Plastic guns?

[ATN082268]

Is it possible to manufacture a plastic gun or one without any metal? If so, how would it's general durability and performance be?

 

[2ndsojourn]

I'm most certain it's performance and durability would be severely lacking. At least until there's big advancements in plastic materials technology.

 

[Skans]

Can it be done? Yes. Quality? Junk.

 

[southjk]

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.

 

[Evan Thomas]

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.