My shotgun project is coming along nicely. Although I really didn't want to unveil it until completion, I wanted to show that I have a mostly-working prototype completed:
Important Note: I HATE PEOPLE WHO BITE MY WORK. I noticed that after posting my ideas on NerfHaven, some user or users on other sites basically copied the damn concept a few months later, probably hoping I wouldn't see them. I did. I also realized that the same user or users "conveniently" forgot to post one on the Haven, where my idea already existed. Strange...
I had most of the gun completed, but I will redo the lower receiver to get rid of a couple of the sloppier cuts and holes. The trigger mech also has to be redesigned, because it wasn't engaging the catch most of the time, and proved unreliable. Other than that, everything seemed fine. I put it together (the components that I had) and went to test fire it using a nail for the catch, but the damn thing won't fire. I am inclined to believe that the seal between the bolt and bolt carrier needs to be improved, and I will work on that immediately, but if you see anything wrong in the pictures, don't hesitate to point it out.
The assembled portion (ignore the duct tape, I used it to hold the receiver cover on because I haven't put in the screws that keep it in place yet):
Ejection port blocked by bolt carrier in its resting position:
The magazine tube so far (I have to add some guide rails inside, but this is basically how it should look):
13x63mm shell with a compact CDTS in the background:
The disassembled portion that I have (the duct tape had been placed under the plunger head to protect the carpet from the silicone lubricant, it does not serve any other purpose. Also note that the spring perch has been left in the end of the PVC elbow that serves as part of the stock. I didn't take it out becase the elbow is a pain to remove.):
The bolt and bolt carrier (this component has been improved over boltsniper's bolt, as the bolt automatically returns to its forward position when nothing is engaging it. This prevents jams occurring as the result of the bolt rotating while disengaged from the chamber, and also guarantees that the bolt head will be oriented correctly to eject the shell every time):
The chamber with the lugs that engage the bolt head:
The bolt and chamber while they are locked (note the steel pins that keep all tabs in place even if the superglue and PVC cement weakens or fails):
That's about it. Questions, comments, critiques? This gun
will be finished. I do not give up on projects like this.
