The bluing is really finicky, but the black oxide (the finish on mine) is pretty good if you keep up with it. Scratches like a bitch, though. I plan on getting a new finish (hopefully duracoat) on mine ayway.
I think that the Mossbergs are plenty fit for duty sheerly because of the flush loading gate which makes it easier to load shells under pressure, and Marinecote is supposed to be a tough finish too. I would have gotten an 870 Marine if there were any in my area, and they didn't cost 300 more than a standard. Not sure how well the stuff stands up to scratches either, but damn it's cool looking and functional!
You think you'd put a heat shield on yours? CTD sells factory ones with the Marinecote finish, and it would look so cool.
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