Taran Tactical Innovations

Who Is Taran Butler and What Is TTI?

Taran Butler is a multi-division USPSA and IPSC Grand Master and one of the most decorated competitive shooters in the world, with dozens of national and world championship titles across multiple divisions. He founded Taran Tactical Innovations to build the firearms and accessories he uses in competition, then opened those products to the broader market. TTI’s product philosophy is rooted in real competitive use — every trigger, magwell, and basepad they produce was developed to solve a specific performance problem Butler or his team encountered on the competition stage. The company trains military, law enforcement, and civilian shooters at their facility in Simi Valley, California, and the training program has brought high-profile clients including Keanu Reeves and Halle Berry to the brand.

TTI and John Wick: What Guns Does John Wick Actually Use?

The John Wick film franchise brought TTI to mainstream attention when the production team partnered with Taran Butler to train Keanu Reeves and supply the competition-grade firearms and modifications seen throughout the films. In John Wick: Chapter 2, Reeves’ character uses a TTI-customized Glock 34 and a TTI-modified STI 2011 Combat Master. Chapter 3 added a TTI-modified Glock 17 and a TTI MPX carbine build. Chapter 4 featured TTI Glock 34 builds and a custom TTI 2011 as primary firearms. The guns used on screen are functional TTI competition builds — not props — which drove significant demand for TTI-branded Glock parts and complete pistols among collectors and competition shooters alike.

TTI Glock Upgrades: Triggers, Magwells, and Basepads

TTI’s most widely purchased products are Glock performance upgrades. Their extended basepads are competition staples that increase magazine capacity by 1–3 rounds depending on caliber and generation, with a textured surface for positive reload grip. TTI magwells for Glock 17 and 34 are funnel-style aluminum pieces that dramatically speed up magazine insertions under competition pressure. Their trigger kits reduce pre-travel and reset distance while maintaining a clean break, and are available in drop-in configurations for Glock 17, 19, 34, and 35. These upgrades are sold individually and are compatible with factory Glock frames — no gunsmithing required for most installations.

TTI Combat Master and 2011 Pistols

TTI’s complete pistols center on the 2011 platform — double-stack 1911-pattern pistols built for Open and Carry Optics competition divisions. The TTI Combat Master is a full-size 2011 in 9mm or .40 S&W, built on a Steel frame with a fiber optic front sight and competition-tuned trigger. TTI also produces the JW3 Combat Master and JW4 Pit Viper, both directly based on the John Wick film builds, featuring TTI’s signature magwell, extended controls, and competition trigger in configurations that replicate the film firearms as closely as possible for civilian sale.

TTI for USPSA and 3-Gun Competition

TTI products are built around the demands of USPSA Production, Carry Optics, and Open divisions, as well as 3-Gun competition. Their Glock basepads and magwells are legal in Production and Carry Optics within capacity limits, and are among the most commonly seen aftermarket parts in those divisions at the national level. For 3-Gun competitors, TTI produces Benelli M2 and M4 upgrades including extended controls, charging handles, and spring kits that improve semi-auto shotgun cycling reliability and speed under match conditions. Their AR-15 and MPX upgrades follow the same philosophy: every part reduces split times or improves reload speed in a measurable way.

Frequently Asked Questions: Taran Tactical Innovations

What guns does John Wick use?
The John Wick films use TTI-customized Glock 17 and Glock 34 pistols, a TTI STI/2011 Combat Master, and a TTI-modified Sig Sauer MPX carbine across the four films. All firearms used on screen are real, functional TTI competition builds supplied and configured by Taran Butler and his team.

Are TTI Glock upgrades drop-in?
Most TTI Glock upgrades including basepads, magwells, and trigger kits are designed as drop-in installations requiring no permanent modification to the firearm. Trigger kits may benefit from a professional fitting for optimal feel, but most shooters install them without gunsmithing.

Is Taran Tactical a good brand?
TTI is one of the most respected names in USPSA and 3-Gun competition. Their products are used by Grand Masters and national champions, and the John Wick partnership brought additional visibility to a brand that was already dominant in competitive shooting circles before the films.

Where is Taran Tactical located?
Taran Tactical Innovations is based in Simi Valley, California, where they also operate a training facility that offers courses to military, law enforcement, and civilian shooters.

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See Also: Competition Guns • Glock Parts & Accessories • 1911 Pistols • IPSC Competition