How we made a PVC Target Stand

**shooker8** · October 25th, 2010, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by 27hand

Some nice designs for inexpensive target stands, both plastic and wood.

Has anyone tried ABS (black) pipe to build these? I know that PVC is pretty brittle during cold weather and can shatter when hit. I was thinking ABS foamcore is a bit less brittle in colder weather.

I should take a piece each and give it the bullet test.

I also believe for a few bucks, you can buy a drill mounted tool called a "socket saver" which can remove the plastic which is glued into the fitting hub which would let you reuse the fittings if the pipe itself breaks.

I have the stuff to weld target stands so I never tried making them out of plastic pipe.

I have 3 shown at the left side of the pic.

I have a quick question. I like the target on the spring it looks fun to shoot. Does it flex much when shot with a hand gun?

**Guns4Fun** · October 25th, 2010, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by 27hand

Some nice designs for inexpensive target stands, both plastic and wood.

Has anyone tried ABS (black) pipe to build these? I know that PVC is pretty brittle during cold weather and can shatter when hit. I was thinking ABS foamcore is a bit less brittle in colder weather.

I should take a piece each and give it the bullet test.

I also believe for a few bucks, you can buy a drill mounted tool called a "socket saver" which can remove the plastic which is glued into the fitting hub which would let you reuse the fittings if the pipe itself breaks.

I have the stuff to weld target stands so I never tried making them out of plastic pipe.

I have 3 shown at the left side of the pic.

Who ever shoots in the cold? That's crazy talk

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I have the equipment to weld stands too. In fact i thought pretty hard about doing just that. But honestly i think pvc is cheaper than steel.

Nice stands btw.

**27hand** · October 26th, 2010, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by shooker8

I have a quick question. I like the target on the spring it looks fun to shoot. Does it flex much when shot with a hand gun?

No, they don't deflect much with handgun rounds. I'll PM you a few other pics so we don't hijack the thread.

Originally Posted by Guns4Fun

Who ever shoots in the cold? That's crazy talk

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I have the equipment to weld stands too. In fact i thought pretty hard about doing just that. But honestly i think pvc is cheaper than steel.

Nice stands btw.

I was lucky enough to get the steel for free on various construction projects and I'll bet pretty much you might be one of those cold weather shooters

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The plastic is not only cheaper but a hell of a lot faster (and lighter) to build and can be made windproof as you guys stated.

Just the one on one garage time with your son is worth it.

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