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Clayk · 04-02-2007, 10:11 AM

Had an impulse buy at Gander Mountain. They had an XD 9 service model on closeout. It was not the kit with the holster, just 2 mags and the cleaning stuff. They had one left for $349. Just seemed like a great deal so I bought it with no research. I think it shoots great. Was the rice right?

Clay

**NC Dave** · 04-02-2007, 10:13 AM

If it is new, it sounds like you saved over a hundred bucks by not getting a crappy holster, mag holder and a plastic box.

scalce · 04-02-2007, 10:16 AM

It could be an older model without the Melonite slide.

Even so it's still a good price on the older model.

Did it have the test casing and the date when it was fired?

You can also call Springfield to find out if it has the coating.

macphisto · 04-02-2007, 10:16 AM

Sounds like a great deal to me. The crappy holster and mag holder sit in a drawer and I paid about $130 more than you to get that stuff (also at GM).

SpringfieldXD.40 · 04-02-2007, 10:19 AM

Sounds like a good deal to me....If I had to guess I'd say it is a pre-melonite gun, but a good deal no matter how you look at it. If it is pre-melonite, just keep an eye out for rust. That said, my XD is pre-melonite and have not had a single issue with rust....

Enjoy!!!

Clayk · 04-02-2007, 10:28 AM

It was new and does have a test casing. However, I cannot read the date. I will call Springfield and ask them. When did they start using the Melonite?

Clay

Mutilator · 04-02-2007, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clayk

It was new and does have a test casing. However, I cannot read the date. I will call Springfield and ask them. When did they start using the Melonite?

Clay

April 2006 I believe. They'll be able to tell you though.

monsterdawg725 · 04-02-2007, 10:42 AM

ounds real good

dzine808 · 04-02-2007, 12:13 PM

thats a great deal man...

Clayk · 04-02-2007, 12:20 PM

Thanks for the help. I just wanted to make sure I didn't do anything stupid. The guy told me they just marked them down and the employees had bought all of them except this last one. I generally think if it is too good to be true, it probably is.

Clay

04-02-2007, 10:11 AM	#1
Clayk XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11	XD 9- Did I get a good deal Had an impulse buy at Gander Mountain. They had an XD 9 service model on closeout. It was not the kit with the holster, just 2 mags and the cleaning stuff. They had one left for $349. Just seemed like a great deal so I bought it with no research. I think it shoots great. Was the rice right? Clay

04-02-2007, 10:13 AM	#2
NC Dave XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,414	If it is new, it sounds like you saved over a hundred bucks by not getting a crappy holster, mag holder and a plastic box. __________________ NRA Life Member NRA Certified Instructor

04-02-2007, 10:19 AM	#5
SpringfieldXD.40 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Woodstock, VA Posts: 6,957	Sounds like a good deal to me....If I had to guess I'd say it is a pre-melonite gun, but a good deal no matter how you look at it. If it is pre-melonite, just keep an eye out for rust. That said, my XD is pre-melonite and have not had a single issue with rust.... Enjoy!!! __________________ We sleep safely in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. — George Orwell ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ YOUR HONOR STUDENT IS MERELY A PAWN IN MY PIT BULL'S WORLD DOMINATION PLOT www.pitbullforum.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ McCain - Palin 2008

04-02-2007, 10:42 AM	#8
monsterdawg725 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: chattanooga area TN Posts: 705	ounds real good __________________ well hell yes its dangerous if it wasnt i wouldnt have no need to carry it ! XD-9 sc bi-tone , ,Keltec p3aT,,Glock 19 9mm , Glock 23 40 s&w, Sig Mosquito 22 . surefire g2,Streamlite Thunder Ranch tl2 ,Streamlight Scorpion Glock tac light.

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04-02-2007, 10:16 AM	#3
scalce XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,415	It could be an older model without the Melonite slide. Even so it's still a good price on the older model. Did it have the test casing and the date when it was fired? You can also call Springfield to find out if it has the coating.

04-02-2007, 10:16 AM	#4
macphisto XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 108	Sounds like a great deal to me. The crappy holster and mag holder sit in a drawer and I paid about $130 more than you to get that stuff (also at GM).

04-02-2007, 10:28 AM	#6
Clayk XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11	It was new and does have a test casing. However, I cannot read the date. I will call Springfield and ask them. When did they start using the Melonite? Clay

04-02-2007, 12:13 PM	#9
dzine808 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ring of Fire Posts: 165	thats a great deal man...

04-02-2007, 12:20 PM	#10
Clayk XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11	Thanks for the help. I just wanted to make sure I didn't do anything stupid. The guy told me they just marked them down and the employees had bought all of them except this last one. I generally think if it is too good to be true, it probably is. Clay