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Joeywhat · 06-17-2008, 08:59 PM

I've dropped my XD on concrete from around 3' and it had no permanent damage. There might be a few VERY small scratches, but nothing that left a noticeable mark.

**JhankG** · 06-17-2008, 09:13 PM

Stop worrying about how it looks and concentrate on how it works. Who else is going to be looking that closely at your gun other than you? Just shoot the damn thing and enjoy it!

Barndoor · 06-17-2008, 10:02 PM

Really glad I got the bi-tone now...no scratches!

tjg4 · 06-18-2008, 01:59 PM

You mentioned the scratch went down the entire slide? Is this becuase you field stripped it and didn't have the release latch in the proper position? That would do it.

twodoghill · 06-19-2008, 08:05 PM

You said you bought it used so how is it that if it scratches so easily it looked good when you bought it? I'm thinking two possible explanations. The already mentioned you are getting marks not scratches. I've had this happen and removed the marks with a copper solvent bore cleaner like Butches Bore Shine.

The other idea is that the previous owner refinished the slide before selling it and used black spray paint.....

newXD · 06-20-2008, 01:02 PM

I've just written to the company and told them my serial number. They replied saying that my XD was manufactured in June 2005 and does NOT have the melonite finish.

I've also attempted to remove what scratches are on the slide by using gun oil and elbow grease with a soft rag. It didn't help at all.

Some of the scratching was already there when I bought it, but some was put there accidently by me. It was just kind of surprising to me how easily they got there, and it made me wonder just how long it will be until it starts looking ugly.

06-17-2008, 08:59 PM	#21
Joeywhat XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dearborn Heights, MI Posts: 2,974	I've dropped my XD on concrete from around 3' and it had no permanent damage. There might be a few VERY small scratches, but nothing that left a noticeable mark. __________________ XD45 Compact Springfield 1911 GI Rock Island 1911 - Wilson Internals RRA AR 15 - Build in progress Stag AR 15 - Build in progress Mosin Nagant M44 http://migunowners.org Michigan Gun Owners - Dedicated Grass Roots

06-17-2008, 09:13 PM	#22
JhankG XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 2,277	Stop worrying about how it looks and concentrate on how it works. Who else is going to be looking that closely at your gun other than you? Just shoot the damn thing and enjoy it! __________________ Please say the baby.

06-18-2008, 01:59 PM	#24
tjg4 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 508	Field stripped? You mentioned the scratch went down the entire slide? Is this becuase you field stripped it and didn't have the release latch in the proper position? That would do it. __________________ Live for something, or die for nothing - Rambo Gun control is holding it with both hands! The only thing better than an XD is having TWO XD's. XD9 Sub Compact Black Beretta 92FS

06-20-2008, 01:02 PM	#26
newXD XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7	I've just written to the company and told them my serial number. They replied saying that my XD was manufactured in June 2005 and does NOT have the melonite finish. I've also attempted to remove what scratches are on the slide by using gun oil and elbow grease with a soft rag. It didn't help at all. Some of the scratching was already there when I bought it, but some was put there accidently by me. It was just kind of surprising to me how easily they got there, and it made me wonder just how long it will be until it starts looking ugly. Last edited by newXD; 06-20-2008 at 01:08 PM.

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06-17-2008, 10:02 PM	#23
Barndoor XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Eaton County, MI and Lake County FL Posts: 247	Really glad I got the bi-tone now...no scratches!

06-19-2008, 08:05 PM	#25
twodoghill XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 131	You said you bought it used so how is it that if it scratches so easily it looked good when you bought it? I'm thinking two possible explanations. The already mentioned you are getting marks not scratches. I've had this happen and removed the marks with a copper solvent bore cleaner like Butches Bore Shine. The other idea is that the previous owner refinished the slide before selling it and used black spray paint.....