Wildalaska
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Keep in mind that the MIM parts Kimber uses probably costs them, after mold amortization, about .05 each...
WildsohowcometheyaresoexpensiveAlaska
WildsohowcometheyaresoexpensiveAlaska
What current manufacture Colt parts are MIM?
So much more expensive than what?Why are Colt and Kimber so much more expensive?
So much more expensive than what?
Well, you pay for the Colt name more than some of the other names.
MIM
sear
mag catch
disconector
plunger tube
The Sig has no MIM parts, but makes up for it in cast parts. They also haven't been receiving stellar reviews either. They seem to function, but some people have been nitpicking them to death. For the price they should be better, but almost any new 1911 on the market will sell.or just get a sig 1911 that has no mim part.
I thought the original post was very valuable because over on the 1911 board there has been a ton of speculation into what parts were MIM on the Kimbers. At least we get it straight from the horse's mouth here.
It is technically correct but misleading. It means basically that the final part is about 98% as dense as a forged part. It does not mean the failure rate is the same.Is their claim of "98% of the strength of a forged part" incorrect? If it's true then I don't think it should be an issue.