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Knex Striker Pistol

Knex Striker Pistol
Alright. Here is my latest creation. Its a large pistol, made for simplicity and power. Thats what I got! It works off of a simple rachet system, similar to the one used in the sipriani rifle. And thats the gun that I give a bit of credit to, this gun is similar to it in many ways. Thanks, Viccie!

Anyway, its got a load of internal support, groovy handle, nice hand guard and is low on parts. So if you like it, why not build it!

Enjoy!


 
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Step 1Parts list

Parts list
PARTS LIST TIME! There aren't too many, but I will list 'em anyway.

Connectors
Dark grey - 27
Light grey - 6
Green - 5
Yellow - 50
White - 5
Orange - 11

Rods
Green - 75
White - 65
Grey-length bendy - 2

Other
2 Blue spacers
9 Black Y connectors
3 or 4 #64 elastics. 3 is a easy pull, 4 is a bunch more power. Up to you.
1 Hinge
4 ball sockets (Photo)
A smile

Got those? Lets get down to business!
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Mar 30, 2012. 4:26 AMhugamo67 says:
switch the greys on the end with reds and boom you got yourself an amatuer sight right there
Feb 1, 2012. 7:44 PMtytiger33 says:
This gun + 2 #64+ pen, pencil, large nail,or exacto knife+ box= endless fun.
Oct 1, 2011. 12:45 PMpokerface1 says:
I made it.
Realy great Slingshot pistol and powerfull to.
I like the weapon so much.

thx for sharing it with us.
Oct 13, 2011. 5:28 PMZeethesquirrel says:
Im gonna build it right this instance I don't think it will take long Ill tell you how much I like it which I already do because nothing of yours let me down
Jul 28, 2011. 12:16 PMskyfaller says:
Part Seven, Cross snapping : ARGHGHHGHGHGGHHHHGHGHGHGGHGHGHGHGGHHH MY FINGERSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! D:<
Jul 28, 2011. 8:18 PMskyfaller says:
Woah, fast reply dude! :D

I finally finished this, and it's awesome! I'm scared that if i test the range, i might lose the bullet and im barely have any knex so yeah. But, if you know how far it gets, (with 4 64#) please tell me.

By the way, 5*s
Aug 1, 2011. 11:11 AMfries123 says:
Best and most powerful pistol EVER!!!!! I build it didnt even use #64 rubberbands. I used #54 and they stung! awesome and cool again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jul 30, 2011. 7:13 PMstarwarsjedi76 says:
do u need 4 ball sockets all i got is 2 :(
Mar 30, 2011. 1:22 PMBommelding says:
Omigah winterbells music :o
This gun is pure epicness.. wouldn't surprise me if it could kill someone when it's aimed right.
I also found out a way to remove the paint of your walls.. just shoot your wall with this gun.. i just did it >_<"
Apr 21, 2011. 7:40 AMBommelding says:
I still have the gun and i put exactly 20 rubber bands on it now.
I shot it with 13 bands a few mins ago and it pierced a knex instruction book (about 40 pages) and went through the cardboard box i used to hold the book in place :') This was all with a normal rod.
I'm gonna try this with 20 bands and a sharpened rod now and i wonder what will happen ^^
Jul 4, 2011. 2:03 PMralphkidsguns says:
:O
any progress?
Jul 22, 2011. 12:13 AMBommelding says:
Yes.. It shot through a weekend newspaper, which is quite thick :)
I cant think of something to test the gun on anymore..
Dec 30, 2010. 10:00 AMsquiddy412 says:
WAY too many green and white rods. i have like 30 or 40 of each.
Jun 19, 2011. 10:59 AMgassybeans says:
WOW! and u can actually build stuff?! IMPRESSIVE!!
Jan 13, 2011. 2:54 PMSenior Waffleman says:
then you have a really small amount of pieces, i can prob make like 3 of these
Feb 1, 2011. 7:39 PMskyfaller says:
You posted that comment on my birthday!
Well, some of us only have one bin, and you're lucky for having that much pieces.
Feb 1, 2011. 10:04 PMSenior Waffleman says:
True, but ive been building up my knex for 9 years now, so i have quite alot but not as much as other people
Jul 4, 2011. 2:02 PMralphkidsguns says:
like me!
i have 17 boxes!
and only 4 of them are the small ones! :D
May 20, 2011. 7:01 AMKnexman15 says:
this rocks!!! 5*
May 2, 2011. 6:42 PMlemonpickle says:
a little bigger than i remembered
Dec 24, 2010. 1:15 PMLuke0147 says:
this step is taking me years
Dec 1, 2010. 3:46 PMlemonpickle says:
ahhh, this brings me back
Dec 4, 2010. 8:02 AMericthered98 says:
Is the hinge necessary? I don't have one.
Oct 13, 2010. 10:45 PMLegofanatic says:
Check out my Sniper version. http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Striker-Sniper/
Oct 26, 2010. 10:09 AMLegofanatic says:
Yeah it is. I took it apart because it was so bendy.I guess some pistol are better off left... a pistol. XD Still a really cool gun though.
Oct 26, 2010. 1:53 PMLegofanatic says:
So what have you been up to with knex???
Sep 30, 2010. 10:35 AMlorzhenk says:
Nice gun, i want to build it, but can you substitute 2 ball sockets, i only got 2 of them... plz help i want this gun!
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