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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

May 4, 2025 · The deal is, many stock MIM parts will outlive the shooter. If am building a pistol up for better performance, or building a new one, I'll buy steel parts that need fitting for maximum …

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 …

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 …