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Thread: 3D-printed AR-15 lower

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    3D-printed AR-15 lower

    I just ran across this: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:11669

    The short-version is that, with a 3D printer, you can manufacture your own lower at home, no background checks, no nothing.

    The functionality issues are almost as interesting as the legality issues. It seemed to me to be a subject a few here would be interested in discussing.
    Last edited by Complication; 09-20-11 at 10:57. Reason: Wrong link

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    3D printing is still in the infant stage, but I see a great deal of potential there. I can Really see someone printing out a few Generation-1 PS90 internal components to replace their Generation-3's.

    If it were up to me, I'd probably make a few changes in a lower made from ABS rather than aluminium such as reinforcing the pin holes or perhaps making the holes large enough to accept larger, metal bushings which would then hold the pins.

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    I printed the upper and lower on one of my 3D Printers. No testing yet!


    I did cut a lower so I can access the TG for detailed modifications.

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    This is interesting, more pics & info please.

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    My first question is, didn't you just manufacture two illegal firearms?

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    as far as legality goes, would these fall under the same rule as the 80% lowers?

    ETA: This is awesome.

    Quote Originally Posted by Blowby View Post
    I printed the upper and lower on one of my 3D Printers. No testing yet!


    I did cut a lower so I can access the TG for detailed modifications.

    Last edited by truckie453; 09-20-11 at 13:59.
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    This 3-D printing is new to me.

    And frankly my mind is spinning right now. Ohhh the court battles to come

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    Printing guns! Awesome! My dumb printer only makes words and pictures!

    Can I print a Ferrari too?!?!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Blowby View Post
    I did cut a lower so I can access the TG for detailed modifications.
    That's clever.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MikeCLeonard View Post
    Can I print a Ferrari too?!?!
    How about hookers?
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