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I would like to attempt 3D printing a repro of the now-elusive TS Shell Catcher for the Remington 1100 & 11-87. I've been wanting one for a while and I've seen a few recent mentions of it on this forum, so I figured it's worth some time.

Would anyone out there with the plastic version be willing to sit down with a micrometer and send me as many detailed measurements as they can - including some 360 pics?

I'm looking to hire a CAD designer to mock up the model and then I'll attempt to print it myself. I cannot promise success, but if I find it, I'd be happy to send a couple prints to whomever was able to help!

Thanks all!
 
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skeet_man said:
The plastic catchers still had a spring steel core, the plastic was basically just there to protect the gun finish. I kinda doubt a 3d printed version will last very long, although they'd be cheap to replace.
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Ah thank you for sharing this detail! I wasn't aware they had a spring steel core. I'll have to try a version that incorporates it. The printing plastics can vary in their pliability, so it will be interesting to experiment with different options. But I'm sure they may start to curl a bit applying and removing numerous times without that core.
 
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I looked into this a while back and the cost to have the piece scanned and drawn was very expensive, this was without the steel core also. The printing is the cheap part and didn't pencil out financially.
 
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IF I remember correctly the first TS shell catchers were simply spring steel and painted. They were later coated with plastic to prevent the scratching of the gun during installation and removal. A 3D version printed in nylon might work for a short while, but anything else like PLA, might shatter.
 
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skeet_man said:
The plastic catchers still had a spring steel core, the plastic was basically just there to protect the gun finish. I kinda doubt a 3d printed version will last very long, although they'd be cheap to replace.
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^he is correct. I do quite a bit of 3d printing and CAD'd many catcher designs for my semi when I first started shooting clay. All the designs I've tried seemed untenable for long-term. My solution was getting an O/U
 
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Years ago I was shooting a Super X with a T&S shell catcher. I was at a shoot and a guy I knew ask if he could borrow my shell catcher for a week so he could make some.The next weekend he showed up with a half a dozen shell catchers he had made from sheet brass. Because on the Super X's you need to trim down the bolt handle he had machined out a buch of replacement handles.
His work was somewhat crude but they all worked.
As far as the old metal T&S shell catchers scratching the receivers, if you put electrical tape on the inside of the shell catcher they would not wear the bluing off the gun.
I still have a few 1100's here now and I have had the wire put in a couple of them and I think it works better than the external shell catchers.
 
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JACK said:
I'll help you with this. Best bet is to call or text me. Number below
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Apologies, my notification somehow got turned off, so I'm just seeing this. It looks like I may be able to get my hands on one from a local shop. If it doesn't pan out, I'll absolutely take you up on your offer. Thank you again!
 
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Jim R said:
Years ago I was shooting a Super X with a T&S shell catcher. I was at a shoot and a guy I knew ask if he could borrow my shell catcher for a week so he could make some.The next weekend he showed up with a half a dozen shell catchers he had made from sheet brass. Because on the Super X's you need to trim down the bolt handle he had machined out a buch of replacement handles.
His work was somewhat crude but they all worked.
As far as the old metal T&S shell catchers scratching the receivers, if you put electrical tape on the inside of the shell catcher they would not wear the bluing off the gun.
I still have a few 1100's here now and I have had the wire put in a couple of them and I think it works better than the external shell catchers.
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I'm not familiar with "the wire" approach. Can you share some more details about that option? Does it require a smith?
 
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