May 9, 2024 · The problems with MIM parts in guns boils down to choosing some parts that are incompatible with MIM (Colt extractors come to mind)and bad manufacturing processes that stem …

May 20, 2024 · How can I tell if my Tisas has MIM parts? Of my four Tisas models three of them say "TISAS KNOXVILLE TN" and one says "SDS KNOXVILLE TN". I suspect that the model labeled …

Feb 21, 2011 · Colt MIM, in these limited applications, seems to hold up well. Kimber had very large failure rates on MIM early on, our local original Kimber Master Dealer kept Wilson parts, particularly …

Nov 24, 2019 · To me part of the allure of a quality firearm is the quality: that if you really take care of the firearm you can keep it for generations. Today though many firearms are made with MIM parts and …

Apr 5, 2025 · MIM, forged, machined, cast—they can all be done right, and they can all be done wrong. Kimber and Smith of certain eras were bad MIM. Metal sintering reduces dimensions and still …

Apr 17, 2014 · After explaining to a friend y his extractor on his remington 1911 just broke in his hand due to his gun having many mim parts. I now searched to see if my 226 elite dark has any mim parts …

Nov 25, 2024 · Does anyone know which parts are MIM on the New, or any, Sig 1911s? The reason I’m asking is the right side ambi safety broke on me today while dryfiring. I only have 100 rnds through …

May 18, 2010 · Newbie here. I'm wondering if there are any MIM parts in the new MC Operator. Regardless, should I or should I not worry, and why?

Aug 31, 2001 · MIM is Metal Injection Moulding. I't a step up in the "sintered metal" process of producing a part that is close to if not dimensionally correct without extra machining. It works like this; powdered …

May 11, 2015 · MIM is brittle, it is a substitute that works in most cases. It is not drop safe, it is not as durable as forged steel and MIM guns like Kimber, SA, and Sig still all want tool steel money for their …