I do not know about 2 tone. I had my XD sub hardchromed by Tripp Research in TX last month and I am very pleased. Just sent them the slide and it was about a 2 week turn around time. $80 plus $10 for shipping back.
The "rust problem" is way over blown in my opinion. Just keep it oiled and you'll be cool. My bitone XD 45GAP hasnt had any signs of rust. I've only had it a little over a month though. But I do keep it oiled with CLP.
I wouldn't worry too much about the rust. I have 6 xds and I've only had rust problems with 1 of them. The bitone should be more resistant to rust to begin with. If I were you, I'd just wait and see. If you do develop rust issues, you could always get it hard chromed then. Depending on where you send your slide, you're probably going to pay around $80-$100. Hope this helps.
I do not know about 2 tone. I had my XD sub hardchromed by Tripp Research in TX last month and I am very pleased. Just sent them the slide and it was about a 2 week turn around time. $80 plus $10 for shipping back.
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