I've noticed in a lot of the 1911 threads that guys are mentioning how they're replacing MIM parts in their 1911s. How do you know what parts are MIM and what aren't?
On the one hand I'm not thinking that I'm shooting near the volume of .45ACP that would break any of these parts. I know that MIM parts are a way to lower manufacturing costs that help keep the prices of "entry level" 1911's low.
But to be honest, I don't see many threads here on INGO about people having their 1911s breaking parts.
On the other hand though...I wouldn't mind learning how to do some basic gunsmithing skills. And tinkering with guns is a good time. Would replacing the MIM parts in my RIA .45 compact be a good starter project? What parts are MIM in a RIA .45? What would be a good project to start off with (best bang for the buck AND something that a n00b could handle?)
On the one hand I'm not thinking that I'm shooting near the volume of .45ACP that would break any of these parts. I know that MIM parts are a way to lower manufacturing costs that help keep the prices of "entry level" 1911's low.
But to be honest, I don't see many threads here on INGO about people having their 1911s breaking parts.
On the other hand though...I wouldn't mind learning how to do some basic gunsmithing skills. And tinkering with guns is a good time. Would replacing the MIM parts in my RIA .45 compact be a good starter project? What parts are MIM in a RIA .45? What would be a good project to start off with (best bang for the buck AND something that a n00b could handle?)