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Actually, Stainless Steel is just that, "Stainless" but not "Stain Proof".
By Definition:
If I'm looking for an "All Weather, Low or Minimal Maintenance" firearm I always choose the stainless option as long as the white metal color is not an issue (as in a Tactical weapon). Coatings are just that, something placed on top of the metal. Most of these coatings are subject to chipping or scratching and can't be just "touched up". If camouflage is desired while hunting then just use one of the various "wraps" that are available that can be discarded when the hunt is over and then you can show off the "unadorned" rifle between seasons. It will look better without the scratches and chips some coatings will have acquired.
Very true, but, properly applied hard chrome is rarely chipped or scratched, unlike paint. Used in the bearing surfaces of turbine engines and other high wear and pressure applications it is considered a "mechanical" plating rather than a "cosmetic" one. It really is overkill when used in a fire arm.