GG3-S – CNC
GG3-S allows you to perform common firearms machining operations with confidence and ease, in the privacy of your own home. GG3-S removes material 5 times faster than GG2 and the new unibody construction provides greater rigidity, drastically improving finished part quality. Order ghost gunner 3 today at best price!
GG3-S allows you to perform common firearms machining operations with confidence and ease, in the privacy of your own home. GG3-S removes material 5 times faster than GG2 and the new unibody construction provides greater rigidity, drastically improving finished part quality.
The custom spindle is powered by a specially designed closed-loop digital VFD, which sets a new standard in desktop CNC machining. GG3-S ships with code to complete the following:
- AR-00 Zero Percent Receivers
- Optic Cut for Pistol Slides
- 80% AR-15, AR-308, M1911, Polymer 80 and AK-47 lowers and frames.
- Lower and frame engraving operations
Many other third party cut codes exist as well. GG3-S CNC is an open source machine, meaning that it can be programmed for further operations by the end user.
The following items are included with the purchase of a Ghost Gunner 3-S:
- The Ghost Gunner 3-S CNC mill
- USB drive containing all the latest cutcodes
- Operator’s Manual (on USB drive)
- ER-11 Collet Nut
- 12mm combination wrench
- 17mm combination wrench
- 3mm allen wrench
- 5mm allen wrench
- USB cable
- Power cable
Purchase a starter kit or tooling (not included with GG3-S purchase) for the project of your choice!
CNC Product Details
Ghost Gunner 3 CNC is a complete redesign based on the successes of the GG2. It uses a milled, precision unibody frame for sharply improved squareness and rigidity. Optical limit switches and pre-loaded, self-aligning ball-screws allow it to deliver advanced positional accuracy.
GG3 incorporates a custom motion-control board with a closed loop, digital VFD controller. The machine accepts g-code from most CAM post-processors, and supports tool diameters up to 8 mm (~5/16”).
Included with the GG3: A DD USB with all our latest software. ER-11 collet nut, 5/16″ allen wrench, 3mm ball-end allen wrench, 12mm wrench, 17mm wrench, 6′ USB A-B cable, 6′ three-prong power cable. Laptop not included. Shipping is a flat rate in the United States. The machine dimensions are: 270mm / 425mm / 380mm.
New Optic Cut Function!
GG3’s electronic probing system allows us to perform the precision cuts required for an optic mount. The machine’s power and rigidity allow it to cut hardened slide steel in a way that no other machine at its size and price point can do.
Most importantly, our user-friendly software allows you to do this with the touch of a button. No milling knowledge, coding or measurement required. Now you can perform optic cuts in your shop, storefront or garage.
Upon launch, GG3-S supports the most popular optic / slide combination: the RMR footprint on Glock 17, 19 and 26 slides. Very soon we will add support for additional popular footprints and slides.
The ultimate end of this project is a full library of slides and footprints with custom positioning and even custom cowitness cuts – all powered by our user-friendly DDCut software.
We are also in full development of optic cut capabilities on other platforms!
Tech Specs
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 19 | Kg | ~42 pounds |
| X/Y/Z travel | 89/242/79 | mm | Double the GG2 build volume |
| X/Y/Z interior clearance | 116/299/162 | mm | Measurements with cover on |
| Peak Spindle Power | 375 | W | Overload protection prevents exceeding |
| Continuous Spindle Power | 190 | W | Long-term average, temperature limited. Can be exceeded. |
| Spindle speed | 3000-9000 | rpm | Variable, closed loop. Can apply full power at any rpm. |
| Max Linear Velocity | 2600 | mm/min | 260% faster than GG2 |
| Max Linear Acceleration | 250 | mm/s^2 | 8 times more than GG2 |
| Spindle runout | 0.0009 | in | Measured on tapered collet, 1mm from tip |
| T-Slot Spacing | 40 | mm | Center-to-center |
| Table T-slots | 2 | QTY | Compatible with 20 mm T-nuts |
| Collet system | ER11 | – | Accepts tools up to 8 mm |
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Reed –
The 3-S version handles continuous engagement much better than previous generations. The motor maintains RPM through tougher materials without stalling.
Rowan Finley –
The positional accuracy on the X, Y, and Z axes is excellent. Tolerances remain tight even after executing multiple long-duration milling cycles.
Bennett –
Successfully completed multiple 0% block projects from solid aluminum cubes. The machine handles the heavy roughing passes and the final finishing passes with equal precision.
Henry Wilder –
The machine uses standard, widely available endmills and collets. You do not need to buy proprietary cutting tools to get high-quality results.
Hudson –
The fine detailing work on flat surfaces is sharp and clean. It maintains depth consistency perfectly across uneven or curved surfaces.
Spencer –
The internal geometry helps prevent aluminum chips from binding the rails. It manages waste material well during heavy material removal phases.
Logan –
The optimized feed rates on the 3-S significantly cut down total project time. It finishes intricate operations in a fraction of the time compared to the GG2.
Elijah Brooks –
The precision on slide milling is top-tier. The tolerances for RMR and slide-melt footprints are exact, resulting in a perfect friction fit for optics.
Robert D –
As someone who has zero CNC or coding experience, the walk-through software made this so easy. The machine walks you through the grounding checks and probing sequences step-by-step. If you follow the screen prompts, you literally cannot mess up.
Lewis –
Milled a functional AR lower from a literal block of raw aluminum billet. It takes hours and multiple flips, but the machine handles the probing and heavy cutting smoothly
James –
I upgraded from an older GG unit to the GG3-S, and the differences in rigidity are night and day. The closed-loop spindle motor cuts through aluminum like butter and handles steel optic cuts much smoother without chattering. Definite thumbs up.
Silas Montgomery –
Once the stock is mounted and the program starts, the machine requires zero intervention. You can safely step back and let the automation handle the pathing.
Clay Briggs –
Having pre-written code files readily available save hours of custom CAM programming. It functions exactly like an appliance for specialized machining.
Liam Smith –
An 80% aluminum lower takes less than 40 minutes of actual milling. It is way cleaner, more precise, and faster than using a manual router jig!!
A Pendelton –
The user interface simplifies complex multi-axis operations. It handles file execution much more reliably than standard open-source g-code senders.
Ryder –
Having a literal gunsmith robot sitting on a standard desktop completely changes the game. Being able to fabricate high-quality, mil-spec receivers out of pure blocks of aluminum right at home without needing a specialized workshop or an FFL is pretty mind-blowing.
Harper Stone –
The structural upgrades allow the machine to handle steel workpieces cleanly. The rigidity improvements prevent the chatter that used to ruin fine finishes.
Allen –
It truly is the “EZ-Bake oven” of gun making, but in a good way. You plug it in, load the code, attach the probe wires, and it does the rest.
Reese Moore –
The fully enclosed design contains all cutting fluids and flying debris. It makes running a CNC mill inside a small shop environment much cleaner.
Anthony Clark –
Upgraded to the 3-S specifically for steel. It cuts through AK receivers and pistol slides cleanly, which the older models simply couldn’t handle reliably
Cliff Wilde –
Unboxed my GG3-S yesterday. It’s a beautifully built machine. They don’t skimp on the starter kit—cables, collet, wrench, and bits were all clearly organized. Had it plugged into a regular 110V wall outlet and running its first homing sequence within 20 minutes.
Ave Sutton –
Delivery was surprisingly fast and incredibly smooth. The machine is heavily protected by custom-molded inserts that insulate the delicate internal components from external impacts. No loose parts, no scratches, and all the starter kits were neatly packed into their own sub-boxes inside.”
Finch –
I was worried about FedEx handling a 50lb machine, but the packaging is top-tier. Heavy-duty molded foam kept everything completely immaculate. It comes with a USB drive loaded with DDCut and all the starter tools you need to get going right away.