So I am extremely interested in anything to do with guns. I work in a suppressor shop, taking machining classes so I can one day work on guns and I spend way too much of my time reading whatever I can on various gun forums. While browsing around on one of these forums I found a thread where people were wanting a certain magazine for bolt guns. There is only one company right now that I am aware of that sells these types of magazines, made from metal, ridiculously expensive and never in stock anywhere.
After reading this I haven't quite been able to shake the idea of getting a 3D printer and selling my own version of these magazines, changed enough so that it would be different and unique. Made from a durable plastic(I know it's possible or Magpul wouldn't be in business.) at a lower cost and hopefully greater availability.
So I guess my question is, am I out of my mind thinking this is a possibility business wise? I am brand new to the realm of 3D printing but have a decent understanding of other machines(CNC and manual mill and lathe) as well as machining experience as well I am currently taking CAD classes.
What printer would guys recommend? I have looked at the MakerBot Replicator. MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D Printer (Fifth Generation Model) It seems to have a lot of nice features that I would like. But if there is a better more economically priced printer out there I'd love to know.
I'd greatly appreciate any input you guys could give me! Thanks
Ben
After reading this I haven't quite been able to shake the idea of getting a 3D printer and selling my own version of these magazines, changed enough so that it would be different and unique. Made from a durable plastic(I know it's possible or Magpul wouldn't be in business.) at a lower cost and hopefully greater availability.
So I guess my question is, am I out of my mind thinking this is a possibility business wise? I am brand new to the realm of 3D printing but have a decent understanding of other machines(CNC and manual mill and lathe) as well as machining experience as well I am currently taking CAD classes.
What printer would guys recommend? I have looked at the MakerBot Replicator. MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D Printer (Fifth Generation Model) It seems to have a lot of nice features that I would like. But if there is a better more economically priced printer out there I'd love to know.
I'd greatly appreciate any input you guys could give me! Thanks
Ben