SaxonP, no apology was necessary. I was just clearing the air. I pretty much agree with you on all the points you made except if I wanted a shooter 28, that durable finish would not be a detraction but a plus. Consequently I'd be willing to pay a bit more than you but sure not the asking price.
After seeing the pictures I sure wish who ever did the re-finish hadn't done the rear sight too. Dang that makes them hard to see (LOL). KPK, not sure based on those pictures but it looks more like electroless nickel than hard chrome to me. Maybe a better shot would make it easier to guess at the process.
Dave
