Major Rust Issues, Need Help - XDTalk Forums

PuNacMC · 07-12-2007, 11:54 AM

Ok, I have close to 2k rounds through my 40sc. I clean it every time I shoot and wipe it down daily. Normally I get rust on the slide where my skin touches it, and that can be taken care of daily. What I am stumped at, is how to clean these areas that I can't get into. It's so bad in the trigger area that the trigger doesn't realease properly. Here are some pictures. How should I take care of this. http://www.incredibletoycompany.com/xd.htm

sa-xd9shooter · 07-12-2007, 11:56 AM

I think I would send that one back to SA and let them fix it.

**Requiem4Senses** · 07-12-2007, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by sa-xd9shooter

I think I would send that one back to SA and let them fix it.

+1

It may need some refinishing, which SA should cover for free.

zac07 · 07-12-2007, 11:59 AM

I am guessing this is a pre-melonite finish. I have heard of springfield refinishing guns under warranty I would contact them and email the pictures and see what they say.

PuNacMC · 07-12-2007, 12:14 PM

Anyone have an email address that would get to the right person? I aslo have a cracked locking block that needs fixing.

HTOWN stunna · 07-12-2007, 12:43 PM

2 words, Tripp Research.

SLCDave · 07-12-2007, 12:52 PM

If you have a cracked locking block too, I'd definately send it in. I had feeding problems in addition to rusting issues with mine, so I sent mine in. It came back reliable and refinished. I dealt with Megan
megan@springfield-armory.com.

**Krackels** · 07-12-2007, 01:30 PM

What do you think?
Is this worthy of a trip back to SA?

I had the same rust issues.

Maybe I'll give SA a call and see if they can help me out.

PTCgunsmith · 08-02-2007, 01:49 AM

usually i just apply a few drops of oil and work the mag release. this technique of keeping the surface oiled has also work to keep my blued slide from rusting at all.

tec · 08-02-2007, 07:45 AM

72.
Q.) Any have any Springfield Armory email contact information?
A.)
Tom Macketmac@springfield-armory.com

b.) Dawn OlesonDealer Assistance & Response TeamSpringfield, Inc.800-680-6866dawn@springfield-armory.com

c.) John MoeRegional Dealer RepresentativeSpringfield Armory420 West Main St .Geneseo, IL 61254800-680-6866

d.) http://www.springfield-armory.com/store/contact_us.php?osCsid=65ece3cd870c19b1bf7e60c52db7 61bf

e.) Terry Bowers

Regional Dealer Relations

Springfield Armory Inc.

420 W. Main St.

Geneseo, IL 61254

www.springfield-armory.com

1-800-680-6866 (ext. 893

1-800-617-6597

terryb@springfield-armory.com

f.) Megan Klavon

SA Repair Dept/Customer Service Rep

420 W Main St

Geneseo, IL 61254

800.680.6866 ext 8986

megan@springfield-armory.com

g.)

07-12-2007, 11:54 AM	#1
PuNacMC XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2	Major Rust Issues, Need Help Ok, I have close to 2k rounds through my 40sc. I clean it every time I shoot and wipe it down daily. Normally I get rust on the slide where my skin touches it, and that can be taken care of daily. What I am stumped at, is how to clean these areas that I can't get into. It's so bad in the trigger area that the trigger doesn't realease properly. Here are some pictures. How should I take care of this. http://www.incredibletoycompany.com/xd.htm
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07-12-2007, 11:56 AM	#2
sa-xd9shooter XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Jordan, Utah Posts: 383	I think I would send that one back to SA and let them fix it. __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups. Guns kill people just like fish need bicycles.
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07-12-2007, 11:59 AM	#4
zac07 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,144	I am guessing this is a pre-melonite finish. I have heard of springfield refinishing guns under warranty I would contact them and email the pictures and see what they say.
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PuNacMC XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2	Anyone have an email address that would get to the right person? I aslo have a cracked locking block that needs fixing.
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HTOWN stunna XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alpine Texas Posts: 2,061	2 words, Tripp Research. __________________ Trying is the first step towards failure. Homer Simpson
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07-12-2007, 12:52 PM	#7
SLCDave XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 1,979	If you have a cracked locking block too, I'd definately send it in. I had feeding problems in addition to rusting issues with mine, so I sent mine in. It came back reliable and refinished. I dealt with Megan megan@springfield-armory.com. __________________ We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate. Thomas Jefferson Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
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07-12-2007, 01:30 PM	#8
Krackels XDTalk 20K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 21,977 Blog Entries: 5	What do you think? Is this worthy of a trip back to SA? I had the same rust issues. Maybe I'll give SA a call and see if they can help me out. __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin PA Roll Call & PA XDTalkers UserGroup
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PTCgunsmith XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: forest lake, MN Posts: 135	usually i just apply a few drops of oil and work the mag release. this technique of keeping the surface oiled has also work to keep my blued slide from rusting at all. Last edited by PTCgunsmith; 08-02-2007 at 03:22 AM.
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08-02-2007, 07:45 AM	#10
tec XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Holland Ohio Posts: 9,138 Blog Entries: 1	72. Q.) Any have any Springfield Armory email contact information? A.) Tom Macketmac@springfield-armory.com b.) Dawn OlesonDealer Assistance & Response TeamSpringfield, Inc.800-680-6866dawn@springfield-armory.com c.) John MoeRegional Dealer RepresentativeSpringfield Armory420 West Main St .Geneseo, IL 61254800-680-6866 d.) http://www.springfield-armory.com/store/contact_us.php?osCsid=65ece3cd870c19b1bf7e60c52db7 61bf e.) Terry Bowers Regional Dealer Relations Springfield Armory Inc. 420 W. Main St. Geneseo, IL 61254 www.springfield-armory.com 1-800-680-6866 (ext. 893 1-800-617-6597 terryb@springfield-armory.com f.) Megan Klavon SA Repair Dept/Customer Service Rep 420 W Main St Geneseo, IL 61254 800.680.6866 ext 8986 megan@springfield-armory.com g.) __________________ Founding father of the "Post here if you want to increase your post count".
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