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Montag · 02-16-2006, 09:21 PM

I'm interested in perhaps purchasing an XD40 Service pistol. I was told by someone to make sure it had the "Melanite" (excuse spelling) coating on it to prevent rust. How can I tell which models have the coating? Is there a specific manufacturing date or model number to look for?

Thanks in advance..

**R Dub** · 02-16-2006, 09:33 PM

Welcome to the forum. Not sure if they have started using melonite on models other than the XD 45 ACP. You would need to call SA to inquire on that.

anhiciano · 02-20-2006, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by R Dub

Welcome to the forum. Not sure if they have started using melonite on models other than the XD 45 ACP. You would need to call SA to inquire on that.

Does the PORTED comes Bi-tone???? happens that I bought one recently...and I have tried very hard to find a pic of a Bi-tone ported...and never find any..even at XD-HS2000.com

Apdl · 02-20-2006, 08:31 AM

never seen a bi tone ported un less ya do it your self!

anhiciano · 02-20-2006, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Apdl

never seen a bi tone ported un less ya do it your self!

what can I do then...I just bougth it....it`s brand new... and it`s Bi-tone....

...is that something to worry about?????

Wild_Card · 02-20-2006, 07:55 PM

custome gun smith may be able to do it but youd more than likely be better off just buying a ported one. it does seem silly that thay dont offer the V10 in bi tone though.

anhiciano · 02-21-2006, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Wild_Card

custome gun smith may be able to do it but youd more than likely be better off just buying a ported one. it does seem silly that thay dont offer the V10 in bi tone though.

it does...do you know if someone at SA could give me that information..I don`t know...maybe if I give them the serial number of my gun...they could tell me exactly how it was build...if my PORTED do or does not comes Bi-TONE?

arolfsen · 02-28-2006, 03:31 PM

02-16-2006, 09:21 PM	#1
Montag XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 54	New Finishes on XD's, how to tell? I'm interested in perhaps purchasing an XD40 Service pistol. I was told by someone to make sure it had the "Melanite" (excuse spelling) coating on it to prevent rust. How can I tell which models have the coating? Is there a specific manufacturing date or model number to look for? Thanks in advance..

02-16-2006, 09:33 PM	#2
R Dub XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Last Frontier Posts: 3,621 Blog Entries: 1	Welcome to the forum. Not sure if they have started using melonite on models other than the XD 45 ACP. You would need to call SA to inquire on that. __________________ Need XD Accessories? Support the XDTalk Sponsors. They support us! Need some competition? IDPA / USPSA

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02-20-2006, 07:55 PM	#6
Wild_Card XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 34	custome gun smith may be able to do it but youd more than likely be better off just buying a ported one. it does seem silly that thay dont offer the V10 in bi tone though.