Introduction: "True Trigger" Knex Gun/ Pistol by Bannana Inventor

This is a "true trigger" knex pistol. It is pretty powerful for it's size. It can also shoot over 30 feet with the right rubber bands.(I used two.) Please rate and comment. Enjoy.

Step 1: The Handle.

Build the handle you will need the following:

4 circle connectors.
3 gray spacers.
2 yellow/gray rods.

Step 2: Building the Body.

Build these parts. You will need the following:

6 white/black rods.
4 yellow/gray connectors.
4 blue spacers.
3 blue rods.
2 two slot connectors.
2 circle connectors.
2 green/black.

Step 3: Building the Body.

Connect the pieces you have just made as shown.

Step 4: Building the Trigger.

Build the trigger parts. You will need the following:

5 blue spacers.
3 blue rods.
3 white/black rods.
3 red connectors.
2 single gray connectors.
2 green rods.
1 gray spacer.
1 tan single connector.

Step 5: Connecting the Trigger Pieces.

Connect the pieces you have just made as shown.

Step 6: Building the Ram.

Build the ram as shown. you will need the following:

1 red rod.
1 orange/black connector.
You also can use tape so the ram doesn't fall apart when you shoot it.

Step 7: Building the Barrel.

Build the barrel as shown. You will need the following.

12 yellow connectors.
5 green rods.
5 gray single connectors.
2 white rods.
2 blue spacers.
1 circle connector.

Step 8: Finishing Up the Gun: Rubber Bands and Connections.

Connect the major pieces you have made (handle,body,barrel,and trigger)as shown. Connect the Rubber Band and you are ready to shoot. If you have any troubleshooting with these instructions please leave a comment.

AMMO: For the ammo I recommend the blue or yellow rod, however this gun can shoot any of the knex rods.

Thanks for building this gun!!!

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