Tactical Kinetics

Tactical Kinetics combines precision CNC manufacturing with rigorous quality inspection to produce high-performance weapon system components. The company was started in a garage 12 years ago and has grown into a 65-person operation running dedicated rifle and pistol barrel manufacturing plants.

100% of manufacturing and assembly happens in the Knoxville/Oak Ridge, Tennessee area. Distribution is nationwide, serving OEM customers, the defense market, export sales, and direct consumers.

AR-15 and AR-10 barrels in multiple calibers:

• •.223 / 5.56 NATO – Various lengths from 5" to 20", multiple profiles
• •.300 AAC Blackout – 5" to 16.25", 1:5 and 1:7 twists available
• •.308 Winchester – AR-10 platforms, 16.3" and 18" options
• •6.5 Grendel – Type II specification, 12.5" to 20"
• •6.8 SPC II, 350 Legend, 450 Bushmaster, 7.62x39mm – Specialty calibers
• •.223 Wylde – Precision match-grade barrels

• •Materials: 4140 GBQ, 41V50, and CrMoV steel with nitride or chrome-line finishes. Twists and profiles optimized per caliber.

• •Price range: $78–$187

Glock-compatible barrels (Gen 1-5, multiple models) and Sig Sauer P365 platforms:

• •Glock models: G17, G19, G26, G34, G43, G48 (threaded and non-threaded options)
• •Materials: Stainless steel, black nitride finishes
• •Price range: $105–$118

• •Glock slide completion kits (G17/G22, G19/G23)
• •Barrel thread protectors (stainless, black nitride, titanium nitride)
• •Accessory components

"Everyone at Tactical Kinetics is passionate about two things: We pride ourselves in the quality of our work, and we love firearms of all shapes, sizes, make, and model."

Leadership includes:

• •John McCracken (Plant Manager, Johnson City) – Co-founder, 12-year veteran, focuses on barrel optimization and value pricing
• •Chris Wade (Plant Manager, Knoxville) – Oversees day-to-day manufacturing, hiring, and plant operations; 15+ years in firearms industry
• •Trevor Inman (Director of Engineering, Cocoa Beach) – Coordinates engineering, quality processes, and customer specifications
• •Jared McDermott (Director of Quality Assurance, Harrisburg) – Quality point of contact, drives continuous improvement
• •Jeff Kaplan (Sales Manager, Toledo) – Co-founder, manages sales team, tradeshows, production scheduling
• •Jonn Livingston (Controller, Greenville) – Handles finance and operations

• •Domestic manufacturing. Every barrel and component is made in Tennessee—no foreign sourcing. This controls quality at every step.

• •Reasonable pricing for quality. They emphasize "a great product at a fair and reasonable price, with unmatched service and technical ability."

• •Direct customer relationship. As a manufacturer, Tactical Kinetics works directly with customers on specifications, processes, and quality expectations. Trevor Inman's team coordinates between engineering and quality to ensure products meet exact requirements.

• •Flexible production. They handle OEM contracts, defense work, export sales, and direct consumer orders through their website.

Browse by caliber, length, profile, or price on their website. Barrels ship nationwide. Custom specifications available through direct contact.