This pistol was made of materials that I had lying around. It is a single-shot pistol, and is loaded by pulling a ring on the right side, which will allow the barrel to swing forward. The spring has since been attached to the frame using metal glue. It has been remotely test fired, and has held together so far (about 15 .22lr shots), but I have stopped testing. The barrel appears not to be the proper size, and it requires a metal rod being rammed down the muzzle to get the spent shell casings out.
This is a picture of all the parts of the pistol
This is the second .22lr pistol that I built. The piece that the spring is attached to is pushed forward to cock it, and the cartridge is loaded in from the side. The trigger is pulled, and the shell flies backwards, hitting the rod that is welded in just above the trigger. The shell ejects to the left. This was test-fired, but has problems. The shell pushes the firing pin/hammer back fast enough that it bends it. Secondly, the firing pin/hammer does not strike with enough force to consistently set off the round. As far as I can tell, the gun fired with the same amount of force as a typical .22 would put out, and the shell did eject. I have not reconstructed the firing pin/hammer.
These were constructed and fired safely and legally. It is not legal in all places, so check your local laws before you decide to build one of these. I am not to be held responsible for your actions, and most importantly, be safe.
