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The Knight Of Light · 07-14-2006, 10:02 PM

So if Springfield offer Hard chrome as an option then Hard Chrome finish would be legal for IPSC production? Right?

**Loves2Shoot** · 07-14-2006, 10:08 PM

From the IPSC Rule Book:

Original parts and components offered by the OFM as standard equipment, or as an option, for a specific model handgun on the IPSC approved handgun list are permitted, subject to the following:

Modifications to them, other than minor detailing, are prohibited. Prohibited modifications include changing the original color and/or finish of a handgun, and/or adding stripes or other embellishments.
Base plates and/or any other devices which provide additional ammunition capacity (e.g. "+2" magazine extensions), are prohibited.
Sights may be trimmed, adjusted and/or have sight black applied.

The Knight Of Light · 07-14-2006, 10:21 PM

Even if it is offered as a finish option? So If I order the gun with the finish from Springfield I am breaking the "production" rules?

They need to go with the USPSA rulings on that one.

**Loves2Shoot** · 07-14-2006, 10:35 PM

In the US it doesn't matter as far as ever heard. Internationally it might. You could go to the IPSC Village and post the question there.

The Knight Of Light · 07-14-2006, 11:42 PM

Not really worried about it I just find it facinating the differences in rules in all types of competitions.

birdman21 · 08-27-2006, 11:09 AM

I had NP3 done on my XD 45 Service. In the Phoenix area call Robar gun shop. I can not think of anything better out there for rust protection and wear. I also have a 20 year old Sig 220 with NP3 and there is no sign of wear.

Dustoff '68 · 08-27-2006, 05:43 PM

....of positive things about Tripp Research hard chroming....since I don't wish to change the "tactical" look of my XD's, with a bright look at my pimped out pistol, is there such a thing as a black hard chroming?

**Loves2Shoot** · 08-27-2006, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dustoff '68

....of positive things about Tripp Research hard chroming....since I don't wish to change the "tactical" look of my XD's, with a bright look at my pimped out pistol, is there such a thing as a black hard chroming?

They have a black polymer finish for "TACTICAL" folks.

http://www.trippresearch.com/coat/coat.htm

Dustoff '68 · 08-27-2006, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loves2Shoot

They have a black polymer finish for "TACTICAL" folks.

http://www.trippresearch.com/coat/coat.htm

prefer something along the line of a hard chrome that is black, if such a thing exists.

**Loves2Shoot** · 08-27-2006, 10:32 PM

Rumor is Millenium Custom does a diamond like finish that is black.

http://www.mcguns.com/ I haven't seen it, but I heard it was like $400.

http://na.bodycote.com/?sid=process&...asp%3FID%3D257

07-14-2006, 10:02 PM	#11
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska(sublocated at a Sandy location far, far away) Posts: 8,874 Blog Entries: 13	So if Springfield offer Hard chrome as an option then Hard Chrome finish would be legal for IPSC production? Right? __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

07-14-2006, 10:08 PM	#12
Loves2Shoot XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,844	From the IPSC Rule Book: Original parts and components offered by the OFM as standard equipment, or as an option, for a specific model handgun on the IPSC approved handgun list are permitted, subject to the following: Modifications to them, other than minor detailing, are prohibited. Prohibited modifications include changing the original color and/or finish of a handgun, and/or adding stripes or other embellishments. Base plates and/or any other devices which provide additional ammunition capacity (e.g. "+2" magazine extensions), are prohibited. Sights may be trimmed, adjusted and/or have sight black applied. __________________ www.SpringerPrecision.com The XD Specialists - Our web store is now online!

07-14-2006, 10:21 PM	#13
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska(sublocated at a Sandy location far, far away) Posts: 8,874 Blog Entries: 13	Even if it is offered as a finish option? So If I order the gun with the finish from Springfield I am breaking the "production" rules? They need to go with the USPSA rulings on that one. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

07-14-2006, 10:35 PM	#14
Loves2Shoot XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,844	In the US it doesn't matter as far as ever heard. Internationally it might. You could go to the IPSC Village and post the question there. __________________ www.SpringerPrecision.com The XD Specialists - Our web store is now online!

07-14-2006, 11:42 PM	#15
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska(sublocated at a Sandy location far, far away) Posts: 8,874 Blog Entries: 13	Not really worried about it I just find it facinating the differences in rules in all types of competitions. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

08-27-2006, 11:09 AM	#16
birdman21 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 13	I had NP3 done on my XD 45 Service. In the Phoenix area call Robar gun shop. I can not think of anything better out there for rust protection and wear. I also have a 20 year old Sig 220 with NP3 and there is no sign of wear.

08-27-2006, 05:43 PM	#17
Dustoff '68 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 755	I have heard a great number ....of positive things about Tripp Research hard chroming....since I don't wish to change the "tactical" look of my XD's, with a bright look at my pimped out pistol, is there such a thing as a black hard chroming?

08-27-2006, 10:32 PM	#20
Loves2Shoot XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,844	Rumor is Millenium Custom does a diamond like finish that is black. http://www.mcguns.com/ I haven't seen it, but I heard it was like $400. http://na.bodycote.com/?sid=process&...asp%3FID%3D257 __________________ www.SpringerPrecision.com The XD Specialists - Our web store is now online!

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