Improvised Munitions Handbook (Improvised Explosive Devices or ...

3. Drill a 25/64 inch (1 cm) diameter hole 1-1/8 inch
(2.86 cm) into pipe. Use cartridge as a gauge; when a
cartridge is inserted into the pipe, the shoulder of the
case should butt against the end of the pipe. Thread
coupling tightly onto pipe, drilled end first.
4. Follow procedures of section 3.1, steps 4 through 11.
5. Follow Safety Check, section 3.1.
How to Operate Pistol
Follow procedures of How to Operate Pistol, section 3.1, steps 1, 2, and 3.
3.10 Pipe Pistol for .22 Caliber Ammunition —
Long or Short Cartridge
A .22 caliber pistol can be made from 1/8 inch nominal diameter extra heavy, steel gas or water pipe
and fittings. Lethal range is approximately 33 yards (30 meters).
Materials Required
Steel pipe, extra heavy, 1/8 inch (3 mm) nominal diameter
and 6 inches (15 cm) long with threaded ends (nipple)
Solid pipe plug, 1/8 inch (3 mm) nominal diameter
2 steel pipe couplings, 1/8 inch (3 mm) nominal diameter
Metal strap, approximately 1/8 inch x 1/4 inch x 5 inches
(3 mm x 6 mm x 125 mm or 12-1/2 cm)
Elastic bands
Flat head nail – 6D or 8D (approximately 1/16 inch (1-1/2
mm) diameter
2 wood screws, #8
Hard wood, 8 inches x 5 inches x 1 inch (20 cm x 12-1/2
cm x 2-1/2 cm)
Drill
Wood or metal rod, 1/8 inch (3 mm) diameter and 8
inches (20 cm) long
Saw or knife
Procedure
1. Carefully inspect pipe and fittings.