Replica Real Guns

JUSTINIAN · Nov 28, 2017

Recently I started to take real handguns and make molds of them. From these molds I am able to produce very accurate resin copies. This thread is here to document my work.
I wanted to come up with a safe alternative to using airsoft / bb guns at conventions. Any type of gun that can fire a projectile is not allowed on any convention floor. I make these out of solid resin, so they are convention safe.

So far I have molded:

Glock 26
Glock 19/23
Smith & Wesson M&P Shield
Smith & Wesson Model 36 (page 2)
Ruger Sexurity Six (page 2)
Glock 34 (page 2)
John Wick Glock 34 (page 2)

This list will be updated as I make more.

JUSTINIAN · Nov 28, 2017

The first gun to be molded is the Glock 26.
This is the primary weapon of Black Widow, and the sidearm for John Wick.

Getting all of the cracks sealed up with clay was a very tedious process. Here is all of the clay work finished.

Here is the first copy. Notice that I molded both versions of the magazine plate. This allows it to be customized to fit the end users needs.

I also made a blue training pistol for a local instructor.

And finally I have a few painted ones for my display wall. These are buffed with graphite powder to simulate the look of real blued steel. This makes them extremely realistic.

replicaprops · Nov 28, 2017

Or you could save money and just buy holster pattern guns.
https://www.holstersmith.com/vcom/i...MI9uqI3PPi1wIVVJ7ACh3w4AQaEAAYASAAEgL_1_D_BwE

JUSTINIAN · Nov 28, 2017

Up next was a Glock 19. This is used by Jason Bourne and SHIELD Agent Maria Hill.

I couldn't get my hands on a Glock 19, but I was able to get a Glock 23. Both models are identical, but fire different calibers. The 19 fires a 9mm and the 23 fires a .40 cal. Aside from the markings, these are the same.

The first step was to do the clay work and built the box to contain the silicone.

Then there were copies. Gray, black and blue resin. I also started including the additional orange barrel tip with each kit.

And then I had two finished ones for my personal display wall.

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replicaprops said:
Or you could save money and just buy holster pattern guns.
https://www.holstersmith.com/vcom/i...MI9uqI3PPi1wIVVJ7ACh3w4AQaEAAYASAAEgL_1_D_BwE

That takes the fun out of it, and those are not as clean or as accurate. Also, I am able to sell kits to fellow cosplayers and film studios.

JUSTINIAN · Nov 28, 2017

The next gun to mold was the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield. This is not used by any major character, but it was available for me to use.

Here is one half of the silicone poured.

The first grey casting. I really like all of the details on this one.

The gray, black and blue kits.

And a finished one for my display wall.

KramStaar · Nov 28, 2017

Great looking casts.

Thanks for sharing!

TazMan2000 · Nov 28, 2017

Very nice casts, and the paint jobs look so real.

TazMan2000

renegadecow · Nov 29, 2017

Those look really good. One thing though: none of those (Glock, Shield) are supposed to be blued. It's a shame to get such crisp detail on it but the blued finish really puts it off.

TRCViper · Nov 29, 2017

As the owner of one of these casts (Glock 23), I can assure you they are incredible. So clean. Nice weight to them as well.

PAULH · Nov 29, 2017

Those look really good. You've got some seriously good casting skills !!

Noeland · Nov 29, 2017

That is some clean mold making and casting. Very nice work.

ed-209 · Nov 29, 2017

Looking forward to future offerings!!!!!! Fantastic casts!!

JUSTINIAN · Nov 29, 2017

Wow. Thanks for the compliments guys!

Here is a pic of the top of the Glock 23.

IFA · Nov 29, 2017

Excellent work, congratulations !!!

If you come to make some revolver castings, I would be in for a good Colt Python 4" ;-)

BrooklynGuy · Nov 29, 2017

Wow, you make that look so easy!

Apollo · Nov 29, 2017

Sharp copies excellent work

Steadicam Op · Nov 30, 2017

There is something vaguely amusing about the idea of making plastic replicas of plastic guns.

Collektor · Nov 30, 2017

Have you considered casting these in hard rubber? I know some cons can get finicky about hard resin props.

Starkiller0613 · Nov 30, 2017

Nice work! Looking forward to seeing what's next.

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JUSTINIAN · Dec 1, 2017

IFA said:
Excellent work, congratulations !!!

If you come to make some revolver castings, I would be in for a good Colt Python 4" ;-)

That one is definitely on my list.

Collektor said:
Have you considered casting these in hard rubber? I know some cons can get finicky about hard resin props.

I have tried rubber casting, and I'm not happy with the results. Too many pinholes in the surface, even when pressure cast.

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