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 …

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 · 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.

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 …

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 …

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. …

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, …

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 …

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?