this post was submitted on 20 Dec 2024
702 points (96.6% liked)

196

16823 readers
2135 users here now

Be sure to follow the rule before you head out.

Rule: You must post before you leave.

^other^ ^rules^

founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
702
framed rule (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
 

I'd sincerely recommend everyone to read his manifesto and think about it a little bit.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[–] [email protected] 67 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yeah was gonna comment this. There are totally functional 9mm machine pistols with everything made from printed and standard hardware store parts.

[–] [email protected] 27 points 1 month ago (1 children)

some rifles too, saw a YouTube video of one and it was pretty cool.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Yeah chiming in here to agree, 3D printed guns are now nearly identical in performance to other polymer based guns (like Glocks for instance).

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 month ago (2 children)

they don't degrade after being fired?

[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 month ago

All guns degrade after being fired, but modern production firearms are just plastic wrapped around metal tubes. 3D printed guns have always worked on the same principle but it takes time to develop them to the same safety standards.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Not if they're made correctly, with good materials like nylon-cf, correct print settings, and good post processing. It's a process that takes a day or two and requires a small amount knowledge and skill.

A handgun made like that will function for thousands of rounds.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

thanks, I had no idea.