[EdTracker]

I was wondering if anyone knew how many MIM parts are in Glocks?
Or even more, I would like to know is where said MIM parts sourced?

I'm not dissing MIM, because for what I am designing it is the best solution.
I am sourcing out vendors for some MIM parts and one of the vendor reps said some things I just couldn't believe. I don't know if he didn't know bunk about Glocks or was trying to dis other suppliers.

Thanks for any info!

 

[762minigun]

It wouldnt suprise me at all

 

[SCC]

what is MIM ? :whistling:

 

[1canvas]

i hope not, i don't trust them. most gun companies do though.
i have talked to to many in the know and they all agree there is a consistanty issues with mim, thats one reason i started looking at glocks.

 

[slowdown]

Glock parts look like stamped steel to me.

 

[AustinTx]

I think the only part that looks like it might be is the locking block and maybe the firing pin assembly.
At

 

[UNIT 6639]

what is MIM ? :whistling:

Metal Injection Molding

 

[Doc226]

I thought it was Made In Mexico :rofl:

 

[Wiskey_33]

x2 on stamped steel.

 

[gtmtnbiker98]

The locking block looks like a possible candidate.

 

[gwillis6]

The locking block looks like a possible candidate.

MIM is usually reserved for very, very tiny parts, that's where the advantage lies. I think the locking block is larger than necessary for the MIM process. But I've been wrong before. I wonder if someone close to Glock could find this info for us.:eyebrow:

 

[Total_Recoil]

MIM is usually reserved for very, very tiny parts, that's where the advantage lies. I think the locking block is larger than necessary for the MIM process. But I've been wrong before. I wonder if someone close to Glock could find this info for us.:eyebrow:

There is nothing unusual at all about making locking block sized parts with MIM. You will find MIM parts a heck of a lot bigger than a locking block in your car.

 

[Total_Recoil]

x2 on stamped steel.

no joke parts like the slide stop, trigger bar, etc.. are made from stamped steel. Parts like the locking block and firing pin though, obviously are not.

 

[gtmtnbiker98]

I believe that Sig uses MIM hammers and they are relatively large.

 

[JoshuaC]

The Walther P22 is a perfect example of why I'd never buy a gun with MIM parts in it.

 

[Judgemax]

111111

 

[Glock'N'Load]

MIM is perfectly accecptable for parts that do not receive a lot of abuse.

Kimber uses MIM and they are considered a good gun.

Sig uses MIM

Taurus uses MIM there guns are much better then they use to be.

 

[Broadside]

The entire frame is plastic. How can anyone be concerned that some metal pieces in their Glock could be MIM?

If you are really concerned with MIM, it might be best just to stick with Colt 1911's manufactured before 1970.

 

[EdTracker]

I am perfectly comfortable with MIM parts in a gun. It is a QA issue to not have parts that are faulty.

I know who the supplier is for at least some of the MIM parts in SIG's. I have talked to their rep and his sample set was very impressive.

The question for me is: Is the supplier for the Glock MIM parts in Austria, in the US or elsewhere? ...

 

[Total_Recoil]

I think the extractor rod and FP safety plunger are MIM.

No way in hell the extractor is