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Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 Auto Loader

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PETG (v1.17) 0.2mm layer, 4 walls - AMS (3 filaments)
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Description

This is a one-handed 380 ammo loader that performs both actions to depress the round in and retract it into the mag.  This has been tested with the Bodyguard 2.0 mag and Fiocchi Target Max 380.  Due to the small form factor of this ammo, there are incredibly tight tolerances to create a lever with a plunger and retractor.  Due to that, along with deviations in filament and printer calibrations, some after-print mods may be needed, such as filing or sanding down places of extreme tightness.

NEW VERSION 1.17, improved retractor mechanism, adds additional support to ensure tip doesn't break off.
NEW VERSION 1.16, improved catching mechanism to hold the bullet down prior to retraction.  I've had ZERO issues with the new design.
OG VERSION 1.14, original release 

 

Instructions:

  1. Download the Bambu 3mf file and load it into your printer.  PLA works great, but you can also use PETG.
  2. Print the parts and remove your supports.  Clean areas where your interface might have left extra filament.   Or, use my pre-made Bambu Studio print profile BodyGuard380v17.3mf.
  3. Use a tap and die set to tap screw threads into the mag-release lever holes; the hole extends deep into the body (see slicer)
  4. Install levers on both sides
  5. Take two #6/32 flat head screws that are approx 1" to 1.25" and insert them into the holes to hold the mag release levers in place.  Use gentle tension on the screw to add/subtract to the lever.  You could also leave it loose, and put a rubber band around your entire unit to act as a spring-mechanism to keep the mag lever plunged in.  Personally, I just leave it so the lever doesn't flop out but has resistance from rubbing in the lever cavity.
  6. Assemble the body by placing the plunger into one of the sides of the body and align the other side in preperation for gluing.
  7. *Use your favorite glue for the filament you chose.  For PLA or PETG, I used acrylic weld-on #4 fluid cement to weld together the parts.  Superglue should probably work if you don't have access to weld-on acrylic fluid.
  8. Press the unit together and rapidly move the plunger so any squeezed-out glue on the trunnion bearing doesn't also glue your plunger to the body.  Allow to properly dry per glue/solvent recommendations (weld-on is about 5 min!).
  9. Insert your mag, and make sure to press in your mag-release levers ‘in’ to set them into the mag catch. 
  10. Use the plunger to depress the spring and then drop a round in the front, gently pull up to set the round into the mag.
  11. Once you have loaded all your rounds, simply push on the top of the mag-levers, and it will allow your mag to drop out.
  12. Enjoy not having sore thumbs.

*Note, you may want to dry fit everything first to test for tolerance issues or anything that needs adjustment.  You can test most features by simply using half the body and the plunger by holding down the trunion bearing so you can simulate the action.

 


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v14 Troubleshooting.txt

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PETG (v1.17) 0.2mm layer, 4 walls - AMS (3 filaments)
I printed in ABS. It works well for most rounds but has a problem with the third round each time.
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ABS shrinks significantly, you probably are seeing tolerance issues. Suggest you increase the size of everything by maybe 1% or switch to PETG. The other caution I would pose is that ABS is less ductile, where PETG is less likley to snap under load. So furthering my recommendation to go with PETG. Good luck.
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Replying to @Barefooterdude :
Thanks, my ABS is calibrated for shrinkage, but a good suggestion for those that don't know that.
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This thing is amazing! Please make one for 30 Super Carry
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Damn, nice printer, me and my little P1 are jealous. Don't have a Super Carry (yet). If I ever get one, I will make an auto loader for sure.
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I cannot get the file to print. I don't have AMS so the printer keeps stopping when it gets to the words.
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You should be able to tell Bambu Studio to just use the same filament for the entire print. That said, I uploaded a new print profile with 1 color so you can print.
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Replying to @Barefooterdude :
That's it, it worked!!! Thank you so much.
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PETG (v1.17) 0.2mm layer, 4 walls - No AMS (1 color)
Works like a charm. Really effective tool for those notoriously stiff & difficult magazines. I'd love to get my hands on a parametric version or even a p-365 version
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The stl files are in the profile. Not sure you could just scale this though. if you try and it doesn't work, as you resize in other directions you have to get the plunger to enter at the extreme back of the mag so as it plunges down it doesn't also interfere with the round being loaded. You may also have to play with the geometry of the plunger foot as it needs to slide smoothly at all angles but also not be in the way. Good luck.
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PETG (v1.17) 0.2mm layer, 4 walls - No AMS (1 color)
Fucking awesome design!!!!!!!!
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Thanks!
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Seems to work very well. I’ll be curious to see how it holds up overtime. My wife will love this.
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Yes, please update as you start to use it. I have another version, 17, that I'll publish soon. It enhances the retractor as I felt that might become a weak point over time. I've put about 500 rounds into my broken-in-mag and it's still working like a champ. Amazingly, both PLA and PETG are holding up as well with this design/print. Thanks for the feedback.
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Will this work on a S&W Equalizer? I have a 13 and 15 mag. Thank you
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Not sure, I don't have an Equalizer so I don't have a mag to test with. I doubt it though, because the Equalizer is a 9mm vs the Bodyguard 2.0 is a 380, so a little smaller format.
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Great design, works like a charm.
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This thing works amazing. I thought for sure it would break but it didn't. Loading a new mag for the BG2.0 is difficult especially after round 9, but this worked very well. Amazing job. Thank you for your work.
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Printed beautifully first try (even was able to over the mobile app). Made loading the 12 round mag simple and easy. I wish all mad reloaders were this simple. Great job, man
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