While I like the practicality of stainless, I'm not a fan of shinny surfaces. I was thinking of someday going down the cerakote route. The more I looked at it the more long term downsides I saw.
Recently I saw a Ruger Single Six which had been glass bead blasted. All the practicality of stainless with a non-glare matt finish. Perfect for hunting. May or may not be what you're after, but certainly worth looking into.