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 …

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 …

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.

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?

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 …

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 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 …

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 …