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Title: New 3D-printed 9mm semi-automatic pistol debuts
Source: Ars Technica
URL Source: http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/ ... -semi-automatic-pistol-debuts/
Published: Feb 4, 2016
Author: Cyrus Farivar
Post Date: 2016-02-04 20:57:29 by Tooconservative
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Thought 3D-printed guns had to be made of plastic? Think again

Solid Concepts debuts a 3D-printed, fully metal version of the M1911 handgun.

On Sunday, a West Virginia carpenter who goes by the name "Derwood" released a new video (above) of his "Shuty-MP1" firearm, a small semi-automatic 9mm weapon that is almost entirely 3D-printed with inexpensive PLA plastic. The only parts of the gun that are metal are the steel barrel and springs.

Derwood's gun illustrates the evolution of 3D-printed firearms, which have rapidly evolved in nearly three years since the debut of the simple Liberator and the printed AR-15 lower receiver.

"This gun has been a work in process for about a year now," Derwood told Ars. He posted a video of its assembly last week.

"The first model required some welding and machining, and the goal was to keep it simple so that anyone could build it," he added. "It is now to that point."

“Download this gun”: 3D-printed semi-automatic fires over 600 rounds

And the Department of Justice says there's nothing illegal about it, either.

The Shuty-MP1 appears to be largely based on the AR-15 lower design but with a much smaller upper.

Derwood is part of a group called FOSSCAD, which is "dedicated to the datalove of open source CAD, 3d-printing, awesomeness, and firearms." However he has not yet released the relevant CAD files that would allow anyone to duplicate his design.

The United States Gun Control Act (GCA) of 1968 allows anyone to manufacture their own firearm without a license, but manufacturing such weaponry for sale or transfer does require a federal license.

Derwood told Wired that the Shuty-MP1 isn't perfect; the plastic around the barrel apparently begins to melt after 18 shots if it's not allowed to cool.

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#1. To: TooConservative (#0)

The bolt assembly and the barrel would still have to be steel. Basically, he built the housing. That melts.

misterwhite  posted on  2016-02-05   9:18:16 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#2. To: TooConservative (#0)

" the plastic around the barrel apparently begins to melt after 18 shots if it's not allowed to cool. "

No thanks, I'll keep my Glock's.

Si vis pacem, para bellum

Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't

Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.

There are no Carthaginian terrorists.

President Obama is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people. --Clint Eastwood

Stoner  posted on  2016-02-05   9:51:53 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#3. To: misterwhite (#1)

" the housing. That melts "

Yeah. A big negative.

Si vis pacem, para bellum

Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't

Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.

There are no Carthaginian terrorists.

President Obama is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people. --Clint Eastwood

Stoner  posted on  2016-02-05   9:53:22 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#4. To: Stoner (#2)

"No thanks, I'll keep my Glock's."

You bet! That doesn't melt until after 30 shots.

misterwhite  posted on  2016-02-05   10:01:15 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#5. To: misterwhite (#4)

Some of you must shoot lots and lots of ammo on a regular basis.

Not everyone needs to be a marksman. Brandishing the gun against a burglar or mugger and knowing how to squeeze a few shots off at the under-20' range is all 90% of the public needs.

So, cheap gun. Lots more people can afford to keep one around.

We're seeing better plastics and other materials becoming available for 3d printing. So durability will improve a lot in the next few years.

Tooconservative  posted on  2016-02-05   10:18:55 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#6. To: TooConservative (#5)

" better plastics and other materials becoming available for 3d printing. So durability will improve a lot in the next few years. "

I don't want to wait for a few years. I already have mine.

Besides, if I needed a cheap gun now, I would look around a buy a good used one, or by a High Point - ugh.

If you can not afford what is available, sell some of your stuff, get an extra job, give up cable TV, etc, etc.

Buy now, avoid the rush. If the gun is for personal defense, be sure to buy quality.

If you were buying a parachute, would you want cheap, or the best?

Si vis pacem, para bellum

Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't

Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.

There are no Carthaginian terrorists.

President Obama is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people. --Clint Eastwood

Stoner  posted on  2016-02-05   11:00:20 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#7. To: TooConservative (#5)

"Not everyone needs to be a marksman. Brandishing the gun against a burglar or mugger and knowing how to squeeze a few shots off at the under-20' range is all 90% of the public needs."

Here's someone else to tell us what we "need":

misterwhite  posted on  2016-02-05   11:32:01 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#8. To: misterwhite, Stoner (#7)

It surprises me how much people resent any kind of change.

It isn't like anyone is trying to force you to buy a plastic gun.

Really, you two geezers aren't worth the keystrokes. This is an important tech advance for producing unlicensed firearms but you two are apparently too stupid to recognize it.

So roar on, assholes. People will downloadse the blueprints and print these guns for themselves and produce custom mods of every kind, whether it pleases you or not.

Tooconservative  posted on  2016-02-05   11:53:02 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#9. To: TooConservative (#8)

"This is an important tech advance for producing unlicensed firearms"

It's merely a different way to manufacture the housing. And, as it turns out, a worse way.

My point was, you still have to purchase a steel barrel and a steel bolt assembly. Which is the heart of any gun.

I guess I'm not as impressed as you.

misterwhite  posted on  2016-02-05   12:02:02 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#10. To: misterwhite (#7)

" Here's someone else to tell us what we "need" "

Yeah, real mental giant wasn't she? LOL

Si vis pacem, para bellum

Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't

Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.

There are no Carthaginian terrorists.

President Obama is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people. --Clint Eastwood

Stoner  posted on  2016-02-05   12:03:07 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#11. To: TooConservative, misterwhite (#8)

" Really, you two geezers aren't worth the keystrokes. This is an important tech advance for producing unlicensed firearms but you two are apparently too stupid to recognize it.

So roar on, assholes. "

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight ! LOL

OK TC, I recognize the tech advance. MW & I are just pointing out the present shortcoming, versus present day conventional manufacturing.

BTW, you never did answer my question: " If you were buying a parachute, would you want cheap, or the best? "

Oh, calling MW & myself geezers, well, I will admit to that. I don't know about MW.

But calling us "assholes", kid, that is so very unbecoming of you!

Is that the extent of your intellectual prowess?

Si vis pacem, para bellum

Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't

Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.

There are no Carthaginian terrorists.

President Obama is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people. --Clint Eastwood

Stoner  posted on  2016-02-05   12:15:09 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#12. To: Stoner, misterwhite (#11)

Don't crap your Depends. I won't post any more of these nasty hi-tech firearms threads that upset you so much. I promise.

Tooconservative  posted on  2016-02-05   12:32:52 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#13. To: Stoner (#11)

"Oh, calling MW & myself geezers, well, I will admit to that. I don't know about MW."

I'm young at heart.

misterwhite  posted on  2016-02-05   12:44:10 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#14. To: TooConservative (#0)

"Shuty-MP1" firearm

More like "Shitty-MP1" firearm.

misterwhite  posted on  2016-02-05   12:46:00 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


#15. To: TooConservative (#12)

" Don't crap your Depends. I won't post any more of these nasty hi-tech firearms threads that upset you so much. I promise. "

Kid, you take yourself waaaaaay too seriously. You go right ahead and post them. I did not intend to hurt your feelings. I find 3d printing interesting. I think it is a great tech development. I just am not sold on it for firearms, yet.

You are too thin skinned! You need to work on that!

Well, I am going back out side to play with my M1918A2 BAR.

I look forward to your next post!

Have a nice day!

Si vis pacem, para bellum

Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't

Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.

There are no Carthaginian terrorists.

President Obama is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people. --Clint Eastwood

Stoner  posted on  2016-02-05   13:17:31 ET  Reply   Trace   Private Reply  


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