A ATN082268 New member Feb 5, 2015 #1 Is it possible to manufacture a plastic gun or one without any metal? If so, how would it's general durability and performance be?
Is it possible to manufacture a plastic gun or one without any metal? If so, how would it's general durability and performance be?
2 2ndsojourn New member Feb 5, 2015 #2 I'm most certain it's performance and durability would be severely lacking. At least until there's big advancements in plastic materials technology.
I'm most certain it's performance and durability would be severely lacking. At least until there's big advancements in plastic materials technology.
S southjk New member Feb 5, 2015 #4 It's been done. Do a google search on 3D printed guns. Although they are not completely plastic as they require a metal firing pin. I think they used a nail for that. I don't think you can fire too many rounds out of a plastic barrel.
It's been done. Do a google search on 3D printed guns. Although they are not completely plastic as they require a metal firing pin. I think they used a nail for that. I don't think you can fire too many rounds out of a plastic barrel.
E Evan Thomas Inactive Feb 5, 2015 #5 We've discussed this extensively here. Just for starters: http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=551821 http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=542098 http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=524049 http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=536248 Unless there are new developments in the technology, I don't think we need to revisit the topic.
We've discussed this extensively here. Just for starters: http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=551821 http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=542098 http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=524049 http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=536248 Unless there are new developments in the technology, I don't think we need to revisit the topic.