I bet it is the finish. Mossberg uses four different type of metal finishes on the 835. One type for the aluminum receiver, another for the barrel, yet another for mag tube, and another for the small metal paint.
I found SEM 39143 Trim black sticks really well to just about anything. It's an etching primer with plastic adhesive promoter.
I painted my 835 with it. Looks sharp (and consistent) with the factory walnut stock.
I bet it is the finish. Mossberg uses four different type of metal finishes on the 835. One type for the aluminum receiver, another for the barrel, yet another for mag tube, and another for the small metal paint.
I found SEM 39143 Trim black sticks really well to just about anything. It's an etching primer with plastic adhesive promoter.
I painted my 835 with it. Looks sharp (and consistent) with the factory walnut stock.