Davidson's - How new are the XD-9s being shipped? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

Mr. Wolf · 10-05-2006, 06:48 PM

Hey folks,

New to the forum, been reading a bunch and learning a lot.
Went out to the range and shot a HS2000 9mm with about 30k rounds through it. Compared it to a 92FS and a Sig 226 and I shot much better with the HS200.

Now I'm looking to purchase the XD. I want to buy locally, but the only ones that the shops have are April 06 models. I understand that the May 06 and newer models have the improved black finish.

My question is: anyone know what MONTH XD-9 Davidson's is currently shipping? (as of October 5, 2006)

Thanks in advance for your help.

Mr. Wolf

**R Dub** · 10-05-2006, 08:24 PM

Welcome to the forum. Davidson's turn them out to the dealers as fast as they receive them from SA. I doubt Davidson's stock level is much more than a month. The XDs packaages with 10rd mags may not turn as fast as the unrestricted mag capacity models.

cuylar · 10-05-2006, 08:35 PM

That makes me wonder though. I just bought mine at Gander Mtn on 9/15/06 and it was an April model. They had JUST gotten it in the shipment.

Nerves · 10-05-2006, 09:07 PM

I just Purchase my Xd 9 TAc and it has a 12/05 date. I know, I know.....

Pappa Bear · 10-05-2006, 09:21 PM

take your cell in and call SA with the serial #, and they will tell if it has the Melonite

cuylar · 10-06-2006, 05:19 AM

they told me that they cannot know with the serial number. That mine was in the middle of the chaos

dlcrouch · 10-06-2006, 03:46 PM

You can't tell by looking at it?

Pappa Bear · 10-06-2006, 10:01 PM

I think the Melonite has a bit of shine or richness to it. For a lack of better words or description. Just picked up a XD40SC, and noticed the finish vs other older guns I have seen.

I know an older gun will look older but still....that is .01 worth.

bubbatime · 10-07-2006, 09:45 AM

This is real easy guys. If it scratches easily it is the old model. If you cant scratch it easily its a new model. They are very easy to tell the differance just by appearance.

aiformula · 10-07-2006, 06:06 PM

And I'm sure the gunshop owner will be oh so please when you pick up a file to scratch the gun so you can tell which finish it is..

10-05-2006, 06:48 PM	#1
Mr. Wolf XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NC Posts: 300	Davidson's - How new are the XD-9s being shipped? Hey folks, New to the forum, been reading a bunch and learning a lot. Went out to the range and shot a HS2000 9mm with about 30k rounds through it. Compared it to a 92FS and a Sig 226 and I shot much better with the HS200. Now I'm looking to purchase the XD. I want to buy locally, but the only ones that the shops have are April 06 models. I understand that the May 06 and newer models have the improved black finish. My question is: anyone know what MONTH XD-9 Davidson's is currently shipping? (as of October 5, 2006) Thanks in advance for your help. Mr. Wolf

10-05-2006, 08:24 PM	#2
R Dub XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Last Frontier Posts: 3,627 Blog Entries: 1	Welcome to the forum. Davidson's turn them out to the dealers as fast as they receive them from SA. I doubt Davidson's stock level is much more than a month. The XDs packaages with 10rd mags may not turn as fast as the unrestricted mag capacity models. __________________ Need XD Accessories? Support the XDTalk Sponsors. They support us! Need some competition? IDPA / USPSA

10-05-2006, 08:35 PM	#3
cuylar XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Suburbia, MN Posts: 91	That makes me wonder though. I just bought mine at Gander Mtn on 9/15/06 and it was an April model. They had JUST gotten it in the shipment. __________________ Springfield XD9 - 16rd Mags

10-05-2006, 09:07 PM	#4
Nerves XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Posts: 2,028	I just Purchase my Xd 9 TAc and it has a 12/05 date. I know, I know..... __________________ \"WHEN YOU PUT ON YOUR GUN LEAVE YOUR MIDDLE FINGER AT HOME\" NRA Member IDPA Member--Wilson Combat CQB (CDP) USPSA Member--New XD 9 Tac & G34 (Production ) IPSC Open Major--STI Trubor Grandmaster CCW's: -- XD-45 ACP 4" with Truglo TFO's & M6 Laser/Light --Kimber Tactical Pro II, ...Many More

10-05-2006, 09:21 PM	#5
Pappa Bear XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 30	call sa with ser. # take your cell in and call SA with the serial #, and they will tell if it has the Melonite __________________ XD45 Bi-tone TAC, TFO's, Tungsten GR XD40 TAC, Trijicon Night Sights XD40 SC, TFO's SA TRP Kimber TLE/RL II "No other success in life, can compensate for failure in the home."

10-06-2006, 05:19 AM	#6
cuylar XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Suburbia, MN Posts: 91	they told me that they cannot know with the serial number. That mine was in the middle of the chaos __________________ Springfield XD9 - 16rd Mags

10-06-2006, 03:46 PM	#7
dlcrouch XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 100	You can't tell by looking at it?

10-06-2006, 10:01 PM	#8
Pappa Bear XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 30	Finish I think the Melonite has a bit of shine or richness to it. For a lack of better words or description. Just picked up a XD40SC, and noticed the finish vs other older guns I have seen. I know an older gun will look older but still....that is .01 worth. __________________ XD45 Bi-tone TAC, TFO's, Tungsten GR XD40 TAC, Trijicon Night Sights XD40 SC, TFO's SA TRP Kimber TLE/RL II "No other success in life, can compensate for failure in the home."

10-07-2006, 09:45 AM	#9
bubbatime XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Port, FL Posts: 75	This is real easy guys. If it scratches easily it is the old model. If you cant scratch it easily its a new model. They are very easy to tell the differance just by appearance.

10-07-2006, 06:06 PM	#10
aiformula XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: sw ohio Posts: 3,087	And I'm sure the gunshop owner will be oh so please when you pick up a file to scratch the gun so you can tell which finish it is.. __________________ Tony Obama '08... change we can bereave in. Guns are like orgasms.......you just can't have enough good ones!

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