Anyone else have a peeling Winchester SXP with camo finish?

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I bought a Winchester SXP in September last year, the Friday before duck season. After opening weekend I took it apart to clean and noticed the camo finish peeling where the mag tube goes into the receiver. Well, after a long struggle, I received my new gun yesterday (yes, 10 months later).

Problem is the new gun has the camo finish bubbling in the same spot. I know as soon as I touch it it's going to peel. Originally Winchester Canada told me "it will peel eventually", I can't seem to accept that since my 5 year old Mossberg has been abused and is not peeling. I rested the new gun against the wall as I got a trigger lock for it and the end of the barrel is already missing a chunk of what looks like a cheap sticker.

Anyone else have this issue with the Waterfowler or other camo finished guns? I love the SXP, I own a few. The Field and Security have a nice finish, but scratches easily. Comparing the SXP to my Winchester Ranger 120 makes my cheap 120 look like a Wingmaster in comparison.
 
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Woody-to said:
I bought a Winchester SXP in September last year, the Friday before duck season. After opening weekend I took it apart to clean and noticed the camo finish peeling where the mag tube goes into the receiver. Well, after a long struggle, I received my new gun yesterday (yes, 10 months later).

Problem is the new gun has the camo finish bubbling in the same spot. I know as soon as I touch it it's going to peel. Originally Winchester Canada told me "it will peel eventually", I can't seem to accept that since my 5 year old Mossberg has been abused and is not peeling. I rested the new gun against the wall as I got a trigger lock for it and the end of the barrel is already missing a chunk of what looks like a cheap sticker.

Anyone else have this issue with the Waterfowler or other camo finished guns? I love the SXP, I own a few. The Field and Security have a nice finish, but scratches easily. Comparing the SXP to my Winchester Ranger 120 makes my cheap 120 look like a Wingmaster in comparison.
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Mine did the same...known issue.
The shotgun was great in function but it doesn't feel good to know it looks like crap.
 
Woody-to said:
Another reason to love my Mossberg 500, it's taken a beating and hasn't peeled yet!
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No peeling on my Mossberg 935 either. The gun is 9 years old and has been through all the tortures of duck hunting and turkey hunting. Still looks as good as it did when I got it. The best $650 I've ever spent!
 
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