I finally had to have my pre-orders shipped to me unanodized because they were never going to make it. I think I ordered them all the way back in January too. PITA. I will have to ship them back to be completed.
I took the same option. After I sent it back a lot of time went by. They apologized and offered to Cerakote for free. Then a few weeks went by and when I called they said they shipped to my FFL. Actually they had lost my lowers in their shop. They were located and I finally received mine this week. Not only were they not Cerakoted but the anodized finish wasn't the best. I did have good communications from Paul and Lori and they sent me some swag to appease. Good people who took on too much. So it was a 14 month PITA but it's over.
I picked up an Engage lower prior to cutoff as well and it's much nicer.
Here's some pics;