Iwi Us Tavor Xfd16 X95 5.56 16.5 30R Fde

The IWI US Tavor X95 in 5.56 NATO is a bullpup-platform rifle that brings Israeli-designed ergonomics and reliability to the American shooter. Built on a gas-piston operating system, this 16.5-inch barreled rifle delivers the handling characteristics of a compact carbine with the ballistics of a mid-length platform—ideal for home defense, tactical training, or hunting scenarios where space and maneuverability matter. The FDE (Flat Dark Earth) polymer construction keeps weight at 7.95 pounds without sacrificing durability, making it equally at home on the range or in the field.

What sets the Tavor X95 apart is its forward-mounted controls and intuitive ergonomics. Ambidextrous charging handles, safety, and magazine release put the rifle equally at home in either hand, while the 1:7 right-hand twist 5.56 barrel with 1/2 x 28 threads gives you flexibility to run suppressors or muzzle devices. The 26.125-inch overall length keeps the footprint compact despite the full-power caliber, and the 30-round magazine capacity pairs well with the rifle's natural pointability and low recoil impulse.

Out of the box, the X95 ships with back-up iron sights featuring tritium front post—a low-light advantage that eliminates the need to source night-sight upgrades immediately. The bullpup layout concentrates weight between your hands, reducing fatigue during extended shooting sessions. If you've shot AR-platform rifles and want to explore the bullpup form factor without sacrificing proven semi-auto reliability, the Tavor X95 is worth serious consideration.

Key Features

• Gas-piston semi-automatic action for reliable cycling across ammunition types
• Compact 26.125-inch overall length with 16.5-inch barrel—carbine maneuverability, rifle ballistics
• Ambidextrous charging handle, safety, and magazine release
• Tritium front-post back-up iron sights for low-light shooting
• 1:7 right-hand twist barrel threaded 1/2 x 28 for suppressor-ready configuration
• FDE polymer furniture—lightweight and field-proven durable
• 30-round magazine capacity
• 7.95-pound weight for reduced shooter fatigue

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tavor X95 left-hand or right-hand dominant?

The Tavor X95 is ambidextrous. The charging handle, safety selector, and magazine release can all be operated from either side, making it equally suited for right- and left-handed shooters without modification.

Can I attach a suppressor to this rifle?

Yes. The barrel is threaded 1/2 x 28, the standard suppressor thread pattern for 5.56 NATO rifles. Any 1/2 x 28 suppressor or muzzle device will fit directly.

What sights come standard on the X95?

The rifle ships with back-up iron sights featuring a tritium front post, which provides a glow-in-the-dark aiming point for low-light or night shooting without requiring a separate sight purchase or battery-powered optic.

What's the effective barrel length and why does a bullpup feel shorter?

The 16.5-inch barrel delivers standard 5.56 NATO velocity and ballistics equivalent to a mid-length AR carbine. The bullpup design places the action and magazine well behind the trigger group, so the overall length is 26.125 inches—noticeably more compact than a traditional 16.5-inch carbine—while maintaining the same barrel performance.