45 ACP Catridge with FMJ bullet

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I recently printed several Ammo boxes listed on thingiverse.com, but most of them lacked something special. I wanted to create the perfect ammo box for myself, so I needed a precise model of a 45 ACP cartridge to serve as its foundation. To achieve this goal, I carefully designed an accurate reproduction of a 45 ACP FMJ bullet and cartridge, ensuring that it accurately head-spaces for a standard 45 ACP chamber. While my design is a highly detailed and realistic representation of the actual cartridge, including precise crimping and headspace, I strongly advise against using this model to fire a real pistol. The plastic material may easily break apart, causing the round to become lodged in the chamber. I tested my design by printing it with 300 Micron layer height using black ABS, which was readily available. Now that I've created an accurate and precise model of a 45 ACP cartridge, I'll proceed to build the ammo box itself. I'd appreciate your feedback on this design – once I'm satisfied with its quality, I'll post pictures of my finished project. Printer Settings: Printer Brand: Robo 3D Printer Model: R1 ABS + PLA Model Rafts: None used Supports: None Resolution: 300 Micron Infill Percentage: 20% fill