Completely 3d-printed handgun done on cheaper printer

[Coltdriver]

3D printers will be commonplace in five years. They are just getting off the ground. Five years ago one cost over $50K.

Now they are under $2000.

Give them a few years and you will be printing everything from guns to pizzas.

They are a game changing technology.

 

[gym]

Like the Home Computer, people said who needs a computer in their house. It turned out that everyone did. then wireless, that was a game changer, people were building homes fully "wired" as a selling point. Things happen fast now, and this may be the next "cell phone". I remember my first one came in a bag like a "gym bag" to house the stuff. Then the briefcase, and so on. This may indeed be the next "big thing", instant gratification, no waiting for it to ship.
Imagine how that could change everything, kind of like the transporter room in the Enterprise on Star Treck. You may be able to order a gun online and have it waiting for you when you get home from work.
It sounds far out now, but who knew you would be able to access all the information from all of the sources in the world in your phone 10 years ago. Or not get lost while driving any more. Yet the simple things we can't seem to get right.

 

[Skribs]

Eh, wireless hasn't completely taken over, but I agree. We may not have much use for $2500 3D printers that can only do cheap plastic, but I'm pretty sure we'll have use for $500 printers that can replace half our kitchen.

 

[barnbwt]

probably loaded it with a 9mm instead of a .380

Ha! Try 357 magnum . It's funny; that other guy (referenced in OP) had no problems shooting 9 rounds out of a gun that took 25$ to print on a standard machine, yet this one would take off your entire hand and face

They should call the video "REP-er Madness" (pronounce "reaper-madness")

printing everything from guns to pizzas.

Not from the same material, one hopes. "Mmmmmmm...cheese-extruder."

TCB

*Anyone notice the sparks shooting backward from the printed gun after dark? What's that all about? It may be nothing, but it's a tad disconcerting... It wasn't rupturing primers after every shot, was it?

 

[M-Cameron]

Here is a video of the chief of police of New South Wales imploring everyone not to try such dangerous tomfoolery, that the gun will in fact explode in your face...and then a video of a liberator exploding.

"NSW Police Commissioner warns of dangers of 3D guns .
..New South Wales Police downloaded Liberator and printed it. Commissioner Andrew Scipione warns of dangers of 3D guns. Movie shows how 3D printed gun explode when used."

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=0e6_1369399875

It definitely looks like they printed it out of the crappiest materials they could possibly get their hands on, and probably loaded it with a 9mm instead of a .380, just to make sure it went kB.

Aaaaand let the campaign of misinformation and propaganda begin.

well to be fair.....if you know nothing about materials, and nothing about guns.....and you try to print a liberator on a hobby-grade printer (like many people feel compelled to do)....there is a very good chance you could have a Kaboom.

now does that mean that he cheifs main concern is personal safety....could be, but given they are in the UK ide be willing to bet they simply dont want the guns.......but that doesnt make his warning any less valid.

 

[barnbwt]

well to be fair.....if you know nothing about materials, and nothing about guns.....and you try to print a liberator on a hobby-grade printer (like many people feel compelled to do)....there is a very good chance you could have a Kaboom.

That's kinda true of anyone who tries to do anything without knowing the first thing about doing it.

It's well-known that the natural predator of the lawful gun-owner is the Large City Police Chief

TCB

 

[scythefwd]

sili- they used standard abs.. they also didnt fill it in very well. I've seen 700 dollar makerbots with the fill set much higher make a LOT denser peices. They printed it.. good for them, they didn't even bother to adjust the fill and density of the print to get it right though.. so it was probably a realistic test in all reality... not all users ever bother thinking through what they print.

 

[BobTheTomato]

Wait until there is a 3d scanner and a printer with metal or tough plastic. You can scan your lower or simple gun such as a revolver and print a new one.

 

[mister_murphy]

Evidently firearm owners are not the only ones looking at 3d printing for weapons/parts.

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sidesho...ers-manufacture-drones-weapons-183412096.html

When U.S. Navy ships need to resupply ammunition and other essential equipment, they have to pull into port. But could the advent of 3-D printers cut out the middleman, allowing the military to literally print out weapons and other supplies?

Its a short article, but it left me thinking of. With 3d printing in the future and the new technology, I wonder just how much we could produce at home? Would there be a way of recycling used items, whether polymer or metal, grind them down or convert to powder and then reprint something new? Who knows at this point, but it will be interesting to watch unfold.

Will future soldiers be collecting their spent casings, not to protect the locals or the environment, but to be broken down and reused later? Could we turn a drone into a combat helmet into a plate of light-weight Humvee armor, as needed?”

It may be a good bit away for those without the huge pockets of the government, but the basic 3d printing technology has dropped in price since introduced, so I have to wonder how long it may take future improvements to lower in price as well.

 

[barnbwt]

The real question, is how soon will those nice Bridgeports and CNCs on board the ships now be surplussed for prototypers?

Wait until there is a 3d scanner and a printer with metal or tough plastic

I want someone to make a "printer" that prints resin-coated carbon filament onto a form set in a 3-axis gimbal. Print out the shape you want, wrap it with the silk-spinner, dissolve the mandrel, and voila; a super-accurate part that is stronger than metal, and tougher than plastic. More than enough for a gun frame or disposable barrel.

That's the solution to this "3D printing will never be strong enough" refrain

TCB

 

[mister_murphy]

come to think of it, I think the real question would be when will a completely 3d printed firearm be available? We already have the "liberator" design. There are several companies that have or are developing polymer case ammo. That leaves 3 things. Primer, Powder, and Projectile. I feel confident that as far as the powder goes, it could probably be blended through 3d printing. So is there a way to "print" a polymer primer and/or a projectile (why not print with powdered lead)?

 

[MagnumWill]

I want someone to make a "printer" that prints resin-coated carbon filament onto a form set in a 3-axis gimbal. Print out the shape you want, wrap it with the silk-spinner, dissolve the mandrel, and voila; a super-accurate part that is stronger than metal, and tougher than plastic. More than enough for a gun frame or disposable barrel.

Ding ding ding ding! We have a winner! My thoughts exactly. The ABS should be used as the tooling surface, not the product. With a spider spinner running carbon-fiber laced with phenolic resin, then this thing just got VERY real.

 

[scythefwd]

they're already working on a 3d printing media that can be used in lost wax casting... hey, its a start.