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creepyrat · 07-13-2005, 06:51 PM

my service rusted 4 days after i got it and that was after i used a silocone cloth on it, im just going to fix the weak like and get my slides refinished by someone reputable.

tripp or canyon creek if i send them in for a spiffy trigger job.

XD-GEEZER · 07-13-2005, 07:47 PM

Sorry to hear of your situation. The customer service is really out of character from the many other testimonies I've heard. I'd just keep going up the ladder until I talked to someone that would give me satisfaction. I think the finish issues are a small % of the enormous amount of XD's sold. However, no matter how many, the manufacturer should stand behind their product. On the other hand, there are some who would abuse SA and just try to get a free refinish job, when there is nothing wrong with their finish. This could be the reason they have to scrutinize when they refinish and when they do not.

I've had my Tactical .40 over two years now. I've never seen a speck of rust anywhere on this pistol and we have some very humid summers here in the Cincinnati area. No special care. I just clean it after I use it and wipe it down with a very light coat of oil, like most people do. If I did have the problems you've had, I would be upset as well, but you know you can have problems with any pistol. Yes, even a Glock! I think SA will make it right, if you continue to have a problem with the finish. If you want a GLock, good luck with it. I can understand your frustration, but personally, I'd rather pay for my own refinish job and have an XD, than pay even more and have a Glock. Good luck to you in whatever you do.

Vampire · 07-13-2005, 08:02 PM

Man, this makes me nervous! I'm packing my XD up to be shipped back to SA next week for the same rus..err reason.

They said they do offer re-finish (armor-kote) on defective finishes and gave me an RMA. I took that as standing behind their product.

IF they flub this, they've lost a major supporter of theirs.
Not only do I buy a fair amount, but I recommend them for lots of new shooters I bring into the "sport".

Let's put this in the simplest of terms.

A finish is to prevent rust. If it fails, it is defective.

locosteelersfan · 07-13-2005, 08:17 PM

And mine sits in a safe with all types of other pistols.
Yet this is the only one that has ever rusted and it happened
repeatedly.

Gazukull · 07-13-2005, 09:14 PM

You could moly resen it yourself. It turns out badass.

- Gazukull

hummel · 07-14-2005, 06:04 AM

mine was 6 months old when it started... i sent it in and got the armory kote in silver...i got it back in february...here it is in july...no rust but alot of the finish is worn off....so i wouldnt bother sending it back the armory kote isnt any better especially for wear....send it to someone else...spend the money....you will be better off....i dont know what it is but my sa 1911 has a better finish on it...how come they dont use that finish??? its just stupid!!!!

cekxd40 · 07-14-2005, 11:55 AM

SA refinished my XD40...Slide only...but they refinished it...The only part I ever had rust issues at was in the dovetails of the slide...I was surprised they refinished it...but I sent it in due to some problems from a bent factory (exploding) guide rod.

stepper · 07-14-2005, 07:15 PM

I have had my xd for maybe 4 weeks now. I'm paranoid about the rust already. I'm going to have it hard chromed by tripp here in the next week or two. I'm very happy with my xdsc bi-tone so far, but this kind or stuff is crap. I don't think I'll ever buy another xd until they get this fixed. Of course, if they do, they'll just jack up the price to cover it. At least you wouldn't have to send it back in to them again.

What pisses me off is that they know there is a big problem, and yet they do nothing to fix it. If that is how they feel, I will stick with glock!!

XD BACKUP GUN · 07-14-2005, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stepper

I have had my xd for maybe 4 weeks now. I'm paranoid about the rust already. I'm going to have it hard chromed by tripp here in the next week or two. I'm very happy with my xdsc bi-tone so far, but this kind or stuff is crap. I don't think I'll ever buy another xd until they get this fixed. Of course, if they do, they'll just jack up the price to cover it. At least you wouldn't have to send it back in to them again.

What pisses me off is that they know there is a big problem, and yet they do nothing to fix it. If that is how they feel, I will stick with glock!!

KABOOM!

stepper · 07-14-2005, 09:34 PM

OK

07-13-2005, 07:47 PM	#12
XD-GEEZER XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mason, Ohio Posts: 81	Sorry to hear of your situation. The customer service is really out of character from the many other testimonies I've heard. I'd just keep going up the ladder until I talked to someone that would give me satisfaction. I think the finish issues are a small % of the enormous amount of XD's sold. However, no matter how many, the manufacturer should stand behind their product. On the other hand, there are some who would abuse SA and just try to get a free refinish job, when there is nothing wrong with their finish. This could be the reason they have to scrutinize when they refinish and when they do not. I've had my Tactical .40 over two years now. I've never seen a speck of rust anywhere on this pistol and we have some very humid summers here in the Cincinnati area. No special care. I just clean it after I use it and wipe it down with a very light coat of oil, like most people do. If I did have the problems you've had, I would be upset as well, but you know you can have problems with any pistol. Yes, even a Glock! I think SA will make it right, if you continue to have a problem with the finish. If you want a GLock, good luck with it. I can understand your frustration, but personally, I'd rather pay for my own refinish job and have an XD, than pay even more and have a Glock. Good luck to you in whatever you do. __________________ Happiness is a warm gun, mama! Yes it is! Xd-40 Tactical Bersa 9mm Ultra Compact Ak-47 GP-WASR \"03\" Springfield 30.06 Various 22 rifles, shotguns, and black powder arms

07-13-2005, 08:02 PM	#13
Vampire XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Out here Posts: 275	Man, this makes me nervous! I'm packing my XD up to be shipped back to SA next week for the same rus..err reason. They said they do offer re-finish (armor-kote) on defective finishes and gave me an RMA. I took that as standing behind their product. IF they flub this, they've lost a major supporter of theirs. Not only do I buy a fair amount, but I recommend them for lots of new shooters I bring into the "sport". Let's put this in the simplest of terms. A finish is to prevent rust. If it fails, it is defective. __________________ \"Who\'s John Galt?\" _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ !!-DANGER-!! Contents of this post have NOT been approved by the shrub administration or \"Homeland Defense\". Contents may cause irritation to sheeple.

07-13-2005, 08:17 PM	#14
locosteelersfan XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 60	And mine sits in a safe with all types of other pistols. Yet this is the only one that has ever rusted and it happened repeatedly. __________________ XD9 SC XD40 service w/M6

07-13-2005, 09:14 PM	#15
Gazukull XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 23	You could moly resen it yourself. It turns out badass. - Gazukull __________________ Gazukull\'s Uber Webspace (BOTD WARNING)

07-14-2005, 11:55 AM	#17
cekxd40 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 324	SA refinished my XD40...Slide only...but they refinished it...The only part I ever had rust issues at was in the dovetails of the slide...I was surprised they refinished it...but I sent it in due to some problems from a bent factory (exploding) guide rod. __________________ \"All men have fear. The brave ones lay it down and go forward. Some unto death, but all to VICTORY\" - The Kings Guard of Ancient Greece Springfield XD-40 4\" service Springfield 1911-A1 G.I. 45

07-13-2005, 06:51 PM	#11
creepyrat XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: MI Posts: 297	my service rusted 4 days after i got it and that was after i used a silocone cloth on it, im just going to fix the weak like and get my slides refinished by someone reputable. tripp or canyon creek if i send them in for a spiffy trigger job.

07-14-2005, 06:04 AM	#16
hummel XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: st. louis Posts: 156	mine was 6 months old when it started... i sent it in and got the armory kote in silver...i got it back in february...here it is in july...no rust but alot of the finish is worn off....so i wouldnt bother sending it back the armory kote isnt any better especially for wear....send it to someone else...spend the money....you will be better off....i dont know what it is but my sa 1911 has a better finish on it...how come they dont use that finish??? its just stupid!!!!

07-14-2005, 07:15 PM	#18
stepper XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: OKC, OK. Posts: 148	I have had my xd for maybe 4 weeks now. I'm paranoid about the rust already. I'm going to have it hard chromed by tripp here in the next week or two. I'm very happy with my xdsc bi-tone so far, but this kind or stuff is crap. I don't think I'll ever buy another xd until they get this fixed. Of course, if they do, they'll just jack up the price to cover it. At least you wouldn't have to send it back in to them again. What pisses me off is that they know there is a big problem, and yet they do nothing to fix it. If that is how they feel, I will stick with glock!!

07-14-2005, 09:34 PM	#20
stepper XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: OKC, OK. Posts: 148	OK

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