What year did Glock start using MIM parts?

I believe that in 2009 GLOCK started making the the locking block, firing pin, and extractor using the MIM process.

Are Glock extractors MIM?

Product Owner – fles1081I think the Glock extractor is MIM (Metal Injection Molded). If 90°, your need a glock part# SP 00098 extractor. If 15°, glock part # 1895.

Are Glock firing pins MIM?

Today, we are testing the Glock factory MIM Firing Pin against two Shadow Systems 17-4 Stainless Steel Billet Firing Pin to see which is more resistant to failure over time and use.

What are MIM parts?

MIM parts mean those metal parts made by metal injection molding process. MIM is just another metalworking method, like forging and casting. Compared to those well-established metalworking methods, MIM usually performs better when producing small size, complex shapes metal components in large quantities.

What does a billet Extractor do?

9mm billet extractor is machined from billet of 17-4 stainless material and then heat treated. The resulting is a super durable extractor that is capable of withstanding excessive abuse….

Weight	1 oz
Dimensions	1 × 1 × 0.5 in

What is a Glock spring loaded bearing?

New style Spring Loaded Bearings (SLB) are for use with new style Loaded Chamber Indicator (LCI) extractors only. They are shorter than the original SLB and cannot be used with the old style extractors. Fits 9mm, use only with LCI extractors. Part number 7 on the Glock Schematic.

What are Glock pins made of?

We designed these pins because we want to offer glock enthusiasts quality machined matching pins with our other Glock products. The Cross Armory Pin Set comes with three CNC machined pins made from 4140 Ordnance steel that are carefully treated for corrosion resistance.

What kind of firing pin does a Glock have?

Firing pin shape: Elliptical (Glock) For an exhibit to be classified with an “Elliptical (Glock)” firing pin shape there must be an elliptical firing pin impression surrounded by rectangular flowback.

Are MIM parts strong?

Strength & Performance MIM parts are molded using conventional molding machines and then are put into an oven where the wax is strategically melted from the component leaving a strong, solid component.

What parts are Mim in Kimber?

Common MIM parts on Mimber Firearms. Slide stop, hammer, sear, disconnecter, mag catch, plunger tube, firing pin stop, thumb safety, ejector, beaver tail, mainspring housing.

What is a Glock LCI extractor?

Product Description. Glock 9mm original equipment Loaded Chamber Indicator (LCI) extractor. New style Loaded Chamber Indicator allows you to verify your pistol is loaded or not with a simple glance.

What is a Glock billet extractor?

9mm billet extractor is machined from billet of 17-4 stainless material and then heat treated. The resulting is a super durable extractor that is capable of withstanding excessive abuse. Compatible with all Glock® 9mm models (Gen 1-4), except G43 / G43X / G48.