I’m happy to announce that the beta version of my project has hit the water today. I don’t expect the first semi-automatic pistol in an adult caliber to have a smooth maiden voyage, but early testing hasn’t revealed any life-threatening issues.

About the pistol: Not fully printed, but no gun parts, just simple metalwork like drilling and cutting. Slide is a composite of printed liner and metal square tube, JB-welded together. Breech face metal too. ECM barrel. Available in 9x17 and 9x18 calibers.

Welcome, friends. Print, drill, assemble, test, have fun, and stay safe.

  • Sgt.Butters@forum.guncadindex.comOPEnglish
    3·
    5 days ago

    I haven’t tested or even considered such calibers. Firstly, the maximum cartridge length in this project is 25mm, which is already a problem. Secondly, I have no idea how to estimate the required slide weight for such cartridges. Thirdly, if this pistol were chambered for such cartridges, someone would definitely try a full-fledged 9mm, which would probably end badly. 9mm will do, and perhaps even my next project will take shape. But for now, I suggest at least trying the .380, which is also quite good.

    • MasterChief@forum.guncadindex.comEnglish
      1·
      4 days ago

      the kinetic energy of pip9 nearly a 22lr and 9mm deep’s kinetic energy not higher than a 380acp i think it can change to adapt the design,I heard there is an ammo 9.2x19mm --To save on costs, some American reloaders create “wildcat” cartridges by seating Makarov bullets into 9x19mm casings; however, this necessitates a modification to the firearm’s chamber design.

      • Sgt.Butters@forum.guncadindex.comOPEnglish
        2·
        4 days ago

        That sounds very interesting and promising. But I have no experience with these cartridges. If their energy is as you describe, then why not? But I have no such plans. For now, I’m more interested in seeing this project through to release and then calmly moving on to the next one.