MIM is not bad. In fact in many ways it is superior to cast. MIM was used in the aerospace industry before being discovered by the shooting industry. One of the true benefits is that a part comes out of the process with the tolerances so close that a great deal of the intricate machining that would be needed if made from a block or the touchup work if it is cast are no longer needed. The part can be used as it drops and that saves the company money and time. Some of that comes back to you as a lower cost. SOME
PS If you think MIM is bad Don't ever Fly or buy a car

--- Chip King ---