FAQ

What is the difference between SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) vs. FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D print methods?

The baseplates we offer are SLS 3D printed out of Nylon 12 to be very durable and impact resistant. A drop test video can be found here: DURABILITY DROP TEST - MC9 Baseplate. The sleeves we offer are constructed using FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) out of Polylite PLA PRO. This allows a very dimensionally accurate and durable part at a lower price than SLS printing. These are not as durable as our baseplates, but have a better chance of surviving harsh impacts because the sleeve is able to slide up and down the magazine body, absorbing impact forces. For the primary differences between these two methods of 3D printing, please see this explanation: FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) printing extrudes melted plastic filament layer by layer, making it suitable for simple designs and rapid prototyping, while SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) uses a laser to fuse powder particles together, allowing for more complex geometries and high-strength parts, but usually at a higher cost and requiring more post-processing; the key difference lies in the material delivery method, with FDM using a filament and SLS using a powder bed, leading to variations in surface finish, build accuracy, and design flexibility depending on the application. "
What material are the sleeves made out of?

The MC9 and MC9L/LS sleeves we make are printed out of Polymaker PLA PRO filament. This is an economical and durable material that produces excellent looking prints. For more information, please see the material specifications here: PolyLite PLA Pro Technical Data Sheet - Rev1Tech
What material are the baseplates made of?

The baseplates are made out of Nylon 12, and printed via SLS 3D printing, which produces a very durable part that bends before it breaks. In the future there may be other material options.
Do the baseplates fit on 10 rd magazines?

If your MC9 metal magazine body that is pinned to 10rds has the same physical size as a normal 15rd magazine body, then YES it will fit and function fine.
What colors are available for magazine baseplates and sleeves?

Currently, Black is the only color offered for the Selective Laser Sintered (SLS) Nylon 12 Baseplates. I know a lot of customers want FDE and I am trying to find a good solution for that. Currently, if you want FDE you could spray paint the black baseplate using Rustoleum Dark Taupe or similar color. For our sleeve products, which are printed via the FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) method, we offer black and FDE colors only.