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3D printed gun files have been all over the news with lawmakers like Steve Israel, Ed Markey, Richard Blumenthal, Chuck Schumer, and others making largely inaccurate claims about how easy it is to print a gun. Further claims by lawmakers that the printed guns will be wielded by terrorists and criminals have fueled a rather heated debate.
Back in 2013 Defense Distributed was told by the US State Department that they wouldn’t be able to share the 3D firearm files on the internet due to an interpretation of ITAR. Why? Because the files and plans were being treated in the same manner as firearms being exported. In 2015, Defense Distributed filed a lawsuit against the State Department for violating their First Amendment rights.
Defense Distributed filed a lawsuit and solicited donations on their website to fight the State Department’s decision. On July 10, 2018, a settlement was reached that allowed Defense Distributed to put the files back online.
Days later a federal judge granted a temporary restraining order that blocked Defense Distributed from releasing the files on defcad.com.
Firearm Policy Coalition has set up the website codeisfreespeech.com so that potential 3D printers have an easy-to-reference source for the files. The website was taken down by Amazon initially but FPC has found a suitable host for the file-sharing site.
The One Big File
Google user Branwolfe1 has uploaded a giant zip file to Google Drive (you can find it here) that includes just about every 3D printing file and blueprint that you can imagine. If downloading a giant Zip file isn’t your thing, check out GetHub user maduce’s FOSSCAD Library or go straight to the FOSSCAD website and download the FOSSCAD Megapack.
Some of the more notable files are as follows:
- Flying Swallow Revolver
- Glock .22LR Revolver Unit (Attaches to accessory rail)
- Partisan Revolver
- Super Liberator
- Liberator
- Marvel Revolver
- Supreme Revolver
- Zig Zag Smart Phone Gun
- Zig Zag Revolver
- FOSCAD Bump Stock
- Ruger 10/22 Receiver
- AR15 Lower
Also in the giant zip file are plans for a drop in auto sear, suppressors, grenades and more. Keep in mind that 3D printing a gun isn’t an easy task and many of the files mentioned will likely not result in a working firearm.
3D Printable Guns
Liberator Pistol – https://archive.org/details/Liberator
Gun, 8mm, Printable – https://3dsha.re/product/gun-8-mm-printable/
Printable Liberator Gun – https://3dsha.re/product/gun-printable-liberator/
10/22 Receiver – https://github.com/maduce/fosscad-repo/tree/master/Rifles/10_22_Receiver-Unnamed
Shutty Pistol – https://github.com/maduce/fosscad-repo/tree/master/Pistols/9mm_Shuty_AR-15_Pistol_v4.0_MP-1-unnamed
PM522 Washbear – https://github.com/maduce/fosscad-repo/tree/master/Firearms/PM522_Washbear_Revolver_v2.0-JamesRPatrick
Flying Swallow Revolver – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2630109
Grizzly Handgun – https://github.com/maduce/fosscad-repo/tree/master/Firearms/Grizzly_Handgun-Canadiangunnut
Sacramento Pistol – https://github.com/maduce/fosscad-repo/tree/master/Firearms/Sacramento_Pistol-Caboose
Printable Suppressors
We also found several plans for 3D printed suppressors while compiling this list.
5mm Supressor – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2828534
Monocore 5.56/.223 Suppressor – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2599322
Gryphon .22 Suppressor – https://github.com/maduce/fosscad-repo/tree/master/Muzzle_Devices/22_Suppressor_Baffle_Gryphon-Remove_Kebab
Mystique Suppressor – https://github.com/maduce/fosscad-repo/tree/master/Muzzle_Devices/FOSSCAD_Mystique_Suppressor-unnamed
Printable Gun Parts & Tools
How about a bunch of useful 3D printed gun parts and tools?
UpLULA M&P Shield Spacer – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2734617
Reinforced Liberator Pistol Trigger – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1615992
P320 Magazine Limiting Blocks – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2979623
Adjustable Blade Arm Brace for AR Pistol – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2934481
Colt 1911 Grips – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2852983
Glock 43 Grip Plug – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2849561
Sig P210 Grips – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2822530
AR15 Grip – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2806009
5.56/.223 Chamber Flag – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1609864
Vortex Strike Eagle Throw Lever – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1724289
XDs .45 Rear Slide Plate – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2802422
California Compliant AK Grip – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2690189
Smith & Wesson 586 & 686 Barrel Vice Pads – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2087868
Sig Sauer P938 Grips – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2323101
1911 Barrel Bushing Wrench – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5649
Glock 19 Gen4 Grip Plug – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1036926
Printable Ammo Boxes, Magazines & Extensions
There are even 3D printed magazines, magazine extensions, and ammo boxes to print.
DPMS AR15 .22LR 10-Round Magazine – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2782642
PMAG Gen3 Magazine Coupler – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2664449
3D Printed Glock Magazine Extention – http://www.printedfirearm.com/3d-printed-glock-basepad-extension/
Chiappa M1-22 Extended 19-round Magazine – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2685411
200 Round .22 LR Ammo Box – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2927662
10 Round Limiter For Black Dog .22 Magazines – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2266735
Speed Loader Model 27A – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2858227
SP101 .327 Speedloader – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2418575
Glock 43 Plus 2 Mag Extention – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2464038
Shockwave Blade “Adaptor” – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2551583
Glock Gen3 Magazine Catch – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2569574
Printable Gun Stands, Mounts, Holsters & Mag Pouches
Pistol Stand – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2883255
Stack-On Security Cabinet Mount – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2859508
Glock 19 Stand – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2846384
Walther PPK Magazine Pouch – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2831049
AR15 Wall Mount With Hinge – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2829239
12-Gauge Shot Shell Holder – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2770518
AR15 Floating Wall Mount – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2757790
Walther P22 Under Table Holster – https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2733761