Last updated October 2026 · By Nick Hall, NFA owner who has followed rifle suppressor launches and pricing since the federal tax on cans went to $0
Quick take: San Tan Tactical’s 1836 Frontier .30 Cal suppressor now has a full spec sheet and an In stock tag on San Tan’s own store. It’s a welded 17-4 stainless can that weighs 13.3 oz and lists at $599.
- What it is: A 6.321-inch, 1.461-inch-wide rifle suppressor in hardened 17-4 stainless steel, with stacked and welded baffles and a 360-degree laser weld.
- Price: San Tan lists a $599 MSRP and sells it for $599.00 on its own store, with a 5/8×24 direct thread adapter in the box.
- Where: San Tan’s .30 Cal product page shows it In stock with an Add to cart button, and it transfers through an NFA dealer on a Form 4.
- Why it matters: At 13.3 oz it is a steel .30 can that weighs less than at least one $599.99 titanium rival, and it rides on the 1.375×24 HUB standard.
Most budget rifle cans make you pick one: light or tough. Steel is the tough option, and you pay for it on the scale. San Tan’s spec sheet says this one gets off light, so we pulled the spec table straight from San Tan so you don’t have to.
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What San Tan Put on the 1836 Frontier Spec Sheet
San Tan’s .30 Cal product page now carries a full Product Specifications table, and the page was last updated on October 28, 2026. Here is what it says, line by line.
The can is the 1836 Frontier .30 Cal Rifle Suppressor, SKU STT-1836F-SUP-30-BLK, UPC 810208844982. MSRP is $599. The material is hardened 17-4 stainless steel, the baffle construction is “Stacked and welded” and the weld is a 360-degree laser weld.
Overall length is 6.321 inches. Diameter is 1.461 inches. Weight is 13.3 oz.
Caliber compatibility reads “Up to 7.62 caliber, subject to approved configurations.” The badge higher on the same page reads .308/.300 BLK, and the feature list adds that the rating is “subject to manufacturer-approved cartridge and barrel-length restrictions.”
The finish is black Cerakote, which San Tan calls “high-temperature-resistant.” The page lists the warranty as Lifetime and says the can is made in Texas, and San Tan prints a Fort Worth, Texas mailing address in its site footer.
The HUB Mount and the Direct Thread in the Box
The mounting interface is 1.375×24 HUB-compatible. The mount that ships with the can is a 5/8×24 direct thread adapter.
San Tan words it this way: “Each suppressor includes a 5/8×24 direct thread mount adapter, with compatibility for 1.375×24 HUB adapters when using an appropriate compatible mounting system.” So you thread it straight onto a 5/8×24 barrel on day one, and if you want a quick-detach setup later you swap in a HUB-pattern mount rather than buying a new can.
That matters more than it sounds. San Tan says the HUB interface “offers flexibility for different rifle configurations,” so the can isn’t married to the mount it ships with.
How 13.3 Ounces of 1836 Frontier Stacks Up
Here is the comparison that caught my eye. Taurus lists its TTX30 titanium suppressor at $599.99 MSRP, 7.50 inches long, 1.75 inches across and 14.31 oz, with a 5/8×24 direct thread.
Put the two side by side and the San Tan is 1.179 inches shorter, 0.289 inches slimmer and 1.01 oz lighter, in stainless steel, for 99 cents less.
And that isn’t the usual way this goes. Titanium is the material you pay extra for to save weight, so a steel can coming in under a titanium one at the same price tells you the short, slim body is doing a lot of the work.
Fair is fair, though. Taurus lists the TTX30 for calibers up to 300 Win Mag, marks it full-auto rated and claims sound reduction of up to 30 dB. San Tan’s table lists none of those things, and its rating stops at “Up to 7.62 caliber, subject to approved configurations,” so if you shoot magnums or want a published decibel number, the Taurus page gives you more to go on.
The Lifetime Warranty Behind the Can
San Tan’s warranty page carries a separate suppressor section headed “Built for hard use. Backed for life.” It is a Limited Lifetime Warranty “for the life of the product,” it transfers to later lawful owners and San Tan says “No warranty registration is required.”
San Tan will repair or replace a can, at its discretion, for a manufacturing defect, a defect in materials or workmanship, or a failure during normal, intended use. On approved claims it “will cover reasonable return shipping costs.”
Two exclusions deserve a careful read. “A baffle or end-cap strike, by itself, does not establish a manufacturing defect.” And damage from reloaded, handloaded or remanufactured ammunition is not covered, so handloaders should read that section twice.
The warranty also excludes “Use with an unapproved caliber, firearm, barrel length, platform, or configuration.” Put that next to the product page, which tells you to “Verify cartridge compatibility, minimum barrel lengths, and mounting specifications before use,” and the move is simple: ask San Tan for the approved barrel length for your rifle before the can goes on it.
When You Can Buy an 1836 Frontier
Right now. The .30 Cal page shows $599.00, “In stock” and an Add to cart button, and San Tan’s store data agrees, with the can flagged in stock and not on backorder.
The 1836 Frontier has a 5.56 sibling, SKU STT-1836F-SUP-556-BLK, also at $599.00. Its 5.56 page still shows a “PRE-ORDER” badge and “Available on backorder,” and its spec block is shorter: rifle suppressor, 5.56 NATO, 17-4 stainless steel, a 6-inch overall length, a HUB-compatible mount and a direct thread mount included. San Tan has not posted a weight or diameter for that one.
But the sticker is only part of the deal. The federal transfer tax on a suppressor is $0 under 26 U.S.C. § 5811, which now reserves the $200 rate for machine guns and destructive devices, and that change applies from January 1, 2026. Our $0 tax stamp explainer walks through what that means at the counter.
The paperwork has not gone anywhere. You still file a Form 4 through a dealer licensed for NFA sales, still pass a background check and still wait for ATF approval before the can goes home with you. State law sits on top of that, so check our suppressor laws by state page before you order.
Steel. Six and a third inches. 13.3 oz for $599, and a warranty that outlives the first owner.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the San Tan Tactical 1836 Frontier .30 Cal suppressor cost?
San Tan lists a $599 MSRP and sells it for $599.00 on its own store. A 5/8x24 direct thread adapter is included.
How much does the 1836 Frontier .30 Cal weigh?
San Tan lists the weight at 13.3 oz. Overall length is 6.321 inches and the diameter is 1.461 inches.
What calibers can the 1836 Frontier .30 Cal be used with?
The product page badge reads .308/.300 BLK, and the spec table rates it up to 7.62 caliber, subject to approved configurations. San Tan says to verify cartridge compatibility and minimum barrel lengths before use, so check your exact cartridge and barrel with San Tan first.
What is the 1836 Frontier suppressor made of?
Hardened 17-4 stainless steel, with stacked and welded baffles and a 360-degree laser weld. The finish is black Cerakote, which San Tan describes as high-temperature-resistant.
What mount does the 1836 Frontier .30 Cal use?
It ships with a 5/8x24 direct thread adapter and has a 1.375x24 HUB-compatible interface, so you can move to a compatible HUB-pattern mount later.
Is there a 5.56 version of the 1836 Frontier?
Yes. San Tan lists an 1836 Frontier 5.56 Rifle Suppressor at $599.00, listed for 5.56 NATO with a 6-inch overall length, 17-4 stainless steel and a HUB-compatible mount. Its page shows it as a pre-order on backorder.
What is the warranty on a San Tan Tactical suppressor?
San Tan covers its suppressors with a Limited Lifetime Warranty for the life of the product. It transfers to later lawful owners and needs no registration. Damage from reloaded, handloaded or remanufactured ammunition and use with an unapproved caliber or barrel length are excluded.
Do you still need a Form 4 to buy an 1836 Frontier suppressor?
Yes. The federal transfer tax on a suppressor has been $0 since January 1, 2026, but the can still transfers on an approved ATF Form 4 through a dealer licensed for NFA sales, and state law still applies.
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