As part of the Tavor assault rifle family, the MTAR-21 was adopted in 2009 by the IDF to replace M16 rifles and M4 carbines. The Micro-Tavor, MTAR, or MTAR-21 is the short-barreled version of the original select-fire Tavor TAR-21. The semi-automatic configuration offered to the US commercial market bears an export designation X-95. Like the original Tavor, the IWI Tavor X95 is designed to accept all AR-15/M-16 mags. Compared to the 28-inches-long TAR-21 rifle with an 18-inch barrel, the X95 is 22.8 inches long with a 16.5-inch barrel, making it ideally suited for CQB and vehicular applications. Besides smaller dimensions and a redesigned buttstock, the X95 can be easily distinguished from the original TAR-21 by the location of its charging handle, which is closer to the pistol grip. Along with 5.56x45mm NATO, the X95 can be converted to a 9mm Luger or the .300 AAC Blackout.