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It's not easy to find a Picatinny weaver mount adapter for the Contour series of bulletcams. The only one we can find is the "Contour 3900 Picatinny Mount" for $67 on Amazon (see "Related Links" below). But Airsoft3D is changing the playing field. Utilizing the latest 3D printing technology, Airsoft3D has introduced the "Contour Video Camera Picatinny Weaver Mount", which anybody can acquire for about $18.24 a piece (see "Related Links" below). That is three times less than the cost of a "Contour 3900 Picatinny Mount".
We have ordered one that is made out of white plastic with raw finish. The cost is $18.24 with $6.50 shipping. The total came out to be $24.74. It has arrived today and we are quite impressed with it. In this article, we will try this mount adapter and provide a thorough review of it.
The 3D printing for Airsoft3D is actually Sculpteo. After Scultpeo shipped out our order, we realize that they are based in France. But there is no problem shipping to the United States. In fact, it has flown on UPS plane and arrived state-side the next day. It has taken a few more days going through UPS' hubs, before arriving at our door.
The package came inside a brown UPS bag. It was a plain cardboard box with popcorn filler surrounding the Contour Video Camera Picatinny Weaver Mount. The mount adapter was inside a clear ziplock bag. That was a lot of protection for a small plastic part. But we were grateful it came in perfect shape.
This purchase is the first time we tried 3D printing object. So we had no idea what the adapter will be like. When we finally had it in our hands, we were surprised how strong it feels. It actually feels stronger than ABS plastic with hardly any flex at all.
The raw white plastic texture feels like the same texture on a sugar cube, except it is extremely hard and doesn't crumble like a sugar cube. We have used our fingernails on it, it acts very similarly to plastic.
The quality seems excellent. Keep in mind that we ordered the white plastic version that has raw texture. You can order this mount adapter in different colors with different material. We personally rather paint it ourselves.
On one side of the Contour Video Camera Picatinny Weaver Mount is the MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny weaver adapter. It slides onto Picatinny rails quite easily. On some Picatinny rails it's quite loose, while it is just right on other Picatinny rails. It seems that Airsoft3D has added enough tolerance for it to work on most Picatinny rails. In fact, we think the tolerance is added so that you can paint the part to whatever color you like--black, tan, or green. The paint would add a thickness that this tolerance allows for.
M5x25mm screw and a nut is not included. You'll need these to secure the Contour Video Camera Picatinny Weaver Mount onto your gun. They are easily obtainable from your local hardware store (e.g. Home Depot, Lowes, etc.).
On the other side of the Contour Video Camera Picatinny Weaver Mount is the proprietary Contour adapter. It slides onto the Contour camcorder with a slight resistance. When it locks into place, it's actually a bit loose. We have found that the small resistance the mount provides is not sufficient to prevent the Contour cam from sliding off the adapter with a violent jerk. An additional method of securing the Contour cam onto this adapter--such as hockey tape--is required.
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