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		mc32 on July 26, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Gunsmith Uses 3D Printer To Make A Rifle People could --but to what degree of success? A gunsmith, yes, but any yobbo at home? They might fire once, they might explode.

nsxwolf on July 27, 2012 [–]

That's why I'm putting it more like 20 years out. Eventually there will be printing technology that will provide the tolerances required for a complete gun that doesn't blow up in your face.

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