IWI US Expert's Corner: Tavor X95 Barrel Removal

IWI US National Law Enforcement Sales Manager, Tom Alibrando, shows how to properly remove the barrel on the Tavor X95.
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[@bcgunner9324]

These are by far the best weapon instructional videos I have seen. The way they are explained, the cut scenes for a closer look, all the descriptions, everything. Nothing we don't need, everything we do. Well done.

[@georgechronakis4135]

The best instructional video for the Tavor X95 Barrel Removal.

[@boscoman69]

Nice video to make things very clear. Thanks Tom.

[@LL-fi4rr]

This man really just installed the barrel of a combat rifle in 5 minutes using a punch, screwdriver, and small wrench, all without needing a vise or torque wrench? Nice!

[@irafowlerjr.7492]

man, you are good, you make it so easy, thanks

[@Brew2point0]

I bent my charging handle rod and crushed my gas block. Then I watched this video.

[@terryweight3403]

Me too...

[@CoryHobbs2178]

Oof

[@pztiger_214]

@@terryweight3403 I did what you did...do I really need to reorder these parts?

[@pztiger_214]

@@terryweight3403 I did same as you...did you have to replace the items?

[@terryweight3403]

@@pztiger_214 Yes. I did replace the items. They were backordered. It took forever!

[@markkent8436]

Thanks! My X95 is my favourite firearm.

[@Eagle_Beak]

IWI, please make more barrel wrenches. The entire internet is sold out, with many saying that you've discontinued the part, for a rifle that you still sell nonetheless.

[@SolarMoth]

I called IWI and they sent me one. They have a secret stash if you're nice.

[@Eagle_Beak]

@@SolarMoth It looks like they just started making more. They had been out of stock for months, but I finally found them in stock last week.

[@Tom-pb3hu]

Great video. My question is, if I purchased an x95 with an 18.5” barrel, could I purchase a 16” barrel and switch it out? Any videos on this topic?

[@georgiafan6618]

IMO I think you can. Your handguard is ok for the 16” so it will work and you won’t have to get a tax stamp bc it’s not a SBR - it’s still legal length. Good luck.

[@BunyipDude]

I’m hoping to do the same thing someday. I have the 18.5” model with a P/Wed flash hider because I live in MD, where semi-auto rifles have to have a 29” overall length. But someday, if that law is ever repealed, I hope to get the 16” barrel.

[@georgejoseph4164]

Great instructive video. Covering the important bit about the charging handle... But why aren't ALL the bolts/screws the same size.. surely that would aid maintenance? One is imperial, one is metric and one is Philips screwdriver... Maybe on the X96..?

[@michelemantovani9718]

Tks from Italy !!!!

[@ek7235]

Good vid. Three years too late but better late than never.

[@ferretapocalypse]

I see why cocking handles are so hard to come by. I made the common mistake of forgetting to pull it out before turning the barrel nut. Fortunately I was able to straighten it in a vice.

[@alcobra88]

Tremendously helpful, thank you.

[@cappox]

I need this for my new trigger

[@jonnybds3]

I just acquired an x95. Due to market shortages, I bought a right handed 18.5" model. Since I'm a lefty, I ordered a lefty barrel/bolt kit. The rifle came with a dual extractor right hand bolt. The lefty kit came with a single extractor left hand bolt. The new barrel also came with a bayonet log pre-installed. The lug prevents pulling off the foregrip like shown in the video (or installing it as I learned). Also the new barrel did not have the "hammerhead" barrel band (which isn't discussed in the manual). I know it sounds like I'm griping, but what's the official recommendation for dealing with a bayonet lug?

[@Gunderland]

Not super happy that the barrel wrench isn’t included with my gun. If your going to make a tool specific only to your gun that I can’t buy anywhere else, then just up the MSRP by $15 and include it! Plus, you guys were sold out of them for awhile on your website. I have a half way disassembled Tavor now sitting on my bench while I wait for the tool in the mail…😑

[@ayushchoubey635]

Nice video,thanks

[@blackriverpersonaldefensec4771]

Excellent video. Thanks. Two questions if I may... I've had my barrel off a couple times, but never used LocTite when re-installing the screws. Mine have never come loose in a few thousand rounds of use. Have you ever seen these screws come loose if LocTite isn't used? I think my X95 is an older version. I don't have the "hammer head" piece. If I want a new charging handle (cocking rod), does that piece come with the new rod and can it be installed without removing the muzzle device?

[@fellintooblivion]

I just realized mine doesn’t have that piece either but I’m not sure if that means it’s an older version or a newer one. The video says that it’s there to lock the charging handle into place and mine seems to lock just fine so it seems like it might be a refinement which would mean it’s a newer model. On the other hand they could have found that the locking system was inadequate so they added that piece in newer models. To confuse things even more he says it’s a difference between the IDF version and the one in the states seemingly indicating the IDF versions don’t have it and if the piece isn’t being used in the version actuallys eeing combat, how necessary is it?

[@thomasalibrando7278]

Its good to do it as a precaution if the screw isn't tightened enough. You don't want it vibrating loose during firing.

[@redhead5222]

IWI changed the design of the charging handle. If yours doesn't have the "hammer head" piece, if you need a replacement, you'll need to call IWI to make sure to get the old one. They are not interchangeable. I know this because I too crunched my charging handle and had to call them to get an older version one.

[@Concealed.Carry.Kentucky]

Will only tavor barrels fit in the tavor or could I throw a Ballistic Advantage or faxon in it?

[@classiccs_tdo5454]

Sweet intro!!

[@markgonzales3831]

I cant seem to move the hammer head piece to the right. It seems stuck. Any ideas on how to move it towards the right so that I can remove the charging handle. Thanks again

[@richh7834]

Will cutting/shorting the barrel from18" to 16.5 affect the reliability of the firearm.

[@A_Marine_and_his_rifle]

Can I replace the 5.56 barrel with an ar15 barrel chambered in 6mm arc?

[@iGangBoss]

I goofed and left the charging hangle and bolt in and turned the barrel screw. Am i also screwed? everything seems jammed now. The barrel screw wont move, charging handle wont move, and barrel wont come out. Please help

[@kyle47922]

How do you remove the barrel if the charging handle won't come out?

[@Northnewf1]

Any idea when Barrel Wrenches will be available again?

[@geezlepuss7863]

My barrel in my X95 doesn't look exactly like the one in the video. & my so-called hammer head looks different. Between the(so-called) hammer head & the teflon ring (donno if mine is teflon) is a circular groove around the barrel.

[@jackomalley3687]

I got a question I accidentally used a 30 caliber bore snake pulling it through the muzzle end and it was really really tight is there any chance that could have bent my barrel I know it sounds like a dumb question but there was a lot of pressure going up and out

[@kwb377]

No...the barrel snake is softer than the barrel. No chance of bending the barrel...unless your last step of barrel cleaning involves beating the barrel with a 4 lb. sledgehammer.

[@Spruce-Bug]

How do you remove the rail from the barrel?

[@ibfubar]

👍

[@nileshsmith6282]

What is the optic called the IDF uses on the X95

[@barrymacockiner8606]

Meprolight

[@actionsonobj]

The fuck is up with the two dudes in the beginning going prone in the most extra way possible

[@pewpewTN]

I'm guessing all you need to shoot .300 BLK from a 5.56 X95 is a barrel change?

[@TheSherahprincess]

I can’t get the barrel lock open. Broke the Allen key.

[@POGIAKO62]

Good video BUT i just wish the camera focused more on the important part of disassemble rather than watching it as if im on the far side.

[@mickrising7089]

I would advise the shooters to turn their hand so the fingers are upward and grasp the charging handle with their little finger, The reason is that In case the round fires while you are holding the charging handle , the charging handle will go to the rear without impacting your fingers or thumb as it would if you had your fingers down, then the charging handle would impact your thumb possibly breaking or damaging your thumb or palm. Just a PSA for shooters

[@blueknight10301]

Mick Rising I don’t understand what you mean. The charging handle (cocking bar) does not reciprocate.

[@bozscaggzz7475]

So I bought an x95 under the impression I can switch it to left handed without the need of purchase of a conversion kit. I'll be pretty upset if I need to buy a kit because all of iwi advertising says completely ambidextrous with no mention of an extra purchase.

[@motocrusader72]

You don’t need a conversion kit to go from right to left. Should be good to go as is.

[@bozscaggzz7475]

@@motocrusader72 You actually have to send it to IWI or a certified Smith and they convert it for you. They stopped selling the parts to the public. Their reasoning is that they have to verify the head spacing with the new bolt. User cannot do it themselves. It costs about 150 total and there is no other way to do it

[@alancampbell5855]

Mine doesn’t can’t am I missing something

[@FronkG]

Barrel assembly will not go back into the frame!

[@curlyfrysamurai]

Must be cold in that room

[@truesightgrabber]

AUG is way more simple.

[@mickrising7089]

Please remove my comment as the process of bolt/charging handle function/operation is incorrect. Thank you.

[@cengizhancelik4473]

■İt's not a true barrel change. ■İt's too complicated to remove the barrel. ■True weapon concept must be that; ●The weapon must have one piece monolithic body(no handguard removal). Thus,all you gotta do is to remove the barrel by rotating the barrel locking screw on the receiver.

[@beck4218]

The AUG barrel comes off in less than two seconds.

[@bakamotorworks505]

Man everybody makes it seem like these guns are hard to clean. This video is only 12 minutes long lol. That’s difficult???

[@BDKCustom]

Closeups are always better. Unless u like seeing yourself. Lol

[@mannym.4588]

x95's failure is its barrel design,,,