[Gryff]

Hi All,

I am going to buy a pre-customized XD Tactical from Canyon Creek, and the only remaining issue is whether to get the Fusion finish or not.

I am still a bit unclear as to how it is different than the factory finish.

1) Can anyone tell me what the appearance difference is?

2) Is there a significant benefit in regards to wear and/or rust?

Thanks very much,

Jim

(Currenty a Walther P99 shooter - love it - but looking forward to improved IDPA scores with the XD Tac)

 

[aiformula]

Here's a pic of the first one he did.

and here it is nose to nose w/ a stock one. (with a few of their playmates hanging out)

 

[knifehitter]

Nice collection there Tony.

 

[Gryff]

Tony,

Thanks for the comparison pictures. After owning both, which do you like better aesthetically? Production finish, or Fusion finish?

Thanks again,

Jim

 

[aiformula]

Fusion apparently.

If you are buying a prod. ready from Rich, it's going to be guncoated anyway. I like the look of the shiny sides w/ all the black accents, and if I'm spending that kind of money anyway, I'd splurge the extra 40-50 bux to get it to draw attention, but then, I've been accused of being a poser at times.

 

[therooster]

the bad thing about that finish is... it scratches at the slightest touch, and it doesnt protect well against rust (like all XDs :wink: )