TAC-14 BUILD LOG
The Story
Ente has always been a firearms enthusiast and interested in history, especially World War I, World War II and The Vietnam War. Ever since he first used the Remngtion 870 in Call of Duty Black Ops II he wanted one of his own.
U.S. Navy SEAL with Colt Commando
Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Mark Blasen, member of SEAL Team 4 in a training exercise.
April 1985
What is a TAC-14?
The
Why build one?
Ever
Ente built his TAC-14 for less than $400 USD with new & used parts.
(Tools not included in that price.)
How did he do it?
Ente went
Receiver Remington $150(Free - Gifted)
Fire Control Group Remington $150(Free - Gifted)
Barrel Remington $250
Tube Extension Wilson Combat $55
Jumbo Safety Wilson Combat $20
Shell Carrier Wilson Combat $35
Furniture Vitoon Makers $100(Free - Gifted)
Total: $360
After it was completed he used headspace gauges to check the chamber clearance to ensure the rifle was safe to operate.
Accessories
Ente
Sling USGI GP Sling $20
After a few months of research, careful planning, sourcing parts and tools, the build was finished.
A list of parts and tools used can be found below. For those who want to build their own TAC-14.
Thank you for reading if you made it this far!
-Ente & Maltz
Founders of Functional Reserve Militia
Parts:
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Barrel
Remington
870 12GA 14” Barrel
Product Made in USA
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Receiver
Remington
870 Receiver
Product Made in USA
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Tube Extension
Wilson Combat
Plus 1 Shell Extension
Product Made in USA
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Jumbo Safety
Wilson Combat
870 Jumbo Safety
Product Made in USA
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Fire Control Group
Remington
870 Trigger Assembly
Product Made in USA
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Shell Carrier
Wilson Combat
Side Saddle
Product Made in USA
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Furniture
Vitoon Makers
Ash Wood TAC-14 Furniture
Product Made in Thailand
Recommended Tools:
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Pin Punch Set
W Wiregear
Pin Punch Set
Product Made in USA
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Building/Cleaning Mat
2F22E
AR Building Cleaning Mat
Product Made in China
