TAC65 recore advice

teratos · Oct 20, 2013

I picked up a TAC65 in the group buy. I am disappointed with the loud first-round pop and the inconsistent sound signature. The Silencer Store will recore the TAC65 and people are very pleased with the results. I couldn't find a bad review. They will put stainless baffles in, which will improve the longevity and make it easier to clean.

My question: Is there a problem with having stainless baffles in an aluminum tube? Can't that cause corrosion of the aluminum?

I know I should have bought a Sparrow, but didn't.

huesmann · Oct 20, 2013

teratos said:
My question: Is there a problem with having stainless baffles in an aluminum tube? Can't that cause corrosion of the aluminum?

Technically, there is a galvanic corrosion risk for aluminum and stainless. But GC is a risk in the presence of an electrolyte. If you run your can in damp conditions (rain, high humidity) it could be a problem. I wouldn't worry too much about it if you only use it in the dry, and store it with a dessicant pack or something like that.

razorV23 · Oct 20, 2013

Wonder if it can be recored for FA or for use on a FiveSeven.
I'd definitely be interested in that.

teratos · Oct 20, 2013

huesmann said:
Technically, there is a galvanic corrosion risk for aluminum and stainless. But GC is a risk in the presence of an electrolyte. If you run your can in damp conditions (rain, high humidity) it could be a problem. I wouldn't worry too much about it if you only use it in the dry, and store it with a dessicant pack or something like that.

Thanks. I didn't imagine they would offer something that would kill your suppressor, but recall hearing that some metals don't mix well.

razorV23 said:
Wonder if it can be recored for FA or for use on a FiveSeven.
I'd definitely be interested in that.

Not that I have come across in looking for a way to make my suppressor quieter.

clandestine · Oct 20, 2013

Their re-coring is fantastic. Sounds like a SWR/Silencerco once they are done.

Corrosion CAN occur but that often happens when you introduce water/abatements to the can and don't clean it afterwards. Using a light coating of Synthetic Bearing Grease in the outer edges of the baffles will prevent corrosion unless you are a butt-monkey and don't clean the biach.

teratos · Oct 20, 2013

clandestine said:
Their re-coring is fantastic. Sounds like a SWR/Silencerco once they are done.

Corrosion CAN occur but that often happens when you introduce water/abatements to the can and don't clean it afterwards. Using a light coating of Synthetic Bearing Grease in the outer edges of the baffles will prevent corrosion unless you are a butt-monkey and don't clean the biach.

I will try not to be a butt monkey.

I keep all my stuff clean. Part of the fun of owning it is cleaning it, IMO. I guess I can always store it disassembled. I will send it off soon. Can't wait to have a Hollywood quiet .22 can.

bobthefisher · Oct 20, 2013

teratos said:
I will try not to be a butt monkey.

I keep all my stuff clean. Part of the fun of owning it is cleaning it, IMO. I guess I can always store it disassembled. I will send it off soon. Can't wait to have a Hollywood quiet .22 can.

Speaking of Hollywood, does anyone know where the movie industry got the high pitched peeew peeew sound on silencers? We all know that's not the sound of real suppressed rounds, although where the hell did they get that sound effect?

huesmann · Oct 21, 2013

Just had a thought--I would think just firing a suppressor would heat it up enough to drive any moisture out, unless you store it in a damp/humid environment. So your plan to store it disassembled sounds like it will work just dandy--simply using it after reassembly will burn off any moisture.

teratos · Oct 21, 2013

huesmann said:
Just had a thought--I would think just firing a suppressor would heat it up enough to drive any moisture out, unless you store it in a damp/humid environment. So your plan to store it disassembled sounds like it will work just dandy--simply using it after reassembly will burn off any moisture.

When I use it, it gets plenty hot.

bblake00 · Oct 21, 2013

One thing I have done that helps with the cleaning / carrosion / and furthering the noise abaetment is add a thin smear of Permatex Anti-Seize Lubricant (8 oz) - Permatex 80078. This helps in the desasembly when you shoot the shit out of it and also in the removal of the core for cleaning. And the little that is in there also as acts as the wet for a wet supressore.

The bottle linked below has lasted me about 3 years now and works quite well.

http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/anti-seize-lubricant-8-oz-80078?gclid=CK_KjqDPqLoCFY6Z4Aod530AMQ

teratos · Nov 13, 2013

bblake00 said:
One thing I have done that helps with the cleaning / carrosion / and furthering the noise abaetment is add a thin smear of Permatex Anti-Seize Lubricant (8 oz) - Permatex 80078. This helps in the desasembly when you shoot the shit out of it and also in the removal of the core for cleaning. And the little that is in there also as acts as the wet for a wet supressore.

The bottle linked below has lasted me about 3 years now and works quite well.

http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/anti-seize-lubricant-8-oz-80078?gclid=CK_KjqDPqLoCFY6Z4Aod530AMQ

Thanks! I'll order some.

teratos · Nov 13, 2013

So I sent the suppressor out to The Silencer Store 10/30/13. They got it 11/2/13. I got the notice today that it is being shipped back. Hope to get it by the weekend so I can give a report on how I like it.

awptickes · Nov 14, 2013

bobthefisher said:
Speaking of Hollywood, does anyone know where the movie industry got the high pitched peeew peeew sound on silencers? We all know that's not the sound of real suppressed rounds, although where the hell did they get that sound effect?

I once read about a guy who made a 9mm can on a form 1 who got that sound. Not sure where now...

He went to the range to try out his new can, and much to his and the RSO's surprise, it sounded EXACTLY like a Hollywood suppressor. Upon disassembling the can for cleaning, he realized that he cut the tolerances a bit too close upon finding shavings of the jacket inside the baffles.

IIRC, he cut the baffles to 0.358 or 0.359 or something CRAZY CLOSE like that.

But back to your question: It's the sound of an incoming subsonic round if you're too far away from the firearm to hear the muzzle report. Stand 150yd downrange, and have a trusted friend shoot at a target near you -- supposedly it sounds the same. I don't have any friends, so I don't know. :lol2:

teratos · Nov 14, 2013

awptickes said:
I once read about a guy who made a 9mm can on a form 1 who got that sound. Not sure where now...

He went to the range to try out his new can, and much to his and the RSO's surprise, it sounded EXACTLY like a Hollywood suppressor. Upon disassembling the can for cleaning, he realized that he cut the tolerances a bit too close upon finding shavings of the jacket inside the baffles.

IIRC, he cut the baffles to 0.358 or 0.359 or something CRAZY CLOSE like that.

But back to your question: It's the sound of an incoming subsonic round if you're too far away from the firearm to hear the muzzle report. Stand 150yd downrange, and have a trusted friend shoot at a target near you -- supposedly it sounds the same. I don't have any friends, so I don't know.

I certainly don't have any close friends I trust to shoot "near" me.

CrabbyMcNab · Nov 14, 2013

Thanks for this topic Teratos. I too have the TAC65 and get annoyed at the first pop.
Please let us know how things are compared to the before sounds.

awptickes · Nov 14, 2013

teratos said:
I certainly don't have any close friends I trust to shoot "near" me.

I've never been shot at with a suppressor. :lol2:

teratos · Nov 15, 2013

CrabbyMcNab said:
Thanks for this topic Teratos. I too have the TAC65 and get annoyed at the first pop.
Please let us know how things are compared to the before sounds.

I got it today. I did fire a few rounds through it. The first round pop is all but gone. It is considerably quieter than it was. I think I'm happy with it now. I am going to go to my in-laws tomorrow and run 50 rounds through it. I'll give another report.

A question for gurus: is there a "best" way to orient the baffles? Does it even matter?

blksniper2000 · Nov 15, 2013

teratos said:
I got it today. I did fire a few rounds through it. The first round pop is all but gone. It is considerably quieter than it was. I think I'm happy with it now. I am going to go to my in-laws tomorrow and run 50 rounds through it. I'll give another report.

A question for gurus: is there a "best" way to orient the baffles? Does it even matter?

Damn it!!! Now you make me want to send mine in

awptickes · Nov 15, 2013

If the baffles are as I think they are: Orient the "mouse holes" 180 degrees off from the previous one.

teratos · Nov 15, 2013

awptickes said:
If the baffles are as I think they are: Orient the "mouse holes" 180 degrees off from the previous one.

Thanks. I have them that way, just wanted to make sure.

TAC65 recore advice

The #1 community for Gun Owners of the Northeast

Member Benefits:

My hair is amazing

n00b

TK421

My hair is amazing

AR-15 Savant

My hair is amazing

Durka ninja

n00b

My hair is amazing

10-96

My hair is amazing

My hair is amazing

Member

My hair is amazing

Ultimate Member

Member

My hair is amazing

certified lurker

Member

My hair is amazing

Users who are viewing this thread

Log in

Forum statistics