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Anyone know what kind of steel the Springfield XD slide, slide stop, trigger, grip safety, etc. is made of? I am thinking about getting a XD9 5" Tactical model, but since they only come in black or green finish, I am considering refinishing the slide/hardware in a brighter silver/stainless color. I know that you can get the slide and hardware done professionally. Would there be harm such as rust, just by sandblasting off the original finish and leaving it as is bare metal with a good coating of protective lubricant?
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Last edited by OutlawDon; 12-24-2006, 12:12 PM. -
I am pretty sure they make a stainless slide, not sure for which models. -
They do for the 3" and 4" ones, but not the current 5" Tactical model which is the one I want.Originally posted by tankermanComment
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I'd be careful what you do, with the crappy factory finish that is on mine if I don't wipe it down every week with oil it'll grow rust barnacles in nothing flat. I can only imagine how bad it would be with no finish.sigpicLord, make my hand fast and accurate.
Let my aim be true and my hand faster
than those who would seek to destroy me.
Grant me victory over my foes and those who wish to do harm to me and mine.
Let not my last thought be 'If I only had my gun."
And Lord, if today is truly the day you call me home, let me die in an empty pile of brass.
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You may want to consider Robar NP3 for a silver permanent finish for your slide.Comment
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How about a nice hard chrome finish from Tripp? They do excellent work.Comment
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Originally posted by D1911
Yeah! Like this (not my P7). Of course the frame would still be black. I have had some work done by Tripp's and it was all great.
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Originally posted by pnkssbtzComment
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Originally posted by Blue84s10
I don't think it has a crappy finish. Its actually pretty nice.Comment
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Originally posted by avidoneYeah! Like this (not my P7). Of course the frame would still be black. I have had some work done by Tripp's and it was all great.
That's what I'm talkin' about, SWEET!Comment
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From what I understand the newer XD's have a much better finish than a few years ago. Springfield listened to the problems lots of people had with the rust and wear on the slide and improved their process.
As far as a new finish, you really can't go wrong with any of the major companies doing refinishing. I'd go with Robar, but that's just beacause of the great job they did on my CZ-75B. I don't have any pics right now, but I will try to take some.
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