• theyoyomaster@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Yeah, DIAS aren’t $20 or that easy to make and as such aren’t as common on the black market. They are doable for someone with machining skills but for an AR a lightning link is the normal illegal conversion.

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        1 year ago

        It would be trivial to make one on a CNC machine. I would be surprised if you couldn’t find the files to do it somewhere on the internet.

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          1 year ago

          It’s not super complex design but it requires multiple, small and somewhat precise pieces. Someone with enough skill could absolutely do it but there are far easier options than a sear so homemade sears aren’t something that is seen that much among illegally modified ARs.

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            1 year ago

            It wouldn’t really require skill if you had a ghost gunner. Clamp the little block of metal in there and hit the button. I’m sure you are right about lightning links being more popular though.

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              1 year ago

              There’s more to it than just clicking print. DAIS require multiple pieces across several axles to interface correctly. Lightning links you can make with tin snips and a flat piece of steel.