IWI Tavor vs Remington Model 870: Specs Compared

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ASmall arms

IWI Tavor

Bullpup assault rifle

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Remington Model 870

Pump-action shotgun

First system

Second system

At a glance

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Length comparisonOne shared metre scale

IWI TavorLength

0.72 m

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Remington Model 870Remington Model 870 · Length · Length

0.67–1.28 m

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Measured figures

Head to head

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720mm

0.67–1.28mRemington Model 870 · Length · Length

Length

All recorded figures & sources

0.72 m

Length

Single source

720 mm (28.3 in)^[source]

0.67–1.28 m

Remington Model 870 · Length · Length

Single source

Configuration

Details

IWI Tavor and Remington Model 870 configuration
Specification	IWI Tavor	Remington Model 870
Type	Bullpup assault rifle^[source]	Pump-action shotgun^[source]Remington Model 870 · Type
Place of origin	Israel^[source]	United States^[source]Remington Model 870 · Place of origin
In service	2001–present^[source]	1950–present^[source]Remington Model 870 · In service
Used by	See Users^[source]

457mmTavor TAR

710mm

Barrel lengthScopes differ

All recorded figures & sources

0.457 m

Tavor TAR

Single source

457 mm (18 in) (Tavor TAR)^[source]

0.64 m

Remington 870 · 410 Turkey TSS · Barrel length

Single source

0.508 m

Remington 870 · Fieldmaster · 28, 26, 21, 18.75, 26 and 711, 660, 533, 476, 660 and

Single source

0.508 m

Remington 870 · Fieldmaster · Barrel length

Single source

0.51 m

Remington 870 · FieldMaster Deer · Barrel length

Single source

0.51 m

Remington 870 · Fieldmaster Fully Rifled Cantilever · Barrel length

Single source

0.508 m

Remington 870 · Fieldmaster Synthetic · 28, 26, 21, 21 and 710, 660, 530, 530 and

Single source

0.51 m

Remington 870 · Fieldmaster Synthetic · Barrel length

Single source

0.47 m

Remington 870 · Special Purpose Marine Magnum · Barrel length

Single source

0.51 m

Remington 870 · SPS Super Mag Turkey Predator · Barrel length

Single source

0.65 m

Remington 870 · SPS Superslug · Barrel length

Single source

0.71 m

Remington 870 · Super Magnum Flyaway · Barrel length

Single source

0.66 m

Remington 870 · Super Magnum Turkey/Waterfowl Camo · Barrel length

Single source

0.53 m

Remington 870 · Turkey Camo · Barrel length

Single source

0.64–0.71 m

Remington 870 · Wingmaster · Barrel length

Single source

0.36–0.76 m

Remington Model 870 · Barrel length · Barrel length

Single source

14 in (360 mm) to 30 in (760 mm)^[source]Remington Model 870 · Barrel length

20 in (510 mm)^[source]Remington 870 · FieldMaster Deer

25 in (640 mm)^[source]Remington 870 · 410 Turkey TSS

21 in (530 mm)^[source]Remington 870 · Turkey Camo

25 + 1 ⁄ 2 in (650 mm)^[source]Remington 870 · SPS Superslug

28, 26, 21, 18.75, 26 and 20 in (711, 660, 533, 476, 660 and 508 mm)^[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster

28, 26, 21, 21 and 20 in (710, 660, 530, 530 and 510 mm)^[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster Synthetic

18 + 1 ⁄ 2 in (470 mm)^[source]

Wars	South Thailand insurgency Gaza–Israel conflict Gaza War (2008–2009) 2014 Israel–Gaza conflict Gaza war Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir Second Nagorno-Karabakh war Colombian conflict Russo-Ukrainian War Russian invasion of Ukraine^[source]	Vietnam War Rhodesian Bush War Lebanese Civil War War in Afghanistan Iraq War^[source]Remington Model 870 · Wars

Designer	Israel Military Industries^[source]	L.Ray Crittendon, Phillip Haskell, Ellis Hailston, G.E. Pinckney^[source]Remington Model 870 · Designer

Designed	1995–2003^[source]	1950^[source]Remington Model 870 · Designed

Manufacturer	Israel Weapon Industries Also produced under IWI license by: PLR Systems , India RPC Fort (of Ukraine )^[source]	Remington Arms^[source]Remington Model 870 · Manufacturer

Variants	See Variants^[source]	See Variants^[source]Remington Model 870 · Variants

Cartridge	5.56×45mm NATO^[source]	12 gauge , 16 gauge , 20 gauge , 28 gauge , or .410 bore^[source]Remington Model 870 · Cartridge 12-gauge^[source]Remington 870 · FieldMaster Deer .410-bore^[source]Remington 870 · 410 Turkey TSS 12-gauge^[source]Remington 870 · Turkey Camo 12-gauge^[source]Remington 870 · SPS Superslug 12-gauge, 20-gauge^[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster 12-gauge, 20-gauge^[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster Synthetic 12-gauge^[source]Remington 870 · Special Purpose Marine Magnum 12-gauge ( 2 + 3 ⁄ 4 ", 3" and 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 ")^[source]Remington 870 · SPS Super Mag Turkey Predator 12-gauge ( 2 + 3 ⁄ 4 ", 3" and 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 ")^[source]Remington 870 · Super Magnum Flyaway 12-gauge ( 2 + 3 ⁄ 4 ", 3" and 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 ")^[source]Remington 870 · Super Magnum Turkey/Waterfowl Camo 12-gauge ( 2 + 3 ⁄ 4 " and 3"), 20-gauge, and .410-bore^[source]Remington 870 · Wingmaster 12-gauge^[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster Fully Rifled Cantilever

Cartridge

5.56×45mm NATO^[source]

12 gauge , 16 gauge , 20 gauge , 28 gauge , or .410 bore^[source]Remington Model 870 · Cartridge

12-gauge^[source]Remington 870 · FieldMaster Deer

.410-bore^[source]Remington 870 · 410 Turkey TSS

12-gauge^[source]Remington 870 · Turkey Camo

12-gauge^[source]Remington 870 · SPS Superslug

12-gauge, 20-gauge^[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster

12-gauge, 20-gauge^[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster Synthetic

12-gauge^[source]Remington 870 · Special Purpose Marine Magnum

12-gauge ( 2 + 3 ⁄ 4 ", 3" and 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 ")^[source]Remington 870 · SPS Super Mag Turkey Predator

12-gauge ( 2 + 3 ⁄ 4 ", 3" and 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 ")^[source]Remington 870 · Super Magnum Flyaway

12-gauge ( 2 + 3 ⁄ 4 ", 3" and 3 + 1 ⁄ 2 ")^[source]Remington 870 · Super Magnum Turkey/Waterfowl Camo

12-gauge ( 2 + 3 ⁄ 4 " and 3"), 20-gauge, and .410-bore^[source]Remington 870 · Wingmaster

12-gauge^[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster Fully Rifled Cantilever

Action	Long-stroke gas-operated , closed rotating bolt^[source]	Pump-action^[source]Remington Model 870 · Action

Feed system	30-round detachable box STANAG magazine (5.56×45mm NATO)^[source]	3+1, 4+1, 5+1, 6+1, or 7+1 round internal tube magazine , or an external 6+1 box magazine^[source]Remington Model 870 · Feed system

Sights	Backup iron sights and integrated Picatinny rails are provided for the Meprolight MP 21, ITL MARS with integrated laser and IR pointer, Trijicon ACOG , EOTech holographic sight, and other optical sights^[source]	Bead, twin bead, adjustable open sights, or ghost ring (all iron sights ). Also cantilever and receiver-mounts for scopes^[source]Remington Model 870 · Sights

Role	Israeli bullpup assault rifle chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO ,^[source]	—

Source measurement	The IWI Tavor , previously designated as the Tavor TAR-21 (Tavor Assault Rifle – 21st century), is an Israeli bullpup assault rifle chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO , designed and produced by Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) . It is part of the Tavor family of rifles, which have spawned many derivatives of the original design.^[source]IWI Tavor · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The Tavor TAR-21 can also be mounted with the M203 grenade launcher , designated as the GTAR-21. A compact variant with a 380 mm (15 in) barrel is also available, designated as the CTAR-21. A designated marksman rifle variant with a folding under-barrel bipod and Trijicon ACOG 4× magnification sight was also made but later phased out in favour for the Tavor TAR Flattop.^[source]IWI Tavor · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The first Tavor X95s were issued to new recruits of a main IDF infantry brigade in 2013, replacing the M16. In 2014 the IDF announced that in the future (from as early as the end of 2014) some infantry units could start to be issued some numbers of an improved X95, which will have a longer 38 cm (15 in) barrel (instead of the original 33 cm barrel) and a lighter trigger pull.^[source]IWI Tavor · History / Trials and service; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The Tavor is primarily chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO and uses STANAG magazines , conversion kits for 9×19mm Parabellum and 5.45×39mm calibre are also available.^[source]IWI Tavor · Design details / Chambering, cartridges and ammunition feeding; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The IDF uses both 3.6-gram (55 gr) M193 and 4.0-gram (62 gr) M855 5.56×45mm rounds. M193 rounds are used by regular infantrymen for better terminal effects at shorter distances, while the heavier M855 is used by sharpshooters.^[source]IWI Tavor · Design details / Chambering, cartridges and ammunition feeding; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The Tavor barrels are made from CrMoV steel and cold-hammer-forged (CHF) on the premises of the IWI factory in Ramat HaSharon . The TAR-21 barrel is 18 inches (457 mm) in length and is chrome-lined for durability and corrosion resistance. The barrel features six grooves in a one in seven inch (178 mm) twist, or 32 calibres right hand twist rate .^[source]IWI Tavor · Design details / Barrel; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage IWI produces the Tavor TAR-21 in different variations as outlined below.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The Tavor TAR-21 is the standard variant with a 457 mm (18 in) long barrel.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TAR-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The CTAR-21 is a compact shorter 380 mm (15 in) barrel variant intended for commandos and special forces , but has become more favoured than the standard TAR-21 throughout the IDF.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TAR-21 / CTAR-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage With the use of a conversion kit, the X95 can be converted from a 5.56 mm assault rifle to a 9 mm submachine gun . A suppressor can also be added to the weapon, as part of the 9 mm conversion kit. A grenade launcher can also be attached to the X95.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / Tavor X95; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The IWI Tavor 7 is derived from the Tavor TAR. Essentially a battle rifle , chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO. It is fully ambidextrous, features a 432 mm (17 in) barrel with a 730 mm (28.7 in) overall length. and a 508 mm (20 in) barrel with an 806 mm (31.7 in) overall length.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / Tavor 7; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Fort-221 – Ukrainian produced version of the CTAR-21 in 5.45×39 mm.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / Ukrainian-licensed Tavors; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Fort-222 – Ukrainian produced version of the STAR-21 in 5.45×39 mm.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / Ukrainian-licensed Tavors; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The semi-automatic Tavor Carbine (TC-21) was first made available for civilian customers to purchase in Canada from 2008. The Canadian civilian version initially shipped with the Mepro reflex sight and a slightly longer barrel to meet the Canadian requirement for non-restricted semi-automatic centrefire rifles to have a barrel length of at least 470 mm. Current versions are shipped with a full-length Picatinny rail, without optics. In Europe, the Czech company Zeleny Sport recently (December 2015) imported Israeli-made TC-21s, equipped with Mepro M5 or M21 reflex sight, which are now available for both civilian and law enforcement customers.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TC-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage TSB16 : Semi-automatic version of the CTAR-21, with a 26 + 1 ⁄ 8 in (664 mm) overall length.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TC-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage TSB17-9 : 9×19 mm submachine gun with a 17 in (432 mm) barrel and a 26 + 1 ⁄ 8 in (664 mm) overall length.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TC-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage TSB18 : 5.56×45 mm rifle with an 18 in (457 mm) barrel and a 27 + 5 ⁄ 8 in (702 mm) overall length.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TC-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage TSB18RS : 5.56×45 mm rifle with an 18 in (457 mm) barrel and a 30 in (762 mm) overall length; integrated permanent 2 + 3 ⁄ 8 in muzzle brake and a 10-round magazine to be compliant with laws of certain states. ("RS" stands for Restricted State.)^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TC-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage TSIDF16 : Semi-automatic version of the CTAR-21 without a full-length rail, an integrated MEPRO 21 sight, and a 26 + 1 ⁄ 8 in (664 mm) overall length; meant to be a semi-automatic replica of the CTAR-21 issued to the IDF.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TC-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage	—

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The IWI Tavor , previously designated as the Tavor TAR-21 (Tavor Assault Rifle – 21st century), is an Israeli bullpup assault rifle chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO , designed and produced by Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) . It is part of the Tavor family of rifles, which have spawned many derivatives of the original design.^[source]IWI Tavor · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The Tavor TAR-21 can also be mounted with the M203 grenade launcher , designated as the GTAR-21. A compact variant with a 380 mm (15 in) barrel is also available, designated as the CTAR-21. A designated marksman rifle variant with a folding under-barrel bipod and Trijicon ACOG 4× magnification sight was also made but later phased out in favour for the Tavor TAR Flattop.^[source]IWI Tavor · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The first Tavor X95s were issued to new recruits of a main IDF infantry brigade in 2013, replacing the M16. In 2014 the IDF announced that in the future (from as early as the end of 2014) some infantry units could start to be issued some numbers of an improved X95, which will have a longer 38 cm (15 in) barrel (instead of the original 33 cm barrel) and a lighter trigger pull.^[source]IWI Tavor · History / Trials and service; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The Tavor is primarily chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO and uses STANAG magazines , conversion kits for 9×19mm Parabellum and 5.45×39mm calibre are also available.^[source]IWI Tavor · Design details / Chambering, cartridges and ammunition feeding; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The IDF uses both 3.6-gram (55 gr) M193 and 4.0-gram (62 gr) M855 5.56×45mm rounds. M193 rounds are used by regular infantrymen for better terminal effects at shorter distances, while the heavier M855 is used by sharpshooters.^[source]IWI Tavor · Design details / Chambering, cartridges and ammunition feeding; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The Tavor barrels are made from CrMoV steel and cold-hammer-forged (CHF) on the premises of the IWI factory in Ramat HaSharon . The TAR-21 barrel is 18 inches (457 mm) in length and is chrome-lined for durability and corrosion resistance. The barrel features six grooves in a one in seven inch (178 mm) twist, or 32 calibres right hand twist rate .^[source]IWI Tavor · Design details / Barrel; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

IWI produces the Tavor TAR-21 in different variations as outlined below.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The Tavor TAR-21 is the standard variant with a 457 mm (18 in) long barrel.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TAR-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The CTAR-21 is a compact shorter 380 mm (15 in) barrel variant intended for commandos and special forces , but has become more favoured than the standard TAR-21 throughout the IDF.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TAR-21 / CTAR-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

With the use of a conversion kit, the X95 can be converted from a 5.56 mm assault rifle to a 9 mm submachine gun . A suppressor can also be added to the weapon, as part of the 9 mm conversion kit. A grenade launcher can also be attached to the X95.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / Tavor X95; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The IWI Tavor 7 is derived from the Tavor TAR. Essentially a battle rifle , chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO. It is fully ambidextrous, features a 432 mm (17 in) barrel with a 730 mm (28.7 in) overall length. and a 508 mm (20 in) barrel with an 806 mm (31.7 in) overall length.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / Tavor 7; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Fort-221 – Ukrainian produced version of the CTAR-21 in 5.45×39 mm.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / Ukrainian-licensed Tavors; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Fort-222 – Ukrainian produced version of the STAR-21 in 5.45×39 mm.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / Ukrainian-licensed Tavors; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The semi-automatic Tavor Carbine (TC-21) was first made available for civilian customers to purchase in Canada from 2008. The Canadian civilian version initially shipped with the Mepro reflex sight and a slightly longer barrel to meet the Canadian requirement for non-restricted semi-automatic centrefire rifles to have a barrel length of at least 470 mm. Current versions are shipped with a full-length Picatinny rail, without optics. In Europe, the Czech company Zeleny Sport recently (December 2015) imported Israeli-made TC-21s, equipped with Mepro M5 or M21 reflex sight, which are now available for both civilian and law enforcement customers.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TC-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

TSB16 : Semi-automatic version of the CTAR-21, with a 26 + 1 ⁄ 8 in (664 mm) overall length.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TC-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

TSB17-9 : 9×19 mm submachine gun with a 17 in (432 mm) barrel and a 26 + 1 ⁄ 8 in (664 mm) overall length.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TC-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

TSB18 : 5.56×45 mm rifle with an 18 in (457 mm) barrel and a 27 + 5 ⁄ 8 in (702 mm) overall length.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TC-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

TSB18RS : 5.56×45 mm rifle with an 18 in (457 mm) barrel and a 30 in (762 mm) overall length; integrated permanent 2 + 3 ⁄ 8 in muzzle brake and a 10-round magazine to be compliant with laws of certain states. ("RS" stands for Restricted State.)^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TC-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

TSIDF16 : Semi-automatic version of the CTAR-21 without a full-length rail, an integrated MEPRO 21 sight, and a 26 + 1 ⁄ 8 in (664 mm) overall length; meant to be a semi-automatic replica of the CTAR-21 issued to the IDF.^[source]IWI Tavor · Variants / TC-21; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

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Unit cost	—	$ 350^[source]Remington Model 870 · Unit cost

Produced	—	1951–present^[source]Remington Model 870 · Produced

No. built	—	11,000,000+^[source]Remington Model 870 · No. built

Barrel type	—	Fully rifled^[source]Remington 870 · FieldMaster Deer Vent Rib, Rem Choke^[source]Remington 870 · 410 Turkey TSS Vent Rib, Rem Choke^[source]Remington 870 · Turkey Camo Fully rifled extra heavy (fluted)^[source]Remington 870 · SPS Superslug Vent rib Rem Choke and fully rifled^[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster Vent rib Rem Choke and fully rifled^[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster Synthetic Cylinder choke^[source]Remington 870 · Special Purpose Marine Magnum Rem Choke^[source]Remington 870 · SPS Super Mag Turkey Predator Vent rib, Rem Choke^[source]Remington 870 · Super Magnum Flyaway Vent rib, Rem Choke^[source]Remington 870 · Super Magnum Turkey/Waterfowl Camo Vent Rib, Rem Choke^[source]Remington 870 · Wingmaster Fully rifled^[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster Fully Rifled Cantilever

Barrel type

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Fully rifled^[source]Remington 870 · FieldMaster Deer

Vent Rib, Rem Choke^[source]Remington 870 · 410 Turkey TSS

Vent Rib, Rem Choke^[source]Remington 870 · Turkey Camo

Fully rifled extra heavy (fluted)^[source]Remington 870 · SPS Superslug

Vent rib Rem Choke and fully rifled^[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster

Vent rib Rem Choke and fully rifled^[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster Synthetic

Cylinder choke^[source]Remington 870 · Special Purpose Marine Magnum

Rem Choke^[source]Remington 870 · SPS Super Mag Turkey Predator

Vent rib, Rem Choke^[source]Remington 870 · Super Magnum Flyaway

Vent rib, Rem Choke^[source]Remington 870 · Super Magnum Turkey/Waterfowl Camo

Vent Rib, Rem Choke^[source]Remington 870 · Wingmaster

Fully rifled^[source]Remington 870 · Fieldmaster Fully Rifled Cantilever

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