peterthefish Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I had been looking for a couple extra 9mm 140mm STI mags but haven't seen any complete mags for sale for the last few months. Until today when I saw these on DP. Never heard of Xylan before - any idea of the durability? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Mitch Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xylan_(coating) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterthefish Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 Well I can google. I guess I'm interested in the durability during actual use. Although Teflon inside the mag can't be a bad thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxer1 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 I had mine sent to H&M and Nitrided them to stop them from rusting. Seems to do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottieShootz Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I've heard and read from a few people these mags had issues with them feeding or not dropping free/ sticking and they had to polish the finish off. I've considered having mine done in a pvd finish or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v1911 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Sent mine off to WMD for NiB-X treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterthefish Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 I had mine sent to H&M and Nitrided them to stop them from rusting. Seems to do the trick. I may eventually do this, but the cost is tricky. I'm worried about sending my whole mag collection (25 or so) in and them getting lost along the way, but breaking them into two lots means double the cost since they seem to price consistently for small lots. Maybe this winter in the off season - I'd like to get my steel grips done too. I've heard and read from a few people these mags had issues with them feeding or not dropping free/ sticking and they had to polish the finish off. I've considered having mine done in a pvd finish or something. Shot with them today in a match with my open gun (9mm). They drop free fine and I'd think the slicker inside would make them less prone to feeding issues. I was worried the slick finish (they do feel slick like a Teflon pan) would see me tossing them on reloads but no issue so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon49erfan Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 I had mine sent to H&M and Nitrided them to stop them from rusting. Seems to do the trick. I may eventually do this, but the cost is tricky. I'm worried about sending my whole mag collection (25 or so) in and them getting lost along the way, but breaking them into two lots means double the cost since they seem to price consistently for small lots. Maybe this winter in the off season - I'd like to get my steel grips done too. I've heard and read from a few people these mags had issues with them feeding or not dropping free/ sticking and they had to polish the finish off. I've considered having mine done in a pvd finish or something. Shot with them today in a match with my open gun (9mm). They drop free fine and I'd think the slicker inside would make them less prone to feeding issues. I was worried the slick finish (they do feel slick like a Teflon pan) would see me tossing them on reloads but no issue so far... I sent them my CZ Czechmate and about 6 mags at once. Insure the package and be done with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 I've seen xylan used on bolts (big bolts) to reduce friction and it certainly does that. Corrosion protection as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboy69 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Send your mags to Metalife and get them electrolyss nickel plated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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