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veedoor · May 23rd, 2008, 01:03

I have noticed that it is a lot easier to build a firearm than it is to build an airsoft gun. The reason for me saying this is that the mechanisms for firing a cartridge are much less complicated that the valving needed to have a short burst of gasses needed to fire the little plastic spheres of death.

has anyone else noticed this?

diamond_SEA · May 23rd, 2008, 01:08

i dont get it. one is more complicated than the other, duh.

TokyoSeven · May 23rd, 2008, 01:15

Yes, airsoft guns and real guns are two entirely different systems.
Im pretty sure lots of people have noticed this.

Capt. Tyco · May 23rd, 2008, 01:17

Whats your point veedoor? Are you trying to make conversation?

Styrak · May 23rd, 2008, 01:17

Airsoft guns do not = real guns.

Yes strange I've noticed this as well.

Naglfar · May 23rd, 2008, 01:19

I've noticed that all real guns come FMU out of the factory.
What's with that, come on TM, it's time to up the game!

veedoor · May 23rd, 2008, 20:01

i Was trying to say that regular firearms are quite easy to build if you have some basic tools and materials

but with the same materials, an airsoft gun would be much harder to build. Even considering not having to strengthen anything.

Jiggiwatt · May 23rd, 2008, 20:40

Easier to manufacture or not, I would much rather trust a homemade GBB or AEG than a home made firearm.

Bowers · May 23rd, 2008, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by veedoor

i Was trying to say that regular firearms are quite easy to build if you have some basic tools and materials

but with the same materials, an airsoft gun would be much harder to build. Even considering not having to strengthen anything.

...and??

your comparing two rather different items

this reminds me of that thread about wheter real steel or airsoft is easier to field strip

surebet · May 23rd, 2008, 21:07

Are you talking building from raw materials or parts?

veedoor · May 23rd, 2008, 21:42

raw materials

not barrel blanks and 80% receivers but blocks of untreated steel

ColtFarmer · May 23rd, 2008, 22:46

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Styrak · May 23rd, 2008, 23:05

Well a sten gun is basically a tube with a firing pin.

Kingsix · May 25th, 2008, 02:59

Airguns need machined parts. I guess you can make pneumatics airsoft rifle out of pvc pipe but it won't look like a gun.

A real gun can be roughly made zip guns etc. My dad was telling me about the guns made by Chinese blacksmith during ww2 to fight against the Japanese. Roughly chiseled and filed revolvers they can shoot but you will have problems hitting a guy 20 ft away. I don't think you can make an airsoft gun from stamped steel but you can make a sten gun.

Maybe I should try and build a airsoft gun I can get CNC machined parts because my Dad works at a machine shop.

Kingsix · May 25th, 2008, 03:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by veedoor

raw materials

not barrel blanks and 80% receivers but blocks of untreated steel

You got a lathe and mill?

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May 23rd, 2008, 01:03	#1
veedoor Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: british columbia	scratchbuilt...? I have noticed that it is a lot easier to build a firearm than it is to build an airsoft gun. The reason for me saying this is that the mechanisms for firing a cartridge are much less complicated that the valving needed to have a short burst of gasses needed to fire the little plastic spheres of death. has anyone else noticed this?

May 23rd, 2008, 01:15	#3
TokyoSeven Red Wine & Adderall Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Yes, airsoft guns and real guns are two entirely different systems. Im pretty sure lots of people have noticed this. __________________ "Its only a little bit on fire"

May 23rd, 2008, 01:17	#4
Capt. Tyco Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Victoria, B.C.	Whats your point veedoor? Are you trying to make conversation? __________________ Eagles may soar, but WEASLES, don't get sucked into jet engines. 20 Bucks is 20 Bucks

May 23rd, 2008, 01:17	#5
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Airsoft guns do not = real guns. Yes strange I've noticed this as well. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

May 23rd, 2008, 01:19	#6
Naglfar Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ottawa	I've noticed that all real guns come FMU out of the factory. What's with that, come on TM, it's time to up the game!

May 23rd, 2008, 20:01	#7
veedoor Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: british columbia	i Was trying to say that regular firearms are quite easy to build if you have some basic tools and materials but with the same materials, an airsoft gun would be much harder to build. Even considering not having to strengthen anything.

May 23rd, 2008, 20:40	#8
Jiggiwatt Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ottawa, ON	Easier to manufacture or not, I would much rather trust a homemade GBB or AEG than a home made firearm. __________________ "You want to talk to God ? Let's go see him together, I haven't got anything better to do."

May 23rd, 2008, 21:07	#10
surebet Vicious MSPaint Wizard Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Longueuil, Quebec	Are you talking building from raw materials or parts? __________________ Annoyingly good with numbers Stop American Censorship

May 23rd, 2008, 21:42	#11
veedoor Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: british columbia	raw materials not barrel blanks and 80% receivers but blocks of untreated steel

May 23rd, 2008, 22:46	#12
ColtFarmer Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2002	A Do-it-yourself Submachine Gun: It's Homemade, 9mm, Lightweight, Durable - and It'll Never be on Any Import Ban Lists!: It's Homemade, 9mm, Lightweight, ... and It'll Never Be on Any Import Ban Lists!: Gerard Metral: Amazon.co.uk: Books __________________ Arts and Crimes

May 23rd, 2008, 23:05	#13
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Well a sten gun is basically a tube with a firing pin. __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

May 25th, 2008, 02:59	#14
Kingsix Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of Toronto	Airguns need machined parts. I guess you can make pneumatics airsoft rifle out of pvc pipe but it won't look like a gun. A real gun can be roughly made zip guns etc. My dad was telling me about the guns made by Chinese blacksmith during ww2 to fight against the Japanese. Roughly chiseled and filed revolvers they can shoot but you will have problems hitting a guy 20 ft away. I don't think you can make an airsoft gun from stamped steel but you can make a sten gun. Maybe I should try and build a airsoft gun I can get CNC machined parts because my Dad works at a machine shop. __________________ Last edited by Kingsix; May 25th, 2008 at 03:01.. Reason: Adding more

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