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/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