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**JAK** · 07-12-2008, 06:25 PM

I tend to be long winded sometimes so I will try to keep this short:

I am thinking about buying an XDm when I get back from Iraq. I fired a friends XD9 before I left The States and really liked it. Was thinking of buying the two tone model, it is buy far one of the sexiest guns I have ever seen. How big of a problem is this? How often do these guns rust? Is it any better on the all black model or do they tend to rust too?

I know how to take care of a gun and keep it properly lubed, but the fact that there is a whole section dedicated to rust on this forum makes me a little nervous. Thanks in advanced for your answers.

-James

**Cannibul** · 07-12-2008, 11:27 PM

The two tone model has a stainless steel slide and polymer bottom. Clean and lube it once in a while and you will have no problems.

Early model XD pistols had a different finish and there were some rust problems. The new pistols don't have that problem.

Dogcop · 07-13-2008, 09:35 PM

Unless you plan on storing it in a Tupperware container of saltwater you will have NOTHING to worry about...lol.

Phoenixd45 · 07-13-2008, 09:42 PM

The bi-tone is my daily carry weapon. I work outside everyday and i sweat all over it, gets dirt and water on it and i have not had any rust. I have just made it a routine that when i go to bed i just wipe the outside of the slide down with either a silicone cloth or i keep a piece of cloth with some gun oil on it in a ziplock bag. Just take care of it and it will take care of you. -Phoenixd45

**JAK** · 07-14-2008, 05:44 AM

Excellent. That is exactly what I was hoping to hear. Living in Kansas I am not expecting humidity to be an issue with any firearm, but still I just wanted to make sure, since there is a whole section devoted to it here.

I have not decided whether or not this will be a daily carry weapon, as I don't know how easily I will be able to conceal it. At minimum it will be an occasional open carry weapon; then there is always range time too! Now I can't wait to go home on leave and buy one...

Thanks again for your responses!!

-James

07-12-2008, 06:25 PM	#1
JAK XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 149	How common is this? I tend to be long winded sometimes so I will try to keep this short: I am thinking about buying an XDm when I get back from Iraq. I fired a friends XD9 before I left The States and really liked it. Was thinking of buying the two tone model, it is buy far one of the sexiest guns I have ever seen. How big of a problem is this? How often do these guns rust? Is it any better on the all black model or do they tend to rust too? I know how to take care of a gun and keep it properly lubed, but the fact that there is a whole section dedicated to rust on this forum makes me a little nervous. Thanks in advanced for your answers. -James
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Cannibul XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Moscow on the Willamette Posts: 3,968	The two tone model has a stainless steel slide and polymer bottom. Clean and lube it once in a while and you will have no problems. Early model XD pistols had a different finish and there were some rust problems. The new pistols don't have that problem. __________________ Semper Fi You have the right to be stupid. But some of you are abusing the right. Some people are too stupid to know what ammo their firearm uses. Those people are the bleach in the gene pool. 55% of the ADULT population of the US are functionally illiterate. http://tinyurl.com/96qlnr and most of them post on Internet Forums. Everyone should do these lessons. http://www.better-english.com/easier.htm Looking for PV? www.rexgrigg.com/politics
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07-13-2008, 09:35 PM	#3
Dogcop XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago-area, IL. Posts: 149	Unless you plan on storing it in a Tupperware container of saltwater you will have NOTHING to worry about...lol. __________________ XD 45 Tactical - been "Robar'ed" XD 45 Compact XD 9 Subcompact
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07-13-2008, 09:42 PM	#4
Phoenixd45 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Memphis,Tn Posts: 261	The bi-tone is my daily carry weapon. I work outside everyday and i sweat all over it, gets dirt and water on it and i have not had any rust. I have just made it a routine that when i go to bed i just wipe the outside of the slide down with either a silicone cloth or i keep a piece of cloth with some gun oil on it in a ziplock bag. Just take care of it and it will take care of you. -Phoenixd45
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07-14-2008, 05:44 AM	#5
JAK XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 149	Awsome! Excellent. That is exactly what I was hoping to hear. Living in Kansas I am not expecting humidity to be an issue with any firearm, but still I just wanted to make sure, since there is a whole section devoted to it here. I have not decided whether or not this will be a daily carry weapon, as I don't know how easily I will be able to conceal it. At minimum it will be an occasional open carry weapon; then there is always range time too! Now I can't wait to go home on leave and buy one... Thanks again for your responses!! -James
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