Does Springfield use MIM parts?
A. NO. MIM and PM parts if designed and processed properly are as good as the other process for most small part applications.
Are MIM parts bad?
What Can Go Wrong With MIM. That said, metal injection molding – like any industrial process – involves a few potential drawbacks. If the metal powder is poor quality, the parts are going to be poor quality. Likewise, cast, forged or machined parts made from bad stock will also be poor quality.
Is the Springfield 1911 Mil Spec a good gun?
At 25 yards, the Springfield Armory Mil-Spec turned in excellent performance with the Remington 185 grain JHP load. We tested with three brands of ammo in the three most popular .
Does Wilson Combat use MIM parts?
Wilson Combat still uses the MIM hammer and sears in their KZ-45s. Also, Wilson Combat also continues to sell their MIM parts for 1911s.
Does Colt use MIM parts?
Colt has the lowest MIM parts count of any major manufacturer other than Dan Wesson (only the STI thumb safety is MIM). Quote: *The slide, frame, and barrel are forged steel. The small parts appear to be a mix of investment-cast and MIM (metal injection molded) steel.
Does Glock use MIM parts?
Registered. Off and on I’ve read on this forum how serious, die-hard Glock fans prefer Gen 2 and older Gen 3 Glocks due to the lack of Metal Injection Molded (MIM) internal parts.
What does MIM mean in guns?
Metal Injection Molding
Metal Injection Molding (MIM) was developed in the 1980s as an improvement over conventional forms of metal casting. In this process, finely powdered metal particles are combined with a polymer binder, then injected into a heated mold. MIM offers several advantages to firearm manufacturers.
Are Springfield 1911’s Made in the USA?
Springfield armory 1911s: Now truly 100% made in the U.S.A.
What is a mil-spec 1911?
The Springfield Armory® 1911 Mil-Spec Semi-Auto Pistol replicates the GI issue 1911-A1, with an arched mainspring housing and a standard spur hammer and grip safety, though constructed of modern steel machined to CNC tolerances. The slide and frame are constructed of carbon steel and have a parkerized finish.
When did Colt start using MIM parts?
Colt has been using sintered steel, an early form of “MIM,” since the 1970’s.
What are MIM parts?
MIM parts mean those metal parts made by metal injection molding process. MIM is just another metalworking method, like forging and casting. Compared to those well-established metalworking methods, MIM usually performs better when producing small size, complex shapes metal components in large quantities.
What is MIM part?
Metal injection molding (MIM) is a metalworking process in which finely-powdered metal is mixed with binder material to create a “feedstock” that is then shaped and solidified using injection molding. The molding process allows high volume, complex parts to be shaped in a single step.
Are there any MIM parts in a 1911?
Go to any forum, especially forums that specialize in S&W revolvers or 1911 pistols and you’ll no doubt see a post that reads “that gun has MIM parts in it, and MIM sucks” or something along those lines. But the question is does MIM really suck? What’s all the hubbub…bub? There are MIM parts in this gun.
Is the MIM on a 1911 Glock good?
MIM parts can be good – Colt’s MIM sears in their 1911 pistols are generally regarded as excellent. Your Glock/M&P is full of MIM part. The problem with MIM isn’t the process itself, but rather the shop that’s making the MIM part.
Are there any parts for a Springfield 1911?
All parts listed in this category are specific to the Springfield Armory 1911 Pistol unless otherwise noted. It is recommended that all parts be fit by a qualified gunsmith. Please scroll down for a complete list of all parts available.
Is the MIM process good for a firearm?
However, the greatest benefit of using MIM to a firearms manufacturer is that the process produces “finished” parts – if your formula was good, you shouldn’t need to use a post manufacturing process to prepare the part for use. MIM parts can be good – Colt’s MIM sears in their 1911 pistols are generally regarded as excellent.