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Actually, I think the finish on the Express model is a powder-coat. Mine seems to stand up quite well.
The real differences between Express's amd Wingmaster's:
Powder coat vs. blueing.
Plastic trigger group vs. aluminum.
Different method of retaining the magazine spring.
Plain sighting flat on the receiver vs. Matted.
"Pisswood" stock vs. walnut.
Black finished bolt vs. chrome.
I don't know about today, but years ago, Remington heavily advertised their stock finishes as the Remington "bowling pin" finish. These do take some really agressive removers. Brownell's sell a special remover just for Remington's.
The Express is just a "plain-jane" version designed to keep Remington's prices competative with Winchester and Mossberg.
I've never detected any difference in strength or durability
between the Express and Wingmaster. The materials used in the receiver, bolt, barrel, and action bars, appears to be the same.
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