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rl356 · 06-05-2008, 07:33 PM

Hello all, I have an SAXD 45 compact. I just purchased it new about a month ago and have since then only fired 150 rounds out of it. I noticed during cleaning that the upper and lower portions of the barrel have an unusual looking wear patter on them, and the upper portion of the inside of the slide (right above the barrel when assembled) has a small spot where the finish has worn off of it. The center of the guide rod on the end that contacts the barrel block no longer has any finish on it either. I have a few other semi-auto pistols that have a lot more than 150 rounds out of them that don't have this type of wear on them. The XD, however, is the only pistol I have or have had that the barrel tips when unlocking. Is this a sign for concern, or am I just reading into this a bit too much?

xdfan80 · 06-05-2008, 07:38 PM

The area of the barrel that you are talking about will get some wear marks on them. This is normal, although you do want to lubricate this area after cleaning.

Joeywhat · 06-05-2008, 07:40 PM

If you do a rough polish on the barrel you won't notice this as much. Getting a mirror polish will do just the opposite...instead of the action making it shinier, it dulls it. If you just get it shiny, but where you can still see the machine marks, you can run a ton of ammo through it with no noticeable difference.

rgeliske · 06-06-2008, 10:20 AM

The wear you are talking about is normal as these parts are suppose to make contact with other parts. Nothing to worry about.

RobbSmith · 06-06-2008, 12:23 PM

Just breaking her in!

rl356 · 06-06-2008, 01:08 PM

I figured I was just getting concerned over nothing, but never hurts to be sure. Thanks everyone for your input.

06-05-2008, 07:33 PM	#1
rl356 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 6	Excessive wear on barrel and Slide? Hello all, I have an SAXD 45 compact. I just purchased it new about a month ago and have since then only fired 150 rounds out of it. I noticed during cleaning that the upper and lower portions of the barrel have an unusual looking wear patter on them, and the upper portion of the inside of the slide (right above the barrel when assembled) has a small spot where the finish has worn off of it. The center of the guide rod on the end that contacts the barrel block no longer has any finish on it either. I have a few other semi-auto pistols that have a lot more than 150 rounds out of them that don't have this type of wear on them. The XD, however, is the only pistol I have or have had that the barrel tips when unlocking. Is this a sign for concern, or am I just reading into this a bit too much?

06-05-2008, 07:38 PM	#2
xdfan80 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,806	The area of the barrel that you are talking about will get some wear marks on them. This is normal, although you do want to lubricate this area after cleaning. __________________ Ruger Sp-101 .357 magnum SA XD Tactical .45 acp Mossberg 500 12 gauge pump Marlin 25N bolt action .22 rifle

06-05-2008, 07:40 PM	#3
Joeywhat XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ypsi, MI Posts: 1,544	If you do a rough polish on the barrel you won't notice this as much. Getting a mirror polish will do just the opposite...instead of the action making it shinier, it dulls it. If you just get it shiny, but where you can still see the machine marks, you can run a ton of ammo through it with no noticeable difference. __________________ Ruger LCP GLOCK 19 RRA AR 15 (DONE!) Hi Point 4095 Mossberg 9200

06-06-2008, 10:20 AM	#4
rgeliske XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,678	The wear you are talking about is normal as these parts are suppose to make contact with other parts. Nothing to worry about. __________________ Sig P220, Taurus PT1911, Browning HiPower 9mm, CZ75, CZ75 P01, S&W Model 60 357, Savage 9317 BTVS .17, Browning Buckmark, Taurus Gaucho 357 (pair), Taurus Gaucho 45LC (pair), Uberti 1873 Saddle Rifle 357, Uberti 1873 45 LC Carbine, TTN 12 Gauge Double, Ruger Bisley Vaquero 357 (pair), Springfield XD9SC, XD45 Service, XD45 Compact Tactical, Glock G35, Taurus 617 357

06-06-2008, 12:23 PM	#5
RobbSmith XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Loveland Colorado, USA Posts: 92	Just breaking her in! __________________ Colorado CCW Springfield XD 45ACP Compact (LOVE IT!) Springfield 1911-A1, Loaded, Full Size, 5" Bersa Thunder .380 S&W Airweight Snub 38 Special Robb D. Smith (1SG, US Army Ret.) American Legion Cdr, Post 15, Loveland, Colorado. http://www.fortnet.org/Post15/

06-06-2008, 01:08 PM	#6
rl356 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 6	I figured I was just getting concerned over nothing, but never hurts to be sure. Thanks everyone for your input.

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