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Hunter's Tormentor
How are Colt 1911 pistol parts made:
MIM
sear
disconnector
CAST
Thumb safety
grip safety
mag catch
FORGED
slide
receiver
barrel
slide stop
MACHINED from bar stock
hammer
all pins
bbl link
bbl bushing
trigger finger piece
ejector
firing pin
firing pin stop
extractor
plunger tube
"The pistol, learn it well, carry it always ..." - Jeff Cooper
Last edited by OD*; 3rd May 2009 at 18:24.
Mentor
What does "MIM" mean? Thanx, and pardon my ignorance!
Mentor
Not a bad question at all. Metal Injection Moulding. Try this link it may help explain.
http://www.azom.com/details.asp?ArticleID=742
Mentor
Thanx, Hunter. Your Azom reference explained it nicely.
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