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wirles · 03-17-2006, 05:02 AM

Which do you all think or does it matter? Also is the black like a protective coating or is it more like a blued and will the black wear off? Thanks for the help. I am looking to go our today and make my xd 40 sub purchase (since I can't get the xd 45 bitone until maybe July).

Thanks,

Bill

Harvdog · 03-17-2006, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by wirles

Which do you all think or does it matter? Also is the black like a protective coating or is it more like a blued and will the black wear off? Thanks for the help. I am looking to go our today and make my xd 40 sub purchase (since I can't get the xd 45 bitone until maybe July).

Thanks,

Bill

I went with the XDSC40 in all black for CCW. Don't get me wrong, I like the bitone but it's going to be hidden most of the time unless I encounter a BG!

XDheater82 · 03-17-2006, 05:38 AM

i thought about the same thing- i figured black would be a little more stealth than an eye catching shiny slide not that anyone would see it, but just in case you know..
there are threads on here of the black wearing as a result of CC, you could always get it dura coated for $45 though....

Eric_Oh · 03-17-2006, 11:47 AM

the last two comments put together is why i'd say to get the bitone.

-More resilient against rust
-Very good looking
-BG's shouldnt see it until its too late anyway.

just my .02

03RangerXLT · 03-17-2006, 12:03 PM

hahaha the black a protective coating. That makes me laugh. I'd say yes on any other firearm lol. Not on the XD though.

In my opinion, the stainless isn't very reflective and should not be considered differently for CCW carry. So it owuld be up to your personal preference.

**PackerfanXD** · 03-17-2006, 12:55 PM

Bi-tone is the way to go as Eric said.

Super Trucker · 03-18-2006, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric_Oh

the last two comments put together is why i'd say to get the bitone.

-More resilient against rust
-Very good looking
-BG's shouldnt see it until its too late anyway.

just my .02

+1
It is also easier to clean. (you can see what is dirty)

Oni · 03-18-2006, 07:15 PM

What is it missing? The professional all encompassing black look!

bw77 · 03-19-2006, 09:43 AM

I got a bi-tone pm9, my reasoning being that if someone falsly accuses me of pointing or threatining them with my gun, or brandishing as the law calls it. That way when asked to describe it they are most likely gonna say it was black. So to me the more unique the better. This day and age all it takes is for someone to accuse you of something like that and you won't be owning any more guns!

remat457 · 03-19-2006, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric_Oh

the last two comments put together is why i'd say to get the bitone.

-More resilient against rust
-Very good looking
-BG's shouldnt see it until its too late anyway.

just my .02

I agree with Eric_oh. If you really want black wait until they are all upgraded to the Melonite finish like the 45.

regards

03-17-2006, 05:02 AM	#1
wirles XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 46	2 questions in one....Black or Bitone for CCW???? Which do you all think or does it matter? Also is the black like a protective coating or is it more like a blued and will the black wear off? Thanks for the help. I am looking to go our today and make my xd 40 sub purchase (since I can't get the xd 45 bitone until maybe July). Thanks, Bill

03-17-2006, 11:47 AM	#4
Eric_Oh XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 538	the last two comments put together is why i'd say to get the bitone. -More resilient against rust -Very good looking -BG's shouldnt see it until its too late anyway. just my .02 __________________ XD-40 Service Bi-Tone Glock 19 9mm SigSauer P220ST .45acp

03-17-2006, 12:03 PM	#5
03RangerXLT XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Atlanta area, Georgia Posts: 2,202	hahaha the black a protective coating. That makes me laugh. I'd say yes on any other firearm lol. Not on the XD though. In my opinion, the stainless isn't very reflective and should not be considered differently for CCW carry. So it owuld be up to your personal preference. __________________ -John WAR DAMN EAGLE!!!

03-17-2006, 12:55 PM	#6
PackerfanXD XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ground zero of the invasion Posts: 7,047 Blog Entries: 1	Bi-tone is the way to go as Eric said. __________________ The wealthiest nation in the world with the mightiest army man has ever assembled could not stop them. http://www.break.com/usercontent/200...00-358890.html PALIN/McCAIN '08 An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject. -Author unknown.

03-18-2006, 07:15 PM	#8
Oni XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,544	What is it missing? The professional all encompassing black look! __________________ I came here for only 1 thing and you mother f-uckers did nothing but lie and instill me with false hope. F-uck off.

03-17-2006, 05:38 AM	#3
XDheater82 XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Astoria, Oregon Posts: 56	i thought about the same thing- i figured black would be a little more stealth than an eye catching shiny slide not that anyone would see it, but just in case you know.. there are threads on here of the black wearing as a result of CC, you could always get it dura coated for $45 though....

03-19-2006, 09:43 AM	#9
bw77 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: florida Posts: 113	I got a bi-tone pm9, my reasoning being that if someone falsly accuses me of pointing or threatining them with my gun, or brandishing as the law calls it. That way when asked to describe it they are most likely gonna say it was black. So to me the more unique the better. This day and age all it takes is for someone to accuse you of something like that and you won't be owning any more guns! __________________ XD9 service

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