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    Not all MIM parts are bad but the problem is not knowing which parts are good quality and which ones are not.

    I'm not saying that you should run out and replace all of your MIM parts. What I am saying is that if I'm doing some serious upgrades to a pistol, I will usually replace most of the MIM parts as insurance.

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    Thanks guys for all the great replies. MIM superstition is like a benign tumor. You really don't want it in your body even if your "body" is not for duty use. There is no round count on the weapon, I have had it only 2 weeks. I plan to shoot it about a thousand times as is and then have somebody who is qualified switch what I don't like or is potentially weak. EGW stuff looks good to go, as is the Vickers hammer/sear/disconnecter set on BCM's website. When it's done I will repost with pics.
    Thanks again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by redhands View Post
    Thanks guys for all the great replies. MIM superstition is like a benign tumor. You really don't want it in your body even if your "body" is not for duty use. There is no round count on the weapon, I have had it only 2 weeks. I plan to shoot it about a thousand times as is and then have somebody who is qualified switch what I don't like or is potentially weak. EGW stuff looks good to go, as is the Vickers hammer/sear/disconnecter set on BCM's website. When it's done I will repost with pics.
    Thanks again.

    You might want to look at the C&S fire control parts sets, also.
    I have had good luck with one in this Colt.

    Last edited by wetidlerjr; 05-25-11 at 13:34.

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    Colt Mim Parts

    I got this info off the 1911 Forum !! Hope it helps !! http://forum.m1911.org/showthread.php?t=33440
    How the current Colt 1911 pistol parts made:

    MIM
    sear
    disconnector
    magazine catch
    magazine catch lock


    CAST
    Thumb safety
    grip safety

    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by m1a_scoutguy View Post
    I got this info off the 1911 Forum !! Hope it helps !! http://forum.m1911.org/showthread.php?t=33440
    How the current Colt 1911 pistol parts made:

    MIM
    sear
    disconnector
    magazine catch
    magazine catch lock
    ...
    I have read (but can't confirm) that there are only three MIM parts in current Colts.

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    Springfield MC operator had MIM parts in it with over 60k rounds (over two years) on the clock with no parts breaking or any signs of failure/wear. This was a heavy competition pistol.

    I seriously would not worry about it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wetidlerjr View Post
    I have read (but can't confirm) that there are only three MIM parts in current Colts.
    Yea,,I hear ya,,but I know those guys over at 1911 Forum are pretty on the ball !! Most of the Sub Forums have a Rep from the company that chimes in now and then !!! But like ya say,,its a tough call !! But with that said,,my Colt Combat Elite has been Awesome and Flawless through its first year of ownership and about 4K of shooting !!! And like most people say,,I'm not really worrying about it !! When I get some extra $$$ I will order a few goodies from Wilson/Ed Brown to have on Hand,,but for now,,,I'm just shooting the heck out of it !!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by wetidlerjr View Post
    I have read (but can't confirm) that there are only three MIM parts in current Colts.
    Quote Originally Posted by m1a_scoutguy View Post
    Yea,,I hear ya,,but I know those guys over at 1911 Forum are pretty on the ball !! Most of the Sub Forums have a Rep from the company that chimes in now and then !!! But like ya say,,its a tough call !! But with that said,,my Colt Combat Elite has been Awesome and Flawless through its first year of ownership and about 4K of shooting !!! And like most people say,,I'm not really worrying about it !! When I get some extra $$$ I will order a few goodies from Wilson/Ed Brown to have on Hand,,but for now,,,I'm just shooting the heck out of it !!!!
    Good plan !

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    wetidlerjr, whatever effect you add your photos is awesome. I can't quite describe it, but it looks like it softens it up a bit and it really makes the subject stand out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Berryhill View Post
    I'm not saying that you should run out and replace all of your MIM parts. What I am saying is that if I'm doing some serious upgrades to a pistol, I will usually replace most of the MIM parts as insurance.
    x2 harrison trigger sets are a good place to start!

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