Quote Originally Posted by Cycler
I have two Model 16s and a Mark II BTVLS and, while they aren't mirror shiny, they are indeed a rather smooth finish. As noted, some camo tape or a rattle can of flat black paint would cure that problem pretty fast.

As to Accustock offerings and left-handed actions, Savage's distribution of both features seems rather arbitrary.
no, they arent "mirror" shiny, but they are brigher than say the Browning "matte" stainless. On a hunting rifle, cant figure why savage would opt for anything brighter than a flat or matte finish.