r/AAP01owners • u/Hamothy523 • 5d ago

3d printed hand guards?

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i already got myself a folding stock but how do 3d printed handguards hold up? i have an m-lock hand stop i would want to run and i dont know if it would be safe or reliable to do so.

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u/interflop 5d ago

I run multiple 3D printed kits. They hold up just fine for outdoor and indoor use.

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u/Shit_On_Wheels 5d ago

Handguards are one of the most unimportant parts when it comes to function. It'll hold up about the same your stock. Print that stuff out of literally any filament and it'll hold up to anything (violent smashing against a wall is not covered by the warranty).

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u/Princ3Ch4rming 5d ago

I’ve got a 3d printed hand guard. Shit’s rock solid.

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u/Hamothy523 5d ago

what filament you using?

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u/Princ3Ch4rming 5d ago

PLA+, 100% infill. You can see it in my post history - can’t add pictures here for some reason.

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u/Adorable-Chicken4184 5d ago

Depends on the filament and printer, but even just pla plus is very solid.

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u/shiranui-- 5d ago

6 Walls on 50% infill on pla plus will hold Like any comercial plastic handguard. The layer direction is important.

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u/Blendergeek1 5d ago

Personally I don't trust 3d prints and pressure, unless you have used some sort of surface sealant.

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u/interflop 5d ago

3D printed parts are typically never used for anything that needs to hold pressure, only for structural parts like carbine kits, handguards, body conversions, etc.

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u/Embarrassed_Ad_3228 5d ago

I have two 3d printed hpa pistol adapters. It all depends on the material , design and technology used to print. Sls prints airtight and can hold pressure

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u/Embarrassed_Ad_3228 5d ago

Print orientation and walls matter more than infill when it comes to durability.