If I’m looking for a reason to return it, then why am I currently eagerly awaiting a replacement of the same model? So much so in fact that I am willing to settle for a caliber tha I’m not particular fond of.
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Besides accuracy, great triggers, and fine machine work AA was known for the deep mirror blue jobs.
What your close-up pictures show is a slightly over polished gun. Even with that it's better than most HW guns.
I own or have owned several of both brands, only a reblued HW can come close to the factory AA finish.
If it shoots well, the finish would not bother me, but I'm thinking that you are looking for a reason to return it.
JMHO