I've done a lot of CAD work and 3D printing, and am familiar with a lot of the plastics/injection molding industry and have had interest from other IRL lefties that are looking for a leftist gun accessory company. Of course 3D printed parts aren't as strong as something like injection molded parts, but the idea would be to start with 3D printed parts with high infill that would accomodate 90% of usage scenarios, and eventually scale up to custom injection molding. The only thing I'm unsure of would be general interest among the greater lefty community as well as any laws/regulations regarding firearm accessories manufacturing of grips, stocks, magazines, etc. Is there some resource I can look into? Also what would your interest be? We're talking like 1/5th the price of Magpul/other chud operator stuff.
First, rule 1 here is pending but I'm not a mod so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
There is definitely interest! Just take a look at SRA, lefty gun owners will happily support non-chud shops.
For legal advice: If you are becoming a manufacturer of firearms, munitions, or firearm accessories, you need to double check with the US Department of State Director of Defense Trade Controls to ensure International Traffic in Arms Regulations (even if you are not exporting what you make). Essentially, check if what you makes falls under any of the categories of the ITAR munitions list. (Some accessories like muzzlebrakes are considered munitions.) If nothing you make falls on that list you don't need to register. The ATF takes this kinda seriously when they feel like it.
I personally would like pistol mag loaders. That little bit of plastic saves me from bruising my thumbs.
Yeah no worries I am not advertising a service and would not sell anything here, simply wanted to see if there was general interest if this is something I should look into. Thank you for those resources as well, that gives me a direction to start my research.