I like scopes. No batteries to die at a bad time. The slug barrel on the mossberg was dipped, it was originally flat black. The guy I bought it from had to have everything in matching camo... I was gonna get a shorter barrel for the 870 and leave it at that, but the price I paid for that mossberg was pretty good. $325 for the whole deal including both barrels, nikon scope, recoil pad, a pure gold and mossy choke, and even a sling...