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 …

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 …

Aug 31, 2001 · MIM parts are similar except they are injected with pressure to hopefully fill any voids which could potentially be caused by casting. Neither casting or MIM is perfect but if done right they …

Mar 24, 2025 · When done properly, MIM reduces cost and increases reliability via consistency - like S&W revolver lock work improvements via MIM. When done poorly, or inconsistently, it gives MIM …

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?

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 …

Mar 31, 2025 · I haven't yet seen/read any discussions on MIM parts in modern Hi-Powers and clones. I know Springfield uses some MIM parts in its 1911s, so I would guess it probably uses them in their …

Apr 1, 2025 · I’ll necessarily start off by saying that I’m not trying to start another “MIM vs. non-MIM” or “American-made vs. foreign-made” comment war. I’m just curious about something. Most or all of …