There are a few other materials that are fairly durable, there was a G40 holster someone designed, I printed it out of PLA+ and the only thing that didn't really hold up was the printed belt clip but that holster is a lot beefier and cumbersome then the one OP printed. Biggest issue is if it gets left in a hot car or something.
This is actually a really good idea and I need some holsters. How well did it work and where is the best place to find holster files or do I need to start making them myself?
Looks good but it won't hold up to a hot slide or a long day in the sun. I do love my QLS fork though. Try reprinting this in something heat resistant!
What printer are you using? Changing or nozzles is easy as long as your printer can physically get hot enough for the harder materials. I've got a bambu A1 and it was worth every penny I spent (only about 330 dollar bucks US) and I got the better nozzle for free because they gave me a rebate to use as store credit. I'm gonna change the nozzle soon and try petg CF that I got in the mail today.
I normally use pla plus and it's a little better with temp resistance over regular pla, but not a ton.
I have an A1 mini. I plan to upgrade soonish so I can start using the high strength/temp filaments for car parts. I'm currently working on a fuse box for a project that will go in my truck.
Totally get it I’ve turned several fun projects into products. Highly recommended if this solves a problem to make an injection mold and find the right audience.
I found Zai Fuchigami's design on github and printed it out of basic bitch PLA using a Bambulabs A1 mini. I printed the holster out in 2 pieces and glued it together with a fuck ton of super glue [I spilled it and made a huge fucking mess on the holster] Then I got a random orbit detail sander and went to fucking town on this thing. A couple coats of spray paint later and some hardware I had on hand [some I had to order from Amazon] and I had this working holster. It's definitely brittle compared to the real thing, but it's pretty solid from the random squeezing and handling I've done around the house. This was made as a proof of concept for me. I do plan on buying a real safariland, but i'm definitely loving that I made this thing at home.
TheRedCelt@reddit
I think it would be better to 3D print the mold and then shape hot kydex around it. That would be a lot more durable.
Lazy-Wolf-5677@reddit
The plastic would deform. I’ve tried it
BigRedRobotNinja@reddit
This one has active retention though. If it's printed in something like nylon or PC it seems like it could be pretty tough.
Quw10@reddit
There are a few other materials that are fairly durable, there was a G40 holster someone designed, I printed it out of PLA+ and the only thing that didn't really hold up was the printed belt clip but that holster is a lot beefier and cumbersome then the one OP printed. Biggest issue is if it gets left in a hot car or something.
WrathfulMechanic@reddit (OP)
Oh I can imagine so, the intended purpose for this is literally just to see if I can.
Puzzleheaded_Fix3135@reddit
This is actually a really good idea and I need some holsters. How well did it work and where is the best place to find holster files or do I need to start making them myself?
myspacetomtop5@reddit
I just looked up fnx45 files this morning
myspacetomtop5@reddit
Stl stl stl lol?
sea_5455@reddit
Looks awesome! Great work!
Totally get the fun of doing something just because you can.
TheInevitableLuigi@reddit
https://gifdb.com/images/high/ryan-reynolds-but-why-roryd3igykr4p4kg.webp
Lolmate132@reddit
Might hold up better in polycarbonate since it has some natural flex to it but PC is a PITA to print
Put_It_All_On_Eclk@reddit
It's a ghost holster
SniffYoSocks907@reddit
Needs to be regulated and serialized so it don’t commit crime.
Entire-Confusion4065@reddit
Looks good but it won't hold up to a hot slide or a long day in the sun. I do love my QLS fork though. Try reprinting this in something heat resistant!
WrathfulMechanic@reddit (OP)
Oh I plan to buy a real one, I just made this cuz I was bored. My 3D printer can't handle anything tougher than PETG.
Entire-Confusion4065@reddit
What printer are you using? Changing or nozzles is easy as long as your printer can physically get hot enough for the harder materials. I've got a bambu A1 and it was worth every penny I spent (only about 330 dollar bucks US) and I got the better nozzle for free because they gave me a rebate to use as store credit. I'm gonna change the nozzle soon and try petg CF that I got in the mail today.
I normally use pla plus and it's a little better with temp resistance over regular pla, but not a ton.
WrathfulMechanic@reddit (OP)
I have an A1 mini. I plan to upgrade soonish so I can start using the high strength/temp filaments for car parts. I'm currently working on a fuse box for a project that will go in my truck.
Entire-Confusion4065@reddit
Awesome man. Bambu makes great stuff
WTF_Raven@reddit
Where did you get the stl?
WrathfulMechanic@reddit (OP)
GitHub. I have a comment with the designers name
steadfastdynamics@reddit
What material did you use?
WrathfulMechanic@reddit (OP)
Basic bitch PLA. Nothing special. I put way too much effort into what was just a fun little project.
steadfastdynamics@reddit
Totally get it I’ve turned several fun projects into products. Highly recommended if this solves a problem to make an injection mold and find the right audience.
anonymous_climber123@reddit
Looks great! How well does it hold it?
WrathfulMechanic@reddit (OP)
Super well, It uses a big ole block to hold the pistol in place at the barrel hood.
WrathfulMechanic@reddit (OP)
I found Zai Fuchigami's design on github and printed it out of basic bitch PLA using a Bambulabs A1 mini. I printed the holster out in 2 pieces and glued it together with a fuck ton of super glue [I spilled it and made a huge fucking mess on the holster] Then I got a random orbit detail sander and went to fucking town on this thing. A couple coats of spray paint later and some hardware I had on hand [some I had to order from Amazon] and I had this working holster. It's definitely brittle compared to the real thing, but it's pretty solid from the random squeezing and handling I've done around the house. This was made as a proof of concept for me. I do plan on buying a real safariland, but i'm definitely loving that I made this thing at home.