Up front - I don't have a Shield, and won't get one until the 2.0 version comes out. That said, your Shield has a cheap looking finish - it reminds me of the similarly bad finish that Ruger is putting on the latest LCR's. If you got it off of GB, you may have a three-day window to return it ... I would. I would do that then wait until the new version comes out. The finish on it looks like it was done in a blacksmith shop in Kabul!!

I examined one last year - but did not buy it - that had a dark rich-looking finish on it - it was semi-gloss and looked well applied. It's funny how the two big makers fluctuate between semi-decent and plain unacceptable finishes. If and when I get a Shield 2.0, I will prolly just send it to CoyoteKiller on SigForum. He has a Cerakote finish that looks just like the semi-gloss I mentioned above - and I think he charges around $50 for it. Well worth it, to me, to have something that is both functional and professional-looking. Just my $.02 ...