Why do you carry a Springfield XD?

[Marswolf]

I think a good anti-corrosion finish is becoming a standard item in professional expectation. In all honesty, if SA makes an equivalent gun, I see no reason to buy a Glock instead of an XD. Why??? They are inherently more accurate and fully reliable.

Of course, I can't in good faith recommend any Glock-like handgun for any purpose. The best - best - choice is a DA/SA with de-cockability and re-cockability.

Unfortunately, they may cost more.

[Guest Scottech]

So what year models were affected? I bought my XD in May of 2005. I hadn't heard of it even after some serious WWW and gunstore research!

[Marswolf]

Here's what I found:

Pre-2006 versions of the XD were protected with a metal treatment called Bruniral. Some who own pistols with the Bruniral treatment have reported significant rust problems - especially those who carry the XD against their skin. Fortunately, current versions of the XD are being manufactured the Melonite brand of Carbonitriding, which is the same process as the Tenifer coating used on Glocks.

[tnroadrunner]

My first XD was 9mm Tactical and now have over 5000 rounds through it, I use it for USPSA and 3 Gun. In Sept. I won a XD9 Service which is now my carry pistol and use it to shoot IDPA. They are both great pistols and easy to clean.