CC3D Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 I wanted to show off something I've been working on. I really don't love the design of the factory magwell on the TSO. Looks wise it's okay, but it sure is tiny. I've had my TSO for a few months and the magwell is already completely chewed up. I've been working on a 3D printed design for a better looking magwell with a wider opening. Say what you want about 3D printed parts, they aren't bomb proof, but hold up better than you'd expect. They're also cheap to make if you own a printer, so replacements are easy to come by. If you know CAD you can also make super custom items that are spec'd exactly how you like them. For the life of me I could not get good lighting for this picture, but I'm happy with the look. A good eye might notice a 3D printed mag release and thumb rest, both my design as well. Anyone else running 3D printed parts on their race gun/ rig? I'd love to see some of the stuff people have come up with. You really can't beat the customization that a 3D printer affords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuayThaiJJ Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Awesome. Can you make something like this? It has a steeper angle, and allows for the slide stop to function: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC3D Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 (edited) I was actually about to start work on a similar design. I was going to go for the TEvo sports looking *thumb rest [generic]*. I'll do some mock ups and post them here to see if anyone has feedback. I also have already made a version that resembles the style of the TS2 thumb rest that comes on the racing green model: Didn't end up using this one because I like my thumb to sit a bit higher, but it works just as well as the one I currently have on the TSO. Edited February 16, 2022 by CC3D clarity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuayThaiJJ Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Awesome! I thought I sent you a PM lol. Forgot I posted it on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsessiveshooter Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 I like the magwell idea! It would be slick like the Dawson magwells with the inserts. nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attakmint Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 My friend 3d printed me a spacer for my thumb rest so when I don't have my optic mounted and am shooting Limited, the thumb rest is the same distance from the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC3D Posted February 17, 2022 Author Share Posted February 17, 2022 17 hours ago, obsessiveshooter said: I like the magwell idea! It would be slick like the Dawson magwells with the inserts. nice work! That's an idea I've been toying with actually, trying to figure out a way to implement that. I really like the design of the sebo magwell but cant justify spending so much on something that will be completely chewed up in a few months. I don't care about how the "chewed up" magwell makes the gun look, but the metal gets worse and worse on your feed lips the more jagged/ textured it gets. Working out an exchangeable plastic protector for the magwell like the Dawson design could solve that issue but would be difficult to implement with a 3D printer.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChef1 Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Man after dropping tons of money on shadow 2 parts recently I really like this idea. What printer do you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 I’m waiting for a shadow 2 mag file somewhere. I want to print practice mags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChef1 Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Nathanb said: I’m waiting for a shadow 2 mag file somewhere. I want to print practice mags Damn that’s a great idea also. What do you think the weight would be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 I’m not quite sure what the weight would be with rounds in it. My plan was to just load up some rounds without primers and powder in them and weight them that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC3D Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 10 hours ago, TheChef1 said: Man after dropping tons of money on shadow 2 parts recently I really like this idea. What printer do you use? I use an ender 3. I've had it for 2 years now and still runs like a champ. I seriously have used it multiple times a week since I got it and its still going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC3D Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 7 hours ago, Nathanb said: I’m waiting for a shadow 2 mag file somewhere. I want to print practice mags I am currently working on a dry fire mag for the TS line up of pistols. I'm getting very close to a finished and functional model. Theres a thread I started on here where I've been posting updates. Someone asked me to do a shadow 2 magazine there, which I plan to do once I finish the TS model. I don't have a shadow so I just need someone with dial calipers to send me detailed specs and I can get cracking on one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC3D Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 5 hours ago, TheChef1 said: Damn that’s a great idea also. What do you think the weight would be? It will depend on what bullet weight you generally use. When I made dummy mags I add weight to them with unloaded bullets. It's easy to do the math on how many you'll need, but again it will depend on your bullet weight and whether or not you run extensions (more bullets more weight). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChef1 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 28 minutes ago, CC3D said: It will depend on what bullet weight you generally use. When I made dummy mags I add weight to them with unloaded bullets. It's easy to do the math on how many you'll need, but again it will depend on your bullet weight and whether or not you run extensions (more bullets more weight). So you can load the 3d printed dummy mags? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChef1 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 36 minutes ago, CC3D said: I use an ender 3. I've had it for 2 years now and still runs like a champ. I seriously have used it multiple times a week since I got it and its still going. Damn it’s only $189? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC3D Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 7 minutes ago, TheChef1 said: So you can load the 3d printed dummy mags? No, they have a compartment built in where you can add weights. I just use unloaded bullets (no casing) to weight them because that's what I have around and they're a known mass already, so easy to count out how many I need. And as for the cost of the ender, I paid like 160 for it. They go on sale all the time, and they have different versions of it like the pro and v2. All that being said, prices may have gone up, and sub 200 for a machine as reliable as the ender 3 is hard to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 I also use an ender 3 pro. With double the price in mods to it. It’s got a bit of a learning curve but it’s been a great winter hobby. I even printed a 22lr Scorpion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChef1 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 22 minutes ago, CC3D said: No, they have a compartment built in where you can add weights. I just use unloaded bullets (no casing) to weight them because that's what I have around and they're a known mass already, so easy to count out how many I need. And as for the cost of the ender, I paid like 160 for it. They go on sale all the time, and they have different versions of it like the pro and v2. All that being said, prices may have gone up, and sub 200 for a machine as reliable as the ender 3 is hard to beat. Still super cheap. I was thinking it would be way more. I’m going to have to pick one up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timido Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Interested in any of these practice magazine files for shadow or tso. You could always print them in a vase setting and fill them with some steel and epoxy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC3D Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 Vase mode is an interesting idea, although if you plan to drop the mags to practice reloads, the one line wall thickness won't hold up. The issue I'm having now is with making them durable enough to drop repeatedly while fully weighted, even with several wall layers its still an issue. Will post an update when I get a droppable version printed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timido Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Nice. I've never done vase mode but I've only read about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony_manana Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 On 2/16/2022 at 2:06 AM, CC3D said: I wanted to show off something I've been working on. I really don't love the design of the factory magwell on the TSO. Looks wise it's okay, but it sure is tiny. I've had my TSO for a few months and the magwell is already completely chewed up. I've been working on a 3D printed design for a better looking magwell with a wider opening. Say what you want about 3D printed parts, they aren't bomb proof, but hold up better than you'd expect. They're also cheap to make if you own a printer, so replacements are easy to come by. If you know CAD you can also make super custom items that are spec'd exactly how you like them. For the life of me I could not get good lighting for this picture, but I'm happy with the look. A good eye might notice a 3D printed mag release and thumb rest, both my design as well. Anyone else running 3D printed parts on their race gun/ rig? I'd love to see some of the stuff people have come up with. You really can't beat the customization that a 3D printer affords. Are you sharing this STL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC3D Posted August 21, 2022 Author Share Posted August 21, 2022 On 8/18/2022 at 10:57 AM, Tony_manana said: Are you sharing this STL? PM me if interested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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