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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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. …

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 …

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 …