K'nex Machine Pistol: Refuge + Instructions

Nothing says tactical like my new machine pistol. With a high contrast front sight ideal for low light conditions, a large caliber internal magazine, and comfy grip, this is a K'nex gun that is a whole lot of fun.

The weapon is capable of launching yellow rods over fifty feet with two bands out of a magazine that is slyly concealed in the front barrel area.

Since I wanted the gun to have a machine pistol look, I gave it a faux small caliber extended magazine. The use of only one cut rod means that you can build it and not have to take half a dozen rods to the hacksaw. To make it still more builder friendly, I am including a part list, so you can be sure you have all the required rubber bands and K'nex parts.

Refuge could be one of the most modular K'nex gun I have ever build, with the ability to change calibers without changing the looks, low profile tactical rails on the upper barrel and receiver for scope mounting, and a rail under the barrel for a bi-pod or fore-grip. You can even modify the faux barrel to shoot blue clips. The back of the gun is set up to easily accommodate a stock, and the barrel is simple to extend, if you want to.

This gun is also my second entry to the K'nex Contest, and it would mean a lot to me to give me a vote. :)

Some credit goes to Instructables Member Lucas_The_Boss for the idea of the concealed magazine.

Pros:

Looks great.

Shoots 50 feet.

Very reliable.

Good comfort.

Nice sights.

Concealed yellow rod magazine.

Modular.

Does not need a lot of pieces.

Cons:

One cut rod.

No removable magazine.

So... lets get to the part list shall we?

Step 1: Part List.

Here is the list of all the parts you need. If you want information on if a part is needed or can be substituted, just ask. :)

Green rods: 102

White rods: 55

Blue rods: 2

Yellow rods: 4

Black rod: 1

Yellow connectors: 44

White connectors: 20

Green connectors: 7

Red connectors: 14

Grey connectors: 4

Orange connectors: 20

Y connectors: 7 (If you don't have many of these, you just need the one in the internal magazine and the two in the handle.)

Grey clips: 11

Tan clips: 3

Blue clip: 1

Ball socket halves: 2 (Both of these may be substituted with orange connectors.)

Silver spacers: 3

Blue spacers: 10

#64 rubber bands: 3

#32 rubber bands: 8

Cut white rod: 1

Step 2: Internals and Faux Magazine.

This step should be fairly easy. Just follow the pictures. The pictures might be a little grainy, but I did the best I could considering I only have a cell phone for picture taking. Put the internals to the side when you are finished and go on to the next step.