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[@superturkeylegs]

This is probably the most impressive homemade, scratch-built firearm I have ever seen. All the DIY firearms I've seen lack the feature of being semi-automatic (too complex for other people to build, I guess), but the semi-automatic pistol you built seems to speak for itself in terms of ingenuity.

[@clintonwestwood5498]

I spent more time on it then I'm willing to admit:)

[@americaniconcycles]

Clinton Westwood Sir! Id be willing to make a donation and win a free firearm! lol theres always a loop hole

[@kurtudoh3521]

Most impressive? Search the Luty submachine gun, now that is the most impressive. It's a full auto mg that can be made with hardware store parts if you search " Lutty submachine gun" here on youtube you will see that there are eve n illegal ones turning up in Australia and you can see a video of police firing them, they are insane.

[@fordman7479]

That and its illegal to build a simiauto firearm without a license in most states

[@SMGJohn]

In WW2 the PPS43 was made so simple that people with their own workshops in their backyards could manufacture it using the most basics of tools, I want to see people do that today also making AK47 is also relatively easy with basic tools compared to most other firearms.

[@craigkaschan4822]

Very well done best build I’ve seen. 👍🇦🇺

[@CueteDinero-wu9gq]

I wish I could build one, the 25 is my favorite caliber to shoot for fun

[@maribelparado4222]

Clinton westwood you are a genius man .

[@NYRM1974]

Clinton Westwood : What about re-doing it in 9mm perhaps this will solve the feed issue. I myself am exploring a .22 and 9mm pocket pistol design.

[@ShapelyHips]

Makarov magazines, perhaps?

[@samsonabednego6303]

Great work. Pls can you share a video of how you made the firing pin and extractor?

[@jamesgravel7755]

Running like a champ.

[@eddieshittie4368]

how did you make the slide stop to hold open when empty?

[@flat-earther]

The plans mention the magazine's follower allows automatic hold-open when magazine is empty so that's probably it. BTW eddieshittie I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@michaelangelosthecowabunga9905]

id think visually comparing it to factory made pistol parts could help alot

[@saberemadi7068]

you made your own pistol with aluminium 6061, what if i make my own pistol with stainless steel? and al 6061 and 7075, which one is better for this job

[@francisconoeda4830]

Exelente trabajo almenos ustedes tienen permitido poder tener armas cortas

[@guser507]

Nice pistols 👍

[@tiagovazkez9356]

Dud where r the bideos of u making it. i want one. Its so beautiful

[@marshall3535]

You are amazing.. :)) nice gun...

[@tonyackrill3718]

its got some kick on it for a .22

[@flat-earther]

I believe it's .25 BTW tonyackrill I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@louisrauschenbach1367]

Nice gun 👍

[@AKALONE]

you awesome dude

[@111111ganesh]

Yes, u got it.

[@ulisesgomez7211]

Porq no pasan todo el video completo de arme y desarme q se vea todo desde el principio y final

[@valmirsantos5400]

A munição é de 22 ou 380

[@stefanlarion5100]

Привет с Якутска это калибр 22lr да?

[@kesskess69legros73]

Hello I am really impressed by the several models that you have made from A, to Z you are an artist, I am a turner and miller I wanted to ask you is it possible to buy you ;A model to serve as a reference I am very admiring I always ask thank you good day

[@spinafire]

You've earned my respect with your skill. Thank you for sharing!

[@clintonwestwood5498]

Thank you for your kind comments, and for watching.

[@vaishnicky5765]

@@clintonwestwood5498 sir, All video send me plz. starting to and

[@qg786]

It's perfect. :) I can't get enough of the sound of you racking the slide back.

[@clintonwestwood5498]

+Qyuubi786 Yes, it's probably why it's been featured a couple of times:)

[@kalleklp7291]

This is just a great job sir..! You build it from scrap, debugged it, and addressed the problems it had to get a real functional semi-auto pistol. It's probably the best homemade pistol I've seen by now. No need for expensive machinery and high tech things. My respect for this achievement.

[@alexlevy322]

I should have taken machine shop back in my youth in the early 70s. You are truly AWESOME !!!You've earned my respect with your skill. Thank you for sharing this knowledge. Your patience in testing and modifying is SUPERB !! KUDOS !!

[@wargarkaz]

Its a shame you only have 17K subs and this royal nonsuch or w/e kid has some 250K subs for making pipe shotguns or pistol where he strikes the back with a rock. This is art.

[@BangBangBang.]

People watch to see RN possibly lose a finger, hand or eye

[@WikterRor2807]

Bang Bang Bang Like That flamethrower of his...jeez It is not safe

[@cappnzak]

I just happened upon your project here,of the .25calibre pistol and I'm sooo glad I did! It has been a pleasure watching you work through each stage until to standard,and do such good work on the build.And it looks great! Wonderful! Thank you for posting such a great project.

[@clintonwestwood5498]

+cappnzak Thanks for nice comments. It was a pleasure to build and share.

[@Nwest82]

Great work man! I'm very impressed! Years ago when I first read this book I was a little unconvinced that a build like this would function realibly without a tonn of tweaking, glad to see that you made it work! And nice to see that you have actually made this into a sexy pistol as oppose to the authors build who was just going for function and gave up on looks alltogether. Awsome work!

[@314194]

Excellent, I recently commented on your build video before looking at this and you addressed the issue that raised. This is an excellent piece of work, I for one am very impressed.

[@stevet4064]

Good craftsmanship. It's a looker for sure. Something most home builds can't claim.

[@MrGMcAulay]

This is a straight blow back operated pistol, so an extractor is not really needed, but is handy. One thing to do with the feed ramp is not use a double angle but have a 1 to 1.5 jump between the frame ramp and the barrel ramp with both ramps at the same angle. Set the barrel ramp back .0015" for every .001" it is above the frame ramp, this can improve the feeding. The frame ramp should be slightly below the mouth of the magazine. Good job adding the spring ejector, I suspect the extractor fit was a bigger issue with the failure to eject, it may not have held the cartridge long enough for the magazine ejector to get at it. On a straight blow back operated pistol the extractors main job is to hold the spent cartridge up so the ejector can get at it. Have you considered moving the extractor from TDC to the side at a 30 degree angle and bending the ejector spring/pin to run along the side of the slide/bolt? Over all excellent job.

[@clintonwestwood5498]

+Greg McAulay I hadn't considered moving the extractor off on an angle. I do like the function of an extractor to cycle the endless test rounds through to get all the proper spring rates, feed lip, feed ramp etc... This is of course a one off from a crude workshop built by a slow learning fellow. Lots of testing required. However, did you see the latest video? I have the function nailed. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4LPqpyqhKx3i8k

[@MrGMcAulay]

+Clinton Westwood Just watched the last video. Looks great. can you post a video on the ramp again, I am curious about how it is set now and how it would respond to feeding a wad cutter or hollow point, short fat rounds.

[@clintonwestwood5498]

+Greg McAulay When I next strip it down for inspection, I'll take a photo of the feed ramp. That probably has more value than a video.

[@Charles-A]

You are one skilled, talented guy. Great work indeed!

[@clintonwestwood5498]

Thanks for that.

[@travishemming3783]

Beautiful build and impressive functionality. I've had several factory guns that didn't run that well. Nice accuracy too.

[@clintonwestwood5498]

Thank you. Never having owned a factory pistol, I have no point of reference. Your comment is encouraging.

[@beatlessteve1010]

I am extremely impressed with your metalworking skills and resourcefulness making the things you have do more than the job they were meant to do, I was previously watching how to use a 3-d machine to build a gun but I definitely like your results , not very many people can do what you do, I enjoyed your video!

[@flat-earther]

steveweiser I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@bocephuslastofmykind881]

That is a very impressive build, especially with the tools you used. Looks better than some made with milling machines. Very nice.

[@midnight4540]

Well done, been a lot of fun watching your build and troubleshooting all issues.Keep up the good work!

[@jozzerful2]

I have been watching your project from the day you made you're rifling device, then I have been watching the manufacturing and the assembly, dealing with little problems along the way and, I have got to say well done nice looking gun, functioning well and looks pretty nice too, pleasure to watch, and a good job.

[@airgunningyup]

in Chicago , youd be a millionaire

[@TazmaniandevilPat]

Rob M or robed alot5

[@flat-earther]

airgunningyup I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@veggitarianredneck4118]

I have never subscribed to a channel before until now. You have my respect. I too am building a gun but a single shot .410 when done I'll post on you tube. It won't be near as impressive as your build.

[@flat-earther]

I guess maybe your vid was removed then. BTW veggitarian I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@justbandit5572]

I'm goin to show my friends this they'll love that line. already had on hell of a laugh, thanks for brightening up my day!

[@flat-earther]

justbandit I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@gwheyduke]

Your workmanship is remarkable ! I can't help but wonder what you could create with a lathe and a mill ? Thanks for posting this series, your version appears to be made in a high quality factory!

[@TheShockwaveDragon]

I admit was a little surprised when I watched the original video earlier that you did little if anything to smooth out the feed ramp when you first built the gun. It's good to see it's working now that you've re-profiled it though.

[@clintonwestwood5498]

Yes, I was new (and still am) at this. Didn't see the importance at the time.

[@rafaellastracom6411]

Outstanding Mr. Westwood, congratulations!

[@bananapotpie3890]

bravo man bravo . I hope to try again in my new setting.. I hope it works.. I have lots of stuff to do and im coming back to thing so I'm sure I will.. just the daunting task of designing my own .22 mag put me off it for a moment

[@clintonwestwood5498]

+Banana potpie Yup, you got to stay busy, right? Keeps us out of trouble:)

[@bananapotpie3890]

Bahaha more like gets me into trouble!! :)

[@bechmonshitan4312]

Ah.. better groupings already! About the occasional burning brass to the forehead, that's why the ejector pin (in your case spring end) , there has to be a little offset to the left , not too low and not directly under the case extractor. When adjusted correctly the ejected cases should roughly land on the same spot. How's the hardening of the magazine lips holding up?

[@clintonwestwood5498]

+Bechmon Shitan Agreed, slight tuning of that spring is required. I'm pleased that they depart with some authority. The "special" hardened lips are holding perfectly. There is not a lot of pressure with six rounds loaded. I can actually get 7 stuffed in but that may cause some creep. 6 six is good enough for me. The early shooting attempts were performed with me trying to observe how the pistol was functioning. My attention was certainly not down range. I'm also pleased on the grouping and the non-tumbling.

[@ThomasBrucefye]

Nice man, that is really cool. I love the two tone Sig Sauer Equinox thing you got going on.

[@sonnygunz9207]

I’m sorry but I have to say... This is **cking awesome!! I tip my hat to you sir. Very impressive. Congrats.

[@Shadowlogic420]

Shaping up nicely. Great work man. I've wanted to get around to making my own gun for quite a while.

[@flat-earther]

It's impressive. BTW Shadowlogic I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@alltypesofillstuff990]

She's a Beauty and now a perfect the work of art

[@kevinalt1707]

Best diy build ever,well done

[@PGNDG61]

I wish I could make 1 too... Nice pistol !

[@nostreamavailable9090]

sir l wish l had half your skill. well done. you should be very very proud of yourself.

[@rdtradecraft]

Whoo Hoo!!!! Super job. You have been an inspiration. I have some 4140 lying round that I am thinking of trying this with once I move out of California. The zip gun law here is a real bummer for home gunsmithing enthusiasts.

[@clintonwestwood5498]

+Robert Donovan Thanks for the comments. I regret not doing this build in a better steel. But honestly, when I started I didn't have high expectations. Oh well. You do realize that this is not a zip gun? This is a fully legal rifled handgun. Does California not allow that?

[@rdtradecraft]

Actually, the reason I am considering using 4140 is because your build was successful. Had I been in your position, I'd have done the same for the same reason. California has a zip gun law that considers any gun made from parts, not designed to be a commercial firearm, from parts made by a licensed manufacturer, or altered to chamber a round, to be a zip gun, unless you register it with the ATF and pay the $200 to get a tax stamp. Thus, in California, you can mill out an 80% lower from any existing commercial gun(AR15, AK47, Colt1911) or make or or buy and assemble the parts for these guns from scratch for personal use, but the gun you have built would be considered a zip gun unless you paid the tax to the ATF and register it. That's why I often refer to the State as the California Soviet Socialist Republic.

[@clintonwestwood5498]

+Robert Donovan Wow! There are States with much higher crime rates and less restrictive. I've considered moving to Northern California but I will have to really consider the restrictions on my freedom before I do that. I think I'm better served staying where I am. If you start/finish a build, please stay in touch. I've developed a strange affection for this little gun:)

[@rdtradecraft]

+Clinton Westwood Speaking of crime rates vis-a-vis gun ownership, like many, I find the fact that while we are oft condescended to by other countries for having the highest per capita firearms murder rates in the world, ostensibly because of our gun culture, removing the four US cities with the most restrictive gun laws drops us from top of the list to fourth from the bottom. One cannot infer from this that guns prevent crime. However, taken with the fact that many states with looser gun laws and higher density of gun ownership have lower crime rates, one can certainly say that possession of guns does not make it worse and restricting them has little to no effect on improving it. Regarding living in California, while I love the climate and the people are fine for the most part, that is not enough to offset the high cost of living, high taxes, and paternalistic, nanny-state regulatory environment, of which idiotic gun laws are only one example. I am saving up to move to a more gun friendly state, which tends to correlate with being less regulatory in general. I would be glad to let you know what I build once I get it done.

[@clintonwestwood5498]

+Robert Donovan I agree 100%. My freedoms precede climate. I've been around a few years and have always been surprised how armed citizens scare the bejeezus out of the ruling class. In response to the highest crime rate cities, eradicate the gangs/gang culture and problem solved. That's about as much as a political statement that'll make on this family friendly channel that I'll make:)

[@Mistraker]

Better and better. It's not half bad looking, either. Fantastically better than the average little zip gun.

[@danysniper22]

you should make longer more detailed videos, i think alot of people would appreciate that

[@clintonwestwood5498]

+danysniper22 I can capture the average viewers attention for just over two minutes. I try to keep them moving along as fast as possible.

[@danysniper22]

Clinton Westwood im sure you do, but i find this project really intersting and would be nice some more time, maybe the actuall gunsmithing part involved, either way, still intersting

[@thelaughinghyenas7962]

Thank you. I am enjoying your series. Will you be posting an updated set of blueprints with your solutions to the problems?

[@clintonwestwood5498]

+The Laughing Hyenas I won't be posting any plans. The original are a good start and the rest is hand fitting, lots of hand fitting.

[@justinc8157]

Sweet build man. Very impressive.

[@zeroofthebeat4658]

this is amazing. looks like a gun right out of a factory to me.

[@natecataldo1136]

This is amazing! I'm going to attempt to build something similar, only full sized and chambered in .380

[@11thdoctorjeff]

Very, very nice. I've been a machinist for fifteen years and I am really impressed with your skill. One question... How much for the gun? lol

[@chenry7084]

Very nice looking little pistol.

[@clintonwestwood5498]

Why thank you. Ir was a lot of fun to build.

[@whitetiger432]

Clinton Westwood do you sell kits like maybe a 9mm

[@CarbonGlassMan]

Fantastic job. Great video.

[@marcielsouza8079]

Hi, very good project I'm from macae rio de janeiro..the mechanical adjustments are great, very cool.

[@sluttyOz4DF]

The best I've seen so far 💪🏼💯

[@transdetendal]

that is super nice !! congrats on a really lovely looking pistol ! niiiice build !

[@clintonwestwood5498]

It got better after glass beading.

[@transdetendal]

Clinton Westwood i have some plans on making one of them , its not alowed to make or own guns here ,but a replica is ok .... dont think it can par up to your s but it would be neat if i could make one !! would love to try a 80% 1911 build if i ever could !!

[@GringoBack]

Wow, really impressive!!! And neat looking too.

[@leodiaz2129]

loving the content and quality of the vid man

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

Just a curiosity, were you into firearms prior to your rifling build or did all this home building get you into it? I am very impressed with your build no matter how many times I see it. When I heard someone posted plans of this I was just "meh" because a lot of other people have built some but none of us built it to the quality of yours. It inspired me to go back and make another one as nice as yours because now I can't take any pride in my first attempt. I look forward to whatever you build next!

[@clintonwestwood5498]

+Dave Smith I've had a rifle of some sort in my hands since I was 14 years old. I've wanted to homebuild something almost as long. Finally got around to it. Now that I see how easy it is, I'm going to carry on with a couple of more builds.

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

+Clinton Westwood Great! I know the feeling. Once you get bit by the bug you start looking at scrap heaps and think, "wow, that would be a great _____". You are doing a great service to 2A in general by inspiring others into true gunsmithing which is a legal right that many have been to afraid to venture into.

[@auxpowerunit]

Fantastic work ! BTW, I have the same problem with misfeeding the top few rounds on my Sig P238 while using hollow points. I may send it back to Sig and ask them to rework it like you did the weld-bead at 02:40. Thanks !

[@TonyFleetwood]

nice! thanks for the update!

[@techno8830]

Good job, the project is finally finished, Mac Gyver XD

[@phamtuan1842]

Thanks for the tutorial I found that belief in him

[@ThreenaddiesRexMegistus]

Nice work ! Some lateral thinking with good fixes for common problems.

[@clintonwestwood5498]

I just wanted it to work.

[@renaissanceman7004]

fantastic! you're so good in making homemade guns

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Very nice, an accomplishment you can be proud of. Thanks for the video.

[@seankessler6657]

That shot group is pretty tight for a homemade .25 caliber handgun. Could the same pistol be made in .380, 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45ACP?

[@kingbee17able]

Great job where did you get the plans from for this or are you one of the lucky people that can envision it in your head, Truly a great job.

[@clintonwestwood5498]

Plans Link in the video description.

[@copsymphop]

Great! It's work! Maybe few week coming I will start project same your!

[@Rick_Steel]

I know you made the pistol from a template, so when the Krikit is done do you plan on writing an improved version of the template that includes all of your refinements?

[@clintonwestwood5498]

+mcgrawm2 Probably not. The original plans are workable. I've published the changes that "I" felt were useful. I think the act of solving the little things should be the responsibility of the builder. Anyone attempting this build is going to have to work at it achieve success. I'm really just ready to start something else.

[@Rick_Steel]

+Clinton Westwood Well 10/10 build anyway. I look forward to your next project then.

[@paulspydar]

amazing, scratch built pistol, very cool,

[@clintonwestwood5498]

+paulspydar Thanks. It worked out far better than expected.

[@sleeper10s61]

That thing is awesome great job brother!!

[@srmj71]

Nice work man. Really nice work.

[@StagArmslower]

Sir, you should install Apex trigger to lighten it a bit; just kidding great job on building it and solving problems

[@seeharvester]

I'm impressed. Excellent job. What I really liked was the home made rifling contraption. Did you have to deburr or fine tune the barrel after that operation?

[@clintonwestwood5498]

Polishing is in order after the rifling. I'm getting better at it. Have you seen the improvement to the machine? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqjagpWmrL-tb9k

[@seeharvester]

I have now! And I must say, I like it! I never tried building anything as intricate as what you're doing, and don't own any machine tools except a couple hand drills & grinders, some files and a sawsall. Oh, & a couple big hammers & some welding equipment (self taught, you can imagine the weld quality). But after watching your videos, I'm thinking I might attempt a "machining project". The most ambitious thing I ever built was an attachment for a Bobcat that I designed to pick up large irregular shaped rocks with as little scarring of the stone as possible (for building masonry walls out of large stone). It was like one of those claws on the crane they use at a scrap yard, except w/only 2 arms. Mounted to a quick attachment plate, (if you're familiar with skid steers). It was mainly welding and drilling holes up to 1" in up to 1" mild steel, (that was fun w/a hand drill), & it was powered by a single hydraulic cylinder, so I had to devise a system to equalize the arm movement. Talk about a contraption! A fairly rough piece of work, but it worked! Anyhow, The most "machining" on it was hollowing out 2 pieces of 2"x4"x4" steel plate in a half ball shape, & corresponding spherical cuts out of 1" stock, that would contain a trailer hitch ball, when sandwiched together, to form a wrist socket for the "hand" on the end of the arms, that I thought was necessary. Turned out it wasn't, but whew, what a job that was! Accomplished w/varying sizes of hole saws starting with the largest 1st to a shallow depth, followed by decreasing size hole saws at increasing depths to get the rough shape, then lots of grinding to remove the ridges, and finished w/lots of hand sanding using the "braille method" to achieve an acceptable fit. Grease fitting thru the back of the 2" plate, & it worked just fine. One day, if I ever figure out how to load a picture on youtube, I'll "show & tell" it in all it's glory. Uh Oh. Sorry for the long winded response, got carried away. Keep up the good work, and thanks for your time and effort in making these videos for all of us!

[@gifhary6165]

perfect good job sir can you make disassembly and assembly your gun video?

[@clintonwestwood5498]

+Gifhary Syidhqa Hamim Yes, that will be the last video in the series.

[@gifhary6165]

+Clinton Westwood 👍👍

[@zoesdada8923]

If you can make this you should make a semi auto rifle like an ak or ar15 style. That is just amazing.

[@clintonwestwood5498]

Some sort of rifle is in my future

[@Tater79bj]

Yessss! success!!! I bet that felt absolutely gratifying. If mine turns out half as well, I will be extatcic! I love your refinements to the look and function. I just finished all of the major parts of mine, with the exception of the magazine. Should have a new video up tomorrow :) By chance, what video editing software do you use? and do you use a compression software to speed up uploads?

[@clintonwestwood5498]

+Tater79bj Ecstatic is the feeling.

[@grovestret9826]

+Clinton Westwood muinto muinto bom

[@clintonwestwood5498]

+Tater79bj Sorry, missed the last part of your comment. I'm almost embarrassed to admit that I use Windows Movie Maker. It's free and it has limitations. However you can do some work arounds. I don't use any compression software for uploads. I have a fast PC and uplink.

[@Tater79bj]

+Clinton Westwood No worries, and don't feel bad about movie maker lol, that's what I'm using too. I just wish my Internet was faster. A 15 minute video literally takes 8hrs to upload!

[@KristyMcClellan]

Great job! Did I see no rifling in the barrel? Not that range is going to be a big issue with a .25, just making an observation.

[@sevenproxies4255]

Awesome work man! I watched the build and fabrication video just before this one as well. This makes me wish I had access to a decent workshop myself, but sadly I don't. :(

[@clintonwestwood5498]

Someday maybe? I'm hoping for you.

[@paulkrawic4771]

for an ejector why not just use sheet metal welded or screwed to the inside of the frame and cut a small slot for it on the underside of the bolt, like any 1911 or beretta 92 or any other basic semi auto design? you could also do what Ohio Gun Works does with the High Point series and just have the firing pin strike a stop as the bolt travels rearward acting as an ejector.

[@AtimatikArmy]

Just saw this, success, yeah!!! What was that about sometimes not being the sharpest tool in the shed?? Don't sell yourself short man!! Impressive!

[@clintonwestwood5498]

+Atimatik Army Well, I often hear the choir singing but don't understand a word they say:)

[@jordanhorst6]

looks great! if or when I make mine I'm going to etch a design into the slide.

[@evilcowboy]

Very quick question. Is there a place where a safety can be placed on the gun? The trigger bar and FCG pack design make it seem as if integrating a safety not possible and keep it looking decent.

[@johnhardin2269]

The Confederacy had arms supply problems. There was at least one guy who made revolvers in his barn. They used some brass parts for ease of working. Half the melt temp and less dangerous to handle.

[@johnhardin2269]

The Colt Navy and Yellowboy came in brass too. Getting an autoloader to work is quite a personal best achievement.

[@BinaBoyWonder]

what shape is the primer end of the firing pin, thickness of it, and protrusion from breach? also what gauge is the wire for the hammer spring? on a side note, your workmanship is extremely impressive and I'm really enjoying watching your current build on the 380. I would love to see a .22 build as I think the weight of materials and spring pressures would be interesting to learn for such a small powder load.

[@clintonwestwood5498]

The firing pin has a slight radius to the tip. Approximately .090' OD. I will have to check the wire gauge I used. The music wire was much thinner than I would've guessed. Springs are very deceiving. I will probably use the same size for the current build. I think the Krikit is a good candidate for .22LR. I wouldn't change the materials.

[@clintonwestwood5498]

Hammer spring is .032". I used that gauge throughout the build.

[@clintonwestwood5498]

I'm not sure about a double stack. I haven't even tried rimmed cartridges like the .22 which do present special challenges.

[@shlomibarg]

you are an artist

[@clintonwestwood5498]

+shlomibarg Artist, really? Thanks man. Working with ones hands is very satisfying.

[@t.m.h.7962]

Nice job, I'll take two please. Make one kind of fancy for presentation. Really it seems like a nice little gun. I wish I had the, how should I put it, the manual dexterity, time and strength. I'm a little too old and arthritis, kinda stops me. I've seen a few guys on youtube who make their own,. I use to make rifles but the last one was more than twenty, twenty five years ago.

[@clintonwestwood5498]

My hands are not as flexible as they once were either.

[@flat-earther]

t.m.h. I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@DidminXII]

Great to see this piece finally working as it should. However, do you think it would be possible for someone to make one of these scaled up to say 9mm? or is there something in the design that prevents it.

[@clintonwestwood5498]

+Ein The Corgie By scaling up to a larger caliber, you need a much heavier slide if you're going to keep it as a blowback. I think a 9mm would require somewhere in the range of 2 lbs plus total slide mass

[@TheKingGummyBear]

make a budget Walther ppk.....and take everyone's money!