Posted: 7/3/2005 1:22:35 PM EDT
| Another thread brought up the MIM parts thing and I wanted to know what parts on the Stainless Loaded Springfield were MIM/plastic. I know the Mil-spec had a plastic guide rod and barrel link but what about there 'loaded' ones? |
I would dare to say most production 1911 have some MIM parts, Kimber using the most. I think EB, NH, LB, WC, RRA dont use any MIM or very little, but the cost for the weapon reflects it. The only real concern I see is replacing a MIM slide stop (if your weapon has one) with a hardcore unit from EB. |
mine were metal, I dont think the link could be anything other than metal |
I think you got a definition mixed up....MIM is Metal Injection Molding, hence, MIM parts are not plastic, they are metal... Just not milled from a solid piece. Many standard pistol maker use MIM parts for some of the less crucial or load bearing parts. And most the time, they are fine, as many of these pistols don't see drag out nonstop use. But some choose to swap these out with milled parts as they are beter in terms of longevity. I will add that my S.A is bone stock, MIM parts and all. Gundraw |
Walther uses plastic guide rods as do some other manufacturers. It's probably not quite as big of a deal. |
I have a milspec and it's not a plastic guide rod. Who told you they were?? It's not full length, it's just the normal GI type. And neither is the link plastic. |
Like I said I'm not sure about the link but the guide rod was definately plastic. The reason I thought the link was because everything on my stainless mil-spec was silver and the link and guide rod were black. After noticing the guide rod WAS plastic, I just assumed the link was too. My bad on that part but the guide rod, "GI type," was definately plastic. |
Lets see a pic!!!! |
Truth be known, I don't think a sheared link would cause any spectacular fireworks. It might prevent the locking lugs from unlocking, causing them to shear, but I doubt it would do much more than that. |