I think its called Tactical because it has a Fiber optic Front site?? Here is my words on it. Its small, actually tiny, like the Glock 42 I wish I wouldn't have sold. But it seams to be really reliable and fun as hell to shoot. The reviews show it as picky & Unreliable, But I have put so many Thunder bolts down it without failure, that my Cattle Dog got dirty?? I don't understand why these get bad reviews? Unless I'm missing something, this is a gun, that you can shoot cheap, train with, and teach your kids with. I just don't get the negativity?