davsco
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omg mds'ers, just answer the friggin' question (if you really know the answer) or move on to another thread.
3D Printed Lower Reciever
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TDS
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- Sep 17, 2013
- 45
True. But my profile was made years ago before Trump was president.
TDS
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- Sep 17, 2013
- 45
Somebody actually answered several comments ago.
It appears to be legal to 3D print firearms, which is what I suspected but I wanted more opinions. I can't be the only one seeking more info on the topic and it certainly can't hurt to create more discussion. Might help someone down the road who stumbles across this thread.
TDS
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- Sep 17, 2013
- 45
Haha wish I knew.
Welcome to MDS , where jumping to conclusions are the favorite past time .
My first time here was worst then your first post , they thought i was a O'Smelly spy .
and that kept me away for a year before I came back as welder516 .So the way I am figuring we are mellowing out a bit .
I realize your handle was a luck or by chance but kinda funny as well .
DutchV
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- Jul 8, 2012
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My concern would be strength and longevity. Polymer has not been a great material for AR receivers. I'm betting ABS wouldn't be any better. Unless you've got one of those newer "metal printing" machines, of course. That might work.
TDS
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- Sep 17, 2013
- 45
True but people have tested them and they can work. And tech will continue to improve as time goes on. Also, I think 22lr conversions are more likely to work because they don't put as much stress on the lower receiver.
TDS
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- Sep 17, 2013
- 45
Welcome to MDS , where jumping to conclusions are the favorite past time .
My first time here was worst then your first post , they thought i was a O'Smelly spy .
So the way I am figuring we are mellowing out a bit .
I realize your handle was a luck or by chance but kinda funny as well .
Thank you. Now I'm curious, what was your first post?
TDS
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- Sep 17, 2013
- 45
Yes unfortunately it looks like they want to ban it. I guess we'll see what happens.
TDS
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- Sep 17, 2013
- 45
Here's an interesting project (link below) that I think could work with a 3D printed lower. No reciprocating bolt means less stress on the receiver.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieHCpBj5Djs&t=334s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieHCpBj5Djs&t=334s
Alan3413
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- Mar 4, 2013
- 17,078
This came to mind first
PowPow
Where's the beef?
Why sit back and wait to see what happens? Get involved. Join us in Annapolis if possible.
CruncherBlock
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- Mar 29, 2016
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You don't need to 3D print them, you can buy AR15 ghost gun receivers at gun shows or on the internet. If you desperately want/need a gun you can go buy one for cash in Baltimore City or any other urban area or go to the next gun show. Guns laws are for law abiding citizens. The market flourishes outside of the gun laws and they are joke to the people who don't care.
PowPow
Where's the beef?
As much as some would like everyone to believe, 3D printing takes learning, patience, and a bit of skill. It's not just, "Oh, I need to print another receiver today. Clicking 'print' button now."
TDS
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- Sep 17, 2013
- 45
I’m aware that traditional lowers are more practical. However, I think the tech behind 3D printing shows promise.
