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Posted: 9/5/2021 3:20:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://i.imgur.com/si9xh0j.jpg https://i.imgur.com/60DTUTY.jpg https://i.imgur.com/BKsxoez.jpg It took many, many, many iterations and minus a small ringing issue in the middle, my first N1 brace has been successfully printed! Finally. Helps that I bought a whole nother printer for these :P. I’ll open orders soon, just gotta make sure they come out right in the black filament now! I want one! |
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Posted: 9/5/2021 3:57:07 PM EDT
[#2]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I want one! HMU at my email [email protected] and once I’m 100% certain they’re printing well I’ll let you know! And for the record, the price of these will be $75 vs the $70 for the XM177-style ones simply due to increased print time and material costs. Hope nobody has an issue with that 
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Posted: 9/5/2021 4:40:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: HMU at my email [email protected] and once I’m 100% certain they’re printing well I’ll let you know! And for the record, the price of these will be $75 vs the $70 for the XM177-style ones simply due to increased print time and material costs. Hope nobody has an issue with that Done |
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Posted: 9/7/2021 2:56:51 PM EDT
[#4]
Oooh! Bumping so I can put this on my in progress 733 clone whilst I wait for Form 1!
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Posted: 9/7/2021 5:55:11 PM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryQuoted: https://i.imgur.com/si9xh0j.jpg https://i.imgur.com/60DTUTY.jpg https://i.imgur.com/BKsxoez.jpg It took many, many, many iterations and minus a small ringing issue in the middle, my first N1 brace has been successfully printed! Finally. Helps that I bought a whole nother printer for these :P. I’ll open orders soon, just gotta make sure they come out right in the black filament now! neat! |
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Posted: 9/16/2021 7:36:20 PM EDT
[#6]
 Hopefully the first of many  Now accepting orders for N1 braces at [email protected], payable via PayPal (same email, family & friends) or $redmccloud on CashApp at $75 per brace. These took a while to get printing well, but hopefully y’all think they’re worth the wait! For those who buy one, expect a 1-2 week ship time due to how I ship these in batches. Thank you all for the continued interest! |
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Posted: 9/25/2021 11:38:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://i.imgur.com/f3qlEW4.jpg Hopefully the first of many Now accepting orders for N1 braces at [email protected], payable via PayPal (same email, family & friends) or $redmccloud on CashApp at $75 per brace. These took a while to get printing well, but hopefully y’all think they’re worth the wait! For those who buy one, expect a 1-2 week ship time due to how I ship these in batches. Thank you all for the continued interest! ...aaaand 9 days later and nobody actually wants one of these, including the people who actually emailed me and wanted to buy them. I guess I'll go back solely to the XM177-style braces then? 
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Posted: 9/26/2021 12:30:16 PM EDT
[#8]
seriously?
shit, I'll take one then, sending now
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Posted: 9/26/2021 4:47:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: ...aaaand 9 days later and nobody actually wants one of these, including the people who actually emailed me and wanted to buy them. I guess I'll go back solely to the XM177-style braces then? Really? That’s super surprising! I wish I had some spare money cause I’d take one; I know that doesn’t help but still. Maybe post more pictures? Show more details? I don’t know… just brainstorming. |
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Posted: 9/26/2021 7:25:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Really? That’s super surprising! I wish I had some spare money cause I’d take one; I know that doesn’t help but still. Maybe post more pictures? Show more details? I don’t know… just brainstorming. Here's some more pictures at different angles, on a 2-position buffer tube.   
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Posted: 9/28/2021 2:51:47 PM EDT
[#11]
I'll take one, will be sending payment right after this posting.
Thanks, Brian Powell Payment sent. |
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Posted: 10/16/2021 6:58:17 PM EDT
[#12]
Here’s a question for you all, alongside a reminder that I still have N1 braces printing now alongside the ‘XM177’ style:
What other kinds of furniture would y’all perchance like to see printed and available? One of you emailed me asking about printed boxy Colt LMG handguards, which I’ve been working on printing for a while as a result, and I’ve had other things like Colt 605 rear handguard caps (to look like the custom-made metal handguard cap but simply fitting via pressure over those plastic triangular carbine handguards available) just sitting here, although I didn’t think of selling them because they’re so hyper specific and would likely cost just as much to ship them these days as it would to make them lmao. So I am curious if anyone has any ideas what could be done next! |
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Posted: 10/17/2021 8:11:09 PM EDT
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installed the pistol brace On my latest project. Finally finished it and I shot it today, and I love it!
 Attached FileProbably going to get rid of the silent sling and use a green carry strap, or none at all. Can’t wait to see the finished hand guards! |
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Posted: 10/18/2021 9:56:03 AM EDT
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I, personally, would love to see a Colt M4 brace or a SOPMOD brace.
Earlier in the thread there was some prototypes and ideas but that’s it. Maybe some experiments with acetone smoothing? |
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Posted: 10/19/2021 1:19:35 AM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I, personally, would love to see a Colt M4 brace or a SOPMOD brace. Earlier in the thread there was some prototypes and ideas but that’s it. Maybe some experiments with acetone smoothing? Someone on Thingiverse made a M4/Sopmod style brace a while ago that I think is still the best option out there, and I don't personally feel great printing and selling someone else's design unmodified aha. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2934481 Acetone smoothing only works on ABS, which I don't use due to it being effectively outclassed by most other modern filaments due to modern ease of printing (and ABS is notoriously awful to get to print); I tried it on one of my old brace prototypes and it slightly smoothed out the surface but gave the entire thing the consistency of rubber, which was odd and I definitely didn't feel like it was durable. I'll post some pictures of the LMG handguards in this thread alongside something else I've been tinkering with once I get the third revision of the handguards printing (this stuff takes time!) |
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Posted: 10/19/2021 2:25:38 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Here’s a question for you all, alongside a reminder that I still have N1 braces printing now alongside the ‘XM177’ style: What other kinds of furniture would y’all perchance like to see printed and available? One of you emailed me asking about printed boxy Colt LMG handguards, which I’ve been working on printing for a while as a result, and I’ve had other things like Colt 605 rear handguard caps (to look like the custom-made metal handguard cap but simply fitting via pressure over those plastic triangular carbine handguards available) just sitting here, although I didn’t think of selling them because they’re so hyper specific and would likely cost just as much to ship them these days as it would to make them lmao. So I am curious if anyone has any ideas what could be done next! How about a handguard for the AR-15 survival rifle that never went into production? |
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Posted: 10/19/2021 7:22:35 PM EDT
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My brace came in a little while ago. Fit and works great, very good craftsmanship. Thank you.
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Posted: 10/19/2021 9:35:48 PM EDT
[#18]
 Here's my version of a µSOPMOD |
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Posted: 10/20/2021 7:10:11 PM EDT
[#19]
Here is the M-Forearm Brace 2.0 I have been working on. Designed from the ground up to help provide a flat surface to rest against the forearm.
This is made on an industrial grade SLS printer using Nylon12. It is as close as you can get to injection molding in terms of strength and finish in additive manufacturing. It is capable of accepting CAA style cheek saddles.  
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Posted: 10/20/2021 9:57:58 PM EDT
[#20]
sick
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Posted: 10/23/2021 8:41:23 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Here is the M-Forearm Brace 2.0 I have been working on. Designed from the ground up to help provide a flat surface to rest against the forearm. This is made on an industrial grade SLS printer using Nylon12. It is as close as you can get to injection molding in terms of strength and finish in additive manufacturing. It is capable of accepting CAA style cheek saddles. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/6109/8930/products/20211020_093958-01_bd701ae8-8234-47b5-8430-fcc125db8ada_1024x1024.jpg?v=1634754403 https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/6109/8930/products/20211020_094401-01_1024x1024.jpg Any chance you can make a few more? Asking for a friend... |
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Posted: 10/25/2021 12:46:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Any chance you can make a few more? Asking for a friend... Of course, pm sent! |
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Posted: 10/27/2021 8:08:27 PM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Here is the M-Forearm Brace 2.0 I have been working on. Designed from the ground up to help provide a flat surface to rest against the forearm. This is made on an industrial grade SLS printer using Nylon12. It is as close as you can get to injection molding in terms of strength and finish in additive manufacturing. It is capable of accepting CAA style cheek saddles. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/6109/8930/products/20211020_093958-01_bd701ae8-8234-47b5-8430-fcc125db8ada_1024x1024.jpg?v=1634754403 https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/6109/8930/products/20211020_094401-01_1024x1024.jpg SLS Nylon printing... wow! That looks phenomenal! |
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Posted: 10/28/2021 10:37:50 AM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Here is the M-Forearm Brace 2.0 I have been working on. Designed from the ground up to help provide a flat surface to rest against the forearm. This is made on an industrial grade SLS printer using Nylon12. It is as close as you can get to injection molding in terms of strength and finish in additive manufacturing. It is capable of accepting CAA style cheek saddles. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/6109/8930/products/20211020_093958-01_bd701ae8-8234-47b5-8430-fcc125db8ada_1024x1024.jpg?v=1634754403 https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0597/6109/8930/products/20211020_094401-01_1024x1024.jpg Reading on that print process, yeah, that’s pretty impressive! Amazing work being done in this thread! Now we just need a SOPMOD stock for MK18 clones. I dont know shit about CAD or 3D printing but maybe something could be had from here: https://grabcad.com/library/lmt-sopmod-stock |
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Posted: 10/29/2021 2:23:31 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: How about a handguard for the AR-15 survival rifle that never went into production? That’s definitely an idea, however the way those were assembled was with a one piece tube that was put over the barrel before the gas block, so it wouldn’t really be that desirable as a semi-accurate 3D printed part if you have to take off the FSB/gas block just to put it on, hah. Here’s something another user here asked for; a Colt LSW handguard kit, separated into two parts for print ability.    I say kit as these need to be glued together and fitted to the castle nut and triangular end cap (slight differences in printing, slight differences in part dimensions, etc), but it was actually quite a fun project. If anyone else wants one, considering the 30+ hour print time, the fact it’s about half a roll of filament, and the incredible rarity of the originals, plus the only other 3D printed one I know of was in Nylon and likely cost a small fortune to get made by one of those prototyping firms, I think 250 is a understandable price. When it comes to other projects: I have the N1 braces available still (1 still in stock (hardy har) if anyone wants it/more. I have those 607 rear handguard caps I’ll likely just post the file for on Thingiverse. I’m also working on a angled foregrip that interfaces with the holes on standard carbine furniture, with hardware for tightening it down, based on the A1 grip so people don’t have to deal with chopping original grips or Airsoft ones. And as just shared I finished getting these handguards to print consistently. Any other suggestions as to potential projects would be AWESOME to hear! |
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Posted: 10/29/2021 6:51:33 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Reading on that print process, yeah, that’s pretty impressive! Amazing work being done in this thread! Now we just need a SOPMOD stock for MK18 clones. I dont know shit about CAD or 3D printing but maybe something could be had from here: https://grabcad.com/library/lmt-sopmod-stock One is printing as we speak. Standby for impact. |
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Posted: 10/30/2021 10:20:56 PM EDT
[#27]
You are all doin gods work here… lol
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Posted: 10/31/2021 1:12:18 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You are all doin gods work here… lol Here's the SopBrace mock up.  
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Posted: 11/1/2021 9:25:59 AM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryDoooood……. Yes! |
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Posted: 11/1/2021 10:19:18 AM EDT
[#30]
Wow! Nice work!
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Posted: 11/1/2021 10:00:42 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/6/2021 12:19:39 AM EDT
[#32]
Alright, small update. Painted the brace to match. Made some small revisions to the next versions. PM for more info if interested.
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Posted: 11/6/2021 10:37:53 AM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Alright, small update. Painted the brace to match. Made some small revisions to the next versions. PM for more info if interested. https://i.imgur.com/Zqckzkc.jpg I worked on a SopMod brace for awhile and the main problem I ran into was that the latch assembly was not the same as a standard AR-15 stock. I could not find a source for the hardware so I tried to design it using regular AR-15 stuff. Never did get it to look just right and it got pushed to the back burner. I really love the Nylon prints you are doing. Are you doing them in house? I had a company do a couple for me but it would have really ramped up the price of the braces I sell. Decided to keep doing them in ASA on my Prusa's. 
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Posted: 11/8/2021 7:51:15 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I worked on a SopMod brace for awhile and the main problem I ran into was that the latch assembly was not the same as a standard AR-15 stock. I could not find a source for the hardware so I tried to design it using regular AR-15 stuff. Never did get it to look just right and it got pushed to the back burner. I really love the Nylon prints you are doing. Are you doing them in house? I had a company do a couple for me but it would have really ramped up the price of the braces I sell. Decided to keep doing them in ASA on my Prusa's. Thanks, I made my own levers due to the angles. All prints done in house. |
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Posted: 11/18/2021 10:36:15 AM EDT
[#35]
Double post
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Posted: 11/18/2021 10:44:20 AM EDT
[#36]
I sold all my pistols (converted to SBR), I have three of these, ready to go - in great condition. Will likely post on the EE
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Posted: 11/18/2021 10:11:12 PM EDT
[#37]
Solo, which one do you have?
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Posted: 11/18/2021 10:34:28 PM EDT
[#38]
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Solo, which one do you have?  RedMcCloud Brace 733 by SoloDallas, on Flickr
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Posted: 11/19/2021 3:31:45 AM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Alright, small update. Painted the brace to match. Made some small revisions to the next versions. PM for more info if interested. https://i.imgur.com/Zqckzkc.jpg Definitely interested. I sent you a message |
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Posted: 11/23/2021 2:57:39 AM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: MMcCloud 2nd gen I think (they all look the same)? https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49183608841_0142fbcb0f_k.jpgRedMcCloud Brace 733 by SoloDallas, on Flickr That’s a first gen Took me a while to perfect the smaller details! |
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Posted: 12/1/2021 12:03:10 AM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That’s a first gen Took me a while to perfect the smaller details! Are you still making them? Thanks |
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Posted: 12/1/2021 7:37:50 PM EDT
[#42]
Will there be anymore N23 braces?
PS If anyone has an N23 short brace they aren't needing and want to sell - Please PM me. |
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Posted: 12/2/2021 8:15:18 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/2/2021 8:59:17 AM EDT
[#44]
Quote Historyshady website taking payments only in money orders or cryptocurrency. |
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Posted: 12/2/2021 11:18:53 AM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: shady website taking payments only in money orders or cryptocurrency. I thought the same thing - I'd prefer to buy from R Mcloud direct as we have before. I have some older Gen-1 braces of his I could cut down but they are on other pistols at the moment. |
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Posted: 12/2/2021 11:33:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I thought the same thing - I'd prefer to buy from R Mcloud direct as we have before. I have some older Gen-1 braces of his I could cut down but they are on other pistols at the moment. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: shady website taking payments only in money orders or cryptocurrency. I thought the same thing - I'd prefer to buy from R Mcloud direct as we have before. I have some older Gen-1 braces of his I could cut down but they are on other pistols at the moment. Sorry you feel that way guys. I just don't sell enough volume to justify setting up a merchant account to take credit cards. I also got kicked to the curb by PayPal for selling pistol grips a couple years ago. They sat on my money for 6 months. My options are limited. If you read the whole thread you will see Red came up with the XM177 style brace. I was inspired by his work and designed my N1 brace. We have since overlapped and we all make versions of the XM177, N1, and N23. Hopefully you guys didn't think I was trying to steel his designs and sell them as my own. I've been around here for awhile and would never do something like that. My reputation is worth more than that. |
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Posted: 12/2/2021 1:43:12 PM EDT
[#47]
AR180Parts is legit, bought from him myself. (Hi, BigRix!
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Posted: 12/2/2021 4:18:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sorry you feel that way guys. I just don't sell enough volume to justify setting up a merchant account to take credit cards. I also got kicked to the curb by PayPal for selling pistol grips a couple years ago. They sat on my money for 6 months. My options are limited. If you read the whole thread you will see Red came up with the XM177 style brace. I was inspired by his work and designed my N1 brace. We have since overlapped and we all make versions of the XM177, N1, and N23. Hopefully you guys didn't think I was trying to steel his designs and sell them as my own. I've been around here for awhile and would never do something like that. My reputation is worth more than that. Good to know its run by a member here - Whew! will be putting an order in. Thanks |
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Posted: 12/3/2021 1:40:42 AM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Alright, small update. Painted the brace to match. Made some small revisions to the next versions. PM for more info if interested. https://i.imgur.com/Zqckzkc.jpg Does anyone know how to get in touch with USMC59? He has his email disabled, and I have messaged him a few times, but zero response. That SOPMOD brace is outstanding |
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Posted: 12/3/2021 2:01:41 AM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Does anyone know how to get in touch with USMC59? He has his email disabled, and I have messaged him a few times, but zero response. That SOPMOD brace is outstanding I tried the same thing, with negative response, then found the site where he had posted them for sale. https://www.fightersolutionsgear.com/products/sopmod-stabilizing-brace |
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