Sven, this is exactly what I needed for my Tavor 7. Installed mine this morning and absolutely love the look and quality. Thank you for your innovation! Please keep the good stuff coming!!!
Purchased the whole set. Only thing I suggest, is switch the brass 8/32 socket screws to black oxide coated steel to match the gun. I bought separately and its the small details sometimes 😉
Manticore Arms when will the switchback charging handle that is on your firearm in this install video be available? I've just installed this and love it but I noticed your charging handle in the video and I've got to have one. Thanks.
Best light set up for gun as it comes is mount a pic rail on the side then put an owl on it. Really comfortable and natural with regular grip. Not sure why nobody has tried it but it works really well. I'm not saying it is better than this just best option for gun without changing parts. This is really nice looking and looks better than my suggestion and will probably be checking these out. Really like how slim it remains.
Your a life saver. Also can I use a different flash light for that forend. Also that charging handle looks great. I need one as well. For a side note. I'd love to see a super slim extended handguard if that's even possible, I find the handguard quite large. But the one you've designed does look very handy and sexy.
Most any 1" diameter flashlight should in theory work. We do stock the Fenix lights to make it easy to get a light that is known to work. Molds are REALLY expensive, so I don't think we will be doing any sort of other Tavor 7 forend anytime soon!
I love manticore arms and this seems like a great product. I would really like to see a thinner forend for my tavor 7 that does not house a flashlight. Is there any plans of that?
That Fenix is a good light w/1700 lumens. My SureFire has only 1k lumens and was expensive. The forend looks amazing! Better than stock for sure. If you’re going to suppress this rifle, you may have a clearance issue for the light with this barrel length. 👍
This is very nice, and check out the butt stock pad. A must have with this little bull🐂. But if you are adding or have a CAN. The light may interfere with your suppressor🤔. So... you may have to pick one over the other😞
I know this is an old video so I dont know what the chances are for an answer (I'll send an email as well on your site), but how much clearance does this leave for a suppressor once you install the light?
what is that charging handle and would you recommend the one you have on or the tavor ts12 and also if i get the hammerhead can i keep the top rail that came with the tavor or do i need to get the overwatch?
Man, where do I get that folding charging handle for the Tavor 7? I have one for the X95 but I've been looking all over for it after I saw this video and can't find it anywhere.
Any reason for the handguard to be sagging down just a little? At the end if you hold the gun straight it has a slight downward bend that makes it look very bad. Would the cross bolt be an option to tighten it back straight or..?
I wish I would have seen that that charging handle was not ready for the tavor 7 I purchased this old setup last week would you return the charging handle for the new model when it comes out?
Hi Sven, great review, love your products man. Good quality stuff. Question, with the Hamerhead installed can I still run my suppressor on it? Or would I have to remove the flashlight?
I’ve not tried a suppressor yet on mine, but the light and the barrel are really close. I would highly doubt the added diameter would work unless you have a super thin suppressor. Even a larger muzzle device wouldn’t likely work. I believe (but haven’t tried) you could just remove the flashlight head to put the suppressor on, but that defeats the purpose of adding a light! If you find a better option, I love to hear it!
Can this be done without removing the rail? I know you said it is easier without the rail, but is it possible with rail still atta ched? I'd rather not lose the zero on my scope, but not a huge deal if I gotta move it. Looking forward to trying this forend out, ordered today!
Looking further into the matter, another option is the Nitecore P20ix which has a micro USB charging port (with protective rubber cover) on the head of the flashlight, so recharging the battery will require zero tools. Pressure switch options are available for it too.
@@ManticoreArms I really wish there was still a channel to order some of the SAR parts you were producing as well... how much demand would you need to see in the market? Maybe a limited run...
why no just use a crossbolt with a detent or QD ring? makes more sense to me surely someone already made it! thats thread in thread design is stupid imo.
Mine went in easy peasy. Used my straight pick in there to first hold it aligned while I tightened the rail snug then pulled it out and with just a little wiggle on the cross bolt and a little assist from the straight pick it slid right in. Tried without the pick and it was a PITA.
Due to the inherent design of the Tavor 7 and forend system an aluminum forend is not practical in any sort of reasonable price point that the market would accept, sorry.
Thank you so much for coming out with this. The Tavor 7 was already my dream gun, now my dream is better!
Woohoo! Glad we could help. :)
Sven, this is exactly what I needed for my Tavor 7. Installed mine this morning and absolutely love the look and quality. Thank you for your innovation! Please keep the good stuff coming!!!
How did it hold up?
@@RickyMontijo It's like I just installed it. Absolutely love it!
Purchased the whole set. Only thing I suggest, is switch the brass 8/32 socket screws to black oxide coated steel to match the gun. I bought separately and its the small details sometimes 😉
Fenix light? I have a surefire will that work?
Great idea, I’m pretty OCD with my guns so I will probably be doing the same. Thank you
No, you need to that contrast to see them if they start to rattle free during use.
Manticore Arms when will the switchback charging handle that is on your firearm in this install video be available? I've just installed this and love it but I noticed your charging handle in the video and I've got to have one. Thanks.
Best light set up for gun as it comes is mount a pic rail on the side then put an owl on it. Really comfortable and natural with regular grip. Not sure why nobody has tried it but it works really well. I'm not saying it is better than this just best option for gun without changing parts. This is really nice looking and looks better than my suggestion and will probably be checking these out. Really like how slim it remains.
I think they got it right. One less thing sticking off the side to get caught in stuff.
I'm eyeballing the switchback charging handle :D cant wait for that
Good eye! ;)
@@ManticoreArms That charging handle isn't available on your website for Tavor 7 ?
Your a life saver. Also can I use a different flash light for that forend. Also that charging handle looks great. I need one as well.
For a side note. I'd love to see a super slim extended handguard if that's even possible, I find the handguard quite large. But the one you've designed does look very handy and sexy.
Most any 1" diameter flashlight should in theory work. We do stock the Fenix lights to make it easy to get a light that is known to work.
Molds are REALLY expensive, so I don't think we will be doing any sort of other Tavor 7 forend anytime soon!
@@ManticoreArms appreciate the feed back! Thank you for your guys awesome products,
Becoming a big fan of manticore. Eclipse brakes are nice. Really digging the tavor options they offer
Something like this for the TS12 would be next level sci-fi awesomeness.
I love manticore arms and this seems like a great product. I would really like to see a thinner forend for my tavor 7 that does not house a flashlight. Is there any plans of that?
That Fenix is a good light w/1700 lumens. My SureFire has only 1k lumens and was expensive. The forend looks amazing! Better than stock for sure. If you’re going to suppress this rifle, you may have a clearance issue for the light with this barrel length. 👍
This is very nice, and check out the butt stock pad. A must have with this little bull🐂. But if you are adding or have a CAN. The light may interfere with your suppressor🤔. So... you may have to pick one over the other😞
As this was made August 21, any update on the Tavor 7 Switchback charging handle? Thanks!
@ManticoreArms Im confused, your website days the switchback doesnt fit the 7. Both TAR and X95 versions.
Whats on this 7 for a charging handle?
Way better than the Alien Marines pulse rifle from the movies...😁
When will the switchblade charging handle coming back for the tavor 7 Sven? Can’t wait
Wow... looks like a Phased plasma rifle in the 40-watt range. 😅
I'm very disappointed that there isn't enough spacing between the the flashlight mount and the barrel for a suppressor...
Where can I get that charging handle?
Not available yet- we are working on it right now :)
I know this is an old video so I dont know what the chances are for an answer (I'll send an email as well on your site), but how much clearance does this leave for a suppressor once you install the light?
The switch back charging handle on the rifle is not listed as being compatible On the tavor 7. I assume it functions since it is installed?
What's that charging handle?
A future release that we are working on ;)
@@ManticoreArms When will it be available? Thanks
Lol the only thing else that rifle needs is a kac keymaster. Because the only good bug is a dead bug... Would you like to know more?
Do you know if the Hammerhead Forend leaves enough room to mount a Huxwrks suppressor?
What is the weight difference between this and the original/factory forend?
This and the rail are a must for me. Hope I can figure out a way to get them up here in Canada.
Aztech Armoury can import and several retailers are starting to carry manticore accessories. Just ordered mine through Hical out of BC
what is that charging handle and would you recommend the one you have on or the tavor ts12 and also if i get the hammerhead can i keep the top rail that came with the tavor or do i need to get the overwatch?
Why didn't get any allen wrenches with my order?
Man, where do I get that folding charging handle for the Tavor 7? I have one for the X95 but I've been looking all over for it after I saw this video and can't find it anywhere.
Same. It's not on their site, and it if it is, they say it won't fit the 7.
@@SubBubz Right!
Manticore Arms should also make this for the Tavor X95.
Now all I have to do is find a Tavor 7!
Last I checked, Classic Firearms and Gunprime had them in stock.
@@dtbailey285 Not for California
I'm sorry for your loss 🙏🙏
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No, no. It is nice that you kept the struggle points in there.
Any reason for the handguard to be sagging down just a little? At the end if you hold the gun straight it has a slight downward bend that makes it look very bad. Would the cross bolt be an option to tighten it back straight or..?
Looks cool but you can’t add suppression
I wish I would have seen that that charging handle was not ready for the tavor 7 I purchased this old setup last week would you return the charging handle for the new model when it comes out?
What do you have that’s equivalent for the X95?
How does the light not get destroyed by the concussive shockwave of the rifle firing?
no link to the item (or at least your home page) in the description? for shame!
Hi Sven, great review, love your products man. Good quality stuff. Question, with the Hamerhead installed can I still run my suppressor on it? Or would I have to remove the flashlight?
I’ve not tried a suppressor yet on mine, but the light and the barrel are really close. I would highly doubt the added diameter would work unless you have a super thin suppressor. Even a larger muzzle device wouldn’t likely work. I believe (but haven’t tried) you could just remove the flashlight head to put the suppressor on, but that defeats the purpose of adding a light!
If you find a better option, I love to hear it!
R you guys selling the switch back charging handle ?
Will the light being that close allow for a suppressor, doesn't look like a lot of clearance between it and the muzzle device?
Doesn't look like it will
It is close enough to the muzzle device on the 16.5” batrelee gin that most suppressors will not fit, sorry!
Can this be done without removing the rail? I know you said it is easier without the rail, but is it possible with rail still atta ched? I'd rather not lose the zero on my scope, but not a huge deal if I gotta move it. Looking forward to trying this forend out, ordered today!
You need to remove the top rail to imstall the Hammerhead forend
@@ManticoreArms thank you for the info, and the new products
Wil the forend work with a Surefire X600 or does it only fit the Pheonix?
Is it compatible with the 20 inch barrel version?
what is the charging handle?
what should i search to buy another crossbolt i broke mine while instalation
Haha literally just did the same thing 😢
No glamor shot of it fully assembled 😢
👍 Nice!
Can the battery of the flashlight be replaced from unscrewing the front part (assuming it's removable)?
Yes, you can replace the batteries without removing the forend- it actually is covered near the end of the video ;)
Looking further into the matter, another option is the Nitecore P20ix which has a micro USB charging port (with protective rubber cover) on the head of the flashlight, so recharging the battery will require zero tools. Pressure switch options are available for it too.
Will this fit an IR illuminator?
I feel like this is going to make a heavy gun a REAL heavy gun.
any plans to import these into canada?
Is this available also for the Tavor SAR? I’d love to have it on mine!
The Tavor SAR has not been in production for a number of years and with very low demamd we no longer make Tavor SAR products, sorry!
@@ManticoreArms I really wish there was still a channel to order some of the SAR parts you were producing as well... how much demand would you need to see in the market? Maybe a limited run...
What’s the torque specifications on the two top bolts?
The Tav or 7 manual does not list a torque value, just make sure they are "snug"
Odin olight might be better light
What top rail is that?
Thanks.
Our Tavor 7 Overwatch Top Rail
Has anyone installed this with a streamlight or surfire?
why no just use a crossbolt with a detent or QD ring? makes more sense to me surely someone already made it!
thats thread in thread design is stupid imo.
Mine went in easy peasy. Used my straight pick in there to first hold it aligned while I tightened the rail snug then pulled it out and with just a little wiggle on the cross bolt and a little assist from the straight pick it slid right in. Tried without the pick and it was a PITA.
I wish it was more slimmer hand guard i dont mind if i dont have a flashlight built in on it
The Hammerhead forend is not any wider than the OEM forend. If you don't want a light it sounds like the OEM forend is just fine for your needs.
I would like it more if this was made from aluminum rather than polymer.
Due to the inherent design of the Tavor 7 and forend system an aluminum forend is not practical in any sort of reasonable price point that the market would accept, sorry.
Looks junky