Knex Pistol, with a NEW! firing mechanism, a Hammer

 by bballkidx
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This is my new knex pistol it uses a new, pretty efficient firing mechanism. I guess you call it a hammer you pull the hammer back which rotates back, it locks into place in four different distance and when your ready to fire, pull the trigger. With only two rubberbands i was able to fire it 30+ ft on a stright angle with good power. (Not aiming 45 degrees up in the sky) its a single shot so you have to keep reloading :( It has a true trigger as well. It uses very few pieces (about 100 and something).
 
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Step 1: The Hammer

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Pretty simple step
elwoodknight says: Aug 27, 2012. 6:06 PM
cool gun 5 star al the way (do you think you can look at my gun and give me a few pointers) its a 25 round bolt action rifle with grip and grenade launcher but the triger is priety week heres a link http://www.instructables.com/id/knex-assault-rifle-48/
Element Force says: Jun 5, 2012. 12:56 PM
Do you need that orange connector
bballkidx (author) in reply to Element ForceJun 6, 2012. 7:02 AM
no its just for the sights
Element Force in reply to bballkidxJun 6, 2012. 12:37 PM
ok tanks
Sharir1701 says: Dec 5, 2011. 5:58 AM
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skyfaller in reply to Sharir1701Dec 8, 2011. 9:14 PM
Dates.
Sharir1701 in reply to skyfallerDec 9, 2011. 5:33 AM
the earliest one i've seen was posted in the beginning of 2007.
skyfaller in reply to Sharir1701Jan 3, 2012. 8:57 PM
Link then?
Sharir1701 in reply to skyfallerJan 4, 2012. 6:18 AM
i'm too lazy. just search for knex wasp in ki. i think ooda made it.
skyfaller in reply to Sharir1701Jan 26, 2012. 9:29 PM
Way later.
kii-1 says: Sep 18, 2011. 10:46 AM
nice, i made it as my first gun and i love it ! * * * * *
spankabajanka says: Aug 15, 2011. 10:35 AM
awesome
crazykiddo says: Jul 21, 2011. 10:19 AM
very good gun10.00 but it really needs a better handle and a bullet lock mybe im gunna try to modded just give me ur permisson to post the mod or im just gunna give u alot of creadit
bballkidx (author) in reply to crazykiddoJul 21, 2011. 11:55 AM
u got my permission but i also expect "alot of creadit" thanks bra
crazykiddo in reply to bballkidxJul 22, 2011. 8:29 PM
how bout 99.999999999999% of creadit
crazykiddo in reply to crazykiddoJul 23, 2011. 6:16 AM
modds handle ,barrel ,the hammer? idk ,i might have a revoling barrel
crazykiddo in reply to crazykiddoJul 23, 2011. 7:42 PM
done comfy handle new barrel and new trigger guard
crazykiddo in reply to crazykiddoJul 24, 2011. 2:35 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bCuJpL4IPQ
click or copy the gun
d4rkde4ths says: Apr 18, 2009. 9:32 PM
im having trouble assembling it plz post it soon
ponddust1 in reply to d4rkde4thsJun 25, 2009. 3:05 PM
is the hamer suposed to go in the hole
kray953 in reply to ponddust1Oct 19, 2009. 8:33 AM
 you have to cut one of ur grey pices so it can hit the bullet or u can use a ball joint recever for that in sted of cutting the part
ponddust1 in reply to kray953Aug 31, 2010. 2:27 PM
thanks
crazykiddo in reply to ponddust1Jul 23, 2011. 4:08 PM
or u dont use that pice
Inventor X says: Jul 19, 2011. 10:27 AM
5.0, very nice gun, functions generally great.
CODKING says: Jun 29, 2011. 11:58 AM
it needs a side view

jkeane1 says: Jun 25, 2011. 7:04 AM
coool i'm gonna make it!
KNEX GUN BIULDER says: Jun 10, 2011. 10:10 AM
no
knexspert143 says: Jun 8, 2011. 4:26 PM
I love the gun and it is powerful I hit my wall from 20 yards.
knexinventer says: Jun 3, 2011. 10:50 PM
made your gun and will use it on youtube
daredevil499 says: Apr 18, 2011. 9:49 AM
please post pictures
hazza the gun says: Mar 25, 2011. 3:51 PM
in what way is this break action? i would call it breech-loaded
stuartg7775 says: Apr 25, 2010. 11:15 PM
Watch this youtube video: a guy called youngcookieboy has redesined this gun by changing the handle to make it comfy, made the barrel a little different and put a better sites on it!
Heres the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV4eB7z3lmk
XenixHero in reply to stuartg7775Mar 22, 2011. 6:20 PM
That video was removed. =(
fooey285 says: Feb 8, 2011. 3:39 PM
Just built the pistol. Looks good, but to me it has no power meaning that the ammo drops as soon as it leaves the barrel. I rate it a 7/10.
geodez says: Feb 2, 2011. 8:19 PM
I LOVE this gun, How did you come up with it? I was really surprised at the energy the hammer exerted on the ammunition, Your claims of 30-40 FT flat with this gun are completely true. 5*
192seeker says: Jan 23, 2011. 4:58 PM
Is the trigger guard even necessary for it to work properly, or just safety feature?..
instruct39 says: Feb 27, 2010. 4:41 PM
This gun is sick nasty! although i rated it a 4 because of a couple things: the handle is super uncomfortable, its shape is big and awkward, and the sights stink. other than that i think it is a great hammer action gun
Sketch98 in reply to instruct39Jan 1, 2011. 3:48 PM
why do sights matter? it's a pistol no one ever aims a pistol using sights
instruct39 in reply to Sketch98Jan 1, 2011. 7:19 PM
haha, i get that from alot of people, and i like to have sights on any gun so i can see how accurate the gun is.
CuddlesMcT in reply to instruct39Jun 10, 2010. 4:38 PM
You do know all those can be swapped to your liking? LOL the sights and handle suck, so switch them? ><
instruct39 in reply to CuddlesMcTJan 1, 2011. 7:20 PM
yeah i know, im just too lazy to mod anything. LOL!!
zypher3.14 says: Nov 16, 2010. 7:02 PM
what's that in the top-left corner?
~Aeronous~ says: Aug 7, 2010. 4:56 PM
Add a turret.
The Jamalam in reply to ~Aeronous~Sep 4, 2010. 8:26 AM
Check your dates.
~Aeronous~ in reply to The JamalamSep 4, 2010. 6:48 PM
You check your dates.
The Jamalam in reply to ~Aeronous~Sep 5, 2010. 12:57 AM
Yes, I do check my dates. Your point?
~Aeronous~ in reply to The JamalamSep 5, 2010. 1:43 AM
No point. Just check you dates next time.
The Jamalam in reply to ~Aeronous~Sep 5, 2010. 8:32 AM
I did, hence my comment.
~Aeronous~ in reply to The JamalamSep 5, 2010. 5:25 PM
Check them again then.
The Jamalam in reply to ~Aeronous~Sep 6, 2010. 7:53 AM
I have. Your comment was over 2 and a half years late.
~Aeronous~ in reply to The JamalamSep 6, 2010. 11:54 PM
EXACTLY, SO CHECK YOUR DATES!
The Jamalam in reply to ~Aeronous~Sep 7, 2010. 8:05 AM
They didn't even have turrets back in 2008, so the relevance of your comment was negated merely by the timespan. You fail.
~Aeronous~ in reply to The JamalamSep 7, 2010. 7:44 PM
So check your dates next time then. Jeez...
The Jamalam in reply to ~Aeronous~Sep 8, 2010. 8:42 AM
I did check them, hence why I had the knowledge and solid right to post the original comment. Yours was waaay out of date, therefore, YOU check your dates next time.
~Aeronous~ in reply to The JamalamSep 8, 2010. 3:27 PM
You check your dates next time.
myless says: Sep 3, 2010. 6:43 PM
i dnt get how the hammer gets low enought to go into the barrel
Furloy says: Jul 12, 2010. 11:08 AM
5*
CuddlesMcT says: Jun 10, 2010. 4:37 PM
Someone needs to make a revolver from this mechanism and post instructions :D
sirdavidvos says: Feb 3, 2010. 7:07 AM
you can make a revolver from this gun


DJ Radio in reply to sirdavidvosApr 22, 2010. 3:02 PM
I think someone did that one time.
ninjakoi says: Mar 31, 2010. 12:49 PM
great gun but the handle lets it down
DJ Radio in reply to ninjakoiApr 22, 2010. 3:02 PM
You can make a different handle if you don't like this one.
codza says: Apr 18, 2010. 9:20 PM
 is this pic the same as 1 and 2

Andrew5909 says: Feb 15, 2010. 2:09 AM
do i have to have that y clip there?
runner800 says: Dec 30, 2009. 1:28 PM
love the pistol, but try makin a different barrel.
Miles Tails Prower says: Jun 6, 2009. 1:55 AM
Or you could just get a ball socket, that will give it much more power.
noob builder in reply to Miles Tails ProwerJun 18, 2009. 8:50 AM
Forgot again.. Whats a ball socket lol?
Miles Tails Prower in reply to noob builderJun 18, 2009. 10:41 AM
This. The hammer will lock into it that way it'll be more powerful!
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Ben_the_Builder in reply to Miles Tails ProwerDec 1, 2009. 10:39 PM
 where do u get the 3d images like that?

lugnut1996 in reply to Miles Tails ProwerJun 25, 2009. 12:22 PM
thanks for saying that
Miles Tails Prower in reply to lugnut1996Jun 26, 2009. 3:58 AM
Your welcome
noob builder in reply to Miles Tails ProwerJun 25, 2009. 9:10 AM
hmm.....thx
Ben_the_Builder says: Dec 1, 2009. 10:37 PM
 hm.. what if u were to build the trigger forwards.. like the firing mechanism. and build around it a mag/ clip and wider barrel?... its just a thought..
stupid537 says: Oct 25, 2009. 9:22 AM
The ball joint doesnt work for me. The hammer hits it but the shot goes no where.
stupid537 says: Oct 18, 2009. 12:52 PM
Awesome. The hammer hits the outside of the barrel. I ran out of pieces but i improvised and ended up with a carbine xD.
after about 5 shots though, the hammer got stuck to the end of the barrel and jammed.
stupid537 in reply to stupid537Oct 18, 2009. 1:05 PM
Oh and the rubber bands have a short life. The barrel destroys like every rubber band.
bttime says: Nov 17, 2008. 2:11 PM
mine wont work the hammer wont go inside the barrel
Furloy in reply to bttimeSep 20, 2009. 2:28 PM
its not sopposed to
Axel_The_Wicked says: Jul 28, 2009. 2:36 AM
dude, this gun can't work. the trigger guard (which is uneccesary anyways) gets in the way of the trigger. this gun=FAIL.
Furloy in reply to Axel_The_WickedSep 20, 2009. 2:26 PM
thewhite rod goes in between the two blue rods
DJ Radio in reply to Axel_The_WickedSep 13, 2009. 8:15 AM
I built it, the trigger guard doesn't get in the trigger. You built it wrong.
Jesus. in reply to Axel_The_WickedSep 11, 2009. 8:09 PM
your face=FAIL.

lol jk!
sony444444 says: Sep 18, 2009. 11:42 AM
i like the gun it took a little time but i did sony444444
kellykell says: Aug 27, 2009. 11:50 AM
how many tan pieces do you need
pizzabakker1 says: Aug 25, 2009. 12:05 PM
dude, the gun is funny. it looks good... but it doesn´t work man!!
stopanator says: Aug 22, 2009. 8:04 PM
works for me to miles
Miles Tails Prower says: Jul 29, 2009. 12:42 PM
The barrel creates an INCREDIBLE amount of friction. It won't even leave the barrel!
Storm950 in reply to Miles Tails ProwerAug 15, 2009. 3:15 PM
Worked for me.
knex_mepalm says: Aug 11, 2009. 4:36 AM
i know this is old but 30 feet for 2 rubberbands on a single shot isn't that well, the pico shotgun can do the same
hayes_k50 says: Aug 8, 2009. 4:17 PM
I have some improvements. If you add a grey connector to the end of the trigger, you can hold the gun more comfortably. Also, instead of a grey cut off connector, use a black ball joint socket connector. Then, just use a red rod to lock the ammo into place. Improves range of motion b/c the ammo wont fall out. Hope this helps.
crap57 says: Jul 29, 2009. 5:10 PM
the gun is to big it sucks
Miles Tails Prower says: Jul 29, 2009. 11:31 AM
I'm building this gun, and then I'll see if I can improve it. It's worth a try.
JonnyDude2008 says: Jul 6, 2009. 7:01 AM
I have built this gun and I'm sorry to say but it was very disappointing. For one the power was awful it shot with 2 elastic bands at most 10 feet not the 30ft he said. For another it was far to big. I made it in the hope it would fit in my pocket... No chance, it is far bigger than the gun he was trying to recreate. The handle was uncomfortable and the trigger often didn't work!
K.S.E says: Jul 5, 2009. 4:36 PM
did you see youngcookieboy's version it's sweet but he needs to make more instructables
Tuxedocat says: Jun 13, 2009. 12:49 PM
I KNOW a very simple but usefull way to make it much more powerful. All you do is take two orange rail bits like the one used on the tip of the gun where you lace the rubber bands and put them in the middle area of the gun where the two black short rods stick out from the black snowflake connectors. Put them to where one of the ends of the the orange connectors is touching the trigger mechanism's axel point. This will keep the blue rod that holds the trigger from moving out of place when too many rubber bands are applied. (Trust me, I got a much more powerful gun by doing this)
jonaboy110 says: May 18, 2009. 6:48 PM
I've built it, and it looks even cooler in real life. (And, actually, rather authentic). I had no trouble recreating it from your instructions, but building the barrel was a bear. I had to take it apart a couple times and rebuild it... -_- Also, it didn't shoot very far for me, even tho I was using two rubber bands. (and a blue rod) My Biggest beef with it, though, is that you have to mutilate a knex piece to make this. I'm not real fond of knex models that require you to do that. o_0 Your instructable is so cool (and the sensation of cocking the hammer back so authentic feeling) that it makes up for it.
jonaboy110 says: May 15, 2009. 7:30 PM
Cool gun. I like how it actually looks like a real revolver. Other than being made out of Knex, of course. o_0
xxjulsxx says: May 14, 2009. 9:47 AM
do u have to decapitate the grey bit
zachjm says: May 4, 2008. 6:25 PM
Your instructions are horrible on this step. I got through all the other steps and now I am going to have to take it apart because I didn't understand two things. 1. When you pull back he hammer do you have to hold it back because it doesn't stay back which means the trigger does nothing. 2. Where is the decapitaded grey peice? In the entire barrel where you actually put the bullet there is no grey peice. It is a good gun but it pisses me off that I made this and have to take it apart after two hours of haveing to go through all the pics becaused none of them are half way good.
xxjulsxx in reply to zachjmMay 14, 2009. 9:45 AM
what da ure tellin me it took 2 hours to build dat
Storm950 in reply to zachjmMay 6, 2008. 7:54 AM
I will answer all of these. Also the instructions are fine. 1. Attach an elastic band to the trigger so it is pulling the trigger towards the front of the barrel, that way it acts like a ratchet system, and it works perfectly. 2. The decapitated grey piece is right at the back end of the barrel, you place the ammo for best results so that it is half way poking into the decapitated grey connector, note that I found red rods work the best. I found these instructions to be of good quality and built the gun to 100% completion and it worked fine
I_am_Canadian in reply to Storm950Jun 18, 2008. 4:16 PM
Well put.
crazee mon says: May 13, 2009. 1:58 PM
this is sweet
knex_mepalm says: May 12, 2009. 4:20 AM
hmm looks cool, i wish someone made a revolver. I have the ideas, plan and the paitience, just not the pieces.. the bolt goes behing the trigger tchich is behing a snowflaske which holds the bullets . you pull back the bold pull tr4igger hits a slot and shoots out.
Shep. says: Apr 27, 2009. 1:32 PM
great gun man, shoots blues the best, but you have to load from the back of the gun after you have cocked the hammer. otherwise the blue rod gets stuck halfway down when you try to load :)
Fred the Penguin says: Mar 20, 2009. 11:09 AM
I have a revolver that uses a simalar principle but it is a eight shot semi auto p.s I wont post (probably)
Fred the Penguin in reply to Fred the PenguinApr 12, 2009. 7:23 PM
I WILL NEVER POST
TwistedParadox in reply to Fred the PenguinApr 2, 2009. 12:00 PM
You probably don't know the meaning of semi-auto
Fred the Penguin in reply to TwistedParadoxApr 6, 2009. 11:01 PM
each time you pull the trigger the next shot moves into position and fires i think thats semi auto...
TwistedParadox in reply to Fred the PenguinApr 7, 2009. 2:36 AM
Semi-auto is - one trigger pull, one shot - no cocking allowed
knex_mepalm in reply to TwistedParadoxJul 26, 2009. 3:04 AM
yeah thats rite, and theres only one gun on this site that meets the requirement, don't know which one but when you pull back the trigger, its pulls back the ram which in turn hits the ammo, mag fed. All other "semi-auto" guns are just mag fed...
Fred the Penguin in reply to TwistedParadoxApr 9, 2009. 1:56 PM
...thats what i said you start the pull the next shot moves into position pull further and it fires like a cap gun
TwistedParadox in reply to Fred the PenguinApr 9, 2009. 4:34 PM
Fine then... Can you put up a picture of the revolver?
Fred the Penguin in reply to TwistedParadoxApr 11, 2009. 1:34 PM
cant at the moment sorry cameras broke i might be able to in a few days though
TwistedParadox in reply to Fred the PenguinApr 11, 2009. 2:04 PM
You better
Fred the Penguin in reply to TwistedParadoxApr 11, 2009. 10:59 PM
is that a threat?
TwistedParadox in reply to Fred the PenguinApr 12, 2009. 5:13 AM
If you don't then I'll assume you're just another liar, but if you do have a gun then you'll get a large smiley face
Fred the Penguin in reply to TwistedParadoxApr 12, 2009. 2:44 PM
yay smiley face!
Fred the Penguin in reply to Fred the PenguinApr 12, 2009. 3:53 PM
well cameras fixed so here it is my 8 shot semi auto gun. What I like about this is all 8 shots can be pulled in less than 5 seconds.
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TwistedParadox in reply to Fred the PenguinApr 12, 2009. 4:26 PM
...//"""""""\\ ..//.O...l\...\\ ..\\.O...l/...// ...\\_____// My attempt at a large smiley face. Next thing to do is put up a video of rapid fire.
TwistedParadox in reply to TwistedParadoxApr 12, 2009. 4:26 PM
Oh hell, they only put one '_' instead of several >=(
Fred the Penguin in reply to TwistedParadoxApr 12, 2009. 7:22 PM
No vid soz my camera dont do that and btw
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my sort of smiley face =p
grumpyguy001 says: Apr 5, 2009. 7:49 AM
nice gun..... shoots bb bullets really well if u use the rods as firing pins
erikos kostarikos says: Feb 11, 2009. 1:50 AM
i like the idea, but i think its not very strong...
if you put a rod on the hammer, i think you can shoot better...
with a stock on it then its perfect=]
stale56 in reply to erikos kostarikosFeb 14, 2009. 11:27 AM
i tried my own version with a rod and a hammer... it didnt work out, but ill try making this gun, and then add a rod 2 the hammer
TwistedParadox says: Feb 7, 2009. 4:13 PM
Is there any part of the barrel that is nessecary to make it fire besides from the bit the hammer goes in?
mettaurlover says: Feb 3, 2009. 1:16 PM
cool idea, but this gun has almost no power when fired. still, it is pretty impressive at scaring the crap out of people because of the noise it makes when fired...
liusaaaa1 says: Jan 14, 2009. 12:38 PM
whats that massive gun the background?
liusaaaa1 says: Jan 14, 2009. 12:35 PM
looks like youngcookieboys 357 magnum on youtube
rururupert says: Jan 1, 2009. 2:18 AM
oh ok i hav them in black soz m8
rururupert says: Jan 1, 2009. 2:17 AM
wat is the orange piece at the far left of pic 1-btw nice gun
=D says: Dec 12, 2008. 3:43 PM
where's a good cheap place to buy knex in canada? i ran out of pieces and i dont wanna take anything apart, but i'd like to build this gun. which set should i buy?
happybirthday in reply to =DDec 18, 2008. 7:30 PM
ebay amazon
DELETED_youngcookieboy says: Nov 20, 2008. 8:01 AM
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RMConstruction in reply to DELETED_youngcookieboyDec 13, 2008. 4:52 AM
bullrt... lol
Bugman9 says: Dec 11, 2008. 1:53 PM
This gun rocks!!!!!!!!!! 5 stars
wenpherd says: Nov 10, 2008. 6:23 AM
nice calvin and hobbes book
kennyboy 2 in reply to wenpherdNov 16, 2008. 3:59 PM
i love calvin and hobbes there so funny espacially revenge of the baby sat
ILIKEPIE333 in reply to kennyboy 2Dec 8, 2008. 5:22 PM
calvin and hobbes rocks!
kennyboy 2 in reply to ILIKEPIE333Dec 9, 2008. 4:55 AM
yeah lol they're soooo funny
ILIKEPIE333 in reply to kennyboy 2Dec 9, 2008. 3:01 PM
agreed
kennyboy 2 in reply to ILIKEPIE333Dec 9, 2008. 7:48 PM
here agreed and click
king greeon says: Nov 19, 2008. 1:34 PM
this gun is sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you can put a 22 caliber round in the back and fire it!!!!!!!!!!!! I am not responsible 4 any injuries.
kennyboy 2 in reply to king greeonDec 9, 2008. 4:57 AM
this is irresponsible and you could get someone "KILLED" \ / 0 0 ---
DrWeird117 in reply to king greeonDec 4, 2008. 6:50 PM
No, wayyyyyyyyy too big. Trust me.
Undermig says: Nov 28, 2008. 5:23 PM
Dude put a double barrel its so cool o ps put alot of rubber band and put metal for the plastik pin and u can shoot bollets of 122.
yerjoking says: Nov 25, 2008. 8:35 AM
Can I use the mech in a project I am working on? If I post (which I doubt I will but I need something to post) I'll give credit to you, is that okay?
bicky 51 says: Nov 5, 2008. 12:20 PM
looks cool waiting to fire though. with your problem involving pictures you could have used an image editing program on the pictures before uploading them.
armageddon2.5 says: Oct 28, 2008. 2:45 PM
OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just finished making this gun. It IS AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ouch!!! i just hit myself with the ram!!!!!!!! my fingers bleeding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GingerDann says: Oct 26, 2008. 7:00 AM
Im working on adding a revolvers multi shot barrel to this. I hope it will work, It might need a few mods though. But I love the new firing system 5*
GuitarLord66 says: Oct 9, 2008. 5:40 AM
Very Very Very good gun much stronger then I expected 5 stars
btheskullcrusher says: Oct 7, 2008. 3:07 PM
Nice gun it shoots great and isnt very big
MI6 says: Oct 5, 2008. 1:27 PM
I've made it now and I reallly like it ! 5 *. Great instructions for the most part, especially on a first. I've got my eye on you...
kristiaan12 says: Oct 4, 2008. 6:24 AM
this is my modded version of ur gun it has a extended barrel better handle and its not a handgun anymore ps sorry for the bad picture quality
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MI6 in reply to kristiaan12Oct 4, 2008. 1:49 PM
No offense but it looks bony and rubbish
MI6 says: Oct 3, 2008. 10:52 AM
I'll make this... I've been looking for similar guns but I somehow have'nt found this one yet. Sounds great! (simple, powerful for it's mechanism, realistic)
kristiaan12 says: Oct 3, 2008. 1:43 AM
i,m working on a better version a dubble loop version with 2 hammers when i,m dontv i will post pictures
thatguysbow says: Aug 1, 2008. 8:09 PM
wow i just built this and its one of the best knex guns i have made in terms of power.
I_am_Canadian in reply to thatguysbowAug 2, 2008. 3:06 PM
LOL
antonk in reply to I_am_CanadianSep 30, 2008. 5:25 PM
yo if you dont make this you will miss out
I_am_Canadian in reply to antonkSep 30, 2008. 6:12 PM
I did make it.
j-chode! in reply to I_am_CanadianAug 13, 2008. 7:34 AM
D'accord.
I_am_Canadian in reply to j-chode!Aug 16, 2008. 7:30 PM
:-(
j-chode! in reply to I_am_CanadianAug 17, 2008. 2:52 AM
It means I agree.
I_am_Canadian in reply to j-chode!Aug 17, 2008. 10:41 AM
I know, The sad face was for "thatguysbow".
j-chode! in reply to I_am_CanadianAug 17, 2008. 1:21 PM
I know that <.<
antonk says: Sep 30, 2008. 5:24 PM
this rocks i made it and it shoot 35 feet!
lord voldamort says: Sep 14, 2008. 1:43 PM
if u used gray rods, i bet you could add a hopper.
GingerDann says: Sep 4, 2008. 9:04 AM
If you use powerful elastic bands, it is very effective. Mine was very powerful, snug fit too the hand and very nice design!
ForceMan333 says: Aug 16, 2008. 5:10 PM
great gun, very visually pleasing! as for the shooting, i would have to agree with others, mine shoots around 2 feet
CrazyCHRIS!! in reply to ForceMan333Aug 29, 2008. 8:24 AM
WHAT, This gun is the best for range, you did pull the hammer back all the way did'nt you, this thing can out class my morretti!
ryroo22 says: Jul 27, 2008. 5:07 AM
What is the small piece?
ZTheMaker in reply to ryroo22Aug 28, 2008. 8:31 AM
a tan piece inserted into the gray XD
j-chode! says: Aug 13, 2008. 7:35 AM
Concept owns, practicality doesn't.
Oompa-Loompa says: Aug 12, 2008. 3:07 PM
I did everything right, but the bullet just basically falls out of the end of the barrel when I shoot, why am I not getting the promised power???
Skreetsha says: Aug 12, 2008. 5:43 AM
this is a womp xD (weapon of mass pownage
knexcthulu says: Aug 9, 2008. 12:04 AM
where do you get the little yellow thing at the front.
T.E.A. says: Aug 2, 2008. 9:44 AM
i made this while back and whenever it shot itd go like 5 feet then drop and im pretty sure it was cuz of friction, any ideas on how to fix that problem
T.E.A. in reply to T.E.A.Aug 2, 2008. 9:44 AM
but id love the gun if i could get around that
hornbadoing says: Jul 27, 2008. 8:32 PM
ps it goes threw cardboard
hornbadoing says: Jul 27, 2008. 8:31 PM
i made it i shot my brother it hurt him lol
ryroo22 says: Jul 27, 2008. 8:03 AM
Mine only went like 5 feet before dropping. Any help?
bballkidx (author) in reply to ryroo22Jul 27, 2008. 8:45 AM
it may the rubber band or the rubber band placement try a number 64 rubber band and loop it behind the hammer (fold the rubberband) don't just stretch it across). from the hammer loop it on to the set of half-moon connectors where the first gap is that should shouls pull the band tight enough to shoot around 25-30 feet
electricnik says: Jul 6, 2008. 9:46 AM
where r the elastic bands?
freerunnin1 in reply to electricnikJul 25, 2008. 3:44 AM
well what i did with them was hook 1 round the while rod sticking out and another on the other side and hooked the big 1 round the end blue rod hooked it round the hammer and onto the front blue rod on the other side
freerunnin1 says: Jul 25, 2008. 3:42 AM
im tryin 2 think of a way to mod it 2 take bb's instead of rods
brammeke11 says: Jul 24, 2008. 11:48 PM
leve vlaams/nederlands
brammeke11 says: May 31, 2008. 12:25 PM
to bad, I already post this mechanism but you mode it so... I thinks its cool PS: I´m Belgian so my English isn´t so good as yours
jespo0o in reply to brammeke11Jun 4, 2008. 10:15 AM
dude!!! ik ben nederlands!! Hoi zuider-buur
TimSalto in reply to jespo0oJul 23, 2008. 7:34 AM
beetje rustig ja...
de engelsen snappen er geen zak meer van =P
brammeke11 in reply to TimSaltoJul 24, 2008. 11:47 PM
pech voor hen, ik had me al geexcuseerd
Oompa-Loompa says: Jul 16, 2008. 8:15 PM
do you have to use a chopped gray or will another piece work as a replacement?
Shaft Edition says: Jul 10, 2008. 5:50 PM
this is a pretty cool gun but step five is complicated. where are the rubber bands?
118118 says: Jun 18, 2008. 1:53 PM
i tried to do this once but it was hard, good job
MR.builderguy says: Jun 7, 2008. 1:42 PM
I really like you're gun but I did everything you said but it wouldn't shoot like you said it would.
instructables master in reply to MR.builderguyJun 8, 2008. 12:15 AM
its easy to build
j-chode! says: Jun 7, 2008. 5:32 AM
check out my newest slideshow, it uses this sorta hammer thing. but i modded mine, so it pulls back a rubber band. as soon as i remember too ill put credit for you in my thing great gun btw, i built it but never got it to fire +1
f22araptor says: Jun 5, 2008. 7:52 AM
the prefect side arm
instructables master says: Jun 4, 2008. 9:46 AM
where does the other rubber band go im talking about the one wich fires it wheres it go? pleas writ back.please answer that question but other than that it mint good nice job
knexguy says: May 7, 2008. 9:27 AM
Use kruser rounds.
logroller says: May 1, 2008. 5:22 AM
ihad that idea i did not know how to build it.
hellpilot says: Apr 23, 2008. 4:11 PM
FAIL
sotsirh194 says: Apr 20, 2008. 1:00 PM
THIS GUN IS REALLY COOL. I did think the handle was a little big though. I bet i could mod it.
e-hizzle says: Apr 19, 2008. 7:52 PM
i love this gun! most people say they created an awesome new mechanism but they turn out to be complicated and shoot like 5 feet, but this gun has a simple yet good working mechanism
yannyboy says: Apr 18, 2008. 12:42 PM
the best knex gun ever its amazing true trigger hammer its awsome
freerunnin1 says: Apr 16, 2008. 11:22 AM
this gun is amazin, by the way it fires red rods best :) i lost some of them cos its so powerfull
freerunnin1 says: Apr 16, 2008. 10:19 AM
i made it and i used 1 of those cm thick rb's n its realy powerfull, good job
pls says: Apr 11, 2008. 10:53 AM
i like the hammer idea
killa696 in reply to plsApr 12, 2008. 8:02 PM
Awesome! i'm going to make this,but add a mag. i tried to make a gun with a hammer and mag ages ago, and it barely made a foot =(
pls in reply to killa696Apr 13, 2008. 3:51 PM
lol:)
carrothead23 says: Apr 2, 2008. 9:33 AM
ok but needs more power
wingchangwow says: Mar 16, 2008. 12:48 PM
why is there a decapitated one?
kingghaffari in reply to wingchangwowMar 30, 2008. 3:10 PM
Build it and find out
bballkidx (author) says: Mar 30, 2008. 5:50 AM
The decapitated grey connector is on the back of the barrel the last piece connected to the red/green rod right by where the hammer is. To cock it you pull the hammer back it rotates back it doesn't pull back like every other gun you rotate the hammer backwards and downwards you should here a few clicks and when you can't rotate any further it's cocked. I hope this helped. Look at step five closely as well you'll be able to see the decapitated piece
fobblewabble says: Mar 29, 2008. 2:28 PM
Wheres the decapitated grey rod? how do you cock it???????????????? im starting to think his was a waste of my time...
Kiza says: Mar 28, 2008. 8:55 PM
are the brown ones the same as the grey but have a stick thing at the top not a hole?
bballkidx (author) says: Mar 27, 2008. 3:05 PM
extreme builder thats an orange connector in the color brown that runs up from one long red/green rod up to the other one where the orange piece, I think you're referring to, connects to. other than that piece if that's not what you meant there are blue and silver spacers behind that. And I don't know what you mean by "pic 4 the second piece on the bottom," the last picture on step 1 or what?
bballkidx (author) says: Mar 27, 2008. 2:56 PM
CrazyCHRIS!! yea sure you can use this mechanism
extreme builder says: Mar 27, 2008. 11:24 AM
on the first pic what is that piece second from the right right after that orange piece and on pic 4 the second piece on the bottom?
CrazyCHRIS!! says: Mar 25, 2008. 2:39 AM
I just posted a comment before but I have this great idea for a new gun can I borrow the mechanism, I will say its yours! Please?
monkey mojo says: Mar 10, 2008. 2:55 AM
on an un-un-related matter this gun is graet i love the firing method remionds of pirates of the carribean its so much easier to cock thatn a slide action gun unless you got a elastic sock band 2 red rubbers and 2 normal rubbers like i do i can shoot it roughly 15-30 metres (about 40-50ft i think)(i'm ozzy so i dont know feet to well.
jetjayjay in reply to monkey mojoMar 23, 2008. 4:54 AM
Wow. I gotta build this. Monkey Mojo - I think you mean 50-100 feet. Which is a lot more impressive than most not-block-trigger-guns out there. I'll check back when I'm done building.
CrazyCHRIS!! says: Mar 22, 2008. 11:31 AM
I don't normally comment on knex guns, well I don't comment on anything but this is the best gun EVER. Now all you need is are revolving chambers!
wild1357 says: Mar 22, 2008. 10:13 AM
Great gun!!!!! Easy to load
!revenge! says: Mar 20, 2008. 6:14 AM
looks awesome
jr3495 says: Mar 19, 2008. 10:07 PM
this is the farthest shooting most reliable pistol ive ever made!thanks for making this.you should make a sniper using this system
fabbro says: Mar 18, 2008. 2:43 PM
dude this gun is crazy i built it and it goes over 100ft, and this is also the perfect design with very little pieces!
general zee says: Feb 4, 2008. 4:22 AM
This Is a great gun! It would be sweet to make this into a revolver or a slide action pistol.
ironman69 in reply to general zeeMar 7, 2008. 6:50 PM
I tried=(
dp mac in reply to ironman69Mar 15, 2008. 3:50 PM
well i made it in to a slide action pistol... it was easy.
general zee in reply to ironman69Mar 8, 2008. 4:42 AM
Both?
ironman69 in reply to general zeeMar 8, 2008. 7:24 AM
yes but with a different gun design
dp mac says: Mar 15, 2008. 3:48 PM
well im grounded... shot a hole in my wall...R.I.P red rod may u rest in peace.
gungungun says: Mar 13, 2008. 6:30 PM
AAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CANT GET IT TO FIRE
gunman94 says: Mar 11, 2008. 10:52 PM
gonna name mine band shredder. rips right through my rubber bands
I_am_Canadian says: Feb 9, 2008. 6:11 PM
nice! i like it a lot. ill build it now. with a mag, this would be the best gun EVER!
gunman94 in reply to I_am_CanadianMar 11, 2008. 10:40 PM
without mag still best gun
mrbox says: Mar 6, 2008. 8:24 PM
Is that a (gorkem) based (not saying your copying just using that trademark structure) sniper rifle i see in the background?
Ghostsniper in reply to mrboxMar 9, 2008. 9:28 AM
no it looks like the SR-4 Morretti that Buritto Master posted
gunman94 in reply to GhostsniperMar 11, 2008. 10:38 PM
yeah prolly a sr-4 sniper
gunman94 says: Mar 11, 2008. 10:37 PM
might get arrested for possesion of a deadly weapon haha :).
gunman94 says: Mar 11, 2008. 10:27 PM
also yes i have self produced insomnia
gunman94 says: Mar 11, 2008. 10:25 PM
ONE HELLUVA GUUUUOD GUN. hope to see more hammer style guns bballkid.
Shadowfuryix says: Mar 8, 2008. 6:45 PM
mmm im a little stuck, how do i connect the hammer to the trigger so that it fires on the pull, can anyone help me please?
mrbox says: Mar 6, 2008. 8:25 PM
According to my knexbox i appear to have no more knex pieces .... further investigation will continue another time =((
mrbox says: Mar 6, 2008. 8:21 PM
I sense a new firing system has been created further investigations must be made...
Shadowfuryix says: Mar 5, 2008. 4:54 PM
Pretty cool I made this and it works nicely. I'm working on a new type of knex gun, a chain gun. you know how those knex roller coaster kits come with chains for the cars? I'm gonna make an instructable that shows you how to create a machine chain gun that uses a motor to make the chain fire rods. Hopefully it will fire more than 100 bullets per minute.
NineInchNails says: Feb 19, 2008. 10:42 PM
it looks really nice but my question is, is it as strong as (or atleast close to) the strength of a firing pin? either way, the design is still awesome, it'd be nice to go all clint eastwood on ur school bully
combatknex says: Feb 16, 2008. 8:59 AM
i love it i got like 5 rubber bands double stretched it goes like 100ft+ but it takes 30secs to pull back the hammer because of all of the tension!
Post Script says: Feb 15, 2008. 7:15 AM
wow. i made this gun, and it fires pretty good. the only thing wrong is that when the hammer htis the barrel, it snaps pretty loud. it would give away your position in a knex war, but overall great gun. +1
Sypran says: Feb 12, 2008. 6:29 PM
nice! now to make a cylinder that holds at least 6 bullets and make the trigger pull the hammer back and unleash it at a certain weight or pull back and then it will be the first true revolver that ive seen
deedee12 says: Feb 3, 2008. 4:41 AM
thanks this is a verry good gun it reminds me of like a pirate gun with the hammer lol mine goes like 50 ft
Namlem says: Feb 2, 2008. 9:19 PM
I think I'm doing something wrong. Mine doesn't even go 10 feet.
PineapplebobTheGreat says: Feb 2, 2008. 9:03 PM
nice, once again, +1
guns4life says: Feb 2, 2008. 12:32 PM
semi powerful gun when built i look at the pic and built the gun nice gun!
me says: Jan 26, 2008. 2:22 AM
nice gun, I built it and it shoots quite far, I found that blue rods work best
wussap says: Jan 25, 2008. 6:06 PM
this new firing method is sweet its much easier to use than a firing rod, cool gun
deanlaing123 says: Jan 25, 2008. 1:59 PM
you no those guns in the back ground are u gunna post em cuz they look realy powerfull =) so dose this =)
ted816 says: Jan 23, 2008. 10:12 AM
dude your gun is so sweet
Loosewire; SOE Operative says: Jan 19, 2008. 11:14 AM
You can change where the axel then you don't need to cut pieces.
bruce911 in reply to Loosewire; SOE OperativeJan 22, 2008. 1:29 PM
Or you can just use one of those mettalic blue clips. Works great for me.
Baron A says: Jan 22, 2008. 8:39 AM
Best knex gun I hve ever built!

It works so smoothly, Its so powerful, and doesn't use much peices!!

(+1)
cowscankill says: Jan 18, 2008. 3:17 PM
ummm.... how far back does the bullet need to stick out? i mean... i can't get it to shoot more than 5 ft with two bands...
bruce911 in reply to cowscankillJan 22, 2008. 6:52 AM
lol really mine is super strong. It goes like 30ft or somewhere along those lines, with teo bands.
Baron A in reply to bruce911Jan 22, 2008. 8:37 AM
What are teo bands? could u post a pick of them.
bballkidx (author) in reply to cowscankillJan 18, 2008. 4:40 PM
the bullet technically doesn't stick out at all the bullet is pushed to the back of the gun on the very edge of the decapitated grey connector the bullet should not be passed that if it is the hammer will get stuck on it and it won't fire or like you said only 5 ft i hope this helps
cowscankill in reply to bballkidxJan 19, 2008. 12:15 PM
oh, yeah i figured it out. it works great
arrow shot says: Jan 19, 2008. 12:10 PM
nice trigger design, but the barrel slows it down too much...i cant get it more then 8 feet
bballkidx (author) says: Jan 19, 2008. 11:40 AM
yes, there are three white rods and only one green peg the peg is there in order to have to layers but not interfere with the trigger guard and yes, that is a tan clip not the blue thing
arrow shot says: Jan 19, 2008. 9:28 AM
also, on the trigger, , it makes like an "L" right?does that "L" consist of 2 layers? and if so, are those 2 layers made up of 2 greens and 2 whites, or 3 whites and 1 green...u might not understand what im syaing >.< oo! trigger section: 2nd pictures, it has a whtie peg, then a green peg...is it like that on the other side of the red connector?
arrow shot says: Jan 19, 2008. 9:22 AM
i think someone esle asked this b4, but if some1 could answer, cause i couldnt find the commenbt, on the trigger part, is that a tan clip or a light shiny blue shorty peice?
bballkidx (author) says: Jan 18, 2008. 4:41 PM
and for other questions in the past yes that is burrito masters sniper only with weird colors and its a little broken up so i could build other guns
PineapplebobTheGreat says: Jan 16, 2008. 7:47 PM
dude, seriously, i need your help. How did you manage to build the scar 11.01? I tried, but when i clicked on it, it went all whacko and stopped responding.
Loosewire; SOE Operative in reply to PineapplebobTheGreatJan 17, 2008. 11:06 AM
I had to use firefox to view it.
popomaster in reply to Loosewire; SOE OperativeJan 18, 2008. 2:26 PM
me to :D
cowscankill says: Jan 18, 2008. 1:09 PM
FINALLY! I'M BACK! Wireless connection thing broke, leaving me internetless for a week! i'm gonna make all k'nex guns! especiallly this!
altaria1993 says: Jan 18, 2008. 4:44 AM
hoyl cr*p this thing is VERY powerfull, wiht just two rubber bandsn i shot my fopot, and now i have this little blue/purple/black spot :/ but thats a good sign! sadly, mine jams a little often, but its a fast dejam, just recock, and its fine :)
flames10391 says: Jan 17, 2008. 7:14 PM
i just built this and i love it! i modded mine with an extra piece on the hammer for faster cocking and a longer trigger for my smaller hands, i used 1 decent rubberband and the thing shattered a cd!
arrow shot says: Jan 17, 2008. 6:17 PM
lol, this was wat ive been looking for lately...this is 3rd to top on my list on saturday . 1st is watch naruto at 9:00, 2nd is go to my friends house
ojochris says: Jan 17, 2008. 4:37 PM
OK, in pic #1 of the trigger, what is the connector on the left side, a blue or a tan? (I dunno what the metallic colors are)
ironman69 says: Jan 16, 2008. 1:14 PM
Hay bballkidx isnt the sniper in the backround the_burrito_master's?
PineapplebobTheGreat says: Jan 14, 2008. 5:56 PM
What's the cool-looking gun in the backround?
bruce911 in reply to PineapplebobTheGreatJan 16, 2008. 12:20 PM
It is, just in classic colors.
ironman69 in reply to PineapplebobTheGreatJan 15, 2008. 6:13 PM
It looks like the_burrito_master's sniper
PineapplebobTheGreat in reply to ironman69Jan 15, 2008. 7:05 PM
No, not really...
ironman69 in reply to PineapplebobTheGreatJan 16, 2008. 1:11 PM
yes it does! look at the stock, and the scope on the top, and also the forgrip.
PineapplebobTheGreat in reply to ironman69Jan 16, 2008. 7:46 PM
well... which one? THe scar 11.01 or the other one (I forget its name.)
ironman69 in reply to PineapplebobTheGreatJan 17, 2008. 9:28 AM
the one I'm talking about is the morretti SR-4 that he made
flames10391 in reply to PineapplebobTheGreatJan 14, 2008. 6:05 PM
ya, what is it?
knex hater hater says: Jan 15, 2008. 8:38 PM
is this a trigger sear system,because if it is,i have already made one of these,about 3 months before this was posted,lol,it used a hammer as the sear.
ironman69 says: Jan 15, 2008. 6:09 PM
cool +1
T-man says: Jan 15, 2008. 3:16 PM
nice gun + 1 =)
s0lekill3r says: Jan 15, 2008. 1:10 PM
I like how realistic this gun looks for its size, especially being k'nex. I'll build it.
bballkidx (author) says: Jan 14, 2008. 6:42 PM
thats my sniper rifle
Baron A in reply to bballkidxJan 15, 2008. 8:52 AM
The pistol looks cool
PineapplebobTheGreat in reply to bballkidxJan 14, 2008. 6:54 PM
What's the name of it? Has it already been posted? If not, will you post it? Did you create it? Please post. If it has been posted, what is the name?
Shadow64 says: Jan 15, 2008. 7:32 AM
this little thing looks pretty good ill build it +1
oodalumps says: Jan 14, 2008. 8:17 PM
Pretty cool little gun. Built it.
thebboy says: Jan 14, 2008. 7:25 PM
cool
PineapplebobTheGreat says: Jan 14, 2008. 5:56 PM
Your pistol looks cool.
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