wmw999 2,588 #1 November 5, 2012 Printable guns It's out there on the internet. I heard a clip yesterday on the radio with the owner of the company saying he fully realizes what he's doing, and that he'll probably be shot with his own gun. It hadn't occurred to me, but it was bound to happen. Information is more and more available out there. Someday humans will be cloned, too. I'm not sure I approve, but then there are plenty of older Southerners who didn't hold with integration. Discuss Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,148 #2 November 5, 2012 QuotePrintable guns It's out there on the internet. I heard a clip yesterday on the radio with the owner of the company saying he fully realizes what he's doing, and that he'll probably be shot with his own gun. It hadn't occurred to me, but it was bound to happen. Information is more and more available out there. Someday humans will be cloned, too. I'm not sure I approve, but then there are plenty of older Southerners who didn't hold with integration. Discuss Wendy P. We have a couple of 3D printers in the department. Very nice for prototyping in plastic or sintered metal powders, but I haven't yet seen one capable of producing high strength components such as a gun barrel. As for printing ammo, I can't see that happening.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glitch 0 #3 November 5, 2012 There are 3D printers adding metal to turbine air foils for rebuilds, so YES, the technology exist... especially for smaller callibers. Ever hear of the 'Liberty' pistols of WWII? ...simple stamped metal for the most part, but they served their purpose well.Randomly f'n thingies up since before I was born... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,148 #4 November 5, 2012 QuoteThere are 3D printers adding metal to turbine air foils for rebuilds, so YES, the technology exist... especially for smaller callibers. Ever hear of the 'Liberty' pistols of WWII? ...simple stamped metal for the most part, but they served their purpose well. Adding metal for a rebuild of an eroded blade is not the same as building an entire high strength component from scratch. "For the most part" still requires some high performance parts that aren't "most". I'm sure grips and frames could be printed, but still not convinced that barrels and firing mechanisms could be - YET.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #5 November 5, 2012 Doesn't matter. The only part on an AR15 that is regulated is the lower. everything else is a non regulated part. Print the lower, and you're in business.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BartsDaddy 7 #6 November 5, 2012 Why print it put a chunk of metal in a milling machine and have at it. Both legal and simple. Handguns are only used to fight your way to a good rifle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #7 November 5, 2012 Because over time the 3D printing machines will become a lot more affordable....adn anybody will be able to plug in the computer and print one... Milling machines may actually require some skill. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueblur 0 #8 November 5, 2012 Mill an AR lower and tell the wrong person about it. Let me know how federal prison looks. And it isn't the only part regulated, short-barrelled uppers are controlled as well and can only be married to a registered SBR/pistol lower.In every man's life he will be allotted one good woman and one good dog. That's all you get, so appreciate them while the time you have with them lasts. - RiggerLee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #9 November 5, 2012 QuoteMill an AR lower and tell the wrong person about it. Let me know how federal prison looks. BS "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 897 #10 November 6, 2012 I've seen some 5-axis milling machines that do interface into a CAD program just like a printer. Sure makes pretty metal pieces. If you can get the drawing or create your own, you can make it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #11 November 6, 2012 QuoteMill an AR lower and tell the wrong person about it. Let me know how federal prison looks. And it isn't the only part regulated, short-barrelled uppers are controlled as well and can only be married to a registered SBR/pistol lower. Not really. I can make (manufacture) a gun for my own use. I don't even need to put a serial number on it. SELLING it would be an entirely different situation. I'm not sure I could give it away or even leave it as an inheritance. But I can make it as long as it's in compliance with the other laws (barrel length on a rifle, not full auto, ect.) And there's no controls on the sale of short barreled uppers. They are considered "just parts." However, if you have a standard rifle lower and don't have a pistol or registered short barrel lower, having a short upper would be illegal. The same thing goes for having full auto parts (hammer, sear, auto safety sear, ect.) and having a non-registered receiver without having a registered one."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BartsDaddy 7 #12 November 6, 2012 QuoteMill an AR lower and tell the wrong person about it. Let me know how federal prison looks. And it isn't the only part regulated, short-barrelled uppers are controlled as well and can only be married to a registered SBR/pistol lower. Its people like you that think they know the laws but in reality dont that give out bad information. I have made three ar-15 lowers two rifles and one with a 10 inch barrel that is a pistol. And the BATF are ok with it. I have even made some semi auto belt fed machine guns and broke no laws doing so. So you might want to educate yourself on laws before you say that people will end up in federal prison. Handguns are only used to fight your way to a good rifle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BartsDaddy 7 #13 November 7, 2012 Damn prety quite. Did i kill this thread too? Handguns are only used to fight your way to a good rifle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaVinci 0 #14 November 27, 2012 QuoteMill an AR lower and tell the wrong person about it. Let me know how federal prison looks. Perfectly legal as long as you don't sell it. Giving it away is a gray area. But it is PERFECTLY legal to make your own gun for personal use. QuoteAnd it isn't the only part regulated, short-barrelled uppers are controlled as well and can only be married to a registered SBR/pistol lower. Nope, the LOWER is the registered part of an SBR/SBS. I have several and my form 4 or form 1 has the serial number of the LOWER... There is no serial number for an upper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plover 0 #15 May 25, 2013 BartsDaddy Damn prety quite. Did i kill this thread too? "Quiet". Yes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhaig 0 #16 May 26, 2013 BartsDaddy Damn prety quite. Did i kill this thread too? truth and facts kill lots of SC threads.-- Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #17 May 26, 2013 Notice the dates of the posts. I'm guessing a certain poster resurrected the thread and subsequently had his post deleted and his latest identity has now been banned, just like the original.witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhaig 0 #18 May 26, 2013 nope... didn't notice. been one of those days. I'll start drinking more.-- Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #19 May 26, 2013 Get to it, mister!witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites