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TheDunkis's Slide-Action Side-Arm- TDSS

TheDunkis\
Alright well I checked out apples' slide for his sidearm and loved the slide idea. His pistol was really good and for once something original. I decided I wanted to try a new side arm using the slide. I'm not quite sure how this compares to the TDSs but it seemed to be just as strong. I don't think this will replace the TDS2 as my side arm of choice though because of the cons it has. I'm pretty sure it's a good alternative to loosewire's pistol being a lot more compact.

The major problems with this gun are
-It uses two modified orange connectors
-It uses a total of like 15-16 black hands if I counted correctly. Some of them can be replaced but most are needed.
-The trigger isn't a smooth pull. I need a better one. With this you'll have to curl your finger in order to pull it.

Other than that it's a pretty cool gun. It's a shame that I have to destroy it to complete my UMP as it was such an awesome looking pistol but the UMP will be even more awesomer!!!

I would rate out of 5 this gun as
A war gun (main)- 2 Unless indoors in a relatively compact house this will not serve you too well. It does have slide action and a magazine though so it is easy to fire fast.
A war gun (side arm) 4 It's great to use as a side arm as that's what it was made for. I would still say the TDS2 is better though.
Just something to fool around with- 5 It's really fun just to play with. Slide action is always fun and it looks pretty cool.

 
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Step 1Handle

Handle
Pretty much like all other dark grey handles. I managed to give it the palm support from the TDSs even though your grip on the handle is lowered. Note: you need the modified oranges for it to work right. I don't know about you but I think everyone should have had at least one orange connector break when used as a firing pin and I had plenty of those so I didn't mind. One should have both sides cut off on one end and the other should have one side cut and the other side only cut half way. I know a big pain in the arse I hope I could fix it. I think it'll hold up to 8 rounds although it will most likely hold 6-7 rounds comfortably.

1. Yeah pretty similar to the TDSs' handles. Notice the black hands and the modified pieces.
2. Palm support. Isn't needed but I find the gun more comfortable to hold with it.
3. Adding it. It may take a little work to squeeze it in there but it should hold solid once you do get it in.
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Feb 1, 2012. 3:08 PMjedijaxson says:
Hey guys, I modded the trigger to be a TRUE TRIGGER! I will post it (In the comments) soon.
Feb 2, 2012. 10:17 AMjedijaxson says:
Here you go;

Pic 1: There it is!
Pic 2: The Trigger Guide (Change the orange con. to a red!).
Pic 3: The Trigger.
Pic 4: The Trigger Holder.
Pic 5: Put the Holder here,
Pic 6: Then put the Trigger on.
And if you can't understand the pictures, I will post more to help you understand.
Feb 2, 2012. 5:54 PMjedijaxson says:
So, are you going to add it to the instructable?
Feb 2, 2012. 2:08 PMjedijaxson says:
Yeah, I know. A white rod on the handle hurts my hand. Perhaps it would be better if I cut the white rod or remove it?
Feb 2, 2012. 2:18 PMjedijaxson says:
I removed it. Much, much better.
Feb 2, 2012. 10:26 AMjedijaxson says:
You want to know how I did it? I can post more pictures if you like. And BTW, this gun is awesome with the modded trigger.
Jul 28, 2011. 12:43 PMFred the evil puppet says:
can the ball joint in pic 4 be replaced with a grey connector?
Jun 6, 2011. 10:44 AMapples!!!!! says:
Ah, the memories. I think I'm actually going to do something with this slide again, since this rage seems to have died and I have a very interesting plan for it... muahahaha >:D
Mar 16, 2011. 7:14 PMlowe says:
amazing. love it, just cud u fix the slide?
Jul 5, 2010. 11:50 PMDrWeird117 says:
I like it.
Dec 4, 2010. 11:38 AMlowe says:
when you cock the gun, you have to pull the slide really far, and you have to pull it back further then the gun. Is this suppose to happen
Dec 5, 2010. 2:07 PMDrWeird117 says:
I have no idea why you're asking me. :P But yes, when I built this, I had to do that. It's still a good gun.
Jun 28, 2010. 10:37 AMknex luver234 says:
freaking awsome gun, love the gun, but i immediatly modded the trigger, and made more accurate
Oct 12, 2009. 7:00 AMpaintswithbrush says:
Are both orange peices broken?
Oct 19, 2009. 12:33 AMcool bas3 says:
both
Apr 6, 2010. 3:44 PMkill1234 says:
oh crap... sacrifice another two pieces too the knex god...
Apr 7, 2010. 11:18 AMcool bas3 says:
Old comment!
Apr 6, 2010. 2:30 AM~Aeronous~ says:

woot! I finnaly finished this, but 2 things dissapointed me. the first was the trigger (I was ready for that) and the second was the mag in the handle. I am modding it now, so the mag is near the front of the gun.
5stars

Apr 6, 2010. 10:15 PM~Aeronous~ says:
 wOw! that is awsome! i modded this so it has an oodammo mag,  and it now has a hinge trigger!
Apr 7, 2009. 1:57 PMlowe says:
that peice dosnt have to be a hing
Apr 7, 2009. 2:23 PMlowe says:
the gun doesnt work. the trigger dosnt come down enough to let out the bullet
Apr 7, 2009. 3:00 PMlowe says:
wait, i took of part of the handle assesories and now it works! great gun
Apr 7, 2009. 3:45 PMlowe says:
sorry for the misunderstanding. this is the most powerful knex wepon I'v ever built. 100000*
Apr 6, 2010. 6:47 PMkill1234 says:
divided by 50000*
Apr 4, 2010. 1:22 AMwebby427 says:
I boosted the rating from 3.99* to 4.01* :)

Nice 4.5*
Apr 6, 2010. 12:57 AM~Aeronous~ says:
 oh, lol I boosted it to 4.02 lolz
Apr 6, 2010. 1:36 AMwebby427 says:
:)
Aug 17, 2009. 6:01 PMDJ Radio says:
wow, you were really close to naming your gun after a local gang's acronym's. TDSS is creepily similar to TUSS.
Feb 3, 2010. 1:08 PMSnapFitPieces(: says:
 tds read out sounds like tedious
Apr 6, 2010. 12:58 AM~Aeronous~ says:
 there is an XTC gang.
Sep 10, 2009. 3:32 PMDJ Radio says:
when did you finally notice my comment? lol that's funny like that... UMP could stand for "U MUST P" (say it out loud and you will get it)
Sep 18, 2009. 2:58 PMKiller~SafeCracker says:
I got it without saying it.
Sep 18, 2009. 3:09 PMDJ Radio says:
I don't care.
Jul 17, 2010. 6:16 PMStarkIndustries says:
lol
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