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3D Printed 1911
The Solid Concepts 3D printed 1911 pistol (metal, not plastic)
Prototype fired 5000 rounds. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid_Concepts_1911_DMLS
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interesting, now I am not a machinist or anything but a meatal 3d printer that costs 500k-1 million dollars seems like a lot to produce a gun.
I like the idea though, what was the cost to make the gun? Machines aside just the materials???
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Amazing stuff for sure !!
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Rich COTEP #762 A gun is a tool, no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. And shepherds we shall be, for Thee, my Lord, for Thee. Power hath descended forth from Thy hand, that our feet may swiftly carry out Thy command. So we shall flow a river forth to Thee, and teeming with souls shall it ever be. In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. |
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Amazing but not worth it.
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The same thing was said when CNC (computer numerical control) was first introduced and see where CNC is at now ...
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Rich COTEP #762 A gun is a tool, no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. And shepherds we shall be, for Thee, my Lord, for Thee. Power hath descended forth from Thy hand, that our feet may swiftly carry out Thy command. So we shall flow a river forth to Thee, and teeming with souls shall it ever be. In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. |
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It is a "Proof of Concept."
Prototypes are always expensive. The printer is high now, but not too long ago the 3D printers that made plastic parts were way out of reach for the average person. Now look at them...you can order one from Walmart for 150 bucks! https://www.walmart.com/ip/2019-Upgr...nter/778565077
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Jim CBOB0497 "That rifle hanging on the wall of the working class flat or laborer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." - George Orwell Last edited by DrHenley; 02-10-2019 at 10:29 AM. |
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Yep i get that it’s evolution of mfg and its super cool but i will not get on board vs a high end cnc 1911. Just not there. Even if they get this to say 4k it’s still not nearly as refined or nice as a EB or like. Will see in 5-10 years where this might go. A plastic 3d printer has to be a completely different animal as a metal version. I would bet even in another 10 years you won’t see this machine for a grand at a Walmart.
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Rich COTEP #762 A gun is a tool, no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. And shepherds we shall be, for Thee, my Lord, for Thee. Power hath descended forth from Thy hand, that our feet may swiftly carry out Thy command. So we shall flow a river forth to Thee, and teeming with souls shall it ever be. In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. |
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this was done a while back I wonder if they have produced anything else gun related? I wish they would do a rifle like a AR or something. I would like to see that.
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