XD Talk

  • Home
  • Forum
  • Active Topics
  • Gallery
  • Social Groups
  • Search
  • Today's Posts
  • Mark Forums Read
  • Register
  • Advertise

XD resist heat?

This is a discussion on XD resist heat? within the General SA-XD/XD(M) Talk forums, part of the XD Talk category; Considering I may have to leave my new XD9SC in the car sometimes during the Summer. Does anybody know if high heat (like 90 + ...


Reply
Old 03-14-2008, 06:33 PM   #1
XDTalk Member
 
Member #: 12731
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 76
XD resist heat?

Considering I may have to leave my new XD9SC in the car sometimes during the Summer. Does anybody know if high heat (like 90 + being inside of a car) will damage the polymer any?
GunWolf is offline   Reply With Quote
Remove Ads
Old 03-14-2008, 06:38 PM   #2
XDTalk 100 Member
 
Member #: 22785
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Mid Michigan
Posts: 265
no it wont
apierce918 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-14-2008, 06:39 PM   #3
XDTalk 1K Member
 
profesor's Avatar
 
Member #: 23787
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 1,221
I have no verifiable data but I would bet that it would be perfectly fine... You can always e-mail XD customer service and I am sure they could provide you with a certain answer...
profesor is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-14-2008, 06:39 PM   #4
XDTalk 500 Member
 
Member #: 19085
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Alexander, Ar
Posts: 606
I usually don't take mine if I can't carry it out of the car. I'd hate to have my vehicle broke into & my XD stolen while I was away.
__________________

primeduck is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-14-2008, 07:04 PM   #5
XDTalk Newbie
 
TarpleyG's Avatar
 
Member #: 5174
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 15
Not trying to bust your chops (OK, maybe a little) but do you honestly believe that the plastic that you dash and almost every other component of the inside of your car are more resilient and durable than a gun frame? Are you also worried about a holster scratching the finish? I think you're being a little overprotective of a gun. It's not a baby or a pet.

Greg
TarpleyG is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-14-2008, 07:33 PM   #6
XDTalk 1K Member
 
digitalexplr's Avatar
 
Member #: 21370
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Jefferson City, MO
Posts: 1,415
You do realize that the XD in XD stands for Xtreme Duty? The XD's are combat/tactical grade weapons.

So, what do you think the answer to your question is?
__________________
P229
P226
Mossberg 590a1
NRA Life Member
digitalexplr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-14-2008, 07:38 PM   #7
XDTalk 100 Member
 
Member #: 22595
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 246
I suspect the polymer will get far hotter when you're firing than when it's sitting out in your car.

I only know data on glocks, but I suspect the XD is as good if not better. Glocks have Nylon 6.6-based frames, and the melting point is ~500F.

I've heard that a car can get up to 160F or so during summer...

Good luck,
David
ormandj is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-14-2008, 07:53 PM   #8
XDTalk 100 Member
 
Conceyted's Avatar
 
Member #: 23786
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: New Orleans, LA
Posts: 477
Now come on guys, don't hate him for asking the question! I believe its a fairly valid question. Help the poor guy out. I actually researched this question when I bought my XD. No official word from Springfield Armory, but XDTalk members will all tell you it will be just fine. I have left my XD in the car (granted it wasn't direct sunlight obviously) for a few weeks now during the time I am at work and its okay so far.
__________________
Chris
XD Sub Compact 9mm in Black
S&W M&P 340CT .357mag
Conceyted is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-14-2008, 08:50 PM   #9
XDTalk Member
 
Member #: 12731
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 76
Well, there have been numerous reports of CTAC holster clips melting inside of cars. I would have guessed that they were heat resistant. I figured I'd rather ask than just assume. There was no heat test during the torture test that I read about. I think it's a legit question.

I'm not treating it like a pet and I couldn't care less if it's scratched. I was thinking about function.

PS - XD staning for extreme duty is totally meaningless. That is simply marketing. Every salesman of every item available in the world will tell you whatever you are buying is great (extreme somethinerother or some other way of putting it).

Last edited by GunWolf; 03-14-2008 at 08:54 PM.
GunWolf is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-14-2008, 09:24 PM   #10
XDTalk 100 Member
 
Member #: 22595
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 246
Quote:
Originally Posted by GunWolf View Post
Well, there have been numerous reports of CTAC holster clips melting inside of cars. I would have guessed that they were heat resistant. I figured I'd rather ask than just assume. There was no heat test during the torture test that I read about. I think it's a legit question.

I'm not treating it like a pet and I couldn't care less if it's scratched. I was thinking about function.

PS - XD staning for extreme duty is totally meaningless. That is simply marketing. Every salesman of every item available in the world will tell you whatever you are buying is great (extreme somethinerother or some other way of putting it).
See my post above, I was not kidding/joking/making fun, that is actual data. An XD should not melt in a car. Put in an oven with the broiler on might be a different story.
ormandj is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Lower Navigation
Go Back   XDTalk Forums - Your XD/XD(m) Information Source! » XD Talk » General SA-XD/XD(M) Talk

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On