Mine doesn't have the gloss finish of the Sporting Clays model, has a satin finish. I traded for it, so don't know the details about it.
It's a good dove gun. I have three single stage MEC reloaders in 28, 20 and 12 ga. I got rid of turret models, too complicated to set up and operate. These are fast enough and simple. I don't load the quantites of ammo that would justify those type presses..
Last dove hunt, I took one box of ammo. It held over a hundred rounds of reloads...
So, my buds laugh when they see my "one box"...
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My Merkel 28 ga. solid rib 27" O/U is a great quail gun. easy to carry and quick to shoot.