The IWI Tavor X95 packs a 16.5-inch chrome-lined barrel into a bullpup chassis that measures just 26.13 inches overall. That is roughly 11 inches shorter than a conventional AR with the same barrel length. The long-stroke gas piston system and reinforced polymer receiver come from IWI's work on the original Tavor SAR, which the Israel Defense Forces adopted as their standard infantry rifle. The X95 refined that design with relocated controls, a flatter trigger bow, and improved ergonomics.

Handling a bullpup is different from a conventional rifle. The magazine well sits behind the grip, the ejection port is near the shooter's cheek, and the balance point shifts rearward. Owners who train with the X95 report that the compact length makes it excellent in vehicles, doorways, and tight spaces where a 36-inch AR would be unwieldy. The 5.5-lb trigger pull is respectable for a bullpup, which typically runs heavier and spongier than AR triggers. The tritium front sight and folding aperture rear provide usable iron sights out of the box, with a full-length Picatinny top rail for optics. At 126.4 oz (7.9 lbs), allow time to adjust to the rear-heavy weight distribution before expecting tight groups.