Well, I own a 28 and a 27, and I love 'em both. No question that the finish on my 28 is not nearly as shiny as that of my 27 and yes, the cross-hatching on the top strap of my 27 is prettier than the plain matte surface on top of my 28. But, you know what? The bullets don't seem to care an iota what's on the outside of the gun! My two shoot equally well, which is to say very well indeed, and that's enough for me.