Hey hog, I've had ZERO problems with my XD, 500 rounds of FMJ through it so far. I've had NO rust on the slide, never been a problem for me. I just wipe it down with a silicone cloth about once a week. I bought my XD back in 2002, I love it. The gun fits my hand really nice, it dampens the 40 recoil, and its accurate. I give this gun two thumbs up, way up.