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Thread: MIM Parts

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    MIM Parts

    The gunsmith I have used for years, Teddy Jacobson (Actions by T) of Sugarland, Texas, is really down on MIM parts, so much so that he recommended against buying a S&W revolver because of the presence of MIM parts. Now, I am considering purchasing a 1911 and am finding many manufacturers have reduced cost by using these parts. Is there any manufacturers that does things the old fashioned way or am I out of luck.

    Thanks in advance.

    Bill

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    MIM, again...

    Today most (maybe 98%) of all MIM parts are as good or better than their machined counterparts, IMHO.
    One either trusts the manufacturer or not it is a choice.

    I was at a plant two weeks ago that makes assemblies for jet engines, some include MIM parts, they cannot afford anything to break inside a jet engine.
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    Sorry for bringing up the topic of MIM parts, again. Anyway, thanks for your reply.
    Last edited by Willieboy; 4th July 2015 at 16:41.


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    If you buy a pistol made by a custom gunsmith, you can get one with no MIM parts if you're willing to pay for it. Of the mass-produced brands, Colt uses fewer MIM parts than anyone else. And you can buy a 1991 series Colt for well under $1,000.
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