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December 6th, 2007, 19:02
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Metal Contents
Hey, just wondering what types of metals are used in making the metal bodies of airsoft upgrades and original parts.
I do alot of casting work and model making, just curious how feesable it would be to make my own metal parts...i do alot of replica work but never tried doing rails and hand gaurds and such...would be kinda neat to make these parts. holla -dave |
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December 6th, 2007, 19:05
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i know that some people would be interested in obtaining steel or aluminum metal parts for their guns.
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December 6th, 2007, 19:07
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aluminum i can cast nicely, also zinc is really easy and very strong/light weight
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December 6th, 2007, 19:07
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Cast zinc alloy. It's basically the same material used in all cast electrical boxes (the cheap ones) and fittings. It's been used in the electrical trade for 30+ years.
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December 6th, 2007, 19:07
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well i got a buddy with the C8 metal parts, im a try those out first.
hey if it works my m4 just became C8, sweet shiz im thinking the aluminum would be sweet, i can cast and anodize it nicely in black myself....cant wait to get some c8 parts to try |
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December 6th, 2007, 19:32
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Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture!
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For airsoft guns, some higher end companies use steel (unknown type), 6061 aluminum for CNC parts, zinc alloy for cheaper things like front sights and mechbox shells. And G&G for some stupid reason feels the need to use magnesium alloy for their metal bodies.
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December 6th, 2007, 20:00
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lol i know mag, thats funny, we actually had a magnesium fire last week lol...i had to run my ass off in to the saw room with a huge fire extinguisher, that shite doesnt go out lol.
but ya thanks for the concise info, i am gonna experiment with those, most likely zinc/alum i can do the easiest/cheapest price....steel is a punk to mould... |
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December 6th, 2007, 20:11
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Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture!
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Use chromoly steel lol 4140, probably better than what real steel guns are made of.
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December 6th, 2007, 20:14
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If you make metal parts, I got a job for you... Been looking for a metal slide forever +1 day :P
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December 6th, 2007, 20:31
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Be careful about what you manufacture. There are some pretty nasty laws involved in making what looks like gun parts... other things are just fine.
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December 6th, 2007, 21:02
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Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture!
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Aren't slides considered receivers and therefore illegal to manufacture in Canada?
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December 6th, 2007, 21:04
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December 6th, 2007, 21:14
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December 7th, 2007, 08:48
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ya i need a list of whats legal and not if anyone has more detail on that.... i figure the rails/handguards/stock should be ok, im wary about the metal bodies...but if anyone can shed some light, it would help me greatly.
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December 7th, 2007, 10:23
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If you want to be safe, stay far away from what is considered the 'legal' part of a real gun; the receiver area/grip assembly tends to be 'it' in Canada.
Also... if you are not a gunsmith, you are pushing other buttons. Same for manufacturing anything, you need paperwork. |
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