Might as well kiss gun control goodbye. This has been 3D printed:
http://gizmodo.com/the-world-just-got-its-second-all-3d-printed-metal-gun-1651348942
I've known for a while this was possible - NASA printed a rocket thrust nozzle after all. The powder based metal printers (which are just extruding molten metal) are prohibitively expensive for now.
They'll still make laws regulating production of firearms (something the ATF already does. It might stem from the NFA.)
The concern isn't a private individual wanting to manufacture and sell firearms. If they go through the normal channels I'm sure that's fine. The "problem" is the ability to easily pass those channels because you're manufacturing at home. IE: felons printing firearms.I've known for a while this was possible - NASA printed a rocket thrust nozzle after all. The powder based metal printers (which are just extruding molten metal) are prohibitively expensive for now.
They'll still make laws regulating production of firearms (something the ATF already does. It might stem from the NFA.)
I've known for a while this was possible - NASA printed a rocket thrust nozzle after all. The powder based metal printers (which are just extruding molten metal) are prohibitively expensive for now.
I've known for a while this was possible - NASA printed a rocket thrust nozzle after all. The powder based metal printers (which are just extruding molten metal) are prohibitively expensive for now.
They'll still make laws regulating production of firearms (something the ATF already does. It might stem from the NFA.)
Pretty sure the barrel isn't printed, just the "gun" parts...basically the frame and slide. You can buy a barrel and the rest of the parts by mail order with no IDI guess I'm not fully up on all the 3D printing tech, but unless you can make something that can handle 50K-65K PSI for more than one shot the actual usability of printed guns is suspect. Of course, when guns are used in crime they are often dumped right after so maybe long term usability for criminals isn't as important. Then again, not even criminals want there gun to blow up in there hands/face.
Pretty sure the barrel isn't printed, just the "gun" parts...basically the frame and slide. You can buy a barrel and the rest of the parts by mail order with no ID
I'm pretty sure there are printed barrels too.
I put some XS Big Dot night sights on my Walther PPS (easy enough with a hammer and punch). I like them quite a bit. They're not quite as accurate as say a traditional 3-dot system but high precision isn't their purpose; they're (intended to be) quick to pick up. I shoot competitively at my local range once a week and have found they're more accurate than one thinks.Any recommendations on a set of night sights for a M&P pistol? Also - is that something an idiot (me) could replace on his own or is it better to find a gunsmith to do it? One of the white dots in my current sights is no longer there and wow does it mess with my aim trying to do it with only two dots.
Went to the local range today - they just opened their electronic/virtual target lanes - it's basically a projection over some sort of gel background that registers where your bullet hits. Moving targets like zombies, balloons, shooting gallery, etc. Have to say - I thought it was very gimmicky and rather lame. I didn't trust the hit register at all, and it felt like I was at an arcade (only shooting real bullets). Call me old school, but I think it will be back to paper for me.
Also thought it was ridiculous that I could not shoot my MP5 .22 because "no rifles" but the guy in the lane over was shooting a .22 pistol. Not sure how my MP5 is going to cause any damage.
I wouldn't be so sure, the rifling would be very tricky and what would be the point since you can buy them so easily...
Yeah, did a few searches, they are doing rifled barrels too. Why? Probably because they can.
Yeah and I'd want to see the engineering data that supports the idea that printed barrels can handle 50K-65K PSI. I for one will not be testing that with it in my hand or near my face...
Brian
Yeah and I'd want to see the engineering data that supports the idea that printed barrels can handle 50K-65K PSI. I for one will not be testing that with it in my hand or near my face...
Brian
From what I'm reading they are getting limited number of shots, 50 or less out of them. I want to say I read something recently that was in the thousands of shots range, but I can't find it now.
I put some XS Big Dot night sights on my Walther PPS (easy enough with a hammer and punch). I like them quite a bit. They're not quite as accurate as say a traditional 3-dot system but high precision isn't their purpose; they're (intended to be) quick to pick up. I shoot competitively at my local range once a week and have found they're more accurate than one thinks.
Anyway, I recommend those but they're a two dot system (I got the bigger front sight set) not not regular three dot.