Videos tagged with DIY Firearm

This video showcases a 5.56 hand-crank Gatling gun constructed using 3D printed parts and off-the-shelf AR-15 components. The creator highlights the affordability, costing approximately $1,200, with the majority of the cost attributed to AR-15 parts like barrels and bolt carrier groups. Plans for the 3D printed chassis are available for free online, with a few inexpensive proprietary components required from nopelyzero.com.

This entry details a high school student's ambitious, albeit dangerous, project to build a .50 caliber projectile launcher using a hydrogen and oxygen gas propulsion system. It highlights the technical ingenuity involved, the legal ambiguities surrounding homemade devices, and critical safety considerations that ultimately prevented the device from being fired. The narrative also touches upon the consequences of seeking professional help and the subsequent ATF involvement.

This entry details the 'Long Shot Harlot', a 3D-printed .22LR single-shot derringer. It highlights its 3-inch barrel, Picatinny rail for optics, and integrated grip clip for six spare rounds. The firearm's construction and potential for customization are discussed, emphasizing its DIY nature.

This video focuses on planning an extremely budget-friendly AR-15 build, currently priced at $340 and aiming for a total of around $500 including essential accessories like a light, foregrip, and sling. The creator is actively seeking community input for cost-effective component suggestions to feature in future content, highlighting a collaborative approach to accessible firearm customization.

This video details the creation of the Recession Ruger R2, a 3D printed PDW based on the Ruger P89. It highlights the use of additive manufacturing for the frame and rails, integration of AR fire control components, and compatibility with Glock magazines. The build offers an affordable PDW solution, blending retro aesthetics with modern functionality.

This video reviews the 3D-printed 'Long-shot Harlot' .22LR pocket pistol. The speaker, an enthusiast maker, demonstrates its performance, comparing it to the standard Harlot and testing its accuracy at over 25 yards. While acknowledging the limitations of .22LR for self-defense, the video suggests the Harlot can be effective with precise shot placement.

This guide details the process of using a 12-gauge to 9mm caliber adapter in a Balikli Blue Label break-action shotgun. It covers loading the adapter and chambering it, highlighting the adapter's function. The video's host, identified as a knowledgeable enthusiast, demonstrates this modification for potential survival scenarios, while also noting significant accuracy limitations.

This guide details the assembly of a 300 Blackout pistol build kit from Palmetto State Armory. It covers identifying kit components, understanding the FDE Hex Rail's features, and the general process of completing a stripped lower receiver. The kit is presented as a straightforward project for builders, with a focus on the versatility of the 300 Blackout caliber, especially for suppressed applications.

This guide details the assembly of a Palmetto State Armory PA-15 Freedom Upper Kit. The kit, designed for a complete PA-15 build, includes essential components like a 16-inch stainless steel barrel, M-LOK rail, Bolt Carrier Group (BCG), and Charging Handle. Users only need to supply a stripped lower receiver and assemble the lower parts kit and furniture to complete the firearm. The presenter, representing Palmetto State Armory, offers this as a holiday build option.

This guide details the process of spray-painting a rifle, as demonstrated by Elliott Delp. It covers preparation, application techniques using "rattle can" methods, and post-modification checks. The video also touches on the subjective debate between custom aesthetics and original firearm finishes, encouraging viewer participation.

This video demonstrates the functionality of the Lima Six belt-fed upper receiver, compatible with AR-15/M16 platforms, firing 5.56x45mm NATO or .223 Remington ammunition. Expert insights from Sudo Solutions showcase manual belt loading, sustained full-auto fire, controlled bursts, and the use of specialized gear like 3M Peltor headsets and Mechanix Wear gloves. The demonstration highlights the DIY firearm community's capabilities in creating complex, functional firearm components.

This video provides a quick and practical guide on how to sight in a red dot optic at home, aiming to achieve this within a 60-second timeframe. The content focuses on a common firearm accessory and offers a solution for a common shooter's task, suggesting a DIY approach for optic zeroing without immediate range access.