[Chitownswede]

I apologize if this has already been covered...
Just got my xd9 armory koted, and was wondering if the finish needs to be taken care of in any special way. I just wiped it down after shooting and it appears to be fine.

 

[NExd]

standard gun care. Clean, CLP etc. Dont expect to be able to abuse it, tho

 

[russw11]

I understand Black T is the top finish for the XD....How much better than the other finishes

 

[Palmetto]

I understand Black T is the top finish for the XD....How much better than the other finishes

Black-T is good stuff but it is not very scratch resistant. It's all about anti-corrosion with Black-T and yes in this area it could be the best available.
Walter E. Birdsong invented this finish and has multiple contracts with US agencies to provide Black-T finishes to govt. firearms. They do hundereds of guns every day and don't advertise. Turnaround time is about 6 weeks now at $165.00.

 

[Palmetto]

I apologize if this has already been covered...
Just got my xd9 armory koted....

How long did it take?

 

[USN RM3]

Go ahead and send it to me for proper care, love, and a whole lot of shooting!

Tom :wink:

 

[FatMatt1981]

I as well had my XD-40 Armory Koted. Although my cheap Fobus still left scratches on it, after I put some Blue Wonder Armadillo on it....it's stayed new looking ever since. No holster wear from my leather holster either.
Even dropped it in the snow when I had my arms full of stuff...beaded up and wiped clean.
Hope this helps.

 

[Chitownswede]

I apologize if this has already been covered...
Just got my xd9 armory koted....

How long did it take?

It was two weeks door to door.

Thanks for the info Matt.