I always cry a little when someone takes a one of those gorgeous styer rifles out of the gun community. They are rare, and so well made. It's kind of a crime.
But then my complete and total geek love for the Blade Runner Blaster takes over and I just enjoy seeing the build. I always enjoy seeing these blasters made from real steel, and I'm always pretty jealous it's not me doing the building!
I'm also an avid gun guy who has many firearms/props in the safe. I think the hobbies can mingle and mix safely and responsibly without any problems at all. I do understand Dave's point of view though.
All that said, really looking forward to the progress pics. Hey, are you in Northeast Ohio by chance?
A real Steyr receiver and the replica receiver made by Coyle. He's done a really nice job replicating the original.
The cylinder on the left is actually the cut barrel stub from my receiver. I'm hoping to make it into an end cap.
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I always cry a little when someone takes a one of those gorgeous styer rifles out of the gun community. They are rare, and so well made. It's kind of a crime.
But then my complete and total geek love for the Blade Runner Blaster takes over and I just enjoy seeing the build. I always enjoy seeing these blasters made from real steel, and I'm always pretty jealous it's not me doing the building!
I'm also an avid gun guy who has many firearms/props in the safe. I think the hobbies can mingle and mix safely and responsibly without any problems at all. I do understand Dave's point of view though.
All that said, really looking forward to the progress pics. Hey, are you in Northeast Ohio by chance?
What are you going to do first on the Bulldog?
Are you going to use the long "Weaver Scope" screw (perpendicular) to screw the crane closed, or are you working on a quick release of some sort?
Wow, awesome thread here. I had often wondered if anyone had made a functioning replica of this blaster.
I would love to do this myself someday, but I don't think I could bring myself to destroy the Styer (even to create such a great replica). None the less, I can't wait to see your build.
Amazing. Subscribed.
Regular screw as seen in the movie. Apparently the "Weaver" screw was a substitute post movie.
No need for a quick release, I just unscrew the crane and engage the cylinder release to open it up. I sometimes have to pull up the Steyr bolt handle to push it out a little via the side of the cylinder vs. pulling on the side plate or that laser pointer rod.