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Tercel89 · 12-06-2007, 08:59 AM

I know this is a much talked about subject , but i cant seem to find much to answer my question . What serial number series is the "better guns that dont rust as easy? I am currently looking at one and want to know if it has the Melonite tratment or not. The gun i am looking at is a USED XD-9 sub . Not sure what year it is .

jtkratzer · 12-06-2007, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Tercel89

I know this is a much talked about subject , but i cant seem to find much to answer my question . What serial number series is the "better guns that dont rust as easy? I am currently looking at one and want to know if it has the Melonite tratment or not. The gun i am looking at is a USED XD-9 sub . Not sure what year it is .

Get the serial and call SA, they'll tell you when it was made and what finish it has. It's that easy.

**Grip** · 12-06-2007, 10:36 PM

call SA and tell them the serial #, they can tell you the production date. anything made after april 06 is the newer model with the melonite, the newest version also has picitanny rails.

the xd45 has always been melonite finish.

Tercel89 · 12-06-2007, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Grip

call SA and tell them the serial #, they can tell you the production date. anything made after april 06 is the newer model with the melonite, the newest version also has picitanny rails.

the xd45 has always been melonite finish.

The one i am looking at is a used XD-9 Sub and i cant rememeber to save my life if it had the rails . So are you saying that if it has rails then it is Melonite treated?

**prawls** · 12-07-2007, 12:55 PM

Far as I know all of them have rails. Send an e-mail with the serial number to SA and you'll have the answer tomorrow. I've done it quite a few times now. Or you can call.

FYI, I have a pre-melonite XD9SC and have no signs of finish issues. Rust or otherwise. It is one of my carry guns. And if it does rust, SA will take care of the refinishing.

Tercel89 · 12-07-2007, 04:49 PM

I appreciate it Prawls . It is a good deal that i found , i just hate to buy a gun not knowing when a rust problem may flare up . I had a XD-40 but only had it for 7 months . No rust at all .

**Grip** · 12-07-2007, 07:33 PM

they all have acessory rails on the front, bottom of the frame.

the newest ones have picitanny rails...ive learned this in the XD generation thread.

zac07 · 12-07-2007, 07:43 PM

Just get springfields number and when you get there call them and give them the serial # and they can tell you production date and if it was melonite treated or not. Most of the time you can tell by the date but I have heard a a few that left later that didnt have it so the only guarantee would be to call and ask springfield.

Tercel89 · 12-08-2007, 11:33 PM

thanks for the help guys. I called and it had the Melonite.

12-06-2007, 08:59 AM	#1
Tercel89 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hiding in plain sight Posts: 1,271	serial numbers indicating "after-rust guns" I know this is a much talked about subject , but i cant seem to find much to answer my question . What serial number series is the "better guns that dont rust as easy? I am currently looking at one and want to know if it has the Melonite tratment or not. The gun i am looking at is a USED XD-9 sub . Not sure what year it is . __________________ Bailout packages are nothing but REWARDS FOR BAD BEHAVIOR Ruger SP101 : The A-10 Warthog of revolvers Were Dr. Hans Reinhardt and maximillian one in the same ? I am still looking for an answer.
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12-06-2007, 10:36 PM	#3
Grip XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,320	call SA and tell them the serial #, they can tell you the production date. anything made after april 06 is the newer model with the melonite, the newest version also has picitanny rails. the xd45 has always been melonite finish.
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12-07-2007, 12:55 PM	#5
prawls XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 418	Far as I know all of them have rails. Send an e-mail with the serial number to SA and you'll have the answer tomorrow. I've done it quite a few times now. Or you can call. FYI, I have a pre-melonite XD9SC and have no signs of finish issues. Rust or otherwise. It is one of my carry guns. And if it does rust, SA will take care of the refinishing. __________________ Kimber Ultra CDP, SA 1911 GI, Taurus 66, S&W 638, Ruger P89, Ruger LCP, Walther P22
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12-07-2007, 04:49 PM	#6
Tercel89 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hiding in plain sight Posts: 1,271	I appreciate it Prawls . It is a good deal that i found , i just hate to buy a gun not knowing when a rust problem may flare up . I had a XD-40 but only had it for 7 months . No rust at all . __________________ Bailout packages are nothing but REWARDS FOR BAD BEHAVIOR Ruger SP101 : The A-10 Warthog of revolvers Were Dr. Hans Reinhardt and maximillian one in the same ? I am still looking for an answer.
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12-07-2007, 07:33 PM	#7
Grip XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,320	they all have acessory rails on the front, bottom of the frame. the newest ones have picitanny rails...ive learned this in the XD generation thread.
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12-07-2007, 07:43 PM	#8
zac07 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,144	Just get springfields number and when you get there call them and give them the serial # and they can tell you production date and if it was melonite treated or not. Most of the time you can tell by the date but I have heard a a few that left later that didnt have it so the only guarantee would be to call and ask springfield.
	Share

12-08-2007, 11:33 PM	#9
Tercel89 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hiding in plain sight Posts: 1,271	thanks for the help guys. I called and it had the Melonite. __________________ Bailout packages are nothing but REWARDS FOR BAD BEHAVIOR Ruger SP101 : The A-10 Warthog of revolvers Were Dr. Hans Reinhardt and maximillian one in the same ? I am still looking for an answer.
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