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 …

Oct 14, 2025 · MIM is powdered metal pressed into near net shape, then sintered (heated enough to melt only the outer surfaces of each powder particle) This precludes grain growth …

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 …

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 …

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?

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, …

Nov 1, 2013 · MIM parts are used in many industries other than firearms. Aircraft parts can be made by the MIM process as well. The alternative to MIM parts in the past was machined …

Aug 17, 2025 · MIM or no MIM....a Tisas 1911 weapon that shot 10,000 rounds with no issues has a lot going for it. Heck, I got a Taurus 1911 with over 30,000 rds 45acp shot throught it …