New XD45acp rusting - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

savior · 11-09-2006, 05:14 AM

Hello all,

I have a brand new unfired XD45ACP service which is rusting in the trigger lock pins above the trigger guard and the mag release pin. I have sprayed it with WD-40, coated it with militec-1 and outers gun oil and also sprayed it with sheath. The rust keeps resurfacing. granted I have done a lot of dryfire practice with it because I can't get to the range yet with my schedule.

I figure with the liberal coatings of oils it should have rectified the problem. This XD was shipped out of the factory 4/06 so I would imagine it is a later model with the melonite finish. Has anyone had a similar problem or able to offer a solution?

So far I enjoy the feel and can't wait to put some rounds downrange. I have been a GLOCK/1911 guy for years and surprised myself when I opted to try this new XD out. Paid $480.00 + tax.. Which seemed like a great buy considering all of the awards and praise the XD45 has gotten in all of the gun magazines.

Also, I would appreciate input on night sights for it and a good(cheapest) source to buy additional magazines for it. I have seen mags from $22-$26.00. Thanks in advance.

FireDawgUSAF79 · 11-09-2006, 05:31 AM

All XD45acp's Have The Melonite Treatment Regardless Of When They Were Made.

rwilson452 · 11-09-2006, 05:51 AM

I seem to recall a similar problem earlier. it turned out the rust wasn't rust but a coloring they put on the pins.

aiformula · 11-09-2006, 06:01 AM

the coloring on the pins is black oxide which is an oxidation (rusting) of the metal under controlled circumstances. Sometimes it just won't protect depending on the particular batch of mat'l due to diff. chemical properties. Also if a person who touches it has a particularly acidic or akaline body chemistry, the body oils can rust the metal quite easily.

The only real option is replacing the pins. Not a big deal to do it. Ajames probably has the complete listing of sizes needed and they are available at most fastener houses like Fastenall or McmasterCarr and sometimes even at your local ACE hardware.

The Knight Of Light · 11-09-2006, 10:32 AM

Mine have a redish hue as well it is nothing to be worried about. It was like that when I bought it.

armoredsaint · 11-09-2006, 11:05 AM

melonite is only on the slide i believe, as for nightsights check out the SA website. i sent in my slide last week to SA for Trijicon Nightsights for $95 installed + $8.95 for return shipping.

carcassxd · 11-09-2006, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Knight Of Light

Mine have a redish hue as well it is nothing to be worried about. It was like that when I bought it.

same here.

**jonny4523** · 11-09-2006, 11:20 AM

I got the TRUglo TFO (tritium fiber optic) from James (www.xd-hs2000.com) for around $100 with free installation. I think PistolGear.com has some decent prices on mags. That seems to be where everyone gets them. I've order other stuff from Pistol Gear, good service.

I remember the thread about the pin problem. Most everybody had it, nothing to worry about.

Welcome to the forum!

Redhat · 11-10-2006, 10:16 AM

Just brought home my new (used) 4" and the trigger pins have the reddish color.

No Biggy!

XDTactical40 · 11-14-2006, 05:18 PM

The reddish color on the pins is nothing to worry about. I've had my XD for over 2 years and its been that way since day one when I brought it home. Not much you can do about it unless you replace them. But it doesnt hurt the gun to leave them there.

11-09-2006, 05:14 AM	#1
savior XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 10	New XD45acp rusting Hello all, I have a brand new unfired XD45ACP service which is rusting in the trigger lock pins above the trigger guard and the mag release pin. I have sprayed it with WD-40, coated it with militec-1 and outers gun oil and also sprayed it with sheath. The rust keeps resurfacing. granted I have done a lot of dryfire practice with it because I can't get to the range yet with my schedule. I figure with the liberal coatings of oils it should have rectified the problem. This XD was shipped out of the factory 4/06 so I would imagine it is a later model with the melonite finish. Has anyone had a similar problem or able to offer a solution? So far I enjoy the feel and can't wait to put some rounds downrange. I have been a GLOCK/1911 guy for years and surprised myself when I opted to try this new XD out. Paid $480.00 + tax.. Which seemed like a great buy considering all of the awards and praise the XD45 has gotten in all of the gun magazines. Also, I would appreciate input on night sights for it and a good(cheapest) source to buy additional magazines for it. I have seen mags from $22-$26.00. Thanks in advance.

11-09-2006, 05:51 AM	#3
rwilson452 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 370	pin discoloration I seem to recall a similar problem earlier. it turned out the rust wasn't rust but a coloring they put on the pins. __________________ "The question is not, Am I paranoid? It is, am I paranoid enough? USN Jan '62-Dec '81

11-09-2006, 06:01 AM	#4
aiformula XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: sw ohio Posts: 3,076	the coloring on the pins is black oxide which is an oxidation (rusting) of the metal under controlled circumstances. Sometimes it just won't protect depending on the particular batch of mat'l due to diff. chemical properties. Also if a person who touches it has a particularly acidic or akaline body chemistry, the body oils can rust the metal quite easily. The only real option is replacing the pins. Not a big deal to do it. Ajames probably has the complete listing of sizes needed and they are available at most fastener houses like Fastenall or McmasterCarr and sometimes even at your local ACE hardware. __________________ Tony Guns are like orgasms.......you just can't have enough good ones! "A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can exist only until the voters discover they can vote themselves largess (a liberal gift) out of the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidate promising the most benefits from the public treasury, with the result that democracy always collapses over a loose fiscal policy, always to be followed by a dictatorship" tyler

11-09-2006, 10:32 AM	#5
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,424 Blog Entries: 12	Mine have a redish hue as well it is nothing to be worried about. It was like that when I bought it. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #A56661 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

11-09-2006, 11:05 AM	#6
armoredsaint XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In the Center of Ohio Posts: 38	melonite is only on the slide i believe, as for nightsights check out the SA website. i sent in my slide last week to SA for Trijicon Nightsights for $95 installed + $8.95 for return shipping. __________________ XD45 Service FDE / G22 / P239 / BM4A3 / SAR-1 / BPS 12ga

11-09-2006, 05:31 AM	#2
FireDawgUSAF79 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: McGuire Air Force Base New Jersey Posts: 104	All XD45acp's Have The Melonite Treatment Regardless Of When They Were Made.

11-09-2006, 11:20 AM	#8
jonny4523 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 1,913	I got the TRUglo TFO (tritium fiber optic) from James (www.xd-hs2000.com) for around $100 with free installation. I think PistolGear.com has some decent prices on mags. That seems to be where everyone gets them. I've order other stuff from Pistol Gear, good service. I remember the thread about the pin problem. Most everybody had it, nothing to worry about. Welcome to the forum! __________________ -XD40 Service (Feb 2002) Springer Precision Carry Trigger, USPSA Production -Remington 870 Mag, 12g, my hunting companion -Thompson/Center Triumph (June 2007) -Ruger Mark II (Oct 2004) Gvt Comp Model -AR build (Sept 07 - May 08 ) Essential Arms lower, RRA LPK 2-stage NM trigger,RRA upper, Troy handguard, Troy BUIS NRA, USPSA #A60062 -If guns kill people, then spoons made Rosie O'Donnel fat! -When seconds count, the police are only minutes away

11-10-2006, 10:16 AM	#9
Redhat XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 84	Just brought home my new (used) 4" and the trigger pins have the reddish color. No Biggy!

11-14-2006, 05:18 PM	#10
XDTactical40 XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Martinsburg, PA Posts: 31	The reddish color on the pins is nothing to worry about. I've had my XD for over 2 years and its been that way since day one when I brought it home. Not much you can do about it unless you replace them. But it doesnt hurt the gun to leave them there. __________________ Black Tactical XD 40 Black Service XD 9 Ruger Super Redhawk 44 Mag

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