The first 3D printed metal pistol was launched and 50 bullets were fired for testing.
According to CNET reported on November 8, a US company has manufactured the world's first 3D printed metal pistol, and has successfully fired 50 bullets, which is obviously much better than the previous 3D printed plastic version of the pistol!
The report said that the design of the pistol is from the classic 1911 pistol, and the production of the use of ready-made springs and magazines. The company also used a variety of techniques, including laser sintering and grinding of metal, and made it out of 33 types of stainless steel and alloys. The 3D printer used to make the pistol is said to cost more than $500,000. Wen/Chong Ho