New XM-18 4th Gen

I just received my new scale and tool today. The Pond is very appealing and aesthetically preferred to my Orange scale. Let's just hope that I don't drop it in the brush like my mislaid Spyderco Digicam Military and Emerson Mini A100. :(

First Take Down:

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The Armorer's Tool is quite hefty and an appropriate accessory to the XM-18.
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Notice the tinge of translucency along the scale's fringes when exposed to backlight.
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The shimmering multicolor logo now matches the scale.
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Awesome pics of the scale replacement. I have an Armorer's tool on the way and I think your pics will definitely help. The Pond Scum looks awesome! Well done.
 
Took the kids to the range for some night-fire exercises and brought the XM-18 along for the fun.

Not exactly tight groups but they're coming along.
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Who else hates policing-up brass after firing? Yeah, the Hinderer doesn't like it much either.:thumbdn:
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Great pics man!! Very nice knife. I love switching scales. I almost switch weekly.
So far I got: Smooth CF, Texutred CF, Frag CF, Frag OD, Digicam.

I'm currently looking for an Orange to round things out.. Then I think I'll be good.. I think.
Pond Scum does look pretty badass.. :)
 
Ah, the simple things. Looks like a good time was had, nothing wrong with those groups, we all get better with practice.
 
13aphomet said:
Great pics man!! Very nice knife. I love switching scales. I almost switch weekly.
So far I got: Smooth CF, Texutred CF, Frag CF, Frag OD, Digicam.

I'm currently looking for an Orange to round things out.. Then I think I'll be good.. I think.
Pond Scum does look pretty badass.. :)
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Having options is nice, and being able to easily swap the scales on the XMs is a huge plus.
 
Hey Useagee I think we're xm18 brothers.... I got my xm18 3.5 with an orange scale on the same Saturday you did, and then I ought an armorers kit and a pond scum scale right after that! Every time I look at this link I end up cracking up, now you've got snow all over your knife, and I'm a ski patroller with my knife in the snow! Have you got a carbon fiber scale yet? I just fitted one.... Seriously I've had a great time following this post and looking at your photos.... The headphone amp was way killer...

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wowcoop said:
Hey Useagee I think we're xm18 brothers.... I got my xm18 3.5 with an orange scale on the same Saturday you did, and then I ought an armorers kit and a pond scum scale right after that! Every time I look at this link I end up cracking up, now you've got snow all over your knife, and I'm a ski patroller with my knife in the snow! Have you got a carbon fiber scale yet? I just fitted one.... Seriously I've had a great time following this post and looking at your photos.... The headphone amp was way killer...
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Thank you,

Your orange scale goes extremely well with your ski patrol garb. The timing of your inquiry regarding acquiring a CF scale is uncanny as I was heavily researching the subject earlier today. Perhaps its the natural progression, well-traveled, beaten path of new 3.5" XM-18 owners. In any case, you have superb taste.

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Back at you! Right down to that Maratec Zulu watch band...... Love that Diver!!
 
Hey Usagee - is the blade above your XM in the first set of photos a custom or production knife? Great Sinn EZM! Still love my U1. Cheers
 
I am waiting until they are ready to take orders on the current run of 3.5s. This will be my first time ordering a hinderer and i can't. Wait to get it. Just curious after reading this thread as to how the ordering process works. I have sent in my firefighter/first responder confirmation so that is taken care of i assume. But it seems as though the scale options aren't guaranteed from what i read on here? Is this correct and is there anything else i should be expecting when i do get to place my order?
 
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I am waiting until they are ready to take orders on the current run of 3.5s. This will be my first time ordering a hinderer and i can't. Wait to get it. Just curious after reading this thread as to how the ordering process works. I have sent in my firefighter/first responder confirmation so that is taken care of i assume. But it seems as though the scale options aren't guaranteed from what i read on here? Is this correct and is there anything else i should be expecting when i do get to place my order?
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Send an email to Rob (Rob@RickHindererKnives.com) He will have ordering details in his reply including what options are available in the current/upcoming run.
 
I really like the pond scum, but prefer my smooth CF above all my colors. Naturally, a Ti scale will be the culmination of my dreams.

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BTW, Rubicon, you were absolutely correct. I played with my 3.5" CF over the last 2 days, and am definitely keeping it. Now the 3" and 3.5" both feel right. Don't know how you knew it, maybe you are psychic.
 
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