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ORCBOLG Open Beta (forum.guncadindex.com)
submitted 5 months ago by to c/general@forum.guncadindex.com
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I'm happy to announce that the beta version of my project has hit the water today. I don't expect the first semi-automatic pistol in an adult caliber to have a smooth maiden voyage, but early testing hasn't revealed any life-threatening issues.

About the pistol: Not fully printed, but no gun parts, just simple metalwork like drilling and cutting. Slide is a composite of printed liner and metal square tube, JB-welded together. Breech face metal too. ECM barrel. Available in 9x17 and 9x18 calibers.

Welcome, friends. Print, drill, assemble, test, have fun, and stay safe.

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[–] 5 points 5 months ago* (4 children)

You’ll go down in 3D2A history if you can perfect this. I’ve been wanting this to be a thing forever. Even though I can’t weld.. still bad ass. What has the initial tests shown? Round count?

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  • [–] [S] 4 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    The first prototype survived over 20 shots without any sign of critical component failure. I can't say how many shots were fired during the second test, but none of the participants reported any serious issues. As far as I understand, for most testers, including myself, this is highly illegal, so the testing was quite modest.

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    • [–] 4 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    I’ve been waiting for this for a long time! Thank you for your dedication! I can’t buy ammunition like .380 ACP, but I can buy 9x22mm rounds (the rubber-tipped type, with an overall size of 9x22mm). I hope they work well! Have a great day! I look forward to your feedback!

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    • [–] 2 points 5 months ago (6 children)

    is it possible for metal parts to be sent to be done with a cnc

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  • [–] 2 points 5 months ago (4 children)

    Also is it possible for it to be fully printed but shoot pip9 or 9mm deep

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 5 months ago (3 children)

    I haven't tested or even considered such calibers. Firstly, the maximum cartridge length in this project is 25mm, which is already a problem. Secondly, I have no idea how to estimate the required slide weight for such cartridges. Thirdly, if this pistol were chambered for such cartridges, someone would definitely try a full-fledged 9mm, which would probably end badly. 9mm will do, and perhaps even my next project will take shape. But for now, I suggest at least trying the .380, which is also quite good.

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  • [–] 1 point 5 months ago (2 children)

    the kinetic energy of pip9 nearly a 22lr and 9mm deep's kinetic energy not higher than a 380acp i think it can change to adapt the design,I heard there is an ammo 9.2x19mm --To save on costs, some American reloaders create "wildcat" cartridges by seating Makarov bullets into 9x19mm casings; however, this necessitates a modification to the firearm's chamber design.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 5 months ago

    That sounds very interesting and promising. But I have no experience with these cartridges. If their energy is as you describe, then why not? But I have no such plans. For now, I'm more interested in seeing this project through to release and then calmly moving on to the next one.

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    • [–] 1 point 5 months ago

    Woohoo!! Congrats! Excited to see it get built :)

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