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jimithing · 07-26-2006, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by boricua9mm

Have you seen black chrome before? Another sweet option....

Yeah, that would be cool... where can you get that done?

NRA_Girl · 07-26-2006, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jimithing

Yeah, that would be cool... where can you get that done?

same place that Boricua9mm got his hard chrome done: http://www.apwcogan.com/Greetings.htm click on "firearms refinishing" and scroll down!

**Ed Ely** · 07-26-2006, 02:10 PM

I cannot get the links to work.

Ed

IndianaJones · 07-26-2006, 02:15 PM

I'd have to see an XD with Black Chrome before I'd even consider it.

saltysquid · 07-26-2006, 04:19 PM

I agree, especially if doing concealed carry. Even if I did decide to go with that type of look I think hard chrome looks MUCH better than stainless.

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Originally Posted by jimithing

Good thought, but I hate the looks of the bi tone. It's all about black...

rimfire,22 · 07-27-2006, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jimithing

I figure if an XD's finish rusts, I can always have it re-finished with something more protective, right? What are some good finishes, how much do they cost, and where would I go to get them?

thanks for your thoughts...

jimithing,

You can always get a "vapor bag" and keep you XD in that. It shouldn't rust/corrode after that.

rimfire,22

**jsxtreme** · 07-30-2006, 03:34 PM

Ive talked to springfield about my rusting concerns before, and they said if I ever have a problem, just send it in and they will refinish it for free if its the manufactures fault. And guess what I silicone my gun with a silicone wipe once a month and ive never had a problem. O ya springfield will also hard chrome it for you:

Cost to hard chrome all of the metal parts of the XD subcompact model would be $145, plus return shipping and handling of $25 when the work is complete.

Deb
Custom Shop Coordinator
Springfield Custom
420 West Main St.
Geneseo, IL 61254
800-617-6751
customshop@springfield-armory.com

boricua9mm · 08-01-2006, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jsxtreme

Cost to hard chrome all of the metal parts of the XD subcompact model would be $145, plus return shipping and handling of $25 when the work is complete.

So they outsource the work and then upcharge you 50% on the cost then ding you for return shipping. No thanks! I know for a fact that APW Cogan used to do finishing work for Springfield, although I'm not sure who does the custom finishes for them these days. The wise thing to do would be to go with APW or Tripp for hard chrome, sidestepping S.A. as the middle man.

B9

LTC-USA · 08-02-2006, 03:07 PM

Yeah, what Boricua9mm said.

Chayak · 08-03-2006, 08:59 AM

Then again you can just care for it properly and it won't rust. There are a lot of weapons that will rust, just keep them clean and oiled and it won't be a problem. If I carry my pistol I always wipe it down before I turn in for the night. If I shoot it I clean it the first chance I get. If it gets wet I wipe it down ASAP. It may just be my military mindset but I believe in the saying 'Take care of your weapon and it will take care of you.'

07-26-2006, 02:15 PM	#14
IndianaJones XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Howard County, Indiana Posts: 781	I'd have to see an XD with Black Chrome before I'd even consider it. __________________ http://video.google.com/url?docid=-1...BGtholoYBTeguw

08-02-2006, 03:07 PM	#19
LTC-USA XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UT Posts: 944	Yeah, what Boricua9mm said. __________________ Springfield XD 9mm subcompact-Tripp chrome (2005) Browning Hi-Power (1966) Browning .25 (1966) 1903 A3 .30-06 Jack Russell Terrier

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07-26-2006, 02:10 PM	#13
Ed Ely XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: 37.65N -84.76W (Elev. 932 ft) Posts: 7,658 Blog Entries: 1	I cannot get the links to work. Ed

07-30-2006, 03:34 PM	#17
jsxtreme XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Detroit Posts: 432	Ive talked to springfield about my rusting concerns before, and they said if I ever have a problem, just send it in and they will refinish it for free if its the manufactures fault. And guess what I silicone my gun with a silicone wipe once a month and ive never had a problem. O ya springfield will also hard chrome it for you: Cost to hard chrome all of the metal parts of the XD subcompact model would be $145, plus return shipping and handling of $25 when the work is complete. Deb Custom Shop Coordinator Springfield Custom 420 West Main St. Geneseo, IL 61254 800-617-6751 customshop@springfield-armory.com

08-03-2006, 08:59 AM	#20
Chayak XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: TX Posts: 112	Then again you can just care for it properly and it won't rust. There are a lot of weapons that will rust, just keep them clean and oiled and it won't be a problem. If I carry my pistol I always wipe it down before I turn in for the night. If I shoot it I clean it the first chance I get. If it gets wet I wipe it down ASAP. It may just be my military mindset but I believe in the saying 'Take care of your weapon and it will take care of you.'