Currently, these upgraded firearms Lin Xian is creating aren't too difficult to make, but the main issue is the bullets.
Gunpowder preparation and material conversion are not too complex, but Lin Xian's manufacturing speed is limited. Yet bullets run out quickly, and he can't multitask.
The current 1130 hasn't been produced yet. Once this guy is ready, it will be another major consumer of bullets. Lin Xian calculated that for this thing to fire for 15 seconds, his Preparation Center would need to operate for a whole day. Even after the gunpowder and materials are ready, he must keep making bullets constantly.
Additionally, he has to devour machinery, create other items, and upgrade the Research and Development Center—all of which require his time and energy.