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Originally Posted by JHB51
The temperature that Tin coating is applied may be higher than the binder used in MIM can stand. I have been out of the trade to long to remember what temp TIN is applied and also don't know what type of binder S&W uses. You might want to call S&W and ask.
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The binder goes away during processing.
BTW, Bigwheelzip's revolver (Swiss, I think) has yellow tinted ("Straw" colored) parts which are a function of the final tempering process temperature. The color has more to do with the desired hardness than aesthetics. But it does look good.