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Posted: 1/1/2026 1:39:27 AM EDT
| Starting at 10PM my time (midnight DC time) I started filling out an e-form 1 and successfully completed it with a $0 tax paid at 10:29. That was the smoothest Form 1 I have ever done; normally the system has issues at least once, causing me to lose all progress. I entered a model number, even though it isn't strictly required for a Form 1 silencer, and the system told me that it would likely make my form go into research. I guess we will see if that slows me down compared to others, as I historically have had very quick e-file approvals in the last year or so. |
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Originally Posted By chevrofreak: And away we go. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/74212/1000015749-3686959.jpg Submitted form 1 this morning. High temp pla just arrived as well. Waiting to hit print. Care to share method of attachment to threaded barrel? My plan is to use a 1/2x28 to 5/8 thread adapter as a large heatset insert. |
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Originally Posted By StanleySpidowski: Can you lay out exactly what you filled on the form? I basically filled it out like any other form, but under description I put boring technical information to try to make it sound like I know what I am doing. "3D PRINTED CF IMPREGNATED POLYPTHALAMIDE SILENCER WITH STAINLESS STEEL SERIAL NUMBER PLAQUE" Under maker code you put FMI, and I created a serial number and model name (model is not required). Put your caliber and overall length in the appropriate fields Then I uploaded pictures of a Siraya Tech PPA-CF filament spool and my laser engraved Amazon dog tag. It is my 11th e-Form 1; I don't know if that helps? |
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Originally Posted By chevrofreak: I basically filled it out like any other form, but under description I put boring technical information to try to make it sound like I know what I am doing. "3D PRINTED CF IMPREGNATED POLYPTHALAMIDE SILENCER WITH STAINLESS STEEL SERIAL NUMBER PLAQUE" Under maker code you put FMI, and I created a serial number and model name (model is not required). Put your caliber and overall length in the appropriate fields Then I uploaded pictures of a Siraya Tech PPA-CF filament spool and my laser engraved Amazon dog tag. It is my 11th e-Form 1; I don't know if that helps? |
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Originally Posted By KeepTheChnge: Submitted form 1 this morning. High temp pla just arrived as well. Waiting to hit print. Care to share method of attachment to threaded barrel? My plan is to use a 1/2x28 to 5/8 thread adapter as a large heatset insert. The design I just printed is a heavily modified FTN.4 that I incorporated a ⅝-24 thread protector file into for the attachment, and my Qidi Plus 4 prints the threads so well that I don't even have to chase them with a tap. I screw a ½-28 to ⅝-24 thread adapter into it to make the threads more durable. I left the body about ½" thick, solid material about 1-½" in from the end so that I can drill and stainless pop rivet the laser engraved dog tag to it. I printed a jig to bend the dog tag in my vise, though the spring back made it larger diameter than needed and I had to redesign an undersized bending jig. |
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Originally Posted By KeepTheChnge: Submitted form 1 this morning. High temp pla just arrived as well. Waiting to hit print. Care to share method of attachment to threaded barrel? My plan is to use a 1/2x28 to 5/8 thread adapter as a large heatset insert.      I'm following the instructions on this one. |
Thanks! I made a few original designs I plan on testing (I have no idea what Im doing, but being an ME and having some understanding of fluids might help  ).I didn't think about just embedding a threaded part into cad file (modeling threads in creo is annoying). Ill make an assembly and export step for that. I have a Qidi q1 pro that has printed some threaded parts so I expect they will come out pretty good. I literally posted a picture I made in PowerPoint of a 3d printer and a cartoon supressor, we will see if it gets approved. Never done a form 1 so unsure how detailed I needed to be lol. |
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Originally Posted By Nexttime: https://i.imgur.com/2hhfUZv.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/GHsiynF.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/LtjqQbZ.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/VwV5jHN.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/sRIiE9H.jpeg I'm following the instructions on this one. Originally Posted By Nexttime: Originally Posted By KeepTheChnge: Submitted form 1 this morning. High temp pla just arrived as well. Waiting to hit print. Care to share method of attachment to threaded barrel? My plan is to use a 1/2x28 to 5/8 thread adapter as a large heatset insert. https://i.imgur.com/2hhfUZv.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/GHsiynF.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/LtjqQbZ.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/VwV5jHN.jpeg https://i.imgur.com/sRIiE9H.jpeg I'm following the instructions on this one. Awesome, thanks! |
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It's 135grams or 4.76198 freedom oz's. It's so incredibly light. |
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Originally Posted By Nexttime:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyHqxtKjkEg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKTPRHrwlJcIt's 135grams or 4.76198 freedom oz's. It's so incredibly light.  Happy with mine as well.  |
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All I submitted was "3D printed suppressor" and a picture of my 3d printer 1/1/26 8am They approved it today. 1/8/26 9:50 am
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1Andy2: it's just a question of if we decide to stop throwing coal in the furnace and lean on the brakes or if we're going to blow the boiler up getting to Full Retard'sville.
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I modified the FTN.5 PCC design with a 5/8" printed thread and made a recess to press fit a laser engraved stainless steel washer into, which will also be sandwiched in by the 5/8-24 to 1/2-28 thread adapter. Now to get my ComMarker B4 30W laser set up and do a few test engravings. I picked up 60 of the washers from Amazon for under $20, so I am going to end up with more cans than I know what to do with 😂 https://a.co/d/7BLxE7J  
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Second option, which will more securely lock the serial number plate in place.   Form 1 serial number embedment test |
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Originally Posted By BURN: All I submitted was "3D printed suppressor" and a picture of my 3d printer 1/1/26 8am They approved it today. 1/8/26 9:50 am Submitted mine on the 3rd with a cartoon I made in PP showing 3d Printer making a suppressor lol Still waiting on approval though 
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Originally Posted By KeepTheChnge: Submitted mine on the 3rd with a cartoon I made in PP showing 3d Printer making a suppressor lol Still waiting on approval though Originally Posted By KeepTheChnge: Originally Posted By BURN: All I submitted was "3D printed suppressor" and a picture of my 3d printer 1/1/26 8am They approved it today. 1/8/26 9:50 am Submitted mine on the 3rd with a cartoon I made in PP showing 3d Printer making a suppressor lol Still waiting on approval though I am thinking that M/S paint would be a great way to get my next one denied....LOL
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1Andy2: it's just a question of if we decide to stop throwing coal in the furnace and lean on the brakes or if we're going to blow the boiler up getting to Full Retard'sville.
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Originally Posted By chevrofreak: Second option, which will more securely lock the serial number plate in place. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/74212/1000016042-3692158.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSMa64tjEDYMy FTN.5 PCC that I developed this serial embedment for was approved on Friday; I took it up and compared it to my modified FTN.4 kneelsun and the new FTN.5 PCC blows it out of the water. Lighter, quieter and shorter. It sounded as good as a commercial can on my 6.5" Dissent 9mm. |
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