Welcome to my Shooting Projects page. Projects here will revolve around my firearms and shooting activity. The projects list here are a mixture of my 3D printing and Machining capabilities. Although some pages may show my build logs those logs are NOT meant to be How To’s and you should not try to copy the work contained in them. (My newest projects will be at top of the page.)
There will be more add here as soon as I have time to migrate stuff over from an old site I use to run.
This is a six round version of my other 3D Printed Speed Loader. This was done on request so I can’t test it personally as to whether it fits (insert revolver model here). The cylinder spacing dimensions for this were taken from a HKS 10 speed loader though.
Just like my other loader it only has three pieces and it is held together with a single 6/32 x1/2″ button head screw.
This one has full round body though. (no cut down side)
I also designed a loading block for this version but did not print it myself.
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This is a round version of a Speed Strip that I am playing around with to try for faster reloads. I can’t use normal speed loaders on my Taurus 605 because they hit the grip. I did come up with flat side loaders and while they work good they still take practice to line up correctly. After making some normal speed strips I thought I’d try a round version because I’ve never seen one available.
Printed in a Flexible Filament they allow the round to snap into place. Once inserted into the cylinder I can then just peel off the holder leaving the rounds in the cylinder much like a normal speed strip but this does all of the rounds at once.
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These are my 3D printed versions of speed strips. They hold 5 rounds of .38 or 357 magnum.
They are printed in a Flexible filament and work just like every other speed strip on the market.
Stick two in, Peel them off, Rotate the cylinder, and Repeat… Not as fast as Speed Loaders but they carry flat in your pocket for easier carrying.
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This is a Loading Block for my 5 Round Speed Loaders. It holds 50 rounds and makes loading the speed loaders quick and easy, I just drop them on top and lock in the rounds and they are ready to go.
I printed this out of PLA but it’s think enough it should hold up to the heat of the sun.
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This is a custom five round speed loader for .38 Special or .357 Magnum. It was designed specifically for my Taurus 605 because the a commercial speed loader I tried hit the grip so it wouldn’t work. I designed this one with a flat side so it would fit without hitting. It takes some practice to line it up right still but it’s better than nothing.
STL files for this project are available at Thingiverse and can be found HERE.
Here you can see the flat side so it fits my gun.
I added the Punisher logo to the top for a little fun custom detail.
It Fits
Here you can see how the cut out fits the grip.
There are only three pieces to the speed loader and it is held together with a single 6/32 x1/2″ button head screw.
A few different custom flavors.
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This is a Duel Magazine Holder for S&W 4506 Mags. I made this just for shooting competitions so I’m not sure if it would be suitable/comfortable for everyday carry.
I’m still playing around with the infill used on the retention spring for proper tension as it might weaken over time but I printed everything in PETG at 80% infill for durability so I’ll have to see how long it last.
The retention spring is secured with a 6/32″ Heat-set Insert and a 6/32″ x 1/2″ Screw.
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These are a couple of tiny mortar type cannons I made back in 2009. They were fun little projects to make and it were pretty quick to machine up. The plans for this first mortar are not mine they originally came from TheFirearmBlog.com.
Here is my first Nano Mortar it is in all it’s glory. Everything was turned using the TLAR method (That Looks About Right) and I didn’t have the right drill sizes at the time so I just used a 3/16″ bit for the bore. It’s a bit over sized for a BB so I only get a whopping range of 6 inches with a pinch of 10 year old Pyrodex P but it is still a fun little project to build.
Shown with a dime for size comparison….
….and of course the “Action Shot”. (crappy screen grab from a old video.)
My second Nano Mortar is a Nerf version, it has a 3/8″ bore and shoots foam ear plugs. I designed it on the fly while turning it on the lathe so I don’t have plans for this one. The range on this one is a little longer, a little over 10 feet (still using Pyrodex) as I haven’t found a line on small quantities of real black powder yet.
The cut down foam ear plug ammo.
Shown with the nano Cannon for size comparison.
I’m sure I can increase the range and maybe get a little more “Bang” out of it with some real Black Powder.
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These are my custom made weighted magazine base plates. I shoot bowling pin matches at my local club and speedy reloads are the key to winning. The new bases ensure the magazines eject fast and clean from the pistol as soon as I press the magazine release button. The extended base also allows me to make sure the mag is fully seated on the reload.
The stock mags have a thin base plate that sits flush and some times when in a rush it may not fully seat.
The new base plates are made from cutting board material. I started by tracing out the stock plate.
I used a endmill in the mini mill to cut the basic shape of the new plate.
I then laid out and mark for the groves to be cut.
I cut the grooves with a Dremal bit in the mill.
I quick test fit to ensure they are cut properly.
I used a simple hobby saw to cut the rear angle to match the magazine.
After a quick test fit in the gun….
…the grip is traced onto the new base plate.
I rough cut the shape with a bandsaw…
… and finish shaping it on a sander.
The new plate so far.
Next I have to drill a hole for the spring retainer.
I mount the plate to the magazine and using a punch I mark the location of the hole.
I start the hole with a center drill…
…and then finish with a normal drill bit.
I tested a few versions… on this one I drilled and tapped a hole in the front.
Lead shot was then added…
…and capped with a set screw.
On other versions I milled slots in the top and filled them with shot and then sealed them with JB Weld.
The finished Base Plates where then painted black to match the Pistol.
They may not be the prettiest things but they work great and I care more about function than looks. The ulgy grip on this pistol is a custom molded (clay) grip that is formed exactly to my hand. This allows me get the same exact grip on the pistol every time I pick up the gun.
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This is a extended slide release I made for a Beretta U22 Neos for speeding up reloads during action shoots.
The stock slide release button on the Noes is tiny.
I run a custom grip on my pistol that is molded to my hand and to activate the stock release I would have to change my grip on the gun to be able to reach it with my thumb so I decided to make a custom extension.
I started by removing the stock release and drilling and tapping a 2-56 hole in it.
I then traced the outline onto a piece of aluminum and milled out a recess in it that matched the stock piece.
A quick test fit.
Next I rough cut it to shape on the band saw and drilled the mounting hole.
After some shaping with a file and sandpaper it’s ready to mount.
It is then screwed and JB welded to the stock release.
I also coated the entire top with JB Weld to smooth everything out.
After a little more sanding and paint it’s ready to use.
I no longer have any trouble hitting the release without changing my grip. The piece has been on there since 2010 and it still going strong to this day.
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This was just a quick simple project to make a quick clamp on mount for my spotting scope. It uses a cheap Ratcheting Bar Clamp/Spreader commonly available for around $5 from places like Harbor Freight. I should have patented this because after I showed up at my club with it everyone had them the next week.
You can drill as many holes along the bar for height as you need but I just used the ones that were there because I mainly use this standing up for Bullseye shooting.
The bar is heated up with a propane torch and a 90 degree twist is bent into it.
Now you have a simple clamp on mount that can be quickly released.
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