[demented]

With very limited shooting, I've discovered the end of the guide rod that fits the barrel notch is really getting dog-eared. Is this normal or am I about to have the head pop off?

 

[ajamesp51]

Wear is normal but if there are any gouges call SA and have them send you another.

 

[whtvrsclvr]

if anything other than the color is changing about your guide rod, call SA. After about 1300 rounds through my xd9sc, I have had none of this "dog-earring" that you speak of. Or take a picture and email them with it attached. They might just send you a replacement right away.