Mine arrived yesterday, but since no one was home, they had to come around again today. All I can say is "Wow". Thanks Can Am. The finish is a deep black and I don't see any blemishes or thin spots. Overall a very nice rifle and a great opportunity to get into black rifles...and yes, this is my first. I am now looking around for cheap bulk ammo, LAR mags...and yes a few tacticool things to stick on the rails. I guess what they say is true...AR rifles really are Barbies for men. So much for not spending a fortune.
Oh, and I can't end this post without letting Can Am know that my 11 year old daughter is absolutely thrilled about getting to shoot the roll of almost life sized zombie targets that came with the rifle once the weather warms up.