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ranburr · 04-05-2005, 04:13 PM

I have decided to give the XD a try. I have found a .45 GAP Tactilcal model locally, it comes with a holster and ammo. This is the blued version. I have seen and heard from a number of people that the standard finish is not very good and SA will put a good finish on the pistol free of charge. Will Springfield re-finish my new gun or does it actually have to be rusting before they will mess with it? Also, are the stainless 4" or 5" models in .45 GAP actually out yet? If yes, is there an online source? Thanks.

ranburr

ScottQ · 04-05-2005, 04:55 PM

I'm not sure I can answer all of your questions, but perhaps some of them...

Personally I think the .45 GAP Tactical sounds like a great option. I think you'll like it a lot. As for the finish, from what I've read, some people seem to have issues, some don't. My XD is a 9mm Tactical, with around 2,000 rounds through it so far, and the factory finish on mine is perfect. If you were to have problems with it, I don't think there's any issue with Springfield taking care of it.

As far as two-tone XD's in .45 GAP, I bet ajames can tell you more, but it's listed at Impact Guns (http://www.impactguns.com), so it looks like they at least intend to have one. None in stock, so I don't know if any are actually around yet.

Good luck!

Scott

rlong97150 · 04-05-2005, 05:08 PM

They may be available but they are darn hard to locate. I just bought a XD subcompact 9mm on saturday and like it so much that I tried to order the 5 inch Bi-tone 45 GAP from a friend today. He called 7 distributors and no-one had them so I just had him get me the standard 5 inch 45 GAP. Its actually coming as the value package (extra mag, holster, ammo, etc.). Should be there by the time I get home on Saturday. I am psyched to play with it. Nice thing about being in the country is I can just step out the back door and have at it.

Bob

one-eyed-fatman · 04-05-2005, 05:15 PM

Just call Springfield and ask for Lisa.

TomSwift · 04-05-2005, 05:19 PM

I have three XD's, one in stainless. Oldest is nearly 18 months old. No rust on any of them. Personally I think the finish issue is overblown. Of the hundreds, I'm sure thousands, of XD's out there I think there are relatively few that have finish issues. Don't let this one minor disturbance sway you from your decision to get an XD. They are fine weapons.

Oh yeah, welcome aboard!

impcmonk · 04-05-2005, 05:35 PM

I've had my service for over 2 years now. No rust what so ever. I think it's user care that counts for that.

ReloaderFred · 04-05-2005, 05:45 PM

I agree with Tom Swift. Between my wife and I, we own four XD's, and have never had an issue with rust, and we live on the Oregon Coast, the rust capital of the free world.

I believe it's all a matter of maintenance. You take care of it, and you won't have a problem, but if you sweat on it and don't clean it off, it will rust, just like any other blued piece of metal will. I've shot mine in the rain and I carry one of them every single day, in all kinds of weather. The finish is as new, and the first one is almost three years old. I was told I got the very first 357 Sig sold in the state of Oregon, and waited almost six months to get it.

Again, if you take proper care of it, with good products, you won't have a problem.

Hope this helps.

Fred

sturmruger · 04-06-2005, 12:01 PM

The rust issue is not at big a deal as everyone makes out. I have two XDs that I have never had any probles with.

Frank02L · 04-06-2005, 12:05 PM

If you dont take care of it, I'm sure it can rust. Or if you are always in a climate that has alot of moisture, then I'm sure you might have problems.

My first one was 18mos old without rust problems, but now both of my XDs are less than 3 months old.

ranburr · 04-06-2005, 02:36 PM

I am on the TX Gulf Coast and I often go bay/offshore fishing. Thus it will be subjected to salt spray. I do clean my guns, but it might take a day or two depending on how the fish are biting. Thus is I am concerned about the finish. I have used Glocks in the past without a problem. I just could not stand that huge grip and I was not willing to drop to a smaller caliber.

ranburr

04-05-2005, 04:13 PM	#1
ranburr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TX Posts: 242	Decided to try the XD I have decided to give the XD a try. I have found a .45 GAP Tactilcal model locally, it comes with a holster and ammo. This is the blued version. I have seen and heard from a number of people that the standard finish is not very good and SA will put a good finish on the pistol free of charge. Will Springfield re-finish my new gun or does it actually have to be rusting before they will mess with it? Also, are the stainless 4" or 5" models in .45 GAP actually out yet? If yes, is there an online source? Thanks. ranburr

04-05-2005, 05:15 PM	#4
one-eyed-fatman XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,000	Just call Springfield and ask for Lisa. __________________ http://home.houston.rr.com/gunpics/images/one%20eye.wav

04-05-2005, 05:19 PM	#5
TomSwift XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 1,133	I have three XD's, one in stainless. Oldest is nearly 18 months old. No rust on any of them. Personally I think the finish issue is overblown. Of the hundreds, I'm sure thousands, of XD's out there I think there are relatively few that have finish issues. Don't let this one minor disturbance sway you from your decision to get an XD. They are fine weapons. Oh yeah, welcome aboard! __________________ Don't handicap your children by making their lives easy. Get Your Free Targets Here Ultrasonic Gun Cleaning

04-05-2005, 05:35 PM	#6
impcmonk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 214	I've had my service for over 2 years now. No rust what so ever. I think it's user care that counts for that. __________________ XD-.45ACP Wilson Combat CQB Compact FN FNP .40 FN Herstal 5.7 FN High Power .40 Remington 870 Express Springfield SOCOM II AK-47 M44

04-05-2005, 05:45 PM	#7
ReloaderFred XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Oregon Coast Posts: 102	I agree with Tom Swift. Between my wife and I, we own four XD's, and have never had an issue with rust, and we live on the Oregon Coast, the rust capital of the free world. I believe it's all a matter of maintenance. You take care of it, and you won't have a problem, but if you sweat on it and don't clean it off, it will rust, just like any other blued piece of metal will. I've shot mine in the rain and I carry one of them every single day, in all kinds of weather. The finish is as new, and the first one is almost three years old. I was told I got the very first 357 Sig sold in the state of Oregon, and waited almost six months to get it. Again, if you take proper care of it, with good products, you won't have a problem. Hope this helps. Fred __________________ Shoot Safe, Shoot Smart, Shoot Well.

04-05-2005, 04:55 PM	#2
ScottQ XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 103	I'm not sure I can answer all of your questions, but perhaps some of them... Personally I think the .45 GAP Tactical sounds like a great option. I think you'll like it a lot. As for the finish, from what I've read, some people seem to have issues, some don't. My XD is a 9mm Tactical, with around 2,000 rounds through it so far, and the factory finish on mine is perfect. If you were to have problems with it, I don't think there's any issue with Springfield taking care of it. As far as two-tone XD's in .45 GAP, I bet ajames can tell you more, but it's listed at Impact Guns (http://www.impactguns.com), so it looks like they at least intend to have one. None in stock, so I don't know if any are actually around yet. Good luck! Scott

04-05-2005, 05:08 PM	#3
rlong97150 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central IL Posts: 20	They may be available but they are darn hard to locate. I just bought a XD subcompact 9mm on saturday and like it so much that I tried to order the 5 inch Bi-tone 45 GAP from a friend today. He called 7 distributors and no-one had them so I just had him get me the standard 5 inch 45 GAP. Its actually coming as the value package (extra mag, holster, ammo, etc.). Should be there by the time I get home on Saturday. I am psyched to play with it. Nice thing about being in the country is I can just step out the back door and have at it. Bob

04-06-2005, 12:01 PM	#8
sturmruger XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: River Falls, WI Posts: 665	The rust issue is not at big a deal as everyone makes out. I have two XDs that I have never had any probles with.

04-06-2005, 12:05 PM	#9
Frank02L XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: central AR Posts: 24	If you dont take care of it, I'm sure it can rust. Or if you are always in a climate that has alot of moisture, then I'm sure you might have problems. My first one was 18mos old without rust problems, but now both of my XDs are less than 3 months old. __________________ 2002 F150 Lightning 11.7@115 2004 F250 CC FX4 6.0 Powerstroke Tow Pig --------- XD .40 Service Bi-Tone XD .45 GAP Service Black

04-06-2005, 02:36 PM	#10
ranburr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TX Posts: 242	I am on the TX Gulf Coast and I often go bay/offshore fishing. Thus it will be subjected to salt spray. I do clean my guns, but it might take a day or two depending on how the fish are biting. Thus is I am concerned about the finish. I have used Glocks in the past without a problem. I just could not stand that huge grip and I was not willing to drop to a smaller caliber. ranburr

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