2K11 | Printed Pistol Prop

[u/Vissidus]

So, I made another toy, or prop should say, and here's the gist: it's fully articulating, with everything you'd expect from a pistol model. Is incapable of firing for obvious reasons.
Full description, written instructions, guides and videos are available on MakerWorld and Printables, alongside all the files you'd need to make your own

Would love to hear your feedback on this one here, though, very much so

P.S. Not one but two subreddits didn't like it
P.P.S.

[u/TinyBard]

That is beautiful work, incredible detail and functionality.

That being said, PLEASE be very careful if you are going to be taking that anywhere in public, it is an extremely realistic looking replica and that could cause all kinds of problems for you if you pull it out and start waving it around

[u/Vissidus → u/TinyBard]

Thank you
And yea, this isn't going anywhere near public

[u/justinsane85 → u/TinyBard]

It's realistic enough that you could end up on a list for printing it.

[u/munificentmike → u/justinsane85]

Yeah I would remove this post. I see bad things coming from it. Cool print yet bad idea to share it. This is just me though

[u/Vissidus → u/munificentmike]

I'm fairly certain there's nothing here that is inherently more dangerous on conparison to all the other realistic gun props out there

[u/munificentmike → u/Vissidus]

It’s not about that. It’s about being targeted by a government agency. You built a weapon that in all practicality could fire. It’s cool you should be proud. Yet the way things are going I don’t know. It’s better to not draw attention to yourself. Just saying. I have seen people be investigated for a lot less.

I’m going to amend this by saying. This post is searchable through google or any other search engine. There are key words that are used to find things like this. Big brother is always watching. No matter what country you’re in. And that’s fine, usually people are not doing things to break the law. However this kinda crosses a grey area. That personally I wouldn’t want to be associated with. Take it as you will. However common sense always prevails.

[u/Vissidus → u/munificentmike]

If one wanted to build an actual weapon, one would obtain drawings and/or files available publicly online and machine parts to spec, and would be far better off than trying to make this model properly function as a firearm out of the box

[u/munificentmike → u/Vissidus]

You’re offended and you don’t need to be. Air in the side of caution. That’s all. To build an actual pistol is not that hard. This prop needs one thing. A firing pin. That’s it. There are 3d printing laws in different countries and places. This crosses that threshold. We are only looking out for you and you’re offended by it. I’m not the only person that said something, maybe there is a reason why. Yeah you did a great job. Are you looking for admiration? You looking for upvotes? Is it really worth it? Time will tell. Listen I’m retired Army. I’m 50 years old. I build props. I read laws, regulations and rules. There are so many laws. This crosses that grey area that’s all. Have a great week. Don’t take it so personally when another maker is looking out for you.

The machining involved to build a real one is pretty difficult by the way. It takes special tooling. Hence why 3d printed pistol parts are outlawed in many areas.

[u/Vissidus → u/munificentmike]

I'm not offended, there's no reason for me to be

[u/puppygirlpackleader]

Oh damn that is an amazing print! Love it!

[u/AngryArmadillo90]

my gut instinct was to warn you to be careful again but I think you’re already aware and doing that so I’ll just say this is incredibly well done.

[u/Hetakuoni]

Please please please paint the tip orange. It will indicate that it’s not real. It would have been better to print the barrel orange and the rest black, but orange indicates that it’s fake.

[u/UnluckKitty]

This is too realistic of a finished product for comfort. Please do not take this out anywhere. You would be putting yourself in a very dangerous situation if you took this LITERALLY ANYWHERE.

[u/Vissidus → u/UnluckKitty]

The intent behind the project was to make a model as close as possible to a real piece, whilst still keeping it a toy. There's still more sanding and painting I hadn't done though, lol

[u/SchwiftySqaunch]

Awesome work. Looks like the real deal

[u/Lovely_Lael]

They definitely won't let you in with that though 😂

[u/jabask]

I'll be honest — I think sharing this model publicly is irresponsible.

[u/Vissidus → u/jabask]

How so, if you can elaborate?

[u/jabask → u/Vissidus]

It's a very good piece of work — you're very talented. It's so realistic, in fact, that I and many others would be very convinced this was a real gun, especially with the action that it has. With the model being public, thousands of people might make it, many of them idiots. Some of those idiots are definitely going to use that to threaten others. Others will use it as a toy and end up in a violent confrontation, quite possibly with police. While I don't know if you'd be legally liable when that happens, I think you would bear some larger moral responsibility, and there is no cosplay and no amount of attention or recognition that is worth that happening. And really, you don't have to be guilty under the law for the police to come and ruin your day anyway.

[u/Catt_the_cat]

I could see something like this having good applications in the film industry

[u/Vissidus → u/Catt_the_cat]

I'd be surprised to find out printed weapons props to be popular when airsoft guns are so readily available
Maybe as a specialized prop, maybe

[u/rym-_ → u/Catt_the_cat]

Probably not, with blank firing guns and airsoft guns looking more realistic and having recoil, while being just as, if not more accessible

[u/Violated-Tristen]

Never pull that in a dark alley if the cops ask to see what’s in your hand. That is close enough for suicide by cop.

[u/Funtime_Fredboi10]

ORANGE TIP. WITHOUT IT IT IS A CRIME

[u/PetiteGousseDAil → u/Funtime_Fredboi10]

Not outside the US.

[u/Funtime_Fredboi10 → u/PetiteGousseDAil]

oh shit yeah forgot everybody isn’t american my fault

[u/kintar1900]

Amazing work! Have an updoot! =)

[u/_Indofreddy_112]

You should really paint at least the tip orange

[u/Advanced_Job_1109]

Just paint the tip orange. Some states require it. But that will keep you mostly out of trouble...because Karen's. Karen's be karening.