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AZRaptor · 12-19-2007, 06:00 AM

Sorry (Un)Lucky7,

After living in CT for the first 13 years of life and the following 20 in FL I moved west (but not TOO far west) to where people got more common sense about guns.

Gotta love Arizona!

Son of Liberty · 12-19-2007, 07:03 AM

Florida's better than most states though. I like living here, gun law wise. Too bad I hate the weather and love the cold, so I'm moving to Kentucky in January or February and coming back during the summer (yeah, the worst time of the year to come back, lol) to do police school.

Lazarus · 12-19-2007, 07:45 AM

I'd be leary of a new 2004 XD still at a dealer. I definitly would not be paying 519 for it since its a good chance its pre Melonite as Grip mentioned.Hey Lucky what part of NJ do you live in and where are you getting your guns? Send me a PM, maybe my shop can get you better price.

johann · 12-19-2007, 08:18 AM

Yes, it is pre-Melonite finish as stated by customer service at SA. June '04 manufacture date. Waiting to hear back from SA to see how much refinish would cost. However, with Trijicon/Heinie night sights if the finish is the only problem I believe 519 is not bad. I have found XDs for $455, but after shipping (10 - 20 bucks) and transfer fees ($25) I still pay close to $500 on most pistols and that's without night sights. If the refinish job is going to cost me and/or I have pay shipping then I'll trade it for a post 2006 made XD 9 or 45.

Thanks for the info. That's what makes these forums well worth it.

johann · 12-19-2007, 08:41 AM

SA custom shop advised me that I would want to have slide and parts refinished and the cheapest way would be the Armory Kote at $90 plus $25 return shipping not including shipping to SA. HMMMM, I think I'll go back to gunshop and see if they have other "newer" models, but I don't think any of them have night sights.

johann · 12-19-2007, 09:09 AM

Going to go over and transfer my deposit. Now the question is to stay with the XD9 Service or go with the XD45 Service, HMMMM

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**XDONBOARD** · 12-19-2007, 09:39 AM

Congrats!

MasLakas · 12-19-2007, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johann

Going to go over and transfer my deposit. Now the question is to stay with the XD9 Service or go with the XD45 Service, HMMMM

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I have the XD45 Service and love it, but 45acp is not cheap and I am looking at getting a XD9 Tactical for a cheaper range trip.
Good Luck!!

johann · 12-19-2007, 02:11 PM

Well, I went back and was going to transfer my deposit toward a "new" XD9 service, but all they had were the ported ones, so I transfered my deposit toward a XD45 Service. I'll be sending it to SA to have night sights installed. They also had acc. kits on hand for $39 and only two left for .45 ACP 4"/5", so I bought those too.

Before I chose the XD45 I compared the XD9 to the XD45 and by golly there sure isn't a lot a diffence between them. I'm glad I got the 45 and I'm sure I'll happier once I shoot it.

Additionally, I have reloading equipment and about 750 230 grn RN .45 bullets, app. 1,000 cases, some powder, and 800 primers on hand and will be buying more after Jan. 1st.

Thanks for the information regarding the slide/metal parts finish. Greatly appreciated.

Kaboom · 12-19-2007, 02:28 PM

shoulda got the 45Compact lol You'll love it no matter what and yeah the dimmensions other than barrel and grip length in the XD family are almost identicle.

12-19-2007, 06:00 AM	#21
AZRaptor XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 95	Sorry (Un)Lucky7, After living in CT for the first 13 years of life and the following 20 in FL I moved west (but not TOO far west) to where people got more common sense about guns. Gotta love Arizona! __________________ I have yet to meet a critic of "9mm defense rounds" who will volunteer to be shot by one.

12-19-2007, 07:03 AM	#22
Son of Liberty XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 409	Florida's better than most states though. I like living here, gun law wise. Too bad I hate the weather and love the cold, so I'm moving to Kentucky in January or February and coming back during the summer (yeah, the worst time of the year to come back, lol) to do police school. __________________ Springfield XD9 Service - 900 rounds Streamlight TLR-1 "This will be the best security for maintaining our liberties. A nation of well-informed men who have been taught to know and prize the rights which God has given them cannot be enslaved. It is in the religion of ignorance that tyranny begins." Benjamin Franklin Students for Concealed Carry on Campus

12-19-2007, 07:45 AM	#23
Lazarus XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,037	I'd be leary of a new 2004 XD still at a dealer. I definitly would not be paying 519 for it since its a good chance its pre Melonite as Grip mentioned.Hey Lucky what part of NJ do you live in and where are you getting your guns? Send me a PM, maybe my shop can get you better price. __________________ You never know what you'll miss until its gone.

12-19-2007, 09:09 AM	#26
johann XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 8	Going to go over and transfer my deposit. Now the question is to stay with the XD9 Service or go with the XD45 Service, HMMMM.

12-19-2007, 09:39 AM	#27
XDONBOARD XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley of the Cards Posts: 3,748	Congrats! __________________ Michael XD-45 compact XD-40 sub-compact XD-9 sub-compact I'd rather have my XD and not need it, then need it and not have it.... I hereby certify that the person described hereon has been granted the privilege of carrying a concealed weapon in compliance with Arizona revised statute 13-3112.

12-19-2007, 08:18 AM	#24
johann XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 8	Yes, it is pre-Melonite finish as stated by customer service at SA. June '04 manufacture date. Waiting to hear back from SA to see how much refinish would cost. However, with Trijicon/Heinie night sights if the finish is the only problem I believe 519 is not bad. I have found XDs for $455, but after shipping (10 - 20 bucks) and transfer fees ($25) I still pay close to $500 on most pistols and that's without night sights. If the refinish job is going to cost me and/or I have pay shipping then I'll trade it for a post 2006 made XD 9 or 45. Thanks for the info. That's what makes these forums well worth it.

12-19-2007, 08:41 AM	#25
johann XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 8	SA custom shop advised me that I would want to have slide and parts refinished and the cheapest way would be the Armory Kote at $90 plus $25 return shipping not including shipping to SA. HMMMM, I think I'll go back to gunshop and see if they have other "newer" models, but I don't think any of them have night sights.

12-19-2007, 02:11 PM	#29
johann XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 8	Well, I went back and was going to transfer my deposit toward a "new" XD9 service, but all they had were the ported ones, so I transfered my deposit toward a XD45 Service. I'll be sending it to SA to have night sights installed. They also had acc. kits on hand for $39 and only two left for .45 ACP 4"/5", so I bought those too. Before I chose the XD45 I compared the XD9 to the XD45 and by golly there sure isn't a lot a diffence between them. I'm glad I got the 45 and I'm sure I'll happier once I shoot it. Additionally, I have reloading equipment and about 750 230 grn RN .45 bullets, app. 1,000 cases, some powder, and 800 primers on hand and will be buying more after Jan. 1st. Thanks for the information regarding the slide/metal parts finish. Greatly appreciated.

12-19-2007, 02:28 PM	#30
Kaboom XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mid-Coast USA Posts: 2,573	shoulda got the 45Compact lol You'll love it no matter what and yeah the dimmensions other than barrel and grip length in the XD family are almost identicle. __________________ The disinformation here has officially made me NOT give up.

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