3D Printed 1911

[LouisianaJoe]

This is from the web site that did this.

World?s First 3D Printed Metal Gun - Solid Concepts Blog

There is a video for the test firing here.

[charlie sherrill]

This looks like a game changer on firearms and many other products.

[Ivan the Butcher]

I notice there are no springs, coil or flat, in the parts that are laid out. And the sides of the slide are polished yet there are matt or bead blasted areas. I point this out to say there is more to this then just printing it out! Ivan

[raymo2u]

The point is the parts you need you can buy, the parts that are serialized are made at home, like the AR reciever and the Patriot pistol...i hope they make a blueprint for every gun ever made, well where the serial number isnt where the chamber or barrel is

[Tom K]

“As far as we know, we’re the only 3D Printing Service Provider with a Federal Firearms License (FFL). Now, if a qualifying customer needs a unique gun part in five days, we can deliver.”

Maybe they can build a Merwin Hulbert.

[gdnagle]

I left the lab just as 3D parts were just coming into the lime light. I never got to see one work but would have like to seen the process.

As per their web site "The gun is 45ACP. It’s rifled and the rifling was built directly into the part – or as we like to say, “grown” into the part – using 3D Printing. This gun has NOT BEEN MACHINED. We used hand tools for some post processing (our finishers are wonderful), but we did not machine this gun. It’s born this way."

I wonder how close the tolerances are on the bore.

[the ringo kid]

Originally Posted by LouisianaJoe

This is from the web site that did this.

World?s First 3D Printed Metal Gun - Solid Concepts Blog

There is a video for the test firing here.

One thing I do like is the ability to easily reproduce any firearm (I mean this strictly for a collectors market and not mass production--and for those who are responsible people) and if they were reasonably priced? I wouldnt mind having an ability to order anything I desire--like a 9mm MP 40 (semi auto of course.)

[shouldazagged]

Impressive, and my guess would be that the tolerances are very close indeed. Probably a good chunk of the future manufacture of firearms and lots of other things, including tools and knives.

But until they start building copies to order of Salma Hayek, Halle Berry and Jamie Lee Curtis I'll reserve judgement.

[LouisianaJoe]

Originally Posted by Ivan the Butcher

I notice there are no springs, coil or flat, in the parts that are laid out. And the sides of the slide are polished yet there are matt or bead blasted areas. I point this out to say there is more to this then just printing it out! Ivan

They did state that they did not make the springs, they bought them elsewhere.

[LouisianaJoe]

Originally Posted by shouldazagged

Impressive, and my guess would be that the tolerances are very close indeed. Probably a good chunk of the future manufacture of firearms and lots of other things, including tools and knives.

But until they start building copies to order of Salma Hayek, Halle Berry and Jamie Lee Curtis I'll reserve judgement.

You want a stainless steel Salma Hayek?

[Ivan the Butcher]

While fully functioning copies of pretty girls that are still with us is a little "icky", a fully functioning Ronald Reagan has some appeal! or maybe a 1965 era John Wayne. But the 15th amendment issues are to much to think about. I'll, stick with metal parts for the rare firearm. Ivan

[walkin jack]

Originally Posted by shouldazagged

Impressive, and my guess would be that the tolerances are very close indeed. Probably a good chunk of the future manufacture of firearms and lots of other things, including tools and knives.

But until they start building copies to order of Salma Hayek, Halle Berry and Jamie Lee Curtis I'll reserve judgement.

I was having very similar thoughts as I read through this thread. Maybe a little something to look forward to in the future???

[The Last Standing Knight]

A stainless steel broomhandle Mauser with removable magazine and chambered in 40 S&W.....
Ahhh, the possibilities here.......

[Vegetaman]

I do notice the slide seems to hang a bit before coming back to full battery when fired in the video? Wonder what is up with that.

For custom replacement parts on guns (or heck, other equipment) this could be very neat stuff.

[Steely Dan]

I always used to watch Star Trek The Next Generation back when came on years ago. I liked the way they could get anything they wanted by simply asking the computer to generate it.

Maybe one day we can walk up and say......."Computer, create a Smith and Wesson Model 29, .44 Magnum, blued with walnut grips........"

That would be cool.

[A10]

Stainless prewar .357 anyone?

[Smithsrevenge]

Interesting. However that trigger looks like absolute junk. I've never seen a 1911 where there was a clear see through space behind the trigger

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[the ringo kid]

Originally Posted by Smithsrevenge

Interesting. However that trigger looks like absolute junk. I've never seen a 1911 where there was a clear see through space behind the trigger

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I have, but I cant remember which manufacturer makes it. I dont care for that look either.

[Smithsrevenge]

Originally Posted by the ringo kid

I have, but I cant remember which manufacturer makes it. I dont care for that look either.

Firearms should have a "fit" in my mind. That just looks sloppy and unreliable. What happens when lint or dirt gets in there? Firing mechanisms should be sealed up IMO. Gun is useless if she don't work haha

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[Badkarma 1]

Originally Posted by Smithsrevenge

Firearms should have a "fit" in my mind. That just looks sloppy and unreliable. What happens when lint or dirt gets in there? Firing mechanisms should be sealed up IMO. Gun is useless if she don't work haha

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If its anything like the original 1911 it will chew it up and spit it out. Remember the 1911 went to war in WW1 and worked well in the trenches.

If this "3D.45" can go 10,000 rounds and survive, I'd buy one!
Dale

[Smithsrevenge]

Originally Posted by Badkarma 1

If its anything like the original 1911 it will chew it up and spit it out. Remember the 1911 went to war in WW1 and worked well in the trenches.

If this "3D.45" can go 10,000 rounds and survive, I'd buy one!
Dale

The original was also built with GI parts. I've seen pocket lint jam up poorly built 1911s lol norinco is good for that.

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[gaucho1]

I am curious about how long the printer takes to fabricate the parts.

Should have some bearing on the commercial viability of this method of
building a firearm.

As a functional prototype, I think fit, finish and small detail improvement
will follow.

Have you seen John Brownings workshop prototypes?