BigD_in_FL
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Didn't see a mention of this article - if I missed, I apologize
http://money.msn.com/investing/post--company-uses-3-d-printing-to-make-steel-handgun
This could usher in a new era for makers; but I bet the Brady group will be up in arms (pun intended) just like folks were when the "invisible to X-ray plastic Glock" first showed up
http://money.msn.com/investing/post--company-uses-3-d-printing-to-make-steel-handgun
From the Solid Concepts press release:
It is composed of 33 17-4 Stainless Steel and Inconel 625 components, and decked with a Selective Laser Sintered (SLS) carbon-fiber filled nylon hand grip. The successful production and functionality of the 1911 3D Printed metal gun proves the viability of 3D Printing for commercial applications.
This could usher in a new era for makers; but I bet the Brady group will be up in arms (pun intended) just like folks were when the "invisible to X-ray plastic Glock" first showed up