Zeke Desert Eagle Slide
 

I just got my Zeke Desert Eagle Slide from Tru. I've never bought a metal slide before, but the Desert Eagle slide looks really really poor compared to my stock KJW Glock23 FMV slide. It feels light, brittle, and the edges are all very rough. Is this typical Zeke craftsmanship or what?

The finish is also very shiny and has more of a grey color than a black color... I plan on painting the slide black eventually - any tips for painting? Maybe not recommended at all?

Thanks in advance,

Zi-Xiao