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kabob983 · 08-05-2005, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Tengu

Nobody knows more about the XD than James.

Well, maybe there's a Croatian or two, but that would be all!

James IS Croatian...

XD_Dan · 08-05-2005, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey101

...you know with all the rubbing and moisture it's going to be subjected to?

Reminds me of prom night.

**turbo2ltr** · 08-05-2005, 06:24 PM

Looks like I might need this sooner than I thought. A year and a half of everyday carry of my 40SC has worn the finish off the left rear corner of the slide, and with the abnormally high humidity we are having here in AZ, I've noticed it's rusting a little.

James, what colors are show in the pics? I'd like to get somehting as close to stock as possible. I don't like the black slide with the trueglows on it. It's too glossy and textured.

ajamesp51 · 08-05-2005, 07:01 PM

Turbo the texture helps cut the Glare the black shown is Matte Black, and the grey slide is Parkerize color. Also the texture you really cant feel it.
I can order what ever color you want from the Lauer website try here to look at options.
http://www.lauerweaponry.com/duracoa...k&Category=220

Maybe something like SOCOM, combat black or a dark grey like colt Grey

Here are some pics. Here is a chromed xd Sub and the control parts done in Stainless Durakote.

Small control parts before.

Small parts after, The pins are only done at the tips so the coat does not mess with the trigger pull, this leaves the pivot points smooth feeling. Also Notice the trigger this would be a nice time to add on a smooth face.

cekxd40 · 08-06-2005, 08:02 PM

AJames...The black matte looks better than the job SA did on my slide

(armory kote)

Nice!

Captain Ray · 08-07-2005, 09:20 AM

Update:

Yesterday, I put 500 rounds through my beautiful little girl.. (Not my daughter... the pistol! I know what you were thinking!!!)

She did very well (Corina and the pistol.)

The finish is holding up.. I must say though that the bi-tone style finish does a bit too good of a job showing me where the thing is getting dirty! LOL.. That is a good thing though.. my gun cleaning habits are going to need to be a little more meticulous.

The arrow is pointing at that "thingy" (it is not on the parts list, so I don't know the name..) The finish has been completely removed.. but this is expected.

In this photo, you will see the progressive wear of the finish on the barrel. This too was expected.

In this last photo.. you can see that she cleaned up nicely! Two areas that I did not expect to show wear on the finish are pointed out... the arrow on the slide chipped off while I was cleaning the pistol. The arrow on the barrel chipped off sometime during shooting.

In the 500 rounds I shot, I suffered no FTF, or FTE.. the Gun performed very well.. I did have two incidents where the pistol failed to lock open when the magazine emptied... I have not figured out the cause of this, but I don't think it has anything to do with the finish... it's just never happened to me before..

I will update again after the next 500 round session.

Raymond

ajamesp51 · 08-07-2005, 12:09 PM

Captain I was wondering if you would let me use your pictures of the wear. I needed something that shows why I am only going to do the outside of the slide and no barrels.

Captain Ray · 08-07-2005, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajamesp51

Captain I was wondering if you would let me use your pictures of the wear. I needed something that shows why I am only going to do the outside of the slide and no barrels.

Of course you can.. that was our deal.. consider anything I post in this thread as yours to use as you please.. I think "proprietary" is the right word..

I will give you an honest criticism, which is why I figured you asked me in the first place.

I am really trying to abuse the pistol... I want to see what happens to her... I am sure you and everyone else is kind of interested to see what happens too!

Raymond

So Flo · 08-07-2005, 06:45 PM

James,
Thanks for the info.
The front sight on the Mil-spec is pinned, not dove tailed.
I should probably have it removed and milled out before we digicamo!...and we WILL digicamo!
Therefore, it may be a bit more than a month or so until I have enough cash to get it done. (I had to ask the minister of finance (AKA Mrs. So Flo) very nicely to allow me to buy the 1911 before I actually saved the money this time, so I have to pay it back by the end of the year.)

blaib · 08-07-2005, 09:02 PM

Hello ajames, this might be a stupid question but will the chrome finsih you do wear?? I am really interested in this finish.
Thanks Brian

08-05-2005, 06:24 PM	#23
turbo2ltr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 404	Looks like I might need this sooner than I thought. A year and a half of everyday carry of my 40SC has worn the finish off the left rear corner of the slide, and with the abnormally high humidity we are having here in AZ, I've noticed it's rusting a little. James, what colors are show in the pics? I'd like to get somehting as close to stock as possible. I don't like the black slide with the trueglows on it. It's too glossy and textured. __________________ XD9 Service • XD40 Sub • Kimber Ultra CDP II • DPMS AR15 Carbine • Winchester 1300 http://www.rigrate.com • http://www.pocketlogger.com

08-05-2005, 07:01 PM	#24
ajamesp51 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 5,026	Turbo the texture helps cut the Glare the black shown is Matte Black, and the grey slide is Parkerize color. Also the texture you really cant feel it. I can order what ever color you want from the Lauer website try here to look at options. http://www.lauerweaponry.com/duracoa...k&Category=220 Maybe something like SOCOM, combat black or a dark grey like colt Grey Here are some pics. Here is a chromed xd Sub and the control parts done in Stainless Durakote. Small control parts before. Small parts after, The pins are only done at the tips so the coat does not mess with the trigger pull, this leaves the pivot points smooth feeling. Also Notice the trigger this would be a nice time to add on a smooth face. __________________ "God shall not have his word made manifest by cowards" RWE www.xd-hs2000.com

08-06-2005, 08:02 PM	#25
cekxd40 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 324	AJames...The black matte looks better than the job SA did on my slide (armory kote) Nice! __________________ \"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

08-07-2005, 09:20 AM	#26
Captain Ray XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,693	Update: Yesterday, I put 500 rounds through my beautiful little girl.. (Not my daughter... the pistol! I know what you were thinking!!!) She did very well (Corina and the pistol.) The finish is holding up.. I must say though that the bi-tone style finish does a bit too good of a job showing me where the thing is getting dirty! LOL.. That is a good thing though.. my gun cleaning habits are going to need to be a little more meticulous. The arrow is pointing at that "thingy" (it is not on the parts list, so I don't know the name..) The finish has been completely removed.. but this is expected. In this photo, you will see the progressive wear of the finish on the barrel. This too was expected. In this last photo.. you can see that she cleaned up nicely! Two areas that I did not expect to show wear on the finish are pointed out... the arrow on the slide chipped off while I was cleaning the pistol. The arrow on the barrel chipped off sometime during shooting. In the 500 rounds I shot, I suffered no FTF, or FTE.. the Gun performed very well.. I did have two incidents where the pistol failed to lock open when the magazine emptied... I have not figured out the cause of this, but I don't think it has anything to do with the finish... it's just never happened to me before.. I will update again after the next 500 round session. Raymond __________________ \"I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed insufficient for that day.\" ~Abraham Lincoln~

08-07-2005, 12:09 PM	#27
ajamesp51 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 5,026	Captain I was wondering if you would let me use your pictures of the wear. I needed something that shows why I am only going to do the outside of the slide and no barrels. __________________ "God shall not have his word made manifest by cowards" RWE www.xd-hs2000.com

08-07-2005, 06:45 PM	#29
So Flo XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wellington, Florida Posts: 13,352	James, Thanks for the info. The front sight on the Mil-spec is pinned, not dove tailed. I should probably have it removed and milled out before we digicamo!...and we WILL digicamo! Therefore, it may be a bit more than a month or so until I have enough cash to get it done. (I had to ask the minister of finance (AKA Mrs. So Flo) very nicely to allow me to buy the 1911 before I actually saved the money this time, so I have to pay it back by the end of the year.) __________________ No Guns, Know Crime. Know Guns, No Crime! http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member3984.png

08-07-2005, 09:02 PM	#30
blaib XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 10	Will the chrome wear Hello ajames, this might be a stupid question but will the chrome finsih you do wear?? I am really interested in this finish. Thanks Brian

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