automag gripframe info/idea bounce.

[Everyinchtheanimal]

Hi guys, I have been looking at some automags oon the U.S sites, and quite fancy a go on a 'y' framed 'mag.
My question is I have an old cf frame if I was to cut the frame and turn the handle part over that would give me the reverse angle I am after. I could still use the original panel grips to hide the cut and shut line.
What are your views? And has this already been done?

 

[wiggles01]

Not sure but I do have a y-frame you could use to work it out from if you want me to post it to you as it is part of a pump mag project I have going on just now
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[renie]

it could be possible but how do you plan on re attaching the grip once you have cut it?
there wont be a lot of strength due to the mold pattern of the CF frame, also you may have to rework the inside channel where the sear rod goes, depending on where you choose to cut it.
2 options really try and source a Y frame or get one made

 

[Everyinchtheanimal]

For a trial run I would just epoxy resin it back possibly use some grp matting to add more strength. If it works the I would just use it until I could source one. The way I am looking at cutting the frame shouldn't interfere with the top part of the gripframe. I need to have a proper think and measure. Possibly play on Microsoft Paint to work it out!

 

[Everyinchtheanimal]

Oh on another thought......what are the results of printed things from a 3D printer like? I mean strength wise. As I could get one scanned into the computer to print them off. Hmmmmm now I am using my grey matter, and its only February!

 

[renie]

Oh on another thought......what is the results of printed things from a 3D printer. I mean strength wise. As I could get one scanned into the computer to print them off. Hmmmmm now I am using my grey matter, and its only February!

not sure of the strength but you could make it slightly thicker say 14mm thickness which would give more rigidness

 

[Everyinchtheanimal]

if i can find someone local to do one on a priter what would i need to give them? CAD specs? Or would i give them a proper 'y' frame would tehy be able to scan it?

 

[Everyinchtheanimal]

also if it was it come out good enough, would there be a market for a small batch to be made? e.g. 25

 

[wiggles01]

Renie, could you not use mine to take the dimensions and write a program to run some of these off with a subtle change here and there?
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[Gee Tee]

You've been beaten to it - this was on MCB

Looks a bit of a lash up IMO and can't see it holding together if knocked about

Here's a pukka Y grip and stock AGD intelliframe for comparison