Gun Development

[ellis4538]

What, no coffee maker?

Richard

[ExurbanKevin]

I was going to do a long rant here, but decided to turn it into a blog post instead.

The fact is, though, that we've reached the end of what mechanical forces can do with a gun, much like cars and cameras have. All the innovations in those fields today have more to do with electronics than they do with mechanical movement.

[tombogan03884]

I agree with the people saying that there are only just so many mechanical possibilities .
I think another reason for the sameness in gun designs is an evolutionary situation.
For example, you can, as Luger proved, operate a pistol with a "Toggle action", however expense of manufacture and reports of jams leave manufacturers and shooters both avoiding the design.

[Big Frank]

Clear plastic sideplates for S&Ws have been around for decades. They allow gunsmithing students to see the interaction of the parts. You were never supposed to fire the gun with the plastic sideplate installed because it would break. Taurus must be using using different plastic. It's just another gimmick.

[tombogan03884]

I remember that when S&W introduced the "ASP" (compact model 39) in the early 80's they used clear grip panels.
They claimed it was to keep track of ammo remaining, but I've always suspected it was due to the materials that were available at the time.

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