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I thought I'd share a couple of my non firearm but firearm related projects as well. Here are a couple of simple rail covers. This particular pistol came with two uppers, one in 5.56 and one in 300blk. I wanted a quick identifier and this was a fun little project. I could have made them sleeker but I was going for fast and simple. This picture has some of my tools in it. The punch blocks in the back were the first thing I designed on my own and printed. It was really cool to take something that didn't exist and create it in the computer and make the computer spit it out as a tangible object. Plus I got to learn some really basic 3D modeling. In front of that on the right is a Glock sight pusher. I've used it on two slides with great success. It has held up really nicely. It's not a perfect design but for the 7 bucks that I have into it, it works really well. The front left is an AR15 bolt vise. This is one of the most used tools on my workbench. The ejector must be removed to use a standard headspace gauge in an AR. The screw pushes the ejector in while the rest holds the bolt still so you can drive out the roll pin. Both this and the sight pusher were designs that I got off the internet but on this one, I didn't like the original design. The original design has a solid screw to push against the ejector. I found that it always wanted to push the bolt out of the jig and sometimes was harder to use. So I modified the design of the screw. I made it so that I could use a threaded insert with a wobble head and that fixed the issues I was having. I really like this design but I'm working on my own. I want to redesign the vise body to better hold and support the bolt.

We need this.

Everybody needs a hobby. You can consult your wife on whether or not you need another hobby It's pretty neat that you can tinker with 3D printing a bit for a couple hundred bucks all in. Is it the best printer you'll ever see - no - but that's okay. If you wind up not using it, the local elementary/middle/high school of your choice will be thrilled for the donation.

I keep telling you guys to check Extreme Bullets. https://www.xtremebullets.com

Hope we can get a bill like this in Tn. Missouri House passes ban on enforcement of federal gun laws, measure heads to Senate (ky3.com)

I find it all really cool, but with my job/lifestyle it’s not in the cards. But it’s cool having friends who are into it and can print stuff for you. Like Byrd who converted a family photo into a cool backlit diorama thingy. Wife, MIL and mom all loved it.

Generally, items are designed in something like a traditional CAD program - and then those designs are fed into special software that "slices" it into the layers that the printer can work with and generates the G-code that drives the printer. Most of the design work that I do is done in a copy of Autodesk Inventor (but that's only because I have a license and am comfortable with it) - there are plenty of free/low-cost programs out there. I know many folks who use SketchUp's free personal plan. I use Cura to import my models and slice them up. I use a free version of that - even though I have access to some other tooling that will do the same thing. It amazes me every time I open it - just because I know how expensive it would have been not too long ago. If you want to check out some of the designs others have made, Thingiverse is a great place to start.

I am 6'4" and 340lbs. I find that a small of the back at 5:00 is pretty comfortable. My problem is that in the summer I wear shorts with drawstrings.

Its shoots awesome. Just taking time to get use to weight and recoil! other wise i was happy with it. Yeah Im gonna have to do some curls for sure! I am not sure I will ever be able to conceal it but will be fun to try with my round figure!

I wouldn't know where to tell you to start. There is a ton on YouTube and I do a lot of research on there. 3d Printing Nerd, Chep's filament Friday, and Teaching Tech are a few good channels I've learned from. Before I pointed you to any specific machines, I'd ask what kinda price range you were looking at to get started.

I picked up a 3d printer last year and I've enjoyed some of the projects that I've made. It's been useful for a lot of stuff. I made an AR15 bolt vice that has been one of my most used tools. I made a sight pusher for Glocks that I've used quite successfully. I've printed up a few extended mag releases for 10/22s. It's been useful and fun. I recently got the files to start trying to print some guns. My first attempt was a 10/22. It took four prints before I got the kinks worked out and made a receiver that would actually work. The first several were undersized or I had extrusion issues that made them not worth trying to fix. Then I got this printed. This one was spot on for dimensions and the bolt ran great in it. But before I could test fire it, I dropped it and it cracked. The receiver split at the ejection port around to the barrel opening. I had it installed in a magpul stock and the muzzle end of the barrel hit the ground first. Without a barrel band, the chamber end of the barrel pushed up on the receiver in the right way to split it. I've been convinced that this can be fixed but I did print a replacement. The replacement is also too tight and I've sanded on it for days trying to get it to work and it's just not happening so I got back on trying to fix this receiver. Some black JB Weld two part epoxy has this receiver stronger than ever. I pulled the split apart as much as I could without making it worse and let the epoxy run down into it so that there is plenty in the split but also lining the outside. But of course now it won't fit in a stock. So I've been sanding it down to get it to fit. I know that it's lost a lot of color but a little heat brings that color right back. I'm hoping to test this receiver out this weekend. The other project that I've been working on is a Glock 17 clone. This first picture is of the frame almost straight off the printer. I removed a little of the support material before I thought to take a picture. The second picture is with the support material removed. This design uses a three piece rail system. One piece front rail and two in the rear. Here is a shot of the rails installed. As parts have trickled in I've continued to assemble this one. I'm unable to find a trigger pin right now so I don't know when this one will get finished. But this is in it's current state. I was particularly excited about how well this print came out. Not so much the print quality as the dimensions. Check out the fit of this light on the rail. I'm excited to get the rest of the parts in so that I can see if this will work out. I'll be sure to keep this thread updated.

Governor Spencer Cox (R), will sign legislation this week to eliminate the permit requirement currently in place for carrying a concealed weapon. The act will permit any law-abiding person over the age of 21 to carry a concealed firearm while in the State of Utah. It's good to read that several states are moving to Constitutional Carry, including Utah. But I wonder if those states will still issue permits. The way politics ebbs and flows, I think my preference would be to continue to hold my permit, whether or not it's required. I can foresee a day when the pendulum swings back, and those who might not have renewed a permit could be left swinging in the breeze.

All I can add is, don't give up; doctors can be skilled and gifted, but aren't always right. Growing up, my brother's best friend was a goofy, smart, funny kid born with half a heart; the doctors told his parents he would only live to about 12. Advances in technology, along with old-fashioned toughness, brought him almost to 40. After a back surgery that went bad years ago, I was told I'd never walk again; when I walked, I was told I'd never be able to work. I went on to earn four black belts, race motorcycles and live a fine life. The point is, every person, every medical case, is individual. Never accept a limitation a doctor tells you, work to create a better path forward for your daughter and your family. Larry

Very nice there Rob, lot of work and it shows!!!

She’s a beauty!

Awesome!!!

Absolutely gorgeous. Fantastic work.

Dude, that is awesome.

A fine looking rifle Rob!! Nice work.

Gorgeous.

You should get a medal. And your “friend” should probably never be allowed near a long gun again.

Awesome, to say the least.

I can not get past the "before" trigger guard. She did turn out beautifully. Great job breathing life back into her.

A lawsuit is dispute filed in a court for adjudication.

The other day, Governor Lee called again for Constitutional carry in his State of the State speech.

Nice job Utah. I wish TN would do the same.

I haven’t used sketchup but tinkercad is also free and very easy to use. A bit limited but quite powerful for a free web based program.

You'd be amazed at how far CAD software has come - especially in terms of ease of use. As a "test the waters" first step - it might be worth just playing around with the free, web version of sketchup a bit. It'll import .STL files - which are what most of the models you find on the internet are. I printed a ton of other folks' stuff before I ever made or modified my own.

We use a filament called NylonX at work for some of our prototype thermoforming molds. Really good stuff. Your mileage may vary. https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/NylonX

The last two times the show happened I drove to it and kept on driving seeing the line of people. Hopefully its a little better this time but I doubt it. All that being said, there's a little part of me that wants to set up a booth and unload some ammo while its at this price point though

good holsters are artwork

There are worlds of difference between the clerks and the carriers. They even belong to separate unions.

I was on another gunsite and Pm'ed a guy from Mississippi that claimed his LGS had gotten a big shipment of primers last week. He said that the store had kept some in the back and were limiting purchases to 200 primers. Then about a week later they got 100K of CCI srp and 100K Federal spp. They were selling for $69.95/1k with limit 1k. Just to let ya'll know that some stores are getting something. That is a little re-assuring.

Nutsy didn't make it out of his truck alive. No one else was hurt.

My biggest problem is since this virus hit I;ve gained 25 pounds, can't carry IWB anymore. Try concealing I full size double stack when you're fat! . Odd thing is my M45 firestar has less muzzle flip.

I'm planning on going. Mask up, take a pair of gloves. If it gets too crowded I can leave. Went to show i Manchester and they didn't have enough space. Lebanon usually has more room I'm told. I'm not expecting to buy but I might trade.

That was my opinion also till a friend was visiting that messed her ankle up and it was suggested she use the external CBD to reduce pain while she healed and she swears by it so we picked up a small jar of the salve and my wife used it first on her knees and was amazed at the relief. I tried it on my wrist with similar results. We don't use it a lot but it is nice to have around. Our second batch we bought in a roll-on container and that is much less of a mess. A friend takes in orally and says it helps but we have not see a need for that. He was on some fairly strong pain medicines and it has helped wean off them. He says it is not as good but it helps.

I'm certainly no expert on this, never tried it, etc. From what I see, hear, read, it is well oversaturated. Seems to be a stand on every corner, roadside, store, online. Just my $.02

Well, it's back together with no left over parts. I guess that is a good start Just waiting on the sight elevator that was missing to show up. Now to load up some ammo and give it a test.

Scared the bejeesus outa me.

Not me. I sold my gun.

Ban guns you say?

That's why my wife says I need adult supervision all the time.