Build Tutorial

# BobKatz 21a
A 3dprinted beretta 21a
by Gerald.Katz
credits to:
tjb556 for the hammer spring assembly jig
mountainman1776 for the grip models
freeman1337 for his stipple remixs
all members who helped troubleshoot in the BETA
## Description
The Bobkatz is an entirely 3dprinted Beretta 21a that uses nothing but the OEM parts kit. Extra
include 3dp grips, and a hammer spring compressor tool.
The grips are blank and ready for stipple.
The hammer spring jig / compressor has a PDF on how to use it.
Freeman1337 has remix'd a frame and grips with stipple
## Materials Required
- x1 **Parts Kit** - Source a parts kit of your preference. 25acp or 22lr use the same frame. In
the file pack is a parts list that outlines what parts are needed.
## Instructions
Print settings:
-.12 layer height
-.2 can cause issues but .16 has mostly been tested to be okay.
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- 100% infill
- 7-10 walls
- Magwell on bed
- Tree supports are helpful but tuned normal supports also work well.
- Inland or Esun PLA+ preferred but PLA has been used. Longevity is not expected out of just
PLA frames. YMMV.
build videos:
disassembly:
https://odysee.com/gF5LgjfVeuE:5
assembly:
https://odysee.com/GPz-PEHUosU:6
triggerjob:
https://odysee.com/0RXHUjuCjgc:2
Almost all parts install in a OEM fashion. These videos will outline most if
not all of those parts. Anything that strays is documented below. There
are a collection of photos to show the progression of assembly on a
frame.
~~ Do not pull the trigger for DA without grips on the side. The grips hold
the bar from pulling away and damaging the bar / hammer surfaces. ~~
1. Post Processing:
Remove all supports.
Run a m3 bolt or tap through the grip screw holes to make it easier when putting the grips on.
Heat up the end of the bolts slightly with a lighter to start the thread. Countersink is to avoid
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the plastic from being pulled up and interfering with the grip.
Cleanup bottom and top surfaces of each hole through the frame like the trigger bar and sear
holes.
Make sure the hole under the hammer spring base is clear of supports otherwise your hammer
might not cock back fully.
Clear each pin hole with a proper sized drill bit.
2. hammerspring:
Refer to photos in instructions steps 1-4.
1. Lay it into the magwell on its side with the top of spring near the front of the mag
(near the trigger section) and the base above the round clearance hole.
2. Use the clearance hole to rotate the base with the notch facing forward.
3. After its in the correct orientation youll need to get the top of the bar under where
the hammer will be.
4. Once its lined up just seat the base of the hammer into its slot and make sure it sits
flat.
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3. sear:
Lay the frame onto its left side and lay the sear on its flat side into the magwell from the top
(with the 'arm' toward the rear of the gun) Line up the arm up into the gap, push it downward
out of the side of the frame. As you push on the arm, the sear should twist into its position. Line
up the pinhole and insert pin. Make sure the spring is installed on the pin before inserting.
Don't install the sear spring until after the hammer.
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4. Slide:
Install the slide to the frame. Use slide to push through the underhang on the rails. It is normal
to be difficult but it results in close tolerences. If you're confident enough to file the rails go
ahead. This will wear into smooth after a shot or two, or manual cycles.
5. Hammer:
Place hammer roughly into its position. Line up the spring bar into the slot in the hammer.
Rotate the hammer forward until the pin lines up, making sure the sear is forward to not catch
it. Install pin and bring hammer back. If the spring bar didnt seat into hammer correctly, push it
downward and forward while pulling the hammer back It will click in.
6. Ejector:
The square hole needs filed to fit (this is intentional). measure the outside of the rails to be
roughly ~12.7mm (as long as the slide moves easily) Insert the ejector and see if it bows the
frame outward. try to keep it under ~12.8 otherwise the slide will bind on the bowed plastic.
Otherwise ejector installs as expected. Send the roll pins through all four holes to make sure
you don't blow them out when actually installing.
7. Recoil bars:
Fit them onto the pegs prior to installing recoil springs to make your life easier. The bar will
need mounted to the peg and rotated to compress the recoil spring and locked into the frame.
8. Pins:
The two 3mm pins in the trigger and barrel pin spring are longer than the frame. They are to
stick out to the left side to interface with the barrel lever. Trigger is mostly flush on the right
side and the other is close.
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9. Trigger guard:
The barrel should be fully installed and tipped up. Insert the front of the guard into the slot
behind the barrel and compress it to meet the hole in the frame. The hole is purposely much
larger to account for supports that couldn't be easily removed. It will not seat very deep into it.
#Notes and other general information

Ammo
-Use 1200+ FPS 22lr or more unless running a can.
-25acp seems to run fine.
Lubrication
-Lubricate all the things.
-A thicker lube also helps since it stays around.
Issues
-Failure to ejects happen often if the chamber isnt clean. Suggestion is to clean the gun often.
-Do not pull the trigger with a double action pull if the grip is off. It will damage your hammer
and trigger bar.
-Your hammer spring may come not assembled. Refer to the extras section for an install jig.
-Do not rack the slide with the grips off. This will result in parts being launched.
## Change Log
- v1.0 Release file
* renamed from the BETA v2.3 file
## License
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GPL v3.1 - resulting prints may not be sold for commercial purposes or financial gain.

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# BobKatz 21a

A 3dprinted beretta 21a

tjb556 for the hammer spring assembly jig

mountainman1776 for the grip models

freeman1337 for his stipple remixs

all members who helped troubleshoot in the BETA

The grips are blank and ready for stipple.

Freeman1337 has remix'd a frame and grips with stipple

-.12 layer height

Clear each pin hole with a proper sized drill bit.

#Notes and other general information

-Use 1200+ FPS 22lr or more unless running a can.

-25acp seems to run fine.

-Lubricate all the things.

-A thicker lube also helps since it stays around.

- v1.0 Release file

* renamed from the BETA v2.3 file

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