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The TacFire Tanker Muzzle Brake brings the beefy, aggressive profile of a Barrett .50 cal style device to your standard .223 or 5.56 rifle. It threads onto any 1/2×28 barrel and uses a ported tanker design to redirect gas out to the sides and up top, which knocks down felt recoil and helps keep your muzzle from climbing between shots. If you have been running a plain A2 flash hider and want something that settles the rifle down faster for follow-up shots, this is a straightforward swap that makes a noticeable difference at the range.
Built from heat-treated steel with an erosion-resistant black oxide finish, this brake is made to shrug off heat, weather, and repeated range sessions without corroding or wearing down. It measures 2.76 inches long with a 1.37 inch diameter, giving it that chunky, purposeful look people associate with big-bore rifles. Folks who run these tend to comment on the clean machine work and how solid they feel in hand, and it is a popular pick for custom builds where the owner wants a little extra visual presence up front.
Installation is about as simple as muzzle devices get. A crush washer comes in the box, so you slide it on, thread the brake down, and torque it to your preferred clocking position. No special tools beyond a wrench and something to keep your barrel steady. It fits any .223/5.56 barrel cut with the common 1/2×28 thread pitch, which covers the vast majority of AR-15 platform rifles out there.
Worth knowing going in: like most effective brakes, the tanker design is loud and throws a fair bit of gas and concussion out to the sides. That is the trade-off for the recoil control it delivers, so ear protection is a must and anyone standing close by will feel it too. For range use, plinking, and general-purpose shooting where you want flatter, faster shooting and a mean-looking front end, the TacFire Tanker earns its spot.
If your barrel is threaded 1/2×28, which is the standard thread pitch for the vast majority of .223 and 5.56 AR-15 barrels, it will thread right on. It is built specifically for .223/5.56 bore diameter, so double-check your barrel threading before ordering. Most AR-15 platform rifles chambered in these calibers use exactly this thread pitch.
Yes, a crush washer is included in the box, so you have what you need to time and install it right out of the package. Just slide the washer on, thread the brake down, and torque it to your preferred position. All you need to supply is a wrench and a way to hold the barrel steady.
It is louder and puts out more side blast than a standard A2 flash hider, which is true of just about any effective muzzle brake. The ported tanker design redirects gas to cut recoil and muzzle rise, and that added noise and concussion is the trade-off for the control it gives you. Solid ear protection is a must, and anyone shooting next to you will feel the blast too.
The black oxide finish is heat-treated and erosion-resistant, so it helps the steel stand up to corrosion and the heat of repeated firing. It also gives the brake a low-glare, matte black look that blends in with most rifle setups. On a steel muzzle device like this, that finish is doing real work to keep rust at bay over time.
| UPC | 811261029729 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MZ1009N |
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| Shipping Weight | 0.39 |
| Thread Pattern | 1/2"-28 tpi |
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