I was reading the discussion about 3d printing here:
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018...-3d-printers-is-blow-against-gun-control.html
what struck me was this photo:
Now, I'm an engineer and I know about the problems in creating tools. It just seems to me that 3d printed firearms will never be remotely the same quality (accuracy, durability and especially safety) of quality engineered guns from major manufacturers.
LEAVING ASIDE THE GUN RIGHTS and FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES (which I fully support but have been addressed in other threads), I just don't get the attraction at this point.
Now, the tech will undoubtedly improve and I do see some opportunity for creativity here.
Thoughts ?
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018...-3d-printers-is-blow-against-gun-control.html
what struck me was this photo:
Now, I'm an engineer and I know about the problems in creating tools. It just seems to me that 3d printed firearms will never be remotely the same quality (accuracy, durability and especially safety) of quality engineered guns from major manufacturers.
LEAVING ASIDE THE GUN RIGHTS and FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES (which I fully support but have been addressed in other threads), I just don't get the attraction at this point.
Now, the tech will undoubtedly improve and I do see some opportunity for creativity here.
Thoughts ?