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[Yazzeh]

What I believe to be a new idea for a Homemade.

Basically, you have four relatively small pumps all mounted next to each other. The plungers will all be pulled back simultaneously every time you cock the 'gun'. After cocking, the cocking mechanism will spring back into place, much like on the Maverick as opposed to the Nite-Finder. The cocking mechanism will have two joints to allow it to fold on top of the plunger tubes after being cocked.

Now, you might ask yourself, why would anyone want to make something monstrous as this? Well it's pretty much my idea for a 'Gun Gauntlet'. That's right, gauntlet, like a glove. The four plunger tubes would be mounted on the back of your hand, and each of your fingers would control each release mechanism. The barrels would extend over your fingers, and it'd have some of the quality of Wolverine's metal claws. The folding cocking mechanism would keep it out of the way of your wrist, so when you don't need to use this back up gun, you can still hold a regular gun in the same hand. When you're out of ammo, you cock with your other hand, switch that gun to your free hand and you can simply shoot with your fingers! I've obviously not made this thing yet, and I'm not even sure if it's feasible. I don't have the materials to make it on hand (no pun intended), so I'm not even certain I could make it if i had the time and know-how. What I'm posting this for is to hear your thoughts on it. Whether you think it'd be an awesome idea, if it's do-able, and anything else. I got really excited about this idea, and I've been 'air-nerfing' with my imaginary gun gauntlet all day, haha.

Edited by Yazzeh, 17 May 2007 - 03:04 PM.

[Z-man12]

Problems I came up with when thinking thorugh this gun back when I had a similar idea.

1. (well its not really a problem) because of the size of fingers varries so much it would only work for you.
2. The fireing mech would have to use wires of some sort, that are taunt and when tightend compleatly fired. If they are exposed and they get a bump, they will go off.
3. It will be difficult to make one that rest on your arm, take up a little space while still retaining accuracy.

Those are the main problems I see. I still plan on making a gauntlet style gun at some time, but I will most likely canablize some guns to do it.

(If my spelling is bad, I am sorry I just woke up and my brain is not fireing on all cylinders yet.)

Edited by Z-man12, 17 May 2007 - 04:08 PM.

[Yazzeh]

1. (well its not really a problem) because of the size of fingers varries so much it would only work for you.
2. The fireing mech would have to use wires of some sort, that are taunt and when tightend compleatly fired. If they are exposed and they get a bump, they will go off.
3. It will be difficult to make one that rest on your arm, take up a little space while still retaining accuracy.

1. Well the idea of home-made guns for me is to customize it so it fits me perfectly. So, if I were to make a rifle, I'd size it so it'd fit perfectly in my own hands, I don't need to worry about others using it cause I wouldn't let anyone else touch mah babeh.

2. The firing mech would use rope. I got that idea from the Double Shot. It uses ropes and pulleys (I think it uses pulleys...). It doesn't use them for the trigger, but it's where the idea came from. Also, this gun won't be constantly cocked. It's a back up gun, for use when you're out of ammo and need some quick cover fire to escape to reload your main. A bump would only set it off after you've cocked it, and by then, I'd hope you're already aiming it at someone you want to hit. The rope triggers also won't be worn like rings. They'll be resting on the middle knuckle of your finger so you can put more leverage into firing, and reducing misfires.

3. The straps will have to be tight around the hand, and it can't restrict the movement of your fingers when it's uncocked. I'm trying to avoid using the arm, this is purely supposed to be a hand-mounted weapon, to give you the freedom to move your hand. The range and accuracy on it wouldn't be anything special due to the space restriction, but it'd both be an asset as quick cover-fire and it'd sure be one hell of a novelty. Imagine shooting with your pinky first. Then your ring finger, middle finger and you'd still have your index finger cocked. You make a gun with your hand, point at someone's head, and say, "Bang." and with the miming of pulling a trigger, you nail him in the goggles. That alone would make my day.

Edited by Yazzeh, 17 May 2007 - 04:39 PM.

[wallymaniac]

This looks like a great plan. Make it, and give us some ranges.

[Yazzeh]

Haha, thanks, but when I do have the time, I have no idea where to get plungers, springs, rods or how to design the cocking mechanism or trigger. I've never even made a homemade before. I only started modding and got interested in Nerf guns about a month ago. I live in Montreal, Quebec in Canada. Over here we don't have any Ace-Hardware stores, and at the Home Depot nearest to me, they didn't even have 1/2" CPVC. Very aggravating.

Some day I would love to make this a reality, but right now, it's more likely someone else on the forums would attempt to make it before I even started.

[Prometheus]

You could always scavenge a couple of NF's and use them, that would probably be the cheapest and smallest method... But otherwise, I see this as being unweildly mainly due to size, and possibly due to mechanical failure (trigger actuation)

[frost vectron]

As hard as it is for me to say this....

It seems that Carbon's S.N.A.P. series of homemades completely dominates the field of plunger-based homemade nerf guns.

He's done such a better job than I have with way more success than my old plunger guns. The trigger system he developed is incredible as well. Hats off to Carbon:

http://nerfhaven.com...wtopic=6232&hl=

It's probably best to base your design off that.

Edited by frost vectron, 18 May 2007 - 06:34 AM.

[Carbon]

As hard as it is for me to say this....

It seems that Carbon's S.N.A.P. series of homemades completely dominates the field of plunger-based homemade nerf guns.

He's done such a better job than I have with way more success than my old plunger guns. The trigger system he developed is incredible as well. Hats off to Carbon:

http://nerfhaven.com...wtopic=6232&hl=

It's probably best to base your design off that.

I made a smaller version of the SNAP using an expansion nut that works better for smaller situations.

http://nerfhaven.com...?showtopic=6352

That might be worth a go...

And thanks for the kind words, Frost, I appreciate it from you...because really, I'm standing on other's shoulders. I spent a lot of time studying other people's homemades before I built mine...and yes, your web page was on my list of reading. The ideas continue to evolve...and it's fun to be a part of it.