I was giving my new XD9 Service pistol the initial "once over" after receiving it Thursday. I found that the rear slide "rails" are not metal, but part of the molded polymer frame. The only metal slide rails are located at the center of the frame length, part of the Locking Block (Item 4 on the parts list in the manual) . Granted, the Locking Block slide rails are large, but I was expecting the rear slide guide "rails" to be metal as well, as in other comparably priced and quality guns (even the S&W SD9). This is a little disappointing to me, as a metal slide riding in a polymer guide equals
higher than normal wear in my mind. Should I be so concerned. Should I lubricate this area differently than the Locking Block Slide guides ?
higher than normal wear in my mind. Should I be so concerned. Should I lubricate this area differently than the Locking Block Slide guides ?