The debate surrounding what defines a 3D printed & ghost guns is a hot one.
Most in the space agree that the printing of the ATF-regulated part defines a 3D gun while the goalpost movers shout “what about the barrel” and other moronic statements.
While it is true there are various “levels” and “definitions of ghost guns such as hybrid designs, printed frames, and primarily 3D printed designs, if you would like to avoid metal work a parts kit is essential.
With the 3D or ghost gun (also referred to as ghost gun or Foss/GunCAD) industry growing by the day, many reputable 3D gun parts kit vendors have risen to help keep the 3D gun printers going.
Not quite ready to purchase parts and are just getting into 3D gun printing? Check out our How to 3D Print Guns: 101
Best Ghost Gun & 3D Printed Parts Kit Vendors
We assembled an exhaustive list of 3D gun parts, general parts, hardware, and rails kit vendors to help you find a parts kit for your next build.
We divided our list of 3D gun part stores into five categories including:
- 3D Gun Parts Kit Vendors
- General Parts Kit Vendors
- Hardware Kit Vendors
- Rail Kit Vendors
- Hates Parts Kit Vendors
We tried to include only overview information and allow you to have a look through any of these vendors’ catalogs for further information and help support the 3D2A community.
Let’s jump into 3D/ghost gun Twitter’s favorite online stores.
Ghost Gun Parts Kits
The below vendors are focused on selling kits that include parts, hardware, and accessories for completing 3D printed firearms.
These companies know the industry and are often 3D gun CAD developers themselves.
Husky Armory offers mostly affordable Glock uppers, FGC9 kits, and more.
Parts Dispensed carries one of the largest selections of 3D gun parts kits and often ship within 24 hours.
Hoffman Tactical is one of the few 3D gun developers that sell high-quality parts kits for his own designs.
Boutique firearms components, hardware, and accessories.
Avant-guarde merchant of high-powered wind chimes 😉
3D gun parts kits including everything (even the files) targeted at those newer to the hobby (at a higher than average price).
The creator of the ARK offers custom-made parts kits to get your gun range ready.
Troll Werks is an FFL vendor that also includes a lot of great "Mostly 3D Printed" parts kits.
Vendor offering complete parts kits and steel components for 3D printed guns.
General Ghost Gun Parts Kits
Although these are more general firearms companies, they carry many parts, hardware, and kits helpful in completing your 3D printed gun build.
Always research pricing before purchasing to prevent price gouging when demand for a particular kit is high (i.e. after an anticipated beta release).
Firearm & firearm parts kit "ebay style" auction website.
The "Amazon" of parts kits.
The online firearms "general store" has a variety of parts & kits.
Ebay is not known for its firearms selection but occasionally parts kits can be found at low prices.
Hardware Kits
These are the best vendors for obtaining all required hardware usually noted in a 3D gun file package readme.
McMaster is great for finding odd-sized or rare parts while some of these other vendors put together hardware kits for various builds.
3D gun hardware machining and hobbyist company.
Find any hardware for any project (including hard-to-find 3D firearm build hardware).
Parts kit vendor that is also a 3D gun developer and partners with the collective AWCY? for testing.
3D hardware vendor focused on various types of Scorpion hardware kits.
Ghost Gun Rail Kits
These vendors custom manufacture quality parts and rails mostly for the FMDA series of 3D printed Glocks.
They have been around for a long time and provide consistently awesome end-user products.
Innovator and de-facto provider of manufactured rail kits & Mac 11 parts for 3D printed guns.
OG rail kit vendor and machined hardware for several 3D gun designs.
Hates Parts Kits
This is a special category for a special company. Ping @lopointgoat on Twitter to get the latest updates on Hi-Point selling parts kits.
Hates parts kits and money.
Did we miss your favorite ghost gun parts kit vendor or miss any information you think would be helpful to others?
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