Rusting pins? Can I add new ones??? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

profesor · 03-10-2008, 09:31 AM

The pins that show on the polymer frame are beginning to rust on my three week old xd40 sc (melonite finish). I am considering getting pins that won’t rust, possibly nickel etc. Where can I buy these at??? What finish??? Can I change them out myself???

It would be wonderful if someone could tell me just how to keep them from rusting, the ones from the factory. This has happened despite my good cleaning habits. Any help would be much appreciated.

thisismyusername · 03-10-2008, 09:41 AM

Are you storing it in a safe where moisture might be high? If so, I would recommend putting a moisture prevention product in your safe.

profesor · 03-10-2008, 10:50 AM

I do store it in a safe, but am not sure if the moisture level is high or not. This might be an issue though. When you say moisture reducer, what are you refering to??? Do you have any suggestions on where I might buy this??? Thanks for the info. I will look into it.

**Se2002** · 03-10-2008, 10:53 AM

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thisismyusername · 03-10-2008, 12:01 PM

This is what I have. The "crystals" inside turn pink when you need to recharge it, which is done by putting it in an oven @ 300 degrees for 3 hours. These will absorb the moisture in the safe.

40 Gram Silica Gel, Shooting Supplies, Hydrosorbent, Protection Rust Storage Gun Case at Sportsman's Guide

blan · 03-10-2008, 12:16 PM

A lot of pins are red, not from rust, they are just that color. I would also like to replace mine.

**agalindo** · 03-10-2008, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blan

A lot of pins are red, not from rust, they are just that color.

+1

profesor · 03-10-2008, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blan

A lot of pins are red, not from rust, they are just that color. I would also like to replace mine.

Mine seem to have been black at first then turned red. If it is true that they are red, how would you explain that they were originally black??

**agalindo** · 03-10-2008, 01:51 PM

Call Springfield and let them know you need replacement pins because your's are rusted. The should replace them for free.

BlackOnyx · 03-10-2008, 01:57 PM

The pin up above the grip safety on my .40 service is a shiny reddish maroon color and has been that way as far as I know since I got it. It is that way on both sides. If you take a qtip and gun oil or cleaner to it does rust come off of it? If you take a look at the XDs in the picture thread you will notice alot of peoples are that way. I think its normal ?

03-10-2008, 09:31 AM	#1
profesor XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,141	Rusting pins? Can I add new ones??? The pins that show on the polymer frame are beginning to rust on my three week old xd40 sc (melonite finish). I am considering getting pins that won’t rust, possibly nickel etc. Where can I buy these at??? What finish??? Can I change them out myself??? It would be wonderful if someone could tell me just how to keep them from rusting, the ones from the factory. This has happened despite my good cleaning habits. Any help would be much appreciated. __________________ "It is better to be judged by twelve than carried by six"

03-10-2008, 09:41 AM	#2
thisismyusername XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 549	Are you storing it in a safe where moisture might be high? If so, I would recommend putting a moisture prevention product in your safe. __________________ ________________________ Stop the Genocide in Darfur! http://www.savedarfur.org/ ________________________ "I have come here to chew bubble gum and kick a$$, and I'm all out of bubble gum."

03-10-2008, 10:50 AM	#3
profesor XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,141	I do store it in a safe, but am not sure if the moisture level is high or not. This might be an issue though. When you say moisture reducer, what are you refering to??? Do you have any suggestions on where I might buy this??? Thanks for the info. I will look into it. __________________ "It is better to be judged by twelve than carried by six"

03-10-2008, 10:53 AM	#4
Se2002 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: AL Posts: 1,246 Blog Entries: 1	Gun Safe Accessories __________________ If the prospect of having your thumb hit by the bolt is unacceptable do not attempt to load your Garand.

03-10-2008, 12:01 PM	#5
thisismyusername XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 549	This is what I have. The "crystals" inside turn pink when you need to recharge it, which is done by putting it in an oven @ 300 degrees for 3 hours. These will absorb the moisture in the safe. 40 Gram Silica Gel, Shooting Supplies, Hydrosorbent, Protection Rust Storage Gun Case at Sportsman's Guide __________________ ________________________ Stop the Genocide in Darfur! http://www.savedarfur.org/ ________________________ "I have come here to chew bubble gum and kick a$$, and I'm all out of bubble gum."

03-10-2008, 12:16 PM	#6
blan XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 13	A lot of pins are red, not from rust, they are just that color. I would also like to replace mine.

03-10-2008, 01:57 PM	#10
BlackOnyx XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 98	The pin up above the grip safety on my .40 service is a shiny reddish maroon color and has been that way as far as I know since I got it. It is that way on both sides. If you take a qtip and gun oil or cleaner to it does rust come off of it? If you take a look at the XDs in the picture thread you will notice alot of peoples are that way. I think its normal ?

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