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fritzmeister · 03-04-2008, 08:21 AM

You can copy me if you like.

I did mine with Testor's enamel model paint.

78kitty · 03-04-2008, 09:34 AM

I did the red white and blue as well for the Springfield Armory USA. I think that looks so awesome!

Except for the crossed cannon and flaming bomb logo, I used white because it shows up so well. I tried red white and blue for XD-45ACP, but those engravings aren't as deep, so it didn't show very well.

The only other color I used was gold for the crossed cannon \ flaming bomb logo, which I think also looks really good in that color. I took special time to do the logo, but leave Croatia black. Too bad the whole gun isn't made in the USA, but what can you do these days?

missmyJeep · 03-04-2008, 02:10 PM

How long does it last thru normal use?

78kitty · 03-05-2008, 07:45 AM

Missmyjeep, it's hard to say b/c normal use is so subjective. It depends on lots of factors like how much you shoot it, how often its holstered and in what kind of holster, and probably the biggest factor is how often you clean it, and what chemicals you use. Mine's lasted for months now shooting it at the range a couple times per month, holstering it in a fobus & crossbreed holster, and cleaning it after pretty much every range trip. The key when cleaning is to lightly wipe the area and not use much solvent.

tcroc · 03-05-2008, 12:22 PM

Looks good,
I've done this on alot of Beretta's and comes out really nice,
China Maker works well but have found crayon stays in place better

03-04-2008, 08:21 AM	#21
fritzmeister XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: southeast Nebraska Posts: 1,402	You can copy me if you like. I did mine with Testor's enamel model paint. __________________ ...to be truely happy in life, one must learn to embrace the recoil.....

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missmyJeep XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 392	How long does it last thru normal use? __________________ ~ mmJeep If you ever catch on fire, try to avoid looking in a mirror, because I bet that will really throw you into a panic. XD .40 5" Tactical w/ night sights XD .40 sub-compact (Jan. 08.) Ruger LCP (June 08.) S&W Model 686 4" .357 mag Ruger Model 77 .30-06 Remington pump 7600 police model carbine .308 J.C. Penny bolt action .22lr (from Dad)

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tcroc XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 301	Looks good, I've done this on alot of Beretta's and comes out really nice, China Maker works well but have found crayon stays in place better __________________ Visit www.TheGunLounge.com

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03-04-2008, 09:34 AM	#22
78kitty XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 14	I did the red white and blue as well for the Springfield Armory USA. I think that looks so awesome! Except for the crossed cannon and flaming bomb logo, I used white because it shows up so well. I tried red white and blue for XD-45ACP, but those engravings aren't as deep, so it didn't show very well. The only other color I used was gold for the crossed cannon \ flaming bomb logo, which I think also looks really good in that color. I took special time to do the logo, but leave Croatia black. Too bad the whole gun isn't made in the USA, but what can you do these days?

03-05-2008, 07:45 AM	#24
78kitty XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 14	Missmyjeep, it's hard to say b/c normal use is so subjective. It depends on lots of factors like how much you shoot it, how often its holstered and in what kind of holster, and probably the biggest factor is how often you clean it, and what chemicals you use. Mine's lasted for months now shooting it at the range a couple times per month, holstering it in a fobus & crossbreed holster, and cleaning it after pretty much every range trip. The key when cleaning is to lightly wipe the area and not use much solvent.