4 shots concept, inspired by the Bayle pistol
4 shots concept, inspired by the Bayle pistol
Originally posted by u/Bjust_or_Bdead at 2025-06-15T20:39:27Z
Hello there!
As I melted my coilgun prototype (coils at 80°C around PLA, not smart...), I wanted to work on classic stuff while waiting to upgrade my printer to use other materials. So here is a concept of a flat pistol, inspired by the Bayle french pistol. I wanted a compact device for self-defense, that could use non-lethal ammo (pepper, rubber, whatever). Size is 73 x 175 x 26 mm. Working on reducing that. Barrels are for 10 mm diameter ammos.
The idea is to load the 4 percutors (in white on the left) by compressing the dark pink springs one by one, towards the sears (light pink). Because sears pivots are slightly above the springs axis, it forces it to act downward to lock (same as the nameless launcher design). Then the puller (dark pink too, on the right) act on the sears via the trigger in white. One vertical and two horizontal springs will help the puller to move along the zig-zag shape in the walls each time you pull the trigger. A reset will be placed in the L shaped hole on the side. It's a mix between simple action and double action.
Well, I am sorry if it is confusing, I will launch the print of the parts to test the mechanism. I also need to find a simple safety mechanism + barrel mount locking.
Few questions :
1 - What size would be acceptable for you to put this in your pocket?
2 - Do you prefer pure double action ? I can make it more compact this way, but you will obviously need more force to pull the trigger.
3 - Is 4 shots enough ?
Source: https://b.thumbs.redditmedia.com/2PcltQ_u3pfcLTMbwkIilxJL27J_QAkMzrAXjwGRlXE.jpg
