Handgun Sabot Rounds?

[RandallOfLegend]

I recently picked up a 3D printer (Monoprice Mini Select). I have been thinking about creating some Sabot rounds for my 40 S&W. I should be able to drive a 9mm or .308 project out of my barrel while enclosed in a PLA or ABS casing.

Has anyone seen Sabot rounds for a pistol before? If I make one, I doubt it will be accurate, but it looks fun to try. My major concern would be wedging a bullet in the barrel with plastic and having a kaboom.

 

[SigSweet]

i think your issue is the rifling of the pistol barrel, while im sure you can change the powder charge to get velocity with a lighter/longer projectile idk if a printed projectile will withstand the spin along with the direct exposure to powder.

Shotgun isnt a problem with its lower pressure, smoothbore, and that the projectile is protected by the wad

All thought though

 

[C3D]

Slap rounds smaller than a .50 cal have generally not worked out well, other than in black powder guns. Someone here was selling .308 Sabot rounds recently but they had disappointing ballistics.