Atlas Bipod Gear - Get rid of the slop!

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Like many others out there, I picked up one of the clones of the Atlas Bipods only to find that the legs had an abundance of play in them, amounting to approximately ~0.5" if measured from the feet when unextended. The gears within the bipod were manufactured with woefully inadequate fitment, prompting me to remake mine entirely. I have since achieved a state where there is zero slop in any position, and the legs still click into place seamlessly. Nonetheless, I did require separate sized gears for my left and right legs, thereby demonstrating that even the legs themselves (distance from pivot to locking pin) are not particularly well-controlled. You can attempt using mine, which should significantly reduce slop (since they're generally larger with smaller pin indexing cutouts), but they probably won't be perfect due to the considerable variability in these. The "left" gear is slightly smaller than the "right" gear that I've attached. Begin by installing the left gear and observe how it fits. They are designed to maximize contact with the locating pin; however, considering the material used in the printing process, I would not recommend using these with a powder burner. I am utilizing them with an airgun, and thus far, mine have experienced no increase in play. If there is sufficient interest, I could create a version featuring tapered holes that would accommodate universally and compensate for poor tolerances.