Hi TN_Yankee
I use only 0.4 mm nozzles - and I prefer to print one part at the time.
(often more parts at the same print - but use the setting where the printer finish each part before starting the next.) Example:
I prefer print quality over print speed. Normally I print with 40mm/s (My second printer will be a FLSUN QQ-S PRO DELTA - it can print double speed with same quality)
ABS for rotors since it is easy to work on after print. Sometimes the complete mag is ABS like the Avengers in grey/yellow.
But mostly I print mag. houses and covers in PetG with rotors in ABS.
sometimes I also print rotors in ASA like the Impact rotor.
ABS is the filament that gives the best fine details - special the pellet number can make you pull out your hair.
But once you get the slicer settings optimized and right for your 3d printer you can achieve pretty good results.
My printer is a Creality 10s Pro v2 with a few upgrades:
- Micro Swiss all metal hotend (Less problems with the bowden pipe)
- Creality glass bed. Always 100% even bed
- Synchronized Z axis. (No changing in layer thickness)
- Low noise fans internally on the power supply and cabinet. (Only to make the printer more quiet)
Everything else on the printer is standard. It works fine as standard, but needs more attention without the All metal hotend and the Synch. Z axis system.
I bought this printer as my first and only 3d printer in december 2020 so I have gained about one years of experience now.
I so far designed magz and use them for Artemis M16, Kral Puncher, FX Crown, FX Impact, Daystate Redwolf and the latest Air Venturi Avenger.
I dont use speed loaders and stuff - I just bring a bag of full loaded mags for each rifle.
It is just more fun shooting with your own magz. working far better than the original magz.
Claus