Homemade mag

[RoamingStorm]

well i had this idea, making an automag out of pvc piping,

using a female ended pvc piping to insert a barrel, and melting a feed neck vertically, it would be more than thick enough to handle pressure, and it could be mounted on a rail easilythere would be a few issues that i could work out, but does anyone think it would actually work? im sure it would shoot, and if i do this i will let you know how it works and looks

[chettacheez]

Why....

[RoamingStorm]

it would be an interesting experiment

[AGDlover]

ummm i'm allmost sure that thing would crack, break and expload in your face

[RoamingStorm]

im pretty sure pvc piping is pretty tough, like a 1/4 in or so

[mag-owner]

pvc piping is perfect potato guns but for mags? i dunno just make sure you have a bullet proof mask when playing with it...dont want to lose an eye

[chettacheez]

Well thats not the problem, The valve is what holds the pressure. However with the amount of time/money to get it to work you can just buy a ULE body.

[Thatcher]

stop discouraging him! Do it and post pics! PVC is very strong.

[Maggot6]

Which is stronger, ABS or PVC? I have used abs for the 2 potato cannons I have made... I just never thought about pvc.

[RoamingStorm]

well it shouldnt cost much, i have measurements to make, holes to drill, and a few alignment specifications, it shouldnt cost much at all, i would imagine 40 bucks tops, and the whole project would be fun so the time is well spent

two things i need to specify on though,

1 i will be using a classic mag rail

2 i will be using a carbon grip

the only pvc piping will be the bod and barrel, unless i can mod a rail for this, which will be difficult with valve alignment

[chettacheez]

You also need to factor in a lathe to get tolerances correct, tapping for the barrel, tapping for the feedneck, and whatnot.

[68bird]

use pvc. pvc has higher pressure rating then abs and abs is more brittle. dont melt the pvc cuz it will get more brittle. try using a block of the same material as the pipe is made of and use a drill press to bore out the holes. then make a feed neck out of another piece of pvc.

[RoamingStorm]

http://www.harvel.com/piping-clear-pvc.asp

o this is gonna be hot

would someone like to sell a classic rail cheap or donate for this little experiment

[p8ntball365]

Are you doing it in All clear PVC? It would be incredibly cool to see the ball being loaded and the bolt going forward and back.

Good luck.

[feildsweeper13]

If one of my deals go through, I'll be happy to send you my rail in return for a full walk through on building, materials, tools, etc. This looks like an awsome project!