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TAC16 SUPPRESSOR
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- Can I really order this suppressor on-line and you'll ship it to me?!
- Can anyone legally own a suppressor?
- Can I shoot my suppressor on a fully automatic firearm?
- Can I shoot .22LR through my TAC16 suppressor?
- Will the suppressor affect my accuracy?
- Can I shoot a TAC16 on multiple .223 rifles?
- What is the TAC16 suppressor db reduction?
- How often should a TAC16 suppressor be disassembled for cleaning?
- Can I shoot a TAC16 on my short barrels? 6", 10" etc?
- The suppressor looks great, but how can you sell it so inexpensively compared to other manufacturers?
- What support can I expect from Tactical Innovations if I have questions or need service?
- Can I send Tactical Innovations my gun(s) / barrel(s) to thread?
- Can I shoot calibers other than .223, such as .22 Hornet, .22-250 and .222 etc through a TAC16 suppressor?
- Can I request a custom serial number?
- Can I purchase the suppressor tube with no internals with no paperwork?
- Can I purchase the internals or caps with no paperwork?
- Do you recommend any other accessories to go with this suppressor?
- Can I thread other .223LR firearms to use the suppressor?
- Can I use a muzzle nut coupling instead of threading my barrels for use with my TAC65 suppressor?
- How much is shipping on this suppressor?
- Will Tactical Innovations rebuild other manufacturers' suppressors that I now own?
- Is this price the "dealer" price or "retail" price?
1. Can I really order this suppressor on-line and you'll ship it to me?! (return to top)
Of course not... Suppressors (silencers) are NFA restriced firearms and must transfer in strict compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Refer to SUPPRESSOR PURCHASING REQUIREMENTS & GUIDELINES for detailed purchasing guidelines.
2. Can anyone legally own a suppressor? (return to top)
Depending on which state you live in and whether your local Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO) will sign off, most individuals that can legally own a handgun can legally own an NFA firearm such as a suppressor or machine gun. Refer to SUPPRESSOR PURCHASING REQUIREMENTS & GUIDELINES for detailed purchasing guidelines.
3. Can I shoot my TAC16 suppressor on a fully automatic firearm? (return to top)
The TAC16 suppressor IS rated for full auto fire as demonstrated in the accompanying video. Its heavy duty all steel construction is made for hard full auto fire. However, when used for full auto fire, care must be taken not to overheat the suppressor to the point that it could be damaged. You should use the same care that you would use with your firearm or automobile to ensure that you do not cross the line from use to abuse. Volume of fire, barrel length, ambient temperature etc will all be factors contributing to the duty cycle of the suppressor in full auto applications.
4. Can I shoot .22LR through my TAC16 suppressor? (return to top)
Many shooters want to use a .22LR conversion kit on their M16/AR15. Although the .22LR ammo will not damage the suppressor and sound reduction is excellent, we don't recommend it for two primary reasons. First, the TAC16 suppressor has a threaded front cap to allow cleaning or servicing if necessary. Shooting .22LR ammo through the can will literally solder it together, making it impossible to get apart in the future if you wanted or needed to. Secondly, as lead builds up in the suppressor, eventually when you shoot a .223 through the suppressor, one or more chunks of lead will break loose and hit the bullet while its still inside the suppressor and the bullet will tumble and impact the baffles and the endcap, causing extensive damage to the suppressor.
5. Will the suppressor affect my accuracy? (return to top)
The suppressor should have minimal shift change on the impact of the bullet as compared to shooting with no suppressor for general recreational target shooting. The additional weight on the barrel will change how the barrel flexes and vibrates when fired, which will change your point of impact. For general plinking, just shoot it, but before using the suppressor for hunting or other "serious" target shooting, you should re-sight the firearm with the suppressor installed to compensate for any differences.
6. Can I shoot a TAC16 on multiple .223 rifles? (return to top)
Absolutely! That's one of the advantages of having a muzzle can, screw on suppressor compared to an integrally suppressed firearm. You can use the TAC16 suppressor on any .223 firearm that is correctly threaded 1/2 x 28 tpi and that is capable of stabilizing the bullet after it leaves the barrel.
7. What is the TAC16 suppressor db reduction? (return to top)
We agree with other reputable manufacturers and have stopped publishing db reduction numbers. While we own and use the same meters for R&D and testing that other manufacturers use, we also tune our designs based on perceived "ear" noise, which is often contradictory to what the meter indicates. Sound from the TAC16 will sound like an unsuppressed .22LR due to the sonic crack from the bullet accellerating to supersonic speeds. The sonic crack is well in front of the shooter and depending on location, additional hearing protection is not usually necessary.
8. How often should a TAC16 suppressor be disassembled for cleaning? (return to top)
Since .223 ammo is jacketed, you will not experience the lead buildup that is a huge problem with .22LR suppressors. Under normal use conditions, you should never have to disassemble the suppressor to clean it. It can safely be cleaned by soaking it in a parts washer and then simply wash it out. The ability to disassemble is a bonus feature to allow you to relatively inexpensivly replace endcaps and or baffles if necessary, without the need to cut the can open as required by other manufacturers.
9. Can I shoot a TAC16 on my short barrels? 6", 10" etc?? (return to top)
The shorter barrels pose a few problems for suppressors. First, the shorter barrels, depending on the bullet weight, have a much harder time trying to stabilize the bullet, ofter resulting in tumbling and off axis wobble. In a suppressor, either one will result in baffle and or endcap strikes. We've done some informal testing with a 10" barrel and wound up with some endcap hits. Any manufacturer's suppressor would have the same problem due to the inability of the barrel to stabilize the bullet. The second issue is heat. The shorter barrels put most of the powder into the suppressor, resulting in substantially more heat, which is not an issue as long as you use common sense to monitor suppressor temperatures before any heat related damage might occur.
10. The suppressor looks great, but how can you sell it so inexpensively compared to other manufacturers? (return to top)
We manufacture literally 1000s of suppressors in quantity runs and make our profit based on volume. We want to be your suppressor supplier and are willing to offer a quality suppressor that you can take apart to clean or service if necessary, at a price that is 1/2 to 1/3 less than almost all other manufacturers. We don't spend thousands of dollars on advertising and rely primarily on your satisfaction and referrals, and we pass the savings on you to. Dollar for dollar for price, performance, workmanship, customer service and company reputation, you will not find a better value for your money. Period.
11. What support can I expect from Tactical Innovations if I have questions or need service? (return to top)
Tactical Innovations is a FULL TIME NFA manufacturing facility, in business for over 13 years. We have fulltime staff to answer telephone calls during business hours. When you purchase from us or one of our dealers, you have the support of the manufacturer behind each suppressor. If you have a question or problem, you'll deal directly with the source, not a middle man with no manufacturing or product experience. We want your business and will do whatever we can to get it and earn it for future purchases.
12. Can I send Tactical Innovations my gun(s) / barrel(s) to thread? (return to top)
We currently are not taking in any barrel threading work due to peak manufacturing production demands. Most local gunsmiths as well as machine shops should be able to correctly thread your barrel for a nominal charge. We have a list of barrel threading tips that you can provide to your gunsmith or machine shop
to help ensure a perfect job. In addition to barrel threading, you should consider our THREADED REPLACEMENT 10/22 BARRELS as well as THREAD ADAPTERS for many popular pistols such as the Walther P22, the SIG Mosquito etc.
13. Can I shoot calibers other than .223, such as .22 Hornet, .22-250 and .222 etc through a TAC16 suppressor? (return to top)
Although many customers have had good experiences shooting the TAC16 on firearms of calibers other than .223 at their own risk by using common sense and good judgement, the TAC16 is not rated for any caliber other than .223. In order for us to rate it for other calibers, we would have a responsibility to be able to provide purchasers with data regarding the safe use of the suppressor using different ammunition, from different barrel length firearms, that could be used without damaging the suppressor or potentially causing injury to the shooter and or bystanders. The time required to accurately generate that data is not commensurate with the demand, so we've instead elected to rate the TAC16 for use ONLY with .223 ammunition. Other calibers, such as .22 Hornet, .22 Magnum, .222 etc, while still .22 caliber bullets, will have varying pressures and could damage the suppressor and / or cause personal injury to the shooter or bystanders, and therefore their use is not recommended and they should not be used for other calibers. Safe firearm handling and use would preclude the use of any firearm or suppressor with ammunition other than that for which it was designed.
14. Can I request a custom serial number? (return to top)
We can accomodate custom serial numbers for an additional charge of $100 per suppressor. Our ability to manufacture suppressors for such an economical price is based on manufacturing identical sequential units in quantity. The additional charge offsets the associated customer service and engraving time associated with coordinating the custom serial number. Custom serial numbers will of course have additional shipping time requirements based on our receipt of your request compared to our production schedule.
15. Can I purchase the suppressor tube only, with no internals with no paperwork? (return to top)
Of course not. The tube is a registered NFA firearm and must be transferred identically to a complete suppressor with the accompanying paperwork and tax due per federal law. It is not legal, please do not call to ask us.
16. Can I purchase the internals or caps with no paperwork? (return to top)
Absolutely not. Suppressor components, as in each individual internal piece, are restricted and cannot be sold to individuals per federal law. You can not buy one internal baffle or even one endcap. No "kit" is available for suppressors. It is not legal, please do not call to ask us. In the unlikely event your TAC65 suppressor should need any service, it must be returned to our facility for service, no exceptions.
17. Do you recommend any other accessories to go with this suppressor? (return to top)
We offer our 12 point TAC16 Assembly / Disassembly Tool to make taking the suppressor apart for cleaning or service a much easier task. You also might want to get a Rubber Strap Wrench from SEARS if you don't already have one. Other than that, all you should need is ammo and a good hill!
18. Can I thread other .223LR firearms to use the suppressor? (return to top)
Although most AR15/M16 barrels are already threaded 1/2x28, any additional .223 firearms can also be threaded for use with the suppressor. We have a list of barrel threading tips that you can provide to your gunsmith or machine shop to help ensure a perfect job. Barrels that are threaded incorrectly will result in suppressor damage.
19. Can I use a muzzle nut coupling instead of threading my barrels for use with my TAC16 suppressor? (return to top)
While the use of a muzzle nut coupling instead of threading multiple barrels appears to be an inexpensive and fast solution to threading each barrel, the use of any muzzle nut coupling would void any factory complimentary repair work because as the bores of the barrels are drilled, the drill "walks" a little from the starting end to the muzzle end. This means that the bore is never EXACTLY in the middle of the barrel, so if you clamp a muzzle coupling on the the barrel, the bore will be off center to the suppressor and there is a high probabilty that you will shoot your endcap and / or baffles, causing sever damage to the suppressor.
20. How much is shipping on this suppressor? (return to top)
Suppressor shipping costs vary depending on the carrier you prefer and your geographic location. Shipping options are available on our shopping cart as part of the Checkout Process. In order to save time and money, we would encourage you to purchase from a local in-state stocking dealer. In the event no stocking dealer is available, we will ship to any Class 3 dealer that you designate.
21. Will Tactical Innovations rebuild other manufacturers' suppressors that I now own? (return to top)
At present we only service our own suppressors. You should contact the manufacturer of your other suppressors for them to service it. We do not service or rebuild other manufacturers' suppressors.
22. Is this price the "dealer" price or "retail" price? (return to top)
Individuals may purchase this suppressor on-line but must work out the transfer arrangements and fees with their local in-state Class 3 dealer. FFL dealers with a current SOT should fax (208-267-1597) or email their dealer paperwork for confidential dealer pricing on single units as well as additional discounts for quantity purchases. Call or email if you have any questions and we'll be glad to help.
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