Worst Gun Parts EV4R | The Gun Collective Podcast 121

Published on February 28, 2024
Duration: 62:32

This episode of The Gun Collective Podcast features Ian and Will from Stink and Things LLC, discussing their unique approach to firearm accessory design and manufacturing. They highlight their focus on creating parts the market doesn't offer, often with a humorous branding twist. The conversation delves into their innovative products like high-capacity magazines for Kel-Tec firearms, a two-way action trigger for AR-15s, and their ambitious Bison conversion kit for 9mm AKs. They also explore the capabilities of industrial 3D printing, including SLS nylon and carbon fiber, and its potential to revolutionize firearm component manufacturing.

Quick Summary

Stink and Things LLC specializes in unique firearm accessories, including high-capacity magazines for Kel-Tecs and the innovative 'Shocker' AR-15 trigger. They are developing a Bison conversion kit for 9mm AKs and utilize advanced SLS 3D printing with nylon and carbon fiber for durable, high-performance components.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction & Sponsors
  2. 01:04Introducing Stink and Things LLC
  3. 02:15Kel-Tec Accessories
  4. 03:00The Shocker Trigger
  5. 04:56Bison Conversion Kit
  6. 06:08Bison Kit Details & Magazine
  7. 07:04Bison Kit Availability
  8. 08:06Why Hasn't This Been Done?
  9. 08:44Company Philosophy & Evolution
  10. 09:54Backgrounds in the Industry
  11. 11:49The Meme Company Strategy
  12. 12:12Broom Handle AR Grip
  13. 13:33Sustainability of Meme Products
  14. 14:27Engineering for Other Brands
  15. 14:44Released Projects: Guardian Optics & PR Trigger
  16. 15:36Redesigning Major Manufacturer Rifles
  17. 15:50How Brands Find Them
  18. 17:22Avoiding the 'Neckbeard' Stereotype
  19. 18:00Guitar Hero Trigger Concept
  20. 18:463D Printing: Consumer vs. Industrial
  21. 19:46SLS Printed Nylon
  22. 20:33Explaining SLS Printing
  23. 21:48Advantages of SLS Printing
  24. 22:32Future of Additive Manufacturing
  25. 23:13Strength Differences: SLS vs. FDM
  26. 24:22Carbon Fiber 3D Printing
  27. 26:30Applications for Carbon Fiber Printing
  28. 27:033D Printed Suppressor Baffles
  29. 29:00Shotgun Suppressor with 22 Baffles
  30. 30:34The 'Shar' Suppressor Concept
  31. 32:43Legal Hurdles for Suppressor Sales
  32. 34:31Ultra-Cheap Sub-$100 Suppressors
  33. 35:38Cost Factors in Suppressor Production
  34. 36:27Affordable Suppressors: The European Model
  35. 37:30Value in 3D Printed Suppressor Design
  36. 39:12Metal 3D Printing for High-Pressure Cans
  37. 40:36Product Selection Process: Bison Kit
  38. 41:48Designing for Consumer Ease of Use
  39. 44:48Origin of Their Design Philosophy
  40. 45:44High Point Carbine Assembly Issues
  41. 48:46Problems in the Gun Industry: Innovation
  42. 50:06Pricing of Innovative Firearms
  43. 51:23AR-15 Dominance in the Market
  44. 51:59What They Want to See from the Industry
  45. 53:02Belt-Fed 12 Gauge Concept
  46. 54:23Peaking of Firearm Technology
  47. 55:00Changing the Game on a Fun Level
  48. 56:38Bison Kit as a Serious Endeavor
  49. 57:05Bison Kit Release Timeline
  50. 58:26Ston (Bison Kit) at GunCon
  51. 59:00GunCon Range Day Plans
  52. 60:06Upcoming Teasers & GunCon Giveaway
  53. 61:35Stink and Things Website
  54. 62:14Thank You & Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stink and Things LLC known for in the firearms industry?

Stink and Things LLC is known for designing and producing unique firearm accessories that often fill gaps in the market. They focus on creating parts that are both functional and fun, often with a humorous branding approach, and leverage advanced 3D printing technologies for manufacturing.

What is the Bison conversion kit from Stink and Things LLC?

The Bison conversion kit is an upcoming product designed to convert 9mm AK platforms to accept a cylindrical magazine that mounts underneath the gun. It aims to provide a higher capacity option without requiring irreversible modifications to the firearm's receiver.

How does Stink and Things LLC utilize 3D printing technology?

Stink and Things LLC employs industrial 3D printing methods like Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) with materials such as nylon and carbon fiber. This allows for the production of strong, durable, and complex firearm components with high precision and faster turnaround times than traditional manufacturing.

What are some of the unique products offered by Stink and Things LLC?

Beyond the Bison conversion kit, they offer high-capacity magazines for Kel-Tec firearms, a unique two-way action trigger for AR-15s called the 'Shocker,' and have explored concepts like 3D-printed suppressor baffles made from carbon fiber.

What is the company's philosophy regarding product design?

Stink and Things LLC prioritizes creating products that address unmet needs in the market and are designed with the end-user in mind. They strive for simplicity in installation and use, often drawing from their own experiences as consumers to improve product design and functionality.

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