It's just gotta be a manufacturering flaw. I doubt it's getting that hot.

I've owned 2 XD's. A XD9 Service and I just recently sold a XD45 Tac to a local club shooter. I've noticed the same thing on the rear rail section. It's plastic obviously. I don't think it will cause a problem. As far as cause, it may just be from the manufacturing process.

Originally Posted by breech

I've owned 2 XD's. A XD9 Service and I just recently sold a XD45 Tac to a local club shooter. I've noticed the same thing on the rear rail section. It's plastic obviously. I don't think it will cause a problem. As far as cause, it may just be from the manufacturing process.

What made U get rid of the 45 XD?

Originally Posted by Shipwreck

Originally Posted by breech

I've owned 2 XD's. A XD9 Service and I just recently sold a XD45 Tac to a local club shooter. I've noticed the same thing on the rear rail section. It's plastic obviously. I don't think it will cause a problem. As far as cause, it may just be from the manufacturing process.

What made U get rid of the 45 XD?

In all honestly cost of ammo. I don't have a problem with 45's. The XD was one of my gaming guns. I shoot at least once a week and each time I shoot on average of 300 rounds. It adds up over time. I'm going to switch back to either a 9mm or 40 for the games. It's more cost effective since I'll just be killing cardboard.

That rear area where the spot is isn't metal, it's polymer molded with the frame. But, your right....if it got that hot it would have melted alot more than just that one spot.

I'd email Springfield about it. Send the picture. They are really easy to talk to and deal with. They will issue you a RMA # if they think they need to see it. They will reimburse the shipping too. I'd talk to Deb Else (debe@springfield-armory.com). She'll get you an answer right away.

Originally Posted by breech

In all honestly cost of ammo. I don't have a problem with 45's. The XD was one of my gaming guns. I shoot at least once a week and each time I shoot on average of 300 rounds. It adds up over time. I'm going to switch back to either a 9mm or 40 for the games. It's more cost effective since I'll just be killing cardboard.

That's why I don't have anything but 9mm guns right now myself. The 45 ammo gets very expensive.

The only 45 I may buy will be the HK45 - their unreleased gun that should be out next year.

My XD40 is very clean and sharp around that area. But I don't that it should be any heat or hot gasses in that area, so I would think it is a casting thing. There shoudn't be any forces in that area either, so I wouldn't stress over it (pun only half intended). :wink: