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The differences are more than purely cosmetic. In no particular order...
The PM has the "normal" magazine tube that will accept accessories like a magazine tube extension without modifying the tube to remove the two dimples.
Unless things have changed very recently, the PM has the "normal" safety, not that key-locked hazard that has been known to lock itself "on" without using the key.
The PM also has an aluminum triggerguard rather than the plastic used on the HDs and Expresses.
The PM has a phosphate finish that is more durable and corrosion-resistant than the bead-blasted bluing on the HD.
The PM also has heavier shell latches, a heavier sear spring and a heavier magazine spring than the HDs and Expresses. It also has a shorter fore-end to allow full-length sidesaddles, sling swivel studs, a ball detent on the barrel ring to secure the magazine cap, and a hi-viz follower.
According to Remington LE armorers, the PM also gets additional polishing before it leaves the factory.
Also, all of the PMs I have seen had real walnut stocks, not stained birch or other hardwood. It's possible that this has changed recently, though.
Whether this is worth the extra dollars over the HD, however, is your call!
[Edited by JNewell on 04-12-2001 at 07:22 PM]
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