Need some AR mags? Just print 'em.

[Armybrat]

This guy used an industrial 3D printer - just add springs:

http://i47.tinypic.com/2jajb77.jpg

[knkali]

yes on Youtube there were/are vids of it being used and in a complete printed lower receiver too.

There is another vid of buying an 80% complete receiver that with a standard easy to buy router or drill press can be completed too. Since the receiver is not complete it has no ser# and is not considered a firearm.

I heard that builder groups will form and will have the tools and jigs available for do it yourself building too. You pay for the social group membership or club dues and you build one yourself with the group providing assistance if needed. Again was told that this kind of personal build/use does not need a ser # if the owner/builder is the only user and that there is only ONE built weapon like this in your possession

Seems Americans will not be unarmed. I have to admit that since I saw these vids, I am not so worried about the gov banning weapons. They will be available and the 2A will remain in a defacto way.

[Longitude Zero]

I would be the reliability and longevity are very poor.

[micotu]

I'm not worried about obtaining an illegal magazine. I'm worried about being found in possession of one.

[knkali]

I would be the reliability and longevity are very poor.

but the bulk materials are getting better and better. All that mag would need is some metal plates around that lips and you essentiall have a top shelf p mag. As for durability of the lower.......have not heard of more than "several hundred rounds".

[tv_racin_fan]

In my opinion they messed up copying a metal mag. They need some reinforcing ribs on a plastic mag. Kinda like a PMAG. But the thing works and the whole point is that no matter what govt does now the files are out there and available and he used a 90's technology printer.

As for the clubs doing 80% lowers or home built lowers I understand there is a "club" out in California where you go in pay your money grab a chunk of metal stick it in the CNC machine when it is your turn push the button and out comes a billit machined lower.

As far as I know there is no limit to the number of home manufactured firearms one can own.

[RRP]

If you're going to make your own, why limit it to 30 rounds? Longer spring; longer mag. What's the practical limit, 45, 60, 90?

[knkali]

If you're going to make your own, why limit it to 30 rounds? Longer spring; longer mag. What's the practical limit, 45, 60, 90?

as the law stands in some states, that would be illegal but building your own weapon that is not registered is not as long as it is for you use only

[Armybrat]

I would be the reliability and longevity are very poor.

That's what I am thinking too, but remember that the technology for this purpose is just in its infancy.
The way these newfangled electronic gizmos advance exponentially in their development tells me that it won't be very long before...well, let your imagination run wild. :D

[Slotback]

The advances in technologies are outpacing the law. In many aspects that is very scary. Think 4th amendment. Seeing the citizen disarmament crowd wet their panties of this though make me laugh.

[Longitude Zero]

That's what I am thinking too, but remember that the technology for this purpose is just in its infancy.
The way these newfangled electronic gizmos advance exponentially in their development tells me that it won't be very long before...well, let your imagination run wild. :D

The firm my son works for has one of the newset "printers" of this tyype in the world. The tech is advancing very rapidly. From a durability standpoint IMHO it will be years before making an entire weapon even close to metal will happen. You might make one and get a single shot or a few but hundreds of thousands is not likely for quite some time.

[TheTman]

These guys have kits to build 1911's and AR15's and AR10's. They supply the raw parts, and you machine the holes and things that are needed. They call it and 80% kit, because it's about 80 percent done.
Website: http://aresarmor.com/store/Category/hmg
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30i_6awxEG4

[knkali]

These guys have kits to build 1911's and AR15's and AR10's. They supply the raw parts, and you machine the holes and things that are needed. They call it and 80% kit, because it's about 80 percent done.
Website: http://aresarmor.com/store/Category/hmg
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30i_6awxEG4

Good score on those links. Thanks Tman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsaIbFSDB9Y

[RRP]

These guys have kits to build 1911's and AR15's and AR10's. They supply the raw parts, and you machine the holes and things that are needed. They call it and 80% kit, because it's about 80 percent done.
Website: http://aresarmor.com/store/Category/hmg
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30i_6awxEG4

Thanks for this post, Tom. You opened my eyes to a world I didn't know existed.

Web searches have shown me this is a sizeable industry. There are lots of shops producing these things. I'm interested in building one/some. An AR-15 pistol may be in my future.