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You are here: Home / Pistols / Double Tap Defense Factory Tour

Double Tap Defense Factory Tour

by: Richard Johnson 14 Comments

Azimuth Technologies naples

Ever toured a gun factory?  A few companies invite the public on guided tours, but walking the factory floor is something normally not done by people outside of the company’s employ.  Recently, I was offered the chance to tour the manufacturing facility where Double Tap Defense pistols are made.  Needless to say, I jumped at the opportunity.

I was given unexpected latitude in exploring the facility and photographing the production process.  The photos and information in this article are from that factory tour.

Double Tap Defense Background

DoubleTap Pistol

If you are not already familiar with the pistols, Double Tap Defense developed and sells a unique firearm chambered for the .45 ACP and 9mm cartridges.  The small handguns have two barrels, aligned one over the other.  Two cartridges are chambered in a fully loaded gun.

When the double-action trigger is pulled, one of the cartridges is fired.  Pull the trigger again, and the second round is fired.  The guns are very flat, and are marketed for concealed carry.  I have a Double Tap pistol on loan, and will be reviewing it at a later date.

Double Tap Defense had contracted with another company to manufacture the pistols, but after that business relationship soured, the company sought out and found Azimuth Technologies.

Azimuth Technologies

Azimuth Technologies

Azimuth Technologies is a manufacturing business with a great deal of experience in building precision equipment in the medical, aerospace and other fields.  In recent times, the company moved into the firearms industry and manufactures firearms parts and accessories for some very well-known names including Otis, Kel-Tec, Lancer and others.  Azimuth Technologies is responsible for all of the Double Tap pistol manufacturing and assembly.

Azimuth Technologies relies on high-end CNC machines with custom programming to make the the frames, barrels and other parts in a very precise and efficient manner.  Skilled workers are on hand to oversee the production, perform rigorous quality control checks and complete the final assembly.

Double Tap tour

Even though I started my adult life at Auburn University with plans to be an aerospace engineer, I will not attempt to recount the technical details of the machining processes.  I’d likely bore half the readers, and look foolish to the other half.  Rather, I will say that the entire operation ran very smoothly and was overseen by a pro crew.  Every aspect of the facility was squared away and was impressive.

Here are some additional photos of the Double Tap pistols being made and the Azimuth Technologies facility:

Double Tap factory tour

Double Tap factory

Double Tap

Double Tap frames

Double Tap barrels

Double Tap trigger

Double Tap parts

Azimuth Double Tap

Azimuth Technologies facility

Drilling Barrel Double Tap

Double Tap machining parts

Azimuth and Double Tap

Final Thoughts

The Azimuth Technologies facility was very impressive, and  I saw the entire process of building a Double Tap pistol from a block of metal to the finished product.  The people and equipment involved are all top notch.

Thanks to all of the good people of Double Tap Defense and Azimuth Technologies for taking the time to meet with me and give me unlimited access to the facilities.  I will have a full review of the Double Tap pistol and more information on the gun’s development and possible future in another article coming soon.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Randall says

    September 13, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    Vvvery cool, Richard! You obviously had total access to the place.

    Reply
    • Richard Johnson says

      September 14, 2013 at 12:34 pm

      Hi Randall – Yeah, they were very generous with access to the entire facility and the manufacturing process. Good people.

      Reply
      • SD3 says

        September 15, 2013 at 7:16 pm

        Richard, if you have on-going contact with Azimuth, please “plant some seeds” WRT developing carry-options for this little derringer.

        The Aegis Armory ‘Sheath’ & ‘Guardian’ minimalist-style kydex holsters would be outstanding options to consider for this platform!

        Reply
    • AxeMan says

      October 9, 2013 at 1:00 pm

      Agreed. Very cool to get access like this.

      Reply
  2. SD3 says

    September 14, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    I’ll tell you, I’ve been very happy with my ported 45acp. Conceals like a dream, and recent youtube reviews notwithstanding, the recoil is no where near as bad as I anticipated. I think this platform has real potential to re-define concealed carry for a broad segment that might otherwise never have considered carrying.

    Reply
  3. Meh says

    October 3, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    They look well made, but with some of the double firing reports I have heard about, I’m not sure. Have they addressed that problem?

    Reply
    • SD3 says

      October 5, 2013 at 3:26 pm

      I’ve been watching for a response from DoubleTap as well. Haven’t seen anything yet. Mine has never left any ‘witness marks’, and has run like a champ so far, but I remain concerned.

      Reply
  4. Lou Bethel says

    October 11, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    Mine has had double fire issues and hurts like a SOB.
    Thought it would be fun, but put it on the shelf for sale in the store.
    Not what I thought it would be.

    Reply
    • Leigh Rich says

      April 16, 2015 at 4:47 pm

      I say BS

      Reply
      • Leigh Rich says

        April 17, 2015 at 9:56 am

        The probles were due to the reloads the shooter was using. Improperly installed primers…The idiot lived.

        Reply
  5. Leigh Rich says

    April 16, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    Why in 4/2015 they are selling for half the price. Is DP foulding?

    Reply
  6. Leigh Rich says

    April 16, 2015 at 4:48 pm

    I bought another because all of them now are 1/2 price. $229 at Buds Guns.. for a ported 45…

    Reply

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