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Guns and 3-D printer revolution is now
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<blockquote data-quote="MODAT7" data-source="post: 240971" data-attributes="member: 13649"><p>The news program makes it sound like you can print EVERYTHING and have a fully functional weapon, which is not true. There are still a number of metal parts (such as the barrel, springs, and firing mechanism) that would just blow apart if they were plastic or resin. As the old article higher up states, 3d metal printers are extremely expensive. While cost will come down over time, they're still out of reach of most DIY'ers, and will be so for a long time. Many gun parts require a high level of machining to operate properly and reliably. If if those parts could be metal printed, they'd need some clean up work afterwards. Think of it like trying to print a wind up pocket watch.</p><p></p><p>"Ghost guns" primarily come from narco states where they don't want any tracking, and these guns are generally considered disposable after their "use". Most are clones of existing firearms. Narcos could afford a 3d metal printer.</p><p></p><p>Generally speaking, you wouldn't want to use a 3d printed gun (at least consumer grade) any more than you'd want to use a 3d printed knife, dagger, or sword.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MODAT7, post: 240971, member: 13649"] The news program makes it sound like you can print EVERYTHING and have a fully functional weapon, which is not true. There are still a number of metal parts (such as the barrel, springs, and firing mechanism) that would just blow apart if they were plastic or resin. As the old article higher up states, 3d metal printers are extremely expensive. While cost will come down over time, they're still out of reach of most DIY'ers, and will be so for a long time. Many gun parts require a high level of machining to operate properly and reliably. If if those parts could be metal printed, they'd need some clean up work afterwards. Think of it like trying to print a wind up pocket watch. "Ghost guns" primarily come from narco states where they don't want any tracking, and these guns are generally considered disposable after their "use". Most are clones of existing firearms. Narcos could afford a 3d metal printer. Generally speaking, you wouldn't want to use a 3d printed gun (at least consumer grade) any more than you'd want to use a 3d printed knife, dagger, or sword. [/QUOTE]
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