Noveske used to anodize then paint the receivers so that’s why they have a more consistent finish. The two lowers I have were the sloppiest fit with any upper I tried though. And the pin holes on one was just off enough that it affected the trigger pull on every trigger I had. Just goes to show that names mean little.
Billet as I was told is beefed up in places that a forged receiver is not because forged is stronger than billet. But I’ve never cared enough to try and confirm it.
I also have a Charles Daly lower that is also anodized and painted. It is the best fitting lower I have, looking at pin holes to the threads on the RE end and also locks up tight on most every upper I’ve had it on.
Bottom line is if it’s right it’s right, names mean little.
That said the later production Colts I’ve had are very well done. Same for the few Aero receivers I’ve had but I won’t buy another Anderson anything.
