Really??

[spclark]

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018...-3d-printers-is-blow-against-gun-control.html

A brief quote:

”Anyone with access to a metal 3D printer can make guns functionally and aesthetically indistinguishable from any gun that can be bought in a store. Such metal printers are available for less than $2,000.”

Anyone know of some enterprising individual who’s done this? And lived thru actually firing what they’ve rendered?

 

[pirate ammo]

thats been around for awhile

 

[joshb]

There was a guy from New Zealand that was doing one and posted about it, here. Maybe do a search to find it.

 

[#40Fan]

I have 3D printed a couple lowers for an AR-15. Survived full power .223 loads. This is with just regular PLA. not metal sintering.

 

[Evan]

Yeah, that's really sensationalized. 3D printers aren't some panacea. They have very real limitations that make all the difference between creating something that will fire bullets in a general direction for a couple shots, and a dependable, accurate and durable firearm.

I have 3D printed a couple lowers for an AR-15. Survived full power .223 loads. This is with just regular PLA. not metal sintering.

This is more in the wheelhouse of a 3D printer (even the metal sintering kind). It doesn't have to hold tight tolerances (+/- 5 thou), and it only has to operate under relatively small forces. Trying to use a printed upper or barrel would be dangerous.

 

[kvd]

Anyone know of some enterprising individual who’s done this? And lived thru actually firing what they’ve rendered?

Check out this video of a 3D printed 1911:

 

[hoz53]

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018...-3d-printers-is-blow-against-gun-control.html

A brief quote:

”Anyone with access to a metal 3D printer can make guns functionally and aesthetically indistinguishable from any gun that can be bought in a store. Such metal printers are available for less than $2,000.”

Anyone know of some enterprising individual who’s done this? And lived thru actually firing what they’ve rendered?

There was a guy here who 3D printed the receiver for a 22LR rifle.