FieldExpedient

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[–] FieldExpedient 2 points 1 month ago

I'm planning a version for the Decker 9. Currently working on the Thompson .45/9 beta at AWCY?

I'm a little too excited.

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Tommy Decker 380 Street Sweeper (forum.guncadindex.com)
[–] FieldExpedient 1 points 1 month ago

So, from my experience with the NaG (I've built 3, 2 have exploded)...

Issues with loading/firing/extracting are usually down to the chamber geometry. You need to sand or file a slight cone into the chamber (for extraction) and a "feed ramp" into the top and bottom of the breech end of the chamber (for feeding).

I used rifled barrel liner for all my builds. The scuttlebutt is that a smooth 6mm ID 8mm OD stainless pipe will work better, because it produces less back pressure.

The best way to taper the chamber seems to be chucking the barrel into a drill and wrapping a piece of sand paper over a small rod, held at an angle, while the barrel spins.

I have a video on my odd sea firing the NaG https://odysee.com/@FieldExpedient:6/NaG01:e

[–] FieldExpedient 3 points 1 month ago

Thank you, so much. I'm still relatively new to GunCAD, only a year so far.

Encouragement means a lot.

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Tommy Decker 380 Street Sweeper (forum.guncadindex.com)
 

My cosmetic mods for the Decker 380

[–] FieldExpedient 2 points 1 month ago

The brace is removable... but...

Here's my Tommy Decker with an 18" barrel. I haven't tested it yet, but I'm assured that it'll work.

[–] FieldExpedient 1 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I used the 5.5" chazel 380 liner. Got it with the kit from 3dPF

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Pride NaG for the wife (forum.guncadindex.com)
submitted 2 months ago by FieldExpedient to c/builds
 

I thought it turned out cool. But as with most NaGs, I need to reprint the frame. I have delamination around the hammer springs. Wife likes the colors.

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My SY22 (forum.guncadindex.com)
submitted 2 months ago by FieldExpedient to c/builds
 

It looks good, but it doesn't work. I'm still getting light strikes, and I don't know how to fix it.

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Black and Decker 380 hole punch (forum.guncadindex.com)
submitted 2 months ago by FieldExpedient to c/builds
 

My first foray into .380. And the build that got me into the BLC testing program. I can't wait to visit my friend down south (with land) where I can try out the RRT on more than 2 round bursts.

[–] FieldExpedient 1 points 2 months ago

I was thinking the same. But no. These are the Pump & Dump 26.5 launcher.

I'm looking at the step file to see if I can mod it INTO a Shotgun, though.

[–] FieldExpedient 1 points 2 months ago

Need the 9 also. I have plans for it.

[–] FieldExpedient 2 points 2 months ago

Agreed with Maurice. .380 and 9mm are the same width bullet. Ecm a 9mm barrel. The chamber is smaller. When I measured a factory cut chamber, it was 17mm deep. But I'm not one hundred percent certain that'll work.

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submitted 2 months ago by FieldExpedient to c/Comms
 

This video caught my attention yesterday while browsing YouTube.

DIY cellular base station... that could be very useful for communication.

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Meme? (self.Memes)
submitted 2 months ago by FieldExpedient to c/Memes
 

[–] FieldExpedient 5 points 2 months ago

What project are these?

[–] FieldExpedient 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It's good to be here. Thanks for letting us sign up on the GCI instance.

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