Hello wise masters of everything gun related

[Solidworks_Gunsmith]

I am a student of Engineering Design at Pennsylvania College of Technology, and I have decided to 3D model a revolver as I feel it is the next step in my 3D modeling progress. Currently I am modeling a Model 500 and I am getting frustrated trying to find part sizes. Since I am a student and obviously cannot have a gun on campus I have no reference to measure from and have been modeling everything by eye from pictures and gun disassembly video games. If anyone knows where I can find comprehensive schematics with measurements on them or anyone who owns a 500 who is willing to share some of their knowledge on the firearm, it would be greatly appreciated. Attached is a picture from my 3D modeling software of the X-Frame (so far). Thanks

 

[Sevens]

I usually go to Brownell's or Numrich to find gun schematics.

Failing that... if you own a S&W .500 Magnum, take it 100% apart and leave the frame at home. All of the rest of the parts are absolutely not a gun regardless of how those ninnies might argue it.

 

[Rustyt1953]

 

[Solidworks_Gunsmith]

I usually go to Brownell's or Numrich to find gun schematics.

Failing that... if you own a S&W .500 Magnum, take it 100% apart and leave the frame at home. All of the rest of the parts are absolutely not a gun regardless of how those ninnies might argue it.

Ok thank you. I unfortunately do not own a Model 500 so I do not have the option anyway.

 

[Fishinfool]

Would the US Patent Office have detailed blue prints with dimensions viewable to the public?

Larry

 

[sophie]

Welcome to the forum from Texas.

 

[bigwheelzip]

Welcome to the forum, and good luck with that solid modeling CAD project ya got there.
Takes me back to my first CAD classes, on CV-4x in 1984, doing wireframe models on mainframe computers with less computing power than your smart phone. Did SOLIDWORKS before retirement, and parametrics is soo much nicer to use.



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[GypsmJim]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't 3D end up with a plastic part? If so, it wouldn't be of any use.

Regardless, before you actually make one, better check with your state laws to see if its even legal to do that.

 

[Solidworks_Gunsmith]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't 3D end up with a plastic part? If so, it wouldn't be of any use.

Regardless, before you actually make one, better check with your state laws to see if its even legal to do that.

Hello, the purpose of my 3D model is not for 3D printing. Most of the time we make 3D models it for the purpose of turning it into a schematic/drawing that we could send to a machinist. Nevertheless, in regards to the legality it is perfectly legal to 3D print firearms and they can be printed in either plastic or metal filaments so they can function.

 

[Solidworks_Gunsmith]

Would the US Patent Office have detailed blue prints with dimensions viewable to the public?

Larry

Possibly... I'll do some digging but its also very possible that the documents are sealed due to either trade secrets or the fear of the public using the blueprints for bad.

 

[mrsig]

Welcome from Tampa.

 

[OLDSTER]

Hi from North Dakota

 

[glenwolde]

What the heck, call S&W and tell them your story. Ask for engineering drawings. All they can do is say "no". You might get lucky.

 

[husker51]

Welcome from the Great Plains of Nebraska!

 

[pmanton]

Hi from Salome, AZ.

 

[URIT]

Welcome aboard from coastal North Carolina.

 

[lkabug]

Welcome from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

 

[Delta Expatriate]

Welcome from down south in Mississippi.

 

[coachray]

Welcome to the forum

 

[C Islander]

Welcome from Ohio!