Board Thread:General Nerf discussion/@comment-27306930-20180328013331

I love my old Stampedes. Arguably one of the best blasters ever made. But I'm starting to notice that the ABS gears are starting to get really brittle. I've been reluctant to put good springs in my 'Pedes for fear of stripping one.

Now, thanks to advancements in 3D metal printing, steel gears are available for the Stampede. Gear #2 and #3 are available in printed brass & stainless steel. I've seen some other work done in printed metals and it's amazingly strong and dense. Thinking about picking up a pair to check 'em out. 