Topic: .44 magnum semiautomatic project (MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT 2/18/2012) (Read 1078 times)

planeflyer21 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 07, 2012, 06:18:02 PM »

The ability to use cast boolits makes it even more appealing!

Jon

MaDuce · « **Reply #16 on:** January 07, 2012, 09:07:13 PM »

First live fire test will be done with cast bullets.

MaDuce · « **Reply #17 on:** January 14, 2012, 05:50:31 PM »

Ambidextrous manual slide-stop/release installed and working. Still needs to have the magazine activated slide-stop function installed as well as the automatic slide release.

It's to dark to take pics today but I'll try and get you some tomorrow. I'm going to try and finish the rest of the slide-stop/release functions tomorrow.

The only major feat after that is the trigger. In fact, I THINK all there is left besides the remaining slide-stop/release functions is the trigger, firing pin retainer (firing pin is done already), ejector and extractor.

Then it's just tune-up and test fire.

MaDuce · « **Reply #18 on:** January 15, 2012, 11:31:21 AM »

Video coming soon. For right now, I want to put up a FAQ about the gun project to answer some questions I get asked allot.

FAQ.

Q. Do you intend to market this to the firearm industry?
A. The idea is on the table but I have not made a decision yet. I'll probably make a few manufacturers aware of it and see how they react before making a definite decision.

Q. Why does it look like a futuristic Desert Eagle.
A. Originally this project started as an attempt at fixing many of the Desert Eagle's known problems. It evolved in to it's own design. The 3 basic components (slide, barrel, frame) have kept the same basic torso relations as in the Desert Eagle. The rest of the visual similarities are the result of weight and bulk reduction. In a nutshell, MRI used the most logical approach for reducing the gun's bulk as did I. The futuristic look is mostly for smoothing and ease of handling. There WAS some artistic work in cutting the fullers, but this was all done as a very bottom priority. 2 birds with 1 stone.

Q. Does this gun share any parts with other guns?
A. It uses some modified parts from other guns but nothing unchanged. Due to some of the secrets, I cannot mention everything but some of the parts I can mention are a modified Desert Eagle magazine and a modified IMI Timberwolf barrel.

Q. What are some of the unique features in this gun?
A. Point blank-300 yard fixed sighting system, easy detachable rear sight, automatic slide release with a "disable" option, ambidextrous manual slide-stop, multi-stage recoil buffering system, recoil guard mounted hammer and spring (significantly reduces handle size)

Q. Can this gun fire led cast ammo?
A. It should. It will also be test fired with cast ammo.

Q. Can this gun fire .44 Specials?
A. I don't see why not. May be a while before I test it though.

Q. Is this gun gas or recoil operated?
A. It's recoil operated.

Q. How much does it weigh?
A. Last time i checked, it was just over 3lbs. The .44 Magnum Desert Eagle MARK VII was weighed with it and came out to a few oz heavier. Final weight is not yet known. Should be similar to a .357 Magnum Desert Eagle MARK I.

Q. Will this gun have the same reliability issues as the Desert Eagle?
A. I hope not. This project was started as an answer to the Desert Eagle's reliability issues. Reliability is top priority. So far, tune-up hasn't even started and it already feeds very well.

Q. If this gun were to hit the market, how much would it cost?
A. I cannot say for sure, but if a manufacturer ever takes it up, I will press them to keep it at $1000 or less. Because of the buffer system (which significantly softens every stage of the recoil) the gun can be made with a synthetic frame which should cut the price dramatically, not to mention reduce the weight by at least a half a pound.

Q. Will you make copies in any other calibers?
A. Maybe. I have a .50AE chamber reamer, .50AE ammo and a double column 10 round magazine already, so that may be convenient. What I would really like to see the gun in is .45 Win Mag (which can be made with a 14-15 round mag for the same handle size) 10mm Auto and .460 Roland but I lack the tools to make it happen.

Q. How big is the handle?
A. Almost exactly the same size as that of a Beretta 92F with a Hogue 1 piece grip.

Q. Did you throw out any features due to time constraint and/or machine limitations?
A. Yes. The rear part of the grip was originally meant to be detachable and the magazine release was originally meant to be ambidextrous. I had to can both of them, in both cases due to machine limitations.

Q. Why has it taken so long to build?
A. A variety of reasons. First, this is the 3rd attempt at it. The first one disappeared on me during a move. The second one I canned due to changes in the law (which I later found a way around). By the time I started this incarnation I had matured allot and decided to spend far more time doing scientific tests and research. A rapid succession of crisis that had begone even before I started the 3rd incarnation has slowed progress to a crawl. But it is coming around and is almost finished now.

MaDuce · « **Reply #19 on:** January 15, 2012, 12:23:57 PM »

Here you go. New video of the ambidextrous slide-stop/release in action.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RL7jG4j2DEw

MaDuce · « **Reply #20 on:** January 31, 2012, 06:52:57 PM »

AT LONG LAST I finally got the trigger working today!!

ATM it's not working very well though. It's a very crisp trigger but the housing isn't very good and function is unreliable. I'll probably have to spend the greater part of tomorrow straightening it all out.

This was suppose to be a one day thing. Turned in to a 3 day, but it's almost over. We may still have live fire testing by this week end.

98Z5V · « **Reply #21 on:** February 01, 2012, 11:15:48 PM »

Is your YouTube handle really Ezekial 25:17?!... I had to ask, after watching that.

Robocop1051 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 02, 2012, 05:08:13 AM »

Lol, worlds loooongest acronym.

MaDuce · « **Reply #23 on:** February 02, 2012, 06:02:01 PM »

Quote from: 98Z5V on February 01, 2012, 11:15:48 PM

Is your YouTube handle really Ezekial 25:17?!... I had to ask, after watching that.

LOL. Yes, at least the Pulp Fiction version. How'd you guess?

98Z5V · « **Reply #24 on:** February 02, 2012, 06:12:13 PM »

Watched the vid, and looked at that long acronym. Took a minute to realize what it meant...

MaDuce · « **Reply #25 on:** February 02, 2012, 06:14:01 PM »

Quote from: 98Z5V on February 02, 2012, 06:12:13 PM

Watched the vid, and looked at that long acronym. Took a minute to realize what it meant...

LOL. Evil men shal hear the word of the lord...........and see the mouth of hell. LOL

MaDuce · « **Reply #26 on:** February 18, 2012, 04:10:42 PM »

Today, Saturday, February 18 at 3:16PM Pacific Standard Time, the .44 Magnum Sova fired a live round for the first time. The load was a Miwall 240gr led cast round.

The gun not only fired the round without any damage or the slightest indication of parts battering but the recoil was extraordinarily light. By average comprehension about 25% less then what that same load produces in the Desert Eagle.

THE .44 MAGNUM SOVA WORKS!