modelvillager t1_ivqg59p wrote
Reply to comment by rickyh7 in 3D-printed weapons: Interpol and defense experts warn of ‘serious’ evolving threat by mossadnik
Yeah, that's fair. But I'd point out what makes a firearm a firearm isn't it being shaped like a firearm. It is the ability to detonate the firing cap of standard ammunition in a contained space with trapped expanding gas behind it. Those components can likely be found in their functions in combination (and probably shape - a gun won't work unless the barrel is exact to standard ammunition sizes.
rickyh7 t1_ivqlnqs wrote
That could potentially be used in cad for sure. Not a bad idea. I think it still leaves the risk open for 3d printed lowers or other components. Most of the time the firing pin and chamber will be acquired by other means. They’re not tracked in any way currently so why design it when you can buy it from anywhere. Not totally sure how much benefit having an AI look for a firing pin assembly or chamber assembly
Toofast4yall t1_ivyxseq wrote
You're not 3d printing the whole gun, you 3d print the frame. The slide, barrel, firing pin, and recoil spring are still metal.
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