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hawk333 · 05-06-2006, 10:34 PM

at my favorite guy store they told me to get the stainless xd because the standard finish would wear off but i'v heard only good thing about the xds finish whats you'r opinon

Badman400 · 05-07-2006, 07:16 AM

The 9mm, and .40's have a good, though weaker finish. The XD-45ACP has a tougher tennifer finish like the Glock. I own an XD-40SC, and an XD-45acp. While I can tell the difference in the finish, I have had absolutely no problems. I clean my firearms and apply a light coat of gun oil to protect any steel surfaces after each shooting. I have even used the XD-40 in IDPA in a Fobus kydex holster with no probs. The XD-45's finish would probably be better for someone who is lax on cleaning and care.

glimmer31 · 05-16-2006, 05:39 AM

Not to be a killjoy, but I've seen the Tennifer on Glocks rust in extreme cases of sweating. I had a detective who carried a Glock 19 in a SOB holster come to me about that. I called Glock, who told me that in extreme cases the tanning process, combined with sweat could make the Glock rust if not cleaned off each day. This one, I duracoted and had no more problems. I wish I'd tried the wax on it first to see if that would have lengthened the times between rustings.... Shoot safe..--Glimmer31

05-06-2006, 10:34 PM	#1
hawk333 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: stratford o.k Posts: 110	does it really matter at my favorite guy store they told me to get the stainless xd because the standard finish would wear off but i'v heard only good thing about the xds finish whats you'r opinon

05-07-2006, 07:16 AM	#2
Badman400 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SC Posts: 261	The 9mm, and .40's have a good, though weaker finish. The XD-45ACP has a tougher tennifer finish like the Glock. I own an XD-40SC, and an XD-45acp. While I can tell the difference in the finish, I have had absolutely no problems. I clean my firearms and apply a light coat of gun oil to protect any steel surfaces after each shooting. I have even used the XD-40 in IDPA in a Fobus kydex holster with no probs. The XD-45's finish would probably be better for someone who is lax on cleaning and care. __________________ \"My wife drove me to drink....never bothered to thank her.\" -W.C. Fields

05-16-2006, 05:39 AM	#3
glimmer31 XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 41	Rusty Glocks... Not to be a killjoy, but I've seen the Tennifer on Glocks rust in extreme cases of sweating. I had a detective who carried a Glock 19 in a SOB holster come to me about that. I called Glock, who told me that in extreme cases the tanning process, combined with sweat could make the Glock rust if not cleaned off each day. This one, I duracoted and had no more problems. I wish I'd tried the wax on it first to see if that would have lengthened the times between rustings.... Shoot safe..--Glimmer31 __________________ Advice is free... Good Advice is Priceless... XD-9 SC / X2 Light-Laser XD-9 Tactical / OD Green A Gun Shop - All the toys, mine, all mine! Not to mention my collection! 3 Jack Russell Terriers A Lovely wife of 29 years (who shoots well!)

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