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**JhankG** · 06-24-2007, 12:36 PM

Yes, I did do a similar post. I keep getting conflicting answers so I was hoping if I posted in the rust area I would be able to find out more. Again, a few people have said one thing that is different from what others have said. I just want to get whichever one that is less likely to rust.

mattjohnston87 · 06-24-2007, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JhankG

Yes, I did do a similar post. I keep getting conflicting answers so I was hoping if I posted in the rust area I would be able to find out more. Again, a few people have said one thing that is different from what others have said. I just want to get whichever one that is less likely to rust.

But you keep overlooking the main point!

Take care of it, and neither one will!!!

**JhankG** · 06-24-2007, 12:43 PM

I understand that but after reading through "Rust Tales" I see that many people have complained of their guns rusting even after taking very good care. I know that prior to 06 the slides had a different finish so that is not what I am asking. The bi tone is $50 more than the melonite. Is this because it is less likely to rust, show wear etc? Or is this based solely on looks? Which one, considering that both would be very well taken care of, would be a better choice?

mattjohnston87 · 06-24-2007, 12:46 PM

I am gonna say the extra 50 bucks is because the slide is a different material (actual stainless steel, rather than just steel on the melonite version).

teamcnabb05 · 06-24-2007, 12:52 PM

go with your gut feeling about which one you want. or you could buy both and do an experiment and find out which one rusts first.

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Originally Posted by JhankG

I understand that but after reading through "Rust Tales" I see that many people have complained of their guns rusting even after taking very good care. I know that prior to 06 the slides had a different finish so that is not what I am asking. The bi tone is $50 more than the melonite. Is this because it is less likely to rust, show wear etc? Or is this based solely on looks? Which one, considering that both would be very well taken care of, would be a better choice?

Requiem4Senses · 06-24-2007, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mattjohnston87

I am gonna say the extra 50 bucks is because the slide is a different material (actual stainless steel, rather than just steel on the melonite version).

Both are stainless steel, melonite goes over the stainless. In fact, I think melonite is actually a treatment that can be applied to both models.

**JhankG** · 06-24-2007, 01:46 PM

So does that mean that the melonite would make more sense to buy? If they are both stainless steel but the melonite provides even further protection, why does the bi tone cost more?

mattjohnston87 · 06-24-2007, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Requiem4Senses

Both are stainless steel, melonite goes over the stainless. In fact, I think melonite is actually a treatment that can be applied to both models.

Per the website, they are not. The bi-tone is the only one listed as stainless.

mattjohnston87 · 06-24-2007, 01:53 PM

The melonite on the 'non' Bi-Tone guns is a treatment done to the metal, not a finish.

**JhankG** · 06-24-2007, 01:58 PM

I am still confused. Do you think it would be best to call Springfield and ask this question? I don't care to pay the extra $50 for the bi tone, I actually like the look better I think. But if they are both stainless steel, but one has a melonite treatment and the other doesn't, it seems like it would make more sense to go with the melonite version.

06-24-2007, 12:46 PM	#14
mattjohnston87 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 6,436	I am gonna say the extra 50 bucks is because the slide is a different material (actual stainless steel, rather than just steel on the melonite version). __________________ -Matt aka 'Sneaky Pete'

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mattjohnston87 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 6,436	The melonite on the 'non' Bi-Tone guns is a treatment done to the metal, not a finish. __________________ -Matt aka 'Sneaky Pete'

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06-24-2007, 12:36 PM	#11
JhankG XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,445	Yes, I did do a similar post. I keep getting conflicting answers so I was hoping if I posted in the rust area I would be able to find out more. Again, a few people have said one thing that is different from what others have said. I just want to get whichever one that is less likely to rust.

06-24-2007, 12:43 PM	#13
JhankG XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,445	I understand that but after reading through "Rust Tales" I see that many people have complained of their guns rusting even after taking very good care. I know that prior to 06 the slides had a different finish so that is not what I am asking. The bi tone is $50 more than the melonite. Is this because it is less likely to rust, show wear etc? Or is this based solely on looks? Which one, considering that both would be very well taken care of, would be a better choice?

06-24-2007, 01:46 PM	#17
JhankG XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,445	So does that mean that the melonite would make more sense to buy? If they are both stainless steel but the melonite provides even further protection, why does the bi tone cost more?

06-24-2007, 01:58 PM	#20
JhankG XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,445	I am still confused. Do you think it would be best to call Springfield and ask this question? I don't care to pay the extra $50 for the bi tone, I actually like the look better I think. But if they are both stainless steel, but one has a melonite treatment and the other doesn't, it seems like it would make more sense to go with the melonite version.