First introduced in the US in the spring of 2014, the Tavor SAR won immediate acclaim and achieved record sales as the first bullpup centerfire rifle to win large acceptance in the US market, due largely in part to its pedigree as the battle proven carbine of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). This is the toughest, most compact, most reliable semi-auto centerfire rifle you can own. NRA Publications American Rifleman Magazine honored the Tavor SAR with the coveted Golden Bullseye "2014 Rife of the Year" award.Caliber: 5.56 NATOAction: Semi-autoOperating System: Closed rotating bolt, long stroke gas pistonMagazine Type: Polymer NATO STANAGMagazine Capacity: 30 RoundBarrel Material: Chrome lined, Cold hammer forged, CrMoVBarrel Length: 18Overall Length: 26.125Weight: 7.9 lbs.Rifling: 1:7 inch twist, 6 grooves, Right handStock Type: Reinforced polymer bullpup configurationSights: Folding front sight (blade) with Tritium insert and rear sight (aperture)