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I'm looking into buying my very first Glock(s), and the NIB-X models are in the running. However, I'm reading some confusing information regarding different types of NIB-X coating and/or multiple companies who apply it. 

I'm reading about WMD, ZeroFail, and some other's that I can't think of off the top of my head. I also read something about WMD being a middle man, but has now been cut out of the middle by the company who's actually doing the coating. I'm not sure who that company is. 

I'm not sure of the accuracy of anything I've been reading, so I'm hoping you Gloxperts can help me make the correct decision. 

What do I and don't I want when it comes to a NIB-X Glock? 

Thank you in advance!

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No expert by any means,but I looked at a NiB-X model a couple of months ago.

My understanding is someone, usually FailZero or WMD, buys the pistol from Glock and coats them. It is not a "factory" finish.

They look good but I've read mixed reviews on how the coating holds up over time with holster wear, solvents, etc.

Edit, to clarify the wear comment, not that the coating flakes off but it "stains" and becomes discolored. Some NiB BCGs will also stain to give you an idea of what you may encounter. Edited by jonathon1289
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I bought a gen 4 19 NiBX a few weeks ago. They used to come with a card, or something, in the box stating who did it and some info on the finish. Mine didn't have anything with it.

I was on the fence about whether I liked it or not but the price I got it for convinced me pretty quick. I've been surprised at how many people ask about it. Haven't had it long enough to know about how it wears. Edited by jimmydeuce
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It's all a bit confusing. Based on what I can tell, there may be multiple companies buying large lots of Glocks, then coating them for different distributors, using their own proprietary coatings. I think NiB-X is done by WMD, EXO is done by Failzero, etc.

After speaking with an online retailer, he's being told that WMD has been outsourcing their NiB-X work through a company called SECOA. I'm also being told that SECOA is using the same exact materials and process that was once used by WMD. Edited by TripleDigitRide
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