I would like photo's of bullet pens and the name of the suppliers where they come from as well as quality of the kit. I already have a couple of designs but would like to see others as I would like to buy some to take to a Military show also any other bullet or military style bits and bobs which I can make.
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Bullet style pens
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Hi Derek I have just added a video on making pens from real bullet cases http://www.penturners.co.uk/showthread.php?t=16503 Dan and Davegee both sell bullet type kits
The problem for me with some bullet pens is that the "bullet" part is simply conical and looks nothing like the real thing which rather defeats the object. Les Elm made some stunning looking .50 cal bullet pens using real cartridges and bullets. Can't imagine anyone making anything better looking in a .50 cal. I'd like to have a go but getting the components over here is not very easy unless anyone knows where I can get some .50 cal bullets and once fired brass ...
Good luck with the pens though, looking forward to seeing what you come up with!
Good luck with the pens though, looking forward to seeing what you come up with!
Penpal
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Wonderful examples of all shapes and sizes the most prolific maker on our forum of militaria pens is Les Elm incredible variety down to earrings for Lady Shooters. Hard to think of anyone who attends more (Gun Shows with his own stall) and sells more of these than Les Elm in Canada. For mass picture the internet usually obliges.
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The problem for me with some bullet pens is that the "bullet" part is simply conical and looks nothing like the real thing which rather defeats the object. Les Elm made some stunning looking .50 cal bullet pens using real cartridges and bullets. Can't imagine anyone making anything better looking in a .50 cal. I'd like to have a go but getting the components over here is not very easy unless anyone knows where I can get some .50 cal bullets and once fired brass ...
Good luck with the pens though, looking forward to seeing what you come up with!
I managed to source new .50 cal cases and projectiles, bit pricey also a pain having to make a primer.
Once fired brass with the old primer still in is probably best.
These Cerakoted ones look nice.
https://www.gijobs.com/top-8-gifts-veterans-will-actually-love-pt-2/3/
These Cerakoted ones look nice.
https://www.gijobs.com/top-8-gifts-veterans-will-actually-love-pt-2/3/
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Tried for years to get once fired brass, attempted to bribe blokes in the army etc no luck.
I asked at my last gun club if a day out for the lads could be arranged for us to have a few shots each of a Barret light .50 and folks seemed keen even at over £5.00 a shot. Sadly there are only a few ranges over here available for that caliber and it never came to pass. Even less unlikely is getting a few mags through a Glock 18C which was also on my list. I guess I need to take a trip to see some gun nuts over the pond.
Check out Military shows some stalls have empty cartridges for sale I will be attending one soon.
Pierre
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Tried for years to get once fired brass, attempted to bribe blokes in the army etc no luck.
Its a court martial offense in the UK forces and the Australian forces to remove spent cases from the firing range!!
PG