like my TS-12

[@Insuranceization]

I have serial number 45, the front QD swivel will not release brand-new gun straight out of the box. Any suggestions?

[@retroworldseries7159]

Is the stock expandable? Like can extra spacers be installed for shooters that are taller/have longer arms?

[@MrAKBBags]

Where can I get that T-shirt? (X95 - Tavor 7 - TS12 owner)

[@maximkuznetsov1562]

What chocks are available for that Tavor TS-12?

[@1977TheHammer]

Anything that fits the "Benelli/Beretta Mobil" choke style. Thats the most common of the Benelli chokes, and includes any that fit the Benelli M1, M3, or M4 shotguns (not the M2), or any of the Turk-nelli AR-12 guns like the Typhoon F12. That includes all the normal choke sizes for bird shot, buck shot, and slugs... but also the rifled cylinder tubes for slugs, and even the choke tube BARREL EXTENSIONS. These come in 4" (100mm), 6", 8", 9", 12" and usually have their own choke tube threading where you can use a normal choke. Yep, if you want a 30" barrel for skeet/trap its totally doable. There are also "Metro Gun" options. Duck hunters, and even slug gun guys have for years used Metro Guns and metro-gun-extensions for 3 FOOT barrel extensions that have between 32 and 64 ports (depending on manufacturer) to slowly off gas. The shot does go faster than in standard length shotguns, but if you use sub-sonic loads (less than 900 fps) the report is about 72 dB. Thats CRAZY quiet. They're designed to be used in a blind for hunting near urban areas.... and it doesn't require a tax stamp because it's not a "silencer". Make sure you get a Manicore Arms Muzzle Break retention nut. The stock handguard nut doesn't play nice with any extended choke tubes, not even an inch. The Manicore Arms muzzle break has a LOT more room, and any choke tube will fit (plus, as long as the choke tube isn't more than 2" or so, the muzzle break is actually functional). If you're looking for a super durable choke used by competitive trap or 3-gun shooters, check out Mueller's Chokes. They make hardened stainless-steel chokes with ceramic cerakoat that can shoot any velocity, any material (lead, bismuth, tungsten, steel, etc...), in both buck and slugs... even at "Modified" choke size for slugs (so yes, you can use buck or slugs interchangeably). The Benelli Mobil choke threading was a MASSIVELY under-utilized and understated part of this firearm IMO.

[@nicholasfields419]

do it come with a trigger lock also is i nye legal?

[@shawnjones3853]

They have all these videos that are 1 year or older and not one that I see for the Tavor 7. It was my understanding that it was the next evolution of the X95. Where are the Tavor 7 videos on assembly and disassembly, changing from left to right hand shooting and just an over all how to work and shoot the Tavor 7. Maybe some videos on cleaning would be great also along with best optics, flash light, handle or bipod, iron sights, suppressor etc. I would have thought for such a badass updated gun we owners of Tavor 7's would have more information and videos other than the user manual. Just sayin

[@David-oq9wn]

Can I dry fire my Tavor x95?

[@silent1967]

WAIT WAIT, I was snookered, I was expecting the hot lady in the the title shot !!!

[@knuckinphutz7245]

Started out great but I’m already experiencing problems. When I turn the tumbler the next shell gets caught up. If I wiggle the tube back and forth eventually the shell will engage. How do I fix it??

[@cameronrobbins6253]

I press the tube release and let it go as soon as it starts to rotate... causing it to lock in place immediately when it gets to position. My brother had the issue you're speaking of because he kept the mag tube release button down the entire time and it's easy to over rotate causing it to not load correctly. Hope this helps and enjoy your ts12

[@araarthura3007]

This is correct. The release button is a RELEASE. After the magazine tube assembly is released and can rotate, let go of the release button and let the magazine tube assembly find home on its own. You will hear it click. No guesswork required.

[@1977TheHammer]

Yeah, if you're riding the release button, you could slide in and then out of lock up. Punch it free and let go. I really wish there was a larger or extended release button for this reason. A longer lever would lower the effort on your index finger to pop it free, and also bring the button closer to the pistol grip (and I wear size XL gloves). Definitely need an aftermarket option for that IMO.

[@archstanton7269]

Great video. I've had nothing but problems with my new TS12. It won't cycle literally anything I feed it and will actually damage the brass on the shells trying to eject. Tried emailing IWI numerous times with photos and explanations of the high velocity ammo I'm using and never heard back from them. Worst customer service I have ever experienced and I regret purchasing this rifle.

[@thealphadale]

I want to buy one... BUT I shoot Left Handed, I have seen 2 videos on this that says it can be configured for Left Hand but the description on the IWI website says it does not come with Left Hand....??? Can I order a Left Hand config?

[@deanhenthorn1890]

I bought the new left handed model

[@1977TheHammer]

Yep, Left hand models are on gunbroker, and your local FFL should be able to order it. Switching a right to a left is possible, but they insist on doing it at the factory, so thats a bit of a process and cost. Just find a left hand model. ;)

[@garyottonello8744]

Can this be converted to shoot left handed??

[@TrashcanMan8]

As of right now, I think only the charging handle can be swapped to either side. To be fully converted, the bolt and carrier assembly has to be sent to IWI. I believe they are making plans by the end of the year to sell conversions kits commercially. In the meantime, just scooch your head back a little on the stock so the shells don't smack you in the lip on the way out.

[@michaeld8980]

Any issues with the two bolt pins getting bent? my local range mentioned that their rental model had this issue often and it was so bad they had to use a press to get it out. I want to love this gun so bad, but this could be a fatal flaw. please tell me it was just a fluke!

[@stevensasy12345]

I have simple solution. I don't clean it 😂

[@uwillnevahno6837]

So I just came across this bit of information regarding slugs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/noHJaWCLjc2Me6s Do we need a particular choke for steel shot (5 mm waterfowl rounds)?

[@behind_nme_lines_ca531]

IWI, wish you'd utilize this channel more. Nothing new here in a year?! How about announcing new releases? The 13" 5.45x39 Galil Ace and 'rock n lock' 5.56 Ace pistol could have been broadcast here, rather than finding out through the rumor mill from various content creators. And IWI US Marketing department - who's idea was the latest two skull shirts? I own most of the shirts you've released but these are awful - look like a heavy metal band concert shirt. Everyone has done skulls, Punisher, etc... - very boring!!

[@rothervandross216]

Forget a TS12, release a tavor 7 in 5.56!!!

[@atcatorl]

You mean an X95?

[@sweetcostarica]

*_The Truth_* about the IWI Tavor TS12 *no gun industry reviewer talks about:* The IWI *TS12* is VERY ammo sensitive and so you must test each & every type, brand, size, i.e. everything that you will use in the shotgun to make sure it works. God bless

[@logansmith8553]

It’s actually not ammo sensitive at all. Ask anyone who shoots one

[@sweetcostarica]

@@logansmith8553 That is not what TS12 KZbin videos show, not what people that buy the IWI TS12 say, and certainly not a reasonable statement without evidence. _Nice try though_ *logansmith8553.*

[@logansmith8553]

@@sweetcostarica I own a TS12….

[@logansmith8553]

90% + of all videos show it’s reliability on KZbin. You’re a strange person.

[@sweetcostarica]

@@logansmith8553 And...

[@milcommguy5927]

What happened to the girl ?, I moved on...

[@marknieuwejaar1075]

Cartel got her... buy a gun git er back...

[@PeaK808]

Check out this complete teardown video kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIq7ZKN7aah3acU

[@zexelflame]

Is this what yall use on Palestinian civilians

[@mountainmantv4713]

Plz plz please import the Carmel and the arad to the USA 🇺🇸 we support u 100% Israel 🇮🇱 in military aid in God and country we stand so the us military’s made of us cilvians so please give back and let us buy this u have a iwi us so u can just make couple parts in the us and be compliant please bring the caramel to the USA 🇺🇸