.38 Special replica and snap cap

.38 Special, also known as .38 Smith & Wesson Special or .38 S&W Special, is a centerfire handgun cartridge designed in the United States of America by Smith & Wesson in 1898.

Print this for props, display, education, training, just because it's cool, or scale it up to become a container.

Contains 5 files:

- Accurately sized replica: 38Special_cartridge.stl

- Separate bullet and case pieces for easily printing in different colors: 38Special_bullet.stl and 38Special_case.stl

- Snap cap/dummy round for cycle and dry fire practice, with firing pin hole and reduced bullet size: 38Special_snapcap.stl

- Information txt file with recommended print settings: 38Special_info.txt

Originally uploaded on Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6155723 

Print Settings:

- Material: Tested with PLA and PLA+/PLA Pro.

- Overall print size: 39.37mm tall, 11.18mm diameter.

- Layer Height/Quality: 0.16mm or less recommended, 0.12mm works best.

- Infill: 20% is fine for display, 60% or more recommended for snap cap use.

- Print Speed: 50mm/s or less recommended. I do 40mm/s for cartridge, snap cap, and case piece; then 30mm/s for bullet piece. I also do 10mm/s initial layer speed.

- Adhesion: A brim might be needed, depending on the printer and bed type. I have a textured PEI bed, and with proper calibration, additional adhesion isn't needed.

- Post print: The pieces may require some sanding or filing for proper fitment if the bottom layers bulged out a little. Fitment should be a little snug, but easy to take in and out. A properly calibrated setup shouldn't need additional work.