MIM parts? - 1911Forum
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 …
MIM Parts Question - 1911Forum
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 …
What are "MIM" internal parts? - 1911Forum
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 …
Kimber's "MIM" parts - 1911Forum
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, …
When did Tisas stop using MIM parts - 1911Forum
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 …
SA35 and MIM - 1911Forum
Jul 21, 2023 · For those of you who have broken down your SA35, what parts are MIM? I have a Garrison and upon dis assembly virtually everything except the frame , slide , and bbl are MIM. …
MIM parts: Sig Sauer 1911 X Line - SIG Talk
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 …
Any pistol manufacturers that DON'T use MIM parts? | SIG Talk
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 …
A bit of opinion about MIM parts. | SIG Talk
Apr 5, 2022 · From the link: Heard about “MIM” parts? MIM is an injection molding process for metal parts, and it has been revolutionizing many industries. In the revolver business, both …
Does have MIM parts? - 1911Forum
Mar 24, 2025 · MIM has come a long way. The parts you are replacing the MIM with may be worse than the MIM. Many of the best knife steels, like those from Crucible Steel, are MIM.