Xrayist
Single-Sixer
I worked for a Remington firearms distributor back in the early to late 1970's. No supply issues. We then became an S&W distributor. We had to order poor selling models, like M31, M10, and others in certain quantities before we were allowed to order the "good stuff", M29, M25-2, M57, M66, etc. I would wager that Ruger does the same. I also think that Ruger has top distributors that get the best, newest, most high in demand products. Davidson's, and Lipsey's come to mind. It is Ruger's business and they can do as they please.