XD scratch barrel (internal)

[tonyl]

Guys,

I am not sure how this happened but while cleaning my XD9, I noticed there is a scratch inside the barrel. The hairline scratch is not significant but enough for me to notice...

Having said that, are there any worries I should take note aside it may not be as accurate? Should I go buy a new barrel?

Thanks,
Tony

[scott.cr]

Any chances of posting a pic?

[maxicon]

If it doesn't extend to the crown or present resistance or snags to a patch, it shouldn't matter.

Check that a patch doesn't snag on it (you shouldn't even be able to feel a hairline scratch), then shoot it and compare to previous results. It's extremely unlikely it'll make any difference.

[jasilva]

Your sure it's a scratch? You haven't shot re-loads that may have been hot? It may be a crack, not likely but if you put any overpressure rounds through it then you might want to get the barrel magnafluxed.

[J-cat]

Don't worry about it. All barrels get scratched over time. That's what you get with that mirror finish bore. Scratches are not that noticeable in broach-cut rifled barrels, just in ECM or hammer-forged types. Sig barrels are especially prone to scratching.