TangoDown
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2002
- HeadquartersTucson, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
TangoDown firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TangoDown
- Legal name
- TangoDown, Inc.
- Website
- https://tangodown.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2002
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where TangoDown is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tucson
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
TangoDown business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales - Weapons Components: Direct sales of aftermarket weapons upgrades and accessories including magazine extensions, slide stops, magazine releases, slide rackers, grips, mounts, and optic accessories for Glock, AR-15, AK, and other firearms platforms
- Apparel and Branded Merchandise: Sale of branded TangoDown apparel including shirts, ball caps, and velcro patches
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Replacement Parts and Accessories |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels6 records
TangoDown product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TangoDown designs, manufactures, and sells aftermarket firearms upgrades and accessories for Glock, AR-15, AK, and other weapon platforms, including Vickers Tactical-branded magazine releases, slide rackers, slide stops, magazine extensions (+2/+3), magazine floor plates, optic mounts (ACRO, RMR), MK3 5.56mm rifle magazines, ergonomic rifle and vertical grips (BATTLEGRIP, rail grips), and replacement parts and tools. Products are sold direct-to-consumer through the company's own e-commerce storefront (tangodown.com), ship only within the United States under ITAR/EAR export controls, and are targeted at U.S. military, law enforcement, and civilian firearm owners.
Product overview
TangoDown is a firearms accessories manufacturer specializing in upgrades and aftermarket parts for Glock, AR-15, AK, and other weapons platforms. The company operates as a single-brand e-commerce retailer with a comprehensive product portfolio organized into several core categories: Vickers Tactical branded Glock pistol upgrades (magazine releases, slide rackers, slide stops, floor plates, and magazine extensions in +2 and +3 capacities), optic mounting solutions (ACRO and RMR mounts for multiple pistol platforms), MK3 30-round rifle magazines, and rifle/carbine grips (BATTLEGRIP series, vertical fore grips, and rail grips). Products are distributed exclusively within the United States and serve both military/law enforcement and civilian markets. TangoDown maintains an ITAR-controlled product line requiring compliance with U.S. export regulations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Vickers Tactical: A product line of firearm accessories developed in collaboration with Larry Vickers, featuring magazine releases, slide stop enhancements, slide rackers, floor plates, and grip extensions for Glock pistols.
Products and services
- Vickers Tactical Magazine Release for GLOCK 43X/48 GMR-007M Extended and contoured magazine release engineered for Glock 43X and 48 Slimline pistols, enabling drop-free performance from both OE 10-round polymer magazines and the new OE 15-round steel magazines.
- ACLG-001 Lens Guard for Aimpoint COA Precision CNC machined aerospace-grade aluminum lens guard with Type III hard coat anodize, designed to protect the front lens of Aimpoint COA red dot optics.
- Vickers Tactical Slide Racker Gen3-5 Glock GSR-05 Drop-in slide racker for Glock Gen 3-5 .45 ACP and 10mm pistols, injection molded in glass-reinforced nylon with stainless steel reinforcement and an extended wing shape with serrations for easy slide cycling, including with gloves.
- Vickers Tactical +3 Magazine Extension for Glock 43 VTMFP-011 +3 magazine extension kit for the Glock 43 that increases capacity to 9+1 rounds, co-developed with X-TECH Tactical and includes extended floorplate and stainless steel spring for 100% last-round lock back.
- Vickers Tactical VTSS-005 Gen5 Slide Stop for .45 ACP and 10mm Pistols Ambidextrous slide stop upgrade for Glock Gen 5 .45 ACP and 10mm caliber pistols, precision stamped and formed from 4130 chrome moly steel with a reshaped thumb pad and deep serrations for improved slide manipulation.
- Vickers Tactical +2 Magazine Extension for Glock 43 VTMFP-006 +2 magazine extension kit for the Glock 43 that increases capacity to 8+1 rounds, available in multiple colors including Black, Glock Gray, Glock Battlefield Green, Glock Tan, and Glock OD Green.
- Vickers Tactical GEN4 & GEN5 9mm/.40 Extended Magazine Release GMR-003 Extended magazine release for Glock Gen 4 and Gen 5 9mm and .40 pistols with ambidextrous design that allows magazine release without shifting firing grip.
- Vickers Tactical 9mm/.40 Glock Floor Plates VTMFP-001 Pack of 5 flared magazine floor plates with grooved non-slip scallops, fitting Glock .22LR, 9x19, .40, .357 SIG, and .45 GAP caliber magazines, featuring molded dimples for easy marking.
- Vickers Tactical VTSS-004 Slide Stop for G43X and 48 Extended slide stop for Glock G43X and G48 Slimline pistols, precision stamped from 4130 chrome moly steel with uprated return spring to handle the additional slide mass of the G48.
- Vickers Tactical +2 Magazine Extension for Glock 42 VTMFP-007 +2 magazine extension kit for Glock 42 .380 ACP that increases capacity to 8+1 rounds, designed with extended shape for proper firing grip.
- TangoDown AAM-02 ACRO Mount for Glock MOS GEN 6 Models Ordnance-grade steel ACRO mount precision machined for Glock Gen 6 MOS pistols (G17, G19, G45), featuring rust-free durable QPQ finish with supplied Torx fasteners and VC-3 thread locking compound.
- Replacement Set Screws for ACLG-001 Lens Guard Pack of 2 stainless steel replacement set screws for the ACLG-001 Lens Guard, including an installation wrench.
- TangoDown MK3 Rifle Magazine (30-round, 5.56mm) 30-round rifle magazine chambered in 5.56mm NATO, available in Black and Flat Dark Earth finishes with a flat bottom design.
- BATTLEGRIP Rifle Grips (BG-AK, BG-16, BG-17, BG-18 Series) Registered BATTLEGRIP® line of rifle grips including AK BATTLEGRIP, BG-17, and BG-18 models with ergonomic designs and textured surfaces, available in Black, Flat Dark Earth, Bakelite Orange, Dark Plum, and Mahogany colors.
- Vertical Fore Grips (BGV Series) Vertical fore grips including QD (Quick Detach), ITI, Surefire, and KEYMOD compatible models with grip caps, filler panels, and various mounting systems for different rail types.
- Rail Grips Rail grip panels in various lengths (2.87, 3.7, 6 inches) plus SCAR-specific panels, providing a non-slip surface for secure hand placement on weapon rails.
- Optic Mounts, Covers, and BUIS Complete line of optic mounting solutions including Trijicon RMR mounts for SIG P320 and P365, ACRO mounts for various pistol platforms, pistol red dot sight accessories, and backup iron sights, compatible with Glock, SIG Sauer, Smith & Wesson, HK, and Walther pistols.
- TangoDown Apparel (Ball Caps, Velcro Patches, Shirts) Branded TangoDown apparel including ball caps, 1x1 velcro patches, Tiger Stripe shirts, and Soldier shirts, available in Black and Tan colors.
- Installation and Maintenance Tools Installation and maintenance tools including a magazine floorplate removal tool for Glock, a magazine release tool, and the TD Castle Nut Wrench precision machined from 4140 steel with Black Oxide finish.
Companies that use TangoDown
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
TangoDown technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
TangoDown partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Vickers Tactical (Larry Vickers)coreLarry Vickers, a well-known firearms trainer and industry veteran, has partnered with TangoDown to develop and brand the Vickers Tactical product line. This partnership leverages Vickers' expertise in tactical pistol craft to create purpose-built upgrades for Glock and other firearms. Products include magazine releases (GMR series), slide rackers (GSR series), slide stops (VTSS series), magazine floor plates (VTMFP series), and grip plugs.
- X-TECH TacticalminorX-TECH Tactical collaborated with Vickers Tactical and TangoDown to develop the +3 magazine extension (VTMFP-011) for the Glock 43, combining X-TECH's manufacturing capabilities with Vickers Tactical's design expertise.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
TangoDown competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Luth-AR: Luth-AR designs and manufactures AR-15/M4 components including grips, stocks, and accessories, directly overlapping TangoDown's BATTLEGRIP and rail-grip product lines for the rifle/carbine market.
- Agency Arms: Agency Arms specializes in CNC-machined Glock pistol modifications and accessories, directly overlapping TangoDown's Vickers Tactical line of magazine releases, slide stops, and trigger components.
- Magpul Industries: Magpul is the dominant manufacturer of polymer and metal accessories for AR-15, AK, and pistol platforms. It directly competes with TangoDown across grips, magazines, and aftermarket components, serving the same military, law enforcement, and civilian shooter base.
- Strike Industries: Strike Industries designs and manufactures aftermarket firearms accessories for AR, AK, and pistol platforms, including grips, triggers, and muzzle devices. It competes head-to-head with TangoDown in the same accessory categories.
- True Precision Industries: True Precision Industries manufactures precision-machined aftermarket components for Glock pistols including barrels, slides, and trigger components—directly overlapping TangoDown's Vickers Tactical Glock accessory family.
- ZEV Technologies: ZEV Technologies manufactures aftermarket slides, barrels, and components for Glock pistols, overlapping TangoDown's Vickers Tactical Glock accessory line and serving the same competition/defense customer base.
- Tyrant Designs & Engineering: Tyrant Designs produces CNC-machined aftermarket components for Glock, AR-15, and other platforms, including magazine releases, slide stops, and optic mounts—products that compete directly with TangoDown's core SKU families.
- Midwest Industries: Midwest Industries manufactures handguards, rails, optic mounts, and firearm accessories for AR-15 and other platforms, serving the same military, law enforcement, and civilian markets as TangoDown.
Broad incumbents
- Silencerco: Silencerco is a larger, established firearms accessories manufacturer whose product portfolio overlaps with TangoDown in mounts, accessories, and tactical components, though Silencerco is best known for suppressors.
- Brownells: Brownells is a major U.S. retailer and distributor of firearms parts, accessories, and tools. As a broad incumbent, it sells many of the same aftermarket accessory categories as TangoDown and serves overlapping military, law enforcement, and gunsmith customer segments.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
TangoDown social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
TangoDown financial estimates
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TangoDown leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
TangoDown funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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TangoDown M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about TangoDown
What does TangoDown do?
TangoDown designs, manufactures, and sells aftermarket firearms upgrades and accessories for Glock, AR-15, AK, and other weapon platforms, including Vickers Tactical-branded magazine releases, slide rackers, slide stops, magazine extensions (+2/+3), magazine floor plates, optic mounts (ACRO, RMR), MK3 5.56mm rifle magazines, ergonomic rifle and vertical grips (BATTLEGRIP, rail grips), and replacement parts and tools. Products are sold direct-to-consumer through the company's own e-commerce storefront (tangodown.com), ship only within the United States under ITAR/EAR export controls, and are targeted at U.S. military, law enforcement, and civilian firearm owners.
Is TangoDown a public or private company?
TangoDown is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was TangoDown founded?
TangoDown was founded in 2002. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is TangoDown based?
TangoDown is headquartered in Tucson, United States, in the North America region.
How does TangoDown make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales - Weapons Components are the primary driver. The others are apparel and Branded Merchandise.
Who are TangoDown's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Luth-AR, Agency Arms, Magpul Industries, Strike Industries, True Precision Industries, ZEV Technologies, Tyrant Designs & Engineering and Midwest Industries. Broad incumbents are Silencerco and Brownells.
Does TangoDown have an API?
No public API is recorded for TangoDown.