0% Lowers?

[BoilerUp]

How long until sub $1,000 3D printers make it feasible to produce decent polymer lowers?

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Dremel-Idea-Builder-3D-Printer-3D20-01/205448581?cm_mmc=socialmedia|Facebook|W01|20150803 |DremelIdeaBuilder|IdeaBuilderMaker1L1

And affordable hobbyist CNC machines have to be on the horizon, too:

http://www.littlemachineshop.com/products/product_focus.php?Focus=CNC+Machines&Source=BingCNC

[GOST]

Some believe that the above is the reason for this:

https://www.nraila.org/articles/20150605/stop-obamas-planned-gag-order-on-firearm-related-speech

I guess they think that this will prevent the exchange of the CAD files needed. Sintercore makes a 3D printed muzzle device out of inconel device called a 3DX. CMT also offered a class a while back where you could machine your own receivers:

http://www.ar15news.com/2014/09/19/machine-billet-receivers-class-cmt-tactical/

[UWone77]

I'm surprised there isn't some silly legislation in the works trying to ban 3D printers. Imagine where the technology will be in 10-15 years.

Where is MoxyDave when you need someone to chime up about 3D technology.

[alamo5000]

I was under the impression that 3D printing wasn't the 'technical' problem with firearms. It was more the material being 3D'ed for firearm use.

I also understand that historically 3D printing has been expensive but that it's getting way less so.

I am not at all versed in it so I will wait for a more expert opinion to pop up.