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Old 09-29-2014, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ken158 View Post
I got the Shield first and then a XDS - my LGS just got in a XDS with the stainless slide and I am very tempted to add it to the collection. My XDS shoots great and maybe a little more accurate than the 9mm Shield. I find it snappy but controllable.
You may want to know that the stainless slide is more prone to rusting than the stock black slide. Melonite or salt bath nitrating is superior in rust proofing to stainless steel and even hard chrome. Stainless, is a good finish but not at all rust proof and requires regular care.
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