World's First 3D Printed Gun

Les Gawlik · Nov 7, 2013

I've seen others where the action was printed, and a machined barrel was inserted. This appears to be a 1911 fully formed by laser sintering, including the barrel.

This could be a revolutionary development in the world of firearms.

http://www.solidconcepts.com/news-r...rinted-metal-gun-manufactured-solid-concepts/

Robert · Nov 7, 2013

No pictures?

Robert · Nov 7, 2013

... Didn't happen. :innocent0

HarCo2ANewb · Nov 7, 2013

Robert said:
... Didn't happen.

Last name Thomas?

http://www.guns.com/2013/11/07/solid-concepts-unveils-first-3d-printed-metal-gun-full-size-45-acp-1911-video/

Half-cocked · Nov 7, 2013

Embedded it for you...

Les Gawlik · Nov 7, 2013

If they really had confidence in their product, they wouldn't have used that silly string. Just sayin'...

NateIU10 · Nov 7, 2013

Les Gawlik said:
If they really had confidence in their product, they wouldn't have used that silly string. Just sayin'...

They go to shooting from the hand. There seemed to be a weird hitch going back into battery for three or so of the shots though.

HarCo2ANewb · Nov 7, 2013

NateIU10 said:
They go to shooting from the hand. There seemed to be a weird hitch going back into battery for three or so of the shots though.

Agreed,like it hung up for a split second and then resumed moving back into battery.

abean4187 · Nov 7, 2013

Now all we need is 3D printed bullets and cases and we are good to go.

MigraineMan · Nov 7, 2013

Damn, they printed the barrel too. That's really impressive.

The 3D Printed metal gun proves that 3D Printing isn’t just making trinkets and Yoda heads.

No kidding. They didn't mention machine time to fab the parts. I'm guessing "many hours."

Robert · Nov 7, 2013

HarCo2ANewb said:
Last name Thomas?

http://www.guns.com/2013/11/07/soli...rinted-metal-gun-full-size-45-acp-1911-video/

Acording to my FIL, who is a mechanical engineer, this is not new ('printing' parts from all sorts of materials) technology. I can't wait until OKI Data makes one for the masses..

echo6mike · Nov 7, 2013

I just saw this elsewhere (some twitter feed I follow, I think) and thought a few things:

1 - awesome! steel and alloy 3D printing!
2 - beautiful, they made a 1911
3 - wow, they freakin' printed out metal

oh and
4 - this is amazing

Did I repeat myself there? I think I did. So if ten years ago you could only find 3-D printers at places like, oh, the Virginia Tech architecture school or UMCP's Engineering department, but now you can set yourself up to print (in plastics) for under $2000, how fast is the technology changing?

Wow.

Interesting times we live in. Interesting times!

Anotherpyr · Nov 7, 2013

This isn't a new process, it is just an expensive one due to patents on the process. There are actually 3 different 3d printing techniques. What is neat about laser sintering is that it can print with metals. The patent also expires in 2014 so expect the price for this technique to drop.

dogbone · Nov 8, 2013

Anotherpyr said:
This isn't a new process, it is just an expensive one due to patents on the process. There are actually 3 different 3d printing techniques. What is neat about laser sintering is that it can print with metals. The patent also expires in 2014 so expect the price for this technique to drop.

Even a drastic drop is still going keep the cost of the technique well beyond the average hobbyist's budget. It won't be like churning out a 80% AR lower with a Harbor Freight drill press.

Group buy? Could take a few years to pull together but that's what dreams are for.

Benanov · Nov 8, 2013

Les Gawlik said:
If they really had confidence in their product, they wouldn't have used that silly string. Just sayin'...

I can't imagine *anyone* testing a firearm with hand at first, especially a new design.

Are you an engineer?

Les Gawlik · Nov 8, 2013

Benanov said:
I can't imagine *anyone* testing a firearm with hand at first, especially a new design.

Are you an engineer?

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Sorry, forgot to close the function.

Kazimir · Nov 8, 2013

Here is the process it uses.

Sirex · Nov 8, 2013

There is NOTHING less scary. Not terrorists, aliens, zombies, in laws, boogey men, big foots, angry uncaged chimpanzees, nuclear war, gamma bursts, pole reversal, solar flare burst, tsunami, flesh eating bacteria, erectile dysfunction, making love to your girlfriend for the first time to find out the next day she's your long lost sister, Freddy Kruger, mega quakes, Chinese invasion, caldera collapse, asteroid collision with Earth, transvestite super model chicks, rust on a classic car, plagues, famine, forest fires, or Gremlins. I'm sure I forgot one or two.
http://news.yahoo.com/nothing-less-scary-3d-printed-metal-gun-223000586.html

cowboywildbill · Nov 9, 2013

Printer Control ! We need printer control so these won't fall into the wrong hands. LOL

Sirex · Nov 9, 2013

cowboywildbill said:
Printer Control ! We need printer control so these won't fall into the wrong hands. LOL

Well, at least .gov doesn't have to worry about me. I can never get my regular printer to frackin work. And I'd sure the metal toner for these is hella expensive.

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