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saltysquid · 05-28-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SAXD9SC

My two month old XDSC in stainless is starting to rust up. So much for the new finish.

The stainless version is.....stainless and stainless guns can and do rust, that includes all brands. Some people think because it's called stailess it should not rust, that is wrong. The stainless version also has NOTHING to do with the melonite finish so your post (so much for the new finish) is VERY misleading, 2 tone stainless models do not have said finish.

SAXD9SC · 05-30-2008, 09:29 AM

I am more then aware that stainless steel can rust. I was under the impression that the stainless guns were also melonite treated. I thought Melonite was a process that treated both stainless and nonstainless steel. I guess I was wrong chime in if you know.

BZ3232 · 05-31-2008, 09:57 AM

Everything I found indicates the stainless guns are just that, plain stainless steel. Only the "blued" models get the melonite finish. I experienced similar rusting issues with a new Sig pistol, they only use their Nitron on the blue models, while the new 2-tone versions are a just stainless steel. I tend to shy away from stainless only weapons for that reason, my sweat seems to be able to rust almost any "stainless steel" sidearm.

ncaabbfan · 06-02-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SAXD9SC

I am more then aware that stainless steel can rust. I was under the impression that the stainless guns were also melonite treated. I thought Melonite was a process that treated both stainless and nonstainless steel. I guess I was wrong chime in if you know.

I understand the bi-tone guns do not have any Melonite treatment of any kind on them. I have a bi-tone XD and when I called to see when it was manufactured, I asked and was told it does not have the Melonite treatment.

SAXD9SC · 06-03-2008, 08:16 PM

Well what else is new, I was wrong. Can't fix stupid and I got a heaping of it. Thanks for the info Gents

Forge · 06-03-2008, 10:22 PM

Dude, that really sucks!

Ske1etor · 06-04-2008, 03:58 PM

Get a silicone impregnated cloth and wipe it down before returning it to the safe. It will not rust or pit anymore. (Even the bi-tone models.)

AndyF150 · 06-12-2008, 06:40 PM

I carry my 5in tactical model on duty five days a week in a salty air environment along the south Texas coast. I have had mine for over 6 months and no signs of rust... yet.

ruizjo21 · 06-21-2008, 08:38 AM

I'm Glad I joined XD talk. I'm waiting for my paycheck to buy me my first XD (40 sub) and was thinking of getting the bi-tone. I think know I'll just get the OD green to stay on the safe side. Thanks guys

tnroadrunner · 06-21-2008, 02:01 PM

If you check my thread on Sent to Springfield, I have an XD Tactical which was purchased before they started using melonite. Shipped my gun to Springfield on June 17th as their instructions, hope to have it back soon.

05-30-2008, 09:29 AM	#12
SAXD9SC XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 32	I am more then aware that stainless steel can rust. I was under the impression that the stainless guns were also melonite treated. I thought Melonite was a process that treated both stainless and nonstainless steel. I guess I was wrong chime in if you know. __________________ Join the NRA or else all we can do on this site in the future is talk about how great a free America once was.

06-03-2008, 08:16 PM	#15
SAXD9SC XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 32	Well what else is new, I was wrong. Can't fix stupid and I got a heaping of it. Thanks for the info Gents __________________ Join the NRA or else all we can do on this site in the future is talk about how great a free America once was.

06-21-2008, 08:38 AM	#19
ruizjo21 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: E. WA Posts: 106	I'm Glad I joined XD talk. I'm waiting for my paycheck to buy me my first XD (40 sub) and was thinking of getting the bi-tone. I think know I'll just get the OD green to stay on the safe side. Thanks guys __________________ Remington 870 Super Mag Glock 19 XD40 Sub (soon I hope!!!)

06-21-2008, 02:01 PM	#20
tnroadrunner XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 108	If you check my thread on Sent to Springfield, I have an XD Tactical which was purchased before they started using melonite. Shipped my gun to Springfield on June 17th as their instructions, hope to have it back soon. __________________ Bob It's always a great day, If you don't believe me try missing one. NRA, TFA, IDPA, USPSA

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05-31-2008, 09:57 AM	#13
BZ3232 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 9	Everything I found indicates the stainless guns are just that, plain stainless steel. Only the "blued" models get the melonite finish. I experienced similar rusting issues with a new Sig pistol, they only use their Nitron on the blue models, while the new 2-tone versions are a just stainless steel. I tend to shy away from stainless only weapons for that reason, my sweat seems to be able to rust almost any "stainless steel" sidearm.

06-03-2008, 10:22 PM	#16
Forge XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 18	Dude, that really sucks!

06-04-2008, 03:58 PM	#17
Ske1etor XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Marrero, Louisiana Posts: 104	Get a silicone impregnated cloth and wipe it down before returning it to the safe. It will not rust or pit anymore. (Even the bi-tone models.)

06-12-2008, 06:40 PM	#18
AndyF150 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kingsville, TX USA Posts: 23	I carry my 5in tactical model on duty five days a week in a salty air environment along the south Texas coast. I have had mine for over 6 months and no signs of rust... yet.